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Senior Adam Fogg is the leading Vista Ridge receiver this season, catching 45 passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns so far this season.

Making Moves: Vista Ridge, Stony Point continue to separate in competitive district

Stony Point and Vista Ridge have already started to separate themselves in the district standings as the season reaches its midpoint. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/9/19

Sam Ehlinger and No. 11 Texas travel to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday to take on the No. 6 Oklahoma. The Longhorns beat the Sooners in the Red River Shootout last season.

Texas-Oklahoma rivalry as intense as ever for Herman, Longhorns

Texas head coach Tom Herman’s first memory of the intensity between Texas and Oklahoma involves an elderly woman showing the Longhorn’s bus exactly how she felt using two emphatic one-finger salutes. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/7/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies running back Rondrick Stubblefield (13) gets an opportunity up the middle against the Elgin High School Wildcats at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on September 26th, 2019.

Glenn carved up by Weiss rushing attack in shut-out loss

Last year, Glenn handily defeated Weiss, a first-year varsity team, 36-6 on the way to a district title and a playoff berth while Weiss went 0-10 on the season. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 10/4/19

Brady Middleton caught two touchdown passes, and Vandegrift beat Round Rock 32-25 on Friday night to stay perfect on the season.

Vandegrift defense stands tall to help Vipers beat Round Rock

Even if the first three games of Vandegrift's District 13-6A schedule were very different in how they transpired, the result has been the same. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/4/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies Quarterback Drew McGuire (9) prepares to pass to running back Julian Morris (21) against the Liberty Hill Panthers at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Glenn staying focused against improved Weiss team

Glenn and head coach Rob Schoenfeld have not forgotten their underdog run to a district title last season, but they refuse to let it blur out this year's quest. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 10/4/19

Vandegrift Vipers senior wide receiver Trey Mongauzy (13) scores on a touchdown catch during a high school football game between Vista Ridge and Vandegrift at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, Texas, on Sept. 27, 2019.

Dragons, Vipers preparing for intense district showdown

From a bird’s-eye view, Vandegrift and Round Rock are very similar football teams. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/3/19

Collin Johnson, left, Devin Duvernay and the No. 11 Longhorns travel to Morgantown, West Virginia to face off with the Mountaineers on Saturday afternoon.

Texas feeling refreshed ahead of trip to West Virginia

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger turned 21 years old on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/1/19

Cedar Park Timberwolves quarterback Ryder Hernandez (4) rolls left for a touchdown early in the the 3rd quarter against the Rouse Raiders at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on September 27th, 2019.

Hernandez, Cedar Park shut down Rouse to open district play

Cedar Park needed a big win away from home to kick off its demanding district schedule. Junior quarterback Ryder Hernandez certainly rose to the occasion. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/27/19

Vandegrift Vipers senior quarterback Dru Dawson (4) rolls out to pass during a high school football game between Vista Ridge and Vandegrift at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, Texas, on Sept. 27, 2019.

Vandegrift stays perfect with win over Vista Ridge

Vandegrift has gotten used to its spot at the top of District 13-6A standings the last two seasons. Friday night, the Vipers they proved they belonged on top. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/27/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies running back Shamir Nichols (10) runs to the outside for a touchdown against the Elgin High School Wildcats at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on September 26th, 2019.

Second-half surge powers Glenn to win against Elgin

Shamir Nichols broke his wrist less than a month ago and wasn't sure if he would see the field on Thursday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/26/19

during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Vista Ridge, Vandegrift clash in battle of unbeatens

Vandegrift has gotten used to its perch at the top of District 13-6A. Vista Ridge is looking forward to trying to take over the top spot. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/26/19

Cedar Park Timberwolves wide receiver Gunnar Abseck dives for a pass but comes up just short during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Cedar Park, Rouse look to start district schedule strong

The start of the district schedule can also serve as the beginning of a new season. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/26/19

Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai will have even more pressure on him as the defense continues to suffer injuries to key players. The No. 11 Longhorns are on a bye this week before facing West Virginia on the road.

Injured Longhorn defense resting up during bye week

The injury plague that started with the running back group has made its way to the Texas defense. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/24/19

Houston Cougars quarterback D'Eriq King (4) carries the ball during an NCAA football game between the Houston Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2019.

Houston's D'Eriq King and Keith Corbin to redshirt, sit out rest of season

Houston quarterback D’Eriq King and wide receiver Keith Corbin announced Monday that they planned to sit out the rest of this season and redshirt. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/23/19

Auburn Tigers running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) carries the ball during an NCAA football game between Texas A&M and Auburn at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, on September 21, 2019.

Texas A&M falls at home to Auburn to open SEC play

Auburn held Texas A&M to just 56 rushing yards and held off a 17-point fourth-quarter rally to beat the Aggies 28-20 on Saturday. more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/21/19

Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown and the Rangers beat Westwood 46-43 Friday night at Dragon Stadium.

Vista Ridge beats Westwood in offensive slugfest

In a duel between two junior quarterbacks leading high-powered offenses in District 13-6A, Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown was a step above his counterpart. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/20/19

Adam Fogg, right, caught three touchdowns and neared 200 receiving yards as the Rangers beat McNeil on Friday in the first game of District 13-6A.

Vista Ridge, Westwood clash in high-octane affair

Rangers and Warriors have been able to show something through the first three games of the season that they weren’t able to all of last season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/20/19

Tom Herman and the No. 12 Longhorns open Big 12 play against Oklahoma State on Saturday night at DKR

No. 12 Texas preparing for electric Oklahoma State offense

From a defensive perspective, Tom Herman sees this week like it’s a scene from Armageddon. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/16/19

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger finished 23-of-27 passing for 279 yards and a pair of touchdowns Saturday night against Rice.

No. 12 Texas trounces Rice in final non-conference tune-up

Any questions Texas still had as it gears up for Big 12 play were answered on Saturday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/14/19

Houston Cougars wide receiver Bryson Smith (1) drops a pass in the end zone after Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) is called for pass interference during an NCAA football game between the Houston Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2019.

Houston falls to Washington State

D’Eriq King passed for 128 yards and rushed for 94, accounting for three total touchdowns, but it wasn’t nearly enough, as Washington State held off a late rally by the … more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/13/19

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