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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 offense shines as Rangers beat McNeil to open district play

One of the cornerstones of the explosive Vista Ridge offense is the number of people that can touch that ball on any given play. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/13/19

Vandegrift Vipers quarterback Dru Dawson looks to pass during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Vandegrift defense stands tall as Vipers top Cedar Ridge

Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders believes the defensive line is the calling card of his team. Watch Friday night's game against Cedar Ridge and you'll have to agree. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/13/19

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

Cedar Ridge, Vandegrift ready for playoff atmosphere in district opener

Rarely does a district opener in the middle of September feel like a playoff game, but Vandegrift and Cedar Ridge have just that sense going into Friday night. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Editor | 9/13/19

Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown, 12, celebrates his second TD of the game in the Rangers 27-6 win over the Rouse Raiders.

Offensive showdown: Vista Ridge hosts McNeil to open District 13-6A play

Get your popcorn ready, because Friday night is sure to be electric. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/12/19

Cedar Ridge Raiders Deuce Vaughn (22) is sandwiched between Cedar Park Timberwolves tacklers during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, Texas on September 6, 2019.

Cedar Park makes a statement with win against Cedar Ridge

Defensive lineman Charles Blankenship and the rest of the Cedar Park defense started the last week of practice with an extra hunger thinking about how well they opened the season and how much better they could do. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/6/19

McNeil Mavericks head coach Howard McMahan during a high school football game between Glenn and McNeil on Friday, Sept 7, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Hutchison, McNeil run past Glenn in final non-district game

McNeil running back Winston Hutchison quickly turned Friday's non-district clash between his Mavericks and Glenn into his own show. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/6/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies running back Julian Morris (21) gets stopped near the sideline against the Liberty Hill panthers at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Glenn and McNeil look for momentum, morale boosts in Week 2

For Glenn and McNeil, two teams with relatively young rosters and challenging district schedules on the horizon, a game like their Week 2 clash Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex is huge for the momentum and morale of the program. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/6/19

Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown finished 21-for-30 passing for 257 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed 10 times for 50 yards and a pair of scores to help the Rangers dominate Killeen 51-29 Thursday night at Gupton Stadium.

Brown, Vista Ridge overwhelm Killeen in final non-district game

I hope you started Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown in your Central Texas High School fantasy football league. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Leander High School Quarterback Garrett Landry (5) throws against against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander stifled by Pflugerville, loses second straight

Leading at halftime, Leander was on track for its first win of the season, but a poor second-half offensive showing and a dominant Pflugerville rushing game tallied 20 unanswered points out of the locker room to diminish the Lions' hopes of a non-district win. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/5/19

Leander High School running back Xavier Dotson (21) breaks through against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander hopes to minimize mistakes in Thursday bout with Pflugerville

After dropping their season-opening contest last Thursday, Leander head coach Kris Price knows what needs to be done for his Lions to get back on track before the beginning of the district schedule. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/5/19

Cedar Park Timberwolves running back Cade Haught carries the ball during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Strength on strength: Explosive Cedar Ridge hosts Cedar Park

Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge are coming into the second week of the season from totally different ends of the spectrum. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Running back Keaontay Ingram is the lone full-time running back on the Texas depth chart as the Longhorns prepare to face off with No. 6 LSU on Saturday night.

Shorthanded at running back, No. 9 Texas ready for No. 6 LSU

Tom Herman has never seen anything like it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Texas head coach Tom Herman and the Longhorns beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 in the season opener on Saturday night. The No. 10 Longhorns face No. 6 LSU next Saturday night.

No. 10 Texas trounces Louisiana Tech in season opener

Much to Terry Bradshaw's chagrin, Sam Ehlinger is pretty good. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/31/19

Vandegrift shuts out Cedar Park for second straight win in series

Drew Sanders has been on the sidelines for every step of the rivalry between Vandegrift and Cedar Park. He remembers getting beat by quite a bit, time and time again. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/30/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies Quarterback Drew McGuire (9) under pressure from the Liberty Hill Panthers at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Glenn stifled by Liberty Hill rushing attack in season opener

Liberty Hill's unique 'Slot-T' offense was too much to handle for Glenn, as the Grizzlies lost 41-13 to the Panthers in their season-opening contest at Bible Stadium on Friday night. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 8/30/19

Cullen Gillaspia (44) of the Houston Texans runs Los Angeles Rams receiver Nsimba Webster out of bounds during Thursday night’s preseason game at NRG Stadium. Gillaspia is from Katy and is one of several players waiting to see if the make the cut to stay on the Texans 53-man roster. The Rams beat the Texans 22-10.

Texans finish preseason with 22-10 loss to Rams

The Houston Texans finished their preseason with a 1-3 record as they lost to the Los Angeles Rams 22-10 Thursday night at NRG Stadium. The game itself was secondary as the focus was on the … more

By BILL MCCAUGHEY, Special to the Hill Country News | 8/30/19

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon (2) brings in a 1-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game between Texas A&M and Texas State at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on August 29, 2019.

Texas A&M routs Texas State in season opener

Texas A&M did what it needed and then some on Thursday, routing Texas State 41-7 in the season opener for both teams more

By RYAN COLEMAN, Special to the Hill Country News | 8/29/19

Leander High School wide receiver Aiden Perrott (1) runs along the sideline against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander falls to Weiss in regular-season opener

Leander started the first game of the season well on Thursday night. The Lions played to their strengths the rest of the game, but it wasn't as smooth as first-year coach Kris Price would've liked. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman prepares to lead the Longhorns onto the field before the start of a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Longhorns at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Texas freshman already pushing for playing time

Todd Orlando wasn't sure about this new defensive lineman. Sure, he had the size – 6-foot-4, 320 pounds. A mountainous teenager. more

By Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News | 8/29/19

Texans have discussed potential Jadeveon Clowney trade with several teams

As the Texans contemplate trade scenarios involving unsigned franchise player Jadeveon Clowney, they've been in touch with multiple NFL teams shopping the three-time Pro Bowl outside … more

By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle | 8/29/19

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