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Vandegrift sophomore Sydney Givens won the individual title at the state golf tournament Tuesday at Legacy Hill Golf Club in Georgetown.

Vandegrift sophomore Sydney Givens wins individual state golf title, Vipers take team silver

Vandegrift sophomore Sydney Givens had a fine line to walk as she was coming down the stretch in the final round of the State Golf Championship. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/17/22

Emmy Tran won the bronze medal at the State Golf Tournament Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown

Leander senior Emmy Tran wins bronze medal at state golf tournament

Tuesday was the last hurrah of Emmy Tran’s high school golf career, so she knew had to give it her all. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/17/22

Cristion Davis of Vandegrift High School competes in the Class 6A boys discus event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on May 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Davis, Sanchez win gold medals for Vandegrift at State Track & Field meet

Just over a year ago, when Cristion Davis has his junior season come to end at the regional meet, all he could think about was getting back in the gym. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/14/22

Isabel Conde de Frankenberg reacts as she looks up at the scoreboard after running the Class 5A 1600-meter run at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on May 13, 2022 in Austin, Texas. She won gold in the event and set a new Class 5A state record with a time of 4:45.95.

Cedar Park's Conde De Frankenburg sets Class 5A record, wins three medals at State Track & Field meet

The first thing Isabel Conde De Frankenburg thinks about every morning is running. She’s going to remember Friday for a long, long time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/13/22

Julian Swift and Cedar Park beat Dripping Springs in the first round of the playoffs. The Timberwolves will take on Eagle Pass Winn in the area round.

Cedar Park sweeps Dripping Springs to advance to area round

The word on the street coming into this season was that Cedar Park would take a step back from last season and struggle after losing so many players. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/12/22

Rouse High School’s Ella Lewis competes in the Class 5A girls triple jump event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on May 7, 2021 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

LISD, RRISD athletes set to compete at State Track & Field Meet

The UIL State Track & Field Meet returns to Mike A. Myers Stadium this weekend, and plenty of the Leander and Round Rock ISD athletes are set to compete. Cedar Park sophomore Isabel Conde De … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/12/22

The Westwood tennis team brought home two more gold medals from the individual state tennis tournament last weekend in San Antonio.

Westwood tennis wins two golds at individual state tennis tournament

The Westwood tennis dynasty is alive and well. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/4/22

Kendall Ward and Cedar Ridge lost to Hays 3-1 at home on Friday. The Raiders dropped back-to-back games to the Hawks and were eliminated in the first round.

Cedar Ridge falls to Hays in first round of softball playoffs

Cedar Ridge couldn’t catch up to district champion Hays in the first round of the playoffs, losing two stright games to the Hawks. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/29/22

Vandegrift senior pitcher Daniel Farrow (45) on the mound during the regular season finale between Vandegrift and Round Rock on April 27, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Vandegrift won 3-0 and advances to the playoffs while Round Rock’s season comes to a close.

Daniel Farrow, Vandegrift shut out Round Rock to clinch playoff spot

Daniel Farrow wanted the ball Tuesday night, and he did not disappoint. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/26/22

Cedar Park junior Gisella Maul, the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year who helped the Timberwolves win back-to-back state championships, committed to Texas on Monday morning.

Cedar Park junior guard Gisella Maul commits to Texas

Gisella Maul wanted to get the full recruiting experience instead of quickly committing to her hometown dream school from the jump. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/25/22

Vandegrift pitcher Samantha Wunsch (12) during a high school softball game on April 8, 2022 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Vandegrift seniors helping softball program reach new heights

Samantha Wunsch and the rest of the Vandegrift softball senior class have seen the highs and lows with the Vipers. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/22/22

Vista Ridge sophomore Mikala Ham struck out a career-high 22 batters Tuesday night as the Rangers outlasted Round Rock 2-1 in 11 innings to pull even with the Dragons atop the District 25-6A standings.

Ham, Vista Ridge outlast Round Rock to pull even in district play

When Mikala Ham is in the zone, she’s hard to beat. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/19/22

Rouse pitcher Colby Diaz (22) on the mound during a high school baseball game between Rouse and Leander on April 9, 2022 in Leander, Texas.

Senior Colby Diaz and Rouse baseball team hitting their stride

A huge smile was plastered on Colby Diaz’s face as he rounded third for the second time on Saturday afternoon. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/14/22

Action during a high school softball game between Vista Ridge and Vandegrift on April 8, 2022 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Refocused Vista Ridge softball team eyes redemption in playoffs

When Vista Ridge was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, they committed to refocus and make a run this season. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/14/22

Vista Ridge sophomore Kade Nathman (1) steals second base as the throw to Westwood senior Gael Garcia (11) is late during a high school baseball game on April 8, 2022 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Westwood holds off rally to down Vandegrift in extra innings

Westwood appeared on its way to a big win after a big third inning Tuesday night against Vandegrift. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/13/22

Portland Trail Blazers forward GREG BROWN III (4) defends against San Antonio Spurs guard TRE JONES (33) during an NBA game between the Spurs and the Trail Blazers on April 3, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won, 113-92.

Next Level: Former Vandegrift star is blazing his trail in the NBA

Greg Brown III is either playing basketball or dancing. Many times, he’s doing both at the same time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/7/22

Emily Rangel and Cedar Park lost 6-0 to Dripping Springs Friday night in the regional quarterfinals at House Park in Austin.

Cedar Park falls to top-ranked Dripping Springs in regional quarterfinals

Winston Pool always knew the reputation Cedar Park had, but he got to experience it firsthand this season. With a roster loaded with talented and confident seniors that propelled ... more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/1/22

Cedar Park players celebrate a 45-40 win over Frisco Memorial in the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game on March 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Back-to-back state champion Timberwolves to be honored at parade, pep rally

Cedar Park will host a championship and pep rally to honor the back-to-back state title-winning girls’ basketball team on Wednesday evening. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/31/22

Reagan Anderson and Vandegrift lost to San Antonio Reagan in penalty kicks Tuesday night at Lehman High School.

Vandegrift girls fall in PKs in rematch against San Antonio Reagan

The Vandegrift girls’ soccer season came to an end in the area round of the playoffs after a loss to San Antonio Reagan Tuesday night at Lehman High School. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/29/22

Sydney Rowe, right, celebrates a goal after helping Cedar Park beat New Braunfels Canyon 2-1 in overtime Thursday night in the bi-district round of the playoffs.

Unbeaten Cedar Park girls' soccer team embracing inner belief

Cedar Park girls soccer coach Winston Pool is embracing his inner Ted Lasso this season, and so far it’s been paying off in a big way. The Timberwolves have yet to lose this season but have … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/29/22

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