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Round Rock senior Kalen Murphy is deciding between attending Michigan State and LSU to continue her academic career and plans to study geology.

Round Rock, Kalen Murphy end regular season on a high note

After Round Rock lost to Westwood in the first round of district play this season, Kalen Murphy and the rest of the girls' soccer team weren't about to let it happen again. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/31/20

Cedar Park senior Bella Grenada has spent the last three full seasons on varsity at Cedar Park, and the Timberwolves have made the playoffs all three years. They made a run to the regional semifinals during her sophomore year in 2018.

Bella Granada values team dynamic at Cedar Park

Bella Granada was nine years old when her competitive golf career ended. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/30/20

Vandegrift Vipers forward Greg Brown (4) moves the ball during a high school boy’s basketball game between Vandegrift and Round Rock in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 31, 2019.

Greg Brown III named Gatorade Texas Player of the Year

The awards keep piling up for Greg Brown III. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/23/20

UIL suspends all sectioned activities until further notice

The UIL is suspending all sanctioned activities, including practices and workouts, until further notice due to COVID-19, according to a press release. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/20/20

Sam Wunsch and Vandegrift beat Cedar Ridge 11-1 on Saturday to move to 4-2 in district play this season. The Vipers are off to their best district start in school history.

Vipers stay hot in district play, eye first-ever playoff appearance

Vandegrift softball is off to its best start in school history, has already eclipsed their district win total from last year and is set up for continued success. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/15/20

Vandegrift's Ethan Dacaret, left, scored a goal and the Vipers beat Stony Point 3-1 to clinch the District 13-6A title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

Vandegrift beats Stony Point to clinch District 13-6A title

Vandegrift scored three goals in the first half to beat Stony Point on Friday night in the regular-season finale to clinch the District 13-6A title, the first boys' soccer district title in school history. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/13/20

Cedar Park Timberwolves center Nicole Leff (40) goes to the basket during a high school girls basketball game between Cedar Park and Vandegrift at Cedar Park High School on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 in Cedar Park, TX.

Timberwolves dominate 17-5A All-District list after run to regional tournament

Just as Cedar Park has won three straight district titles, Nicole Leff has now been named the district's top player for three years in a row. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/10/20

Vista Ridge point guard Victoria Baker was named co-district MVP with teammate A.J. Marotte after helping the Rangers advance to the regional tournament.

Rangers earn top honors in District 13-6A postseason awards

Victoria Baker and A.J. Marotte shared the top honors in District 13-6A this season after Vista Ridge won the district title and advanced to the regional tournament. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/10/20

Westwood Warriors small forward Zach Engels (12) signals to his teammates during a high school boys basketball playoff game between Vandegrift and Westwood in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2019.

Westwood falls to Wylie in regional semifinals

DALLAS - Westwood caused an upset in the third round to get to the regional tournament for the first time in more than two decades, and had every intention of continuing that run. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/6/20

Westwood Warriors point guard Brandon Parks (5) talks with guard Anish Maddipoti (11) during a fourth-quarter timeout during a high school boys basketball playoff game between Vandegrift and Westwood in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2019.

Westwood upsets Vandegrift to reach regional tournament

Greg Brown's potential game-tying 3-pointer bounced off the top of the basket and hit a support beam before being ruled no good, and Westwood finally cracked the Vandegrift code on Tuesday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/3/20

Nicole Leff had nine points and eight rebounds, but Cedar Park lost to College Station 58-54 in overtime on Saturday afternoon.

Cedar Park loses to College Station in overtime in regional final

HOUSTON - In basketball, one minute can change the outcome of a game. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/29/20

Zion Neat and Vista Ridge lost 60-46 to Plano Friday night at the Davis Field House in Dallas. It was the second straight trip to the regional tournament for the Rangers.

Vista Ridge falls to Plano in regional semifinals

DALLAS - Every time Vista Ridge tried something new, Plano had the answer. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/27/20

Vandegrift senior Jake Hatch scored 12 points, and the Vipers beat Langham Creek 52-44 in the bi-district round of the playoffs.

Vandegrift uses team effort to dispatch Langham Creek in first round

For just over three quarters, Vandegrift and Langham Creek were locked in a dogfight in the first round of the playoffs. But then the lights quite literally went out, and the Vipers took off. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/25/20

Vista Ridge point guard Victoria Baker, 21, drives through Vandegrift in a furious fourth-period of a 6A third-round playoff game Feb. 24 at Vista Ridge High School.

Baker, Vista Ridge storm past Vandegrift to reach regional tournament

Moments after Victoria Baker finished sprinting up the court with reckless abandon midway through the fourth quarter on Monday, she landed with a thud under the Vista Ridge basket. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/24/20

Vandegrift senior Greg Brown officially received his McDonald's All-American jersey on Friday morning. The game is April 1 at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Vandegrift's Brown invited to McDonald's All-American Game

Greg Brown could've gone to just about any prep school in the country, but he chose to stay at Vandegrift because of the connection he felt with his teammates. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/21/20

Hanna Wheeler and Cedar Park beat Hutto 65-24 in the Bi-District round on Monday night to advance to the Area Round of the playoffs.

Cedar Park cruises into second round after dominant win against Hutto

Cedar Park cruised into the Area Round after a dominant performance against Hutto on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/17/20

Rouse junior Zach Bann finished fifth in the Boys' 200-Yard IM Saturday at the UIL State Swimming & Diving Championship at the Texas Swimming Center.

Leander ISD athletes shine at UIL State Swimming & Diving Championships

Rouse swimmer Zach Bann has seen the spectacle of the UIL State Swimming & Diving Meet before, but it was a little more intense this time around. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/16/20

The Westwood Girls' 200-Yard Freestyle Relay team (Ayame Castel, Emma Bierley, Sadie Runeman and KyAnh Truong) won the gold at the state swimming meet on Saturday with a time of 1:34.35.

Westwood embraces team mentality at UIL State Swimming & Diving Championships

There's nothing more motivating for Westwood junior KyAnh Truong than swimming for something bigger than herself. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/16/20

Skye O'Rourke scored 19 points for Vandegrift, and the Vipers beat McNeil 40-37 on Friday night to clinch a playoff spot. After a coinflip, the Vipers are the No. 4 seed.

Vandegrift, Cedar Ridge punch postseason tickets with play-in wins

Vandegrift and Cedar Ridge claimed the final two playoff spots from District 13-6A after winning play-in games Friday night at Vista Ridge. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/14/20

Cedar Park alum Chris Paddack was an eighth-round pick. He was traded to the Padres in 2016, missed 22 months recovering from Tommy John surgery and made his major league debut last season.

The Sheriff Returns: Padres pitcher Chris Paddack will never forget his Cedar Park roots

Connie Cochran was a little anxious when he decided to give the ball to an unproven sophomore in a key district rivalry game. Then-senior Ryan Johnson may have felt a few nerves, too, when his coach told him he'd be calling the game from the dugout. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/12/20

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