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Head coach Travis Dalrymple celebrates after the Westwood tennis team won the state title for the second time in three seasons Tuesday in College Station.

Westwood dominates Plano West, wins state title for second time in three seasons

COLLEGE STATION — Westwood head coach Travis Dalrymple walks the halls of his alma mater and sees pictures from when he and his best friends competed for the Warriors. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/18/20

Rouse Raiders junior libero Megan Schulz (3) during a high school volleyball game between the Rouse Raiders and the Midway Panthers at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Rouse pushing for district title following win over Cedar Park

With a renewed focus, Rouse is still pushing for a district title. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/9/20

Rouse Raiders senior outside hitter Emery Reid (15) during a high school volleyball game between the Rouse Raiders and the Midway Panthers at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Mix of youth and experience helping Rouse continue winning tradition

Chloe Baughman and Emery Reid have been together during every chapter of their volleyball careers. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/8/20

Senior Alexis Ford led Cedar Ridge with 20 kills on Tuesday night, and the Raiders beat Vandegrift to remain unbeaten in District 25-6A.

Cedar Ridge downs Vandegrift to move to top of District 25-6A

Playing with its backs against the wall isn’t something Cedar Ridge is used to, but it’s something the red-hot Raiders aren’t afraid of. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/6/20

Vandegrift Vipers junior libero Ireland McCauley (9) during a high school volleyball game between the Vandegrift Vipers and the Midway Panthers at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

McCauley helping Vandegrift carry on winning tradition

Vandegrift has quickly risen to one of the top volleyball teams in the area over the last few years thanks in part to a core that has been with the Vipers for years. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/5/20

Rouse Raiders junior running back EJ Moore (24) carries the ball for a touchdown during a high school football game between the Rouse Raiders and the Weiss Wolves at A.C. Bible Stadium in Leander, Texas, on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Rouse opens 2020 season with confident win over Weiss

From the very first kick, Rouse proved 2020 was going to be a different year. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/24/20

Former Cedar Park player Austin Smith is playing this summer with the Round Rock Hairy Men. After playing as an infielder with the Timberwolves, he has developed into a hard-throwing pitcher that will play at Arizona next season.

Cedar Park alum Austin Smith blossoming into top pitcher

Austin Smith will be the first to tell you he’s not the most effective hitter. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/30/20

The UIL altered the start of the fall sports season or Class 5A and 6A schools, pushing back the beginning of the season by five weeks.

UIL delays start of fall sports for Class 5A and 6A schools

The UIL altered the start of the fall sports season for Class 5A and 6A schools, pushing back the beginning of the season by five weeks. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/21/20

LISD suspends extracurricular activities following discussion at board meeting

Leander ISD suspended all extra- and co-curricular activities until further notice on Sunday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/20/20

Cody Vannoy, left, and Hayden Thomas were teammates at Rouse, and are once again teammates with the TCL team Round Rock Hairy Men.

Rouse alums Thomas, Vannoy reunite with Round Rock Hairy Men

Hayden Thomas and Cody Vannoy have been playing baseball together since they were eight years old. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/12/20

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

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