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Texas guard Rori Harmon and the No. 12 Longhorns jumped out to a 4-0 start ahead of the Paradise Jam tournament in the Virgin Islands over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Texas women will return to the Moody Center to host Oral Roberts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Cedar Park (9-3) vs A&M Consolidated (9-3) Consolidated HS Stadium, 5 p.m. more

Staff Reports | 11/22/23

Cedar Park head coach Michael Quintero and the Timberwolves will play District 11-5A Division 1 foe A&M Consolidated in a third-round playoff game on Friday at A&M Consolidated High School at 5 p.m.

Cedar Park won its sixth straight game last Friday, downing Angleton 21-3 in the area round of the playoffs at Waller ISD Stadium. This week's third round matchup against A&M Consolidated marks … more

Staff Reports | 11/19/23

Rouse head coach Joshua Mann will lead the Raiders into the bi-district playoffs against McCallum on Friday. Rouse is one of the four Leander ISD football teams to reach the playoffs this season, joining Vandegrift, Vista Ridge and Cedar Park in the postseason.

This week's football schedule

Bi-District Playoffs : Friday: Vandegrift (10-0) vs Lake Travis (8-2) Monroe Stadium, 7 p.m.; McNeil (6-4) vs Bowie (4-6) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. … more

Staff Reports | 11/9/23

Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders and the Vipers advanced to the postseason for the 11th straight season and will host Lake Travis in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Friday.

High school football recaps

Vandegrift, Vista Ridge, Cedar Park and Rouse all earned trips to the postseason, with Vandegrift capturing the District 25-6A title after an undefeated regular season. Vista Ridge finished second in … more

Staff Reports | 11/4/23

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and the Bears (3-5) will match up with the Houston Cougars (3-5) for the first time since 1995 when the Cougars come to McLane Stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

This week's football schedule

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday: Leander (2-7) at East View (3-6) Birkelbach Field, 7 p.m. Cedar Park (6-3) vs Georgetown (6-3) Gupton Stadium, 7 p.m. Glenn (2-7) vs A&M … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochran (12) will lead the Dragons against Vista Ridge in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday. A win would lock in a playoff berth for Round Rock.

High school football recaps

Vandegrift 45, Vista Ridge 0; Deuce Adams went 17-of-26 passing for 252 yards and three touchdowns for Vandegrift in the Vipers' 45-0 win at Vista Ridge last week. Miles Coleman had eight catches … more

10/29/23

Texas running back CJ Baxter (4) carries the ball for a game-winning 16-yard touchdown run during a Big 12 Conference football game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns on October 21, 2023 in Houston. Texas won, 31-24.

This week's football schedule

Thursday: Rouse (6-2) at Pflugerville (1-7) The Pfield, 7 p.m.; Westwood (6-2) vs Manor (4-4) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. more

Staff Reports | 10/26/23

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on during a Big 12 Conference football game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns on October 21, 2023 in Houston. Texas won, 31-24.

Texas escapes Houston's upset bid, BYU up next

Houston gave the Texas Longhorns all they could handle last Saturday. Despite being down early, despite going up against the No. 8 team in the nation, despite everything up against the Cougars, … more

By Tyler Tyre and Scott W. Coleman | 10/24/23

Glenn head coach Brandon Krauskopf during a high school football game between Glenn and Cedar Park on Oct. 21, 2022, in Leander, Texas.

High School Football Recaps

Logan Mitchell turned in an offensive player of the week performance last Thursday, completing 15-of-18 pass attempts for 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns in … more

10/22/23

Cedar Park quarterback Ayden Arp (3) and the Timberwolves will travel to play Hendrickson on Friday night at The Pfield.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Thursday: Vandegrift (6-0) at Round Rock (3-3) Dragon Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday: Cedar Park (3-3) at Hendrickson (3-3) The Pfield, 7 p.m. more

Staff Reports | 10/12/23

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) drops back to pass against Oklahoma. Ewers completed 31-of-37 passes for 346 yards and a touchdown in the Longhorns' 34-30 loss on Saturday.

Oklahoma edges out Texas in Red River Rivalry game

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns did a lot, but just not enough to beat No. 12 Oklahoma in the final Big 12 Conference edition of the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, as the Sooners drove 75 yards and scored … more

Staff Reports | 10/8/23

Dakoto Dubelbeis rolling out looking down field Friday Night against Pieper HS

High School Football Recaps

Georgetown 52, Leander 21 Four rushers combined for 166 yards on the ground for Leander in a 52-21 loss to Georgetown last week. Eric Hargrave led the Lions with 81 yards on 13 carries, while Logan … more

10/7/23

Texas defensive back Jerrin Thompson (28) returns an interception 27 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of last Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Texas begins Big 12 play at Baylor Saturday

After a comfortable, but unflashy 31-10 win over Wyoming, the Texas Longhorns travel to Waco this Saturday for their final Big 12 matchup against Baylor. Saturday’s win over Wyoming saw … more

Staff Reports | 9/22/23

Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders will lead his undefeated squad into a matchup with Manor next week in a drive to return to the state title game after last year's state finals appearance.

This week's football schedule

Friday: Cedar Park (2-1) vs East View (1-2) Birkelbach Field, 7 p.m.; Glenn (1-2) vs Hendrickson (2-1) The Pfield, 7 p.m.; Lago Vista (2-2) vs Smithville (1-3) … more

Staff Reports | 9/21/23

Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochran hands the ball off to running back Aidan Garlington during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Round Rock on September 7, 2023 in Cedar Park.

High School Football Roundup

Cedar Ridge 7, Vista Ridge 28 : JD Jackson had a game-high 109 rushing yards and a score and Jackson Arnot completed eight passes for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Vista Ridge's 28-7 win … more

Staff Reports | 9/17/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) prepares for a snap during the Longhorns' 34-24 win over Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Longhorns display potent offense and stifling defense in upset of No. 3 Alabama

After last season's close game against Alabama, the Texas Longhorns were looking to make a statement in year three of Steve Sarkisian's time on the 40 acres. A road game at No. 3 Alabama … more

Staff Reports | 9/10/23

Utah quarterback Nate Johnson (13) scores on a 7-yard touchdown run during an NCAA football game between Baylor and Utah on September 9, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Utah won, 20-13.

Baylor loses close matchup with No. 12 Utah

On the brink of upsetting a top-15 team, Baylor gave up two touchdowns in the last two minutes and lost to 12th-ranked Utah, 20-13, Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium in a game the … more

By Jerry Hill, Baylor Bear Insider | 9/10/23

Cedar Park tight end Joshua Pecci carries the ball after a catch during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Round Rock on September 7, 2023 in Cedar Park.

High School Football Recaps

With the non-district portion of their schedules coming to a close for Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD teams, the 5A teams will all take their bye week this week ahead of district play starting next … more

Staff Reports | 9/9/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during last year's game against Alabama. Ewers left the game after sustaining a shoulder injury.

ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit looks ahead to Texas vs Alabama matchup

“If you're going to win this game, you've got to come in swinging,” ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit said on Wednesday, looking ahead to Saturday’s showdown between No. 11 Texas and No. … more

By SCOTT W. COLEMAN | 9/8/23

Cedar Park head coach Michael Quintero during the Timberwolves' openening game against Cedar Ridge on August 25. Cedar Park will host Round Rock on Thursday.

Football Schedule

Thursday: Cedar Park vs Round Rock Gupton Stadium, 7 p.m.; Rouse vs Glenn Bible Stadium, 7 p.m.; Friday: Vandegrift vs Waco Midway UMHB Cru Stadium, 7 p.m.; Vista Ridge vs … more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/7/23

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