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Garrett Sisk scored a team-high 15 points as Leander beat Glenn 44-34 at home on Friday to improve to 6-3 in district play.

Leander outlasts Glenn to improve district standing

A win is a win. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/27/23

Senior Cole Andrews-Heitz and Rouse beat Leander and Liberty Hill last week to improve to 7-0 in District 25-5A.

Rouse focused on finishing strong as second round of district play begins

When things are going downhill during a season, it’s not always easy for high school basketball teams to turn things around. Rouse is not one of those teams. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/26/23

Vandegrift Vipers junior wide receiver Graylan Spring (80) carries the ball after a reception during a high school playoff football game between Vandegrift and San Antonio Roosevelt on December 19, 2020 in Buda, Texas.

Former Vandegrift football player Graylan Spring dies after collision with 18-wheeler

Graylan Spring, who graduated from Vandegrift last year and was a freshman on the Stephen F. Austin football team, died Sunday from injuries sustained during a car accident on Friday in Corrigan. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/24/23

Uzziah Buntyn scored 10 points as Stony Point beat Westwood on Friday to improve to 5-0 in district play.

Stony Point showing physicality as district winning streak continues

Stony Point isn’t afraid to get physical. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/17/23

Senior point guard Mason Sickles led the Lions with 13 points, including a trio of 3-pointers as the Lions beat Cedar Park 42-26 on Tuesday.

Experienced Leander shuts down Cedar Park in district showdown

Leander was able to do many different things well on Tuesday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/10/23

Mariah Houston scored 15 points as Glenn beat back-to-back state champion Cedar Park 56-54 on Friday.

Young Glenn team not intimidated by back-to-back state champions

With a back-to-back state champion making a charge with two minutes left on Friday, Glenn didn’t back down. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/7/23

Tristin Marshall was a defensive energy player for Glenn last season but has opened up offensively so far this year, including a 32-point game earlier this year against Vandegrift.

Ortiz maintaining high expectations in first year as Glenn head coach

Jon Ortiz has been around the Glenn basketball program for five years, so when he got a somewhat sudden promotion early this season, the chaos was minimal. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/4/23

Uzziah Buntyn scored 19 points as No. 13 Stony Point beat Round Rock 51-41 at home to improve to 2-0 early on in Distrcit 25-6A play.

Stony Point continues strong start to season with win over Round Rock

Down a starter and coming off a holiday break, Stony Point didn’t skip a beat. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/23

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) scores on a 20-yard touchdown reception during a Big 12 football game between Baylor and Kansas State on Nov. 12, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Kansas State won 31-3.

Cedar Ridge, Kansas State star Deuce Vaughn declares for NFL Draft

Former Cedar Ridge and Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn announced Monday via Twitter that he would skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/23

Adam Overhauser and Vandegrift continue district play at home against McNeil on Friday night.

First-year coach Jaime Sierra bringing unified mentality to Vandegrift

Jaime Sierra vividly remembers the powerful friendships he built with his high school basketball team growing up in San Antonio, a feeling that carried into coaching. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/23

Vandegrift running back Alex Witt (0) carries the ball during the Class 6A Division II football state championship game between DeSoto and Vandegrift on Dec. 17, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Historic Vandegrift season ends following loss to DeSoto in state championship

ARLINGTON — Vandegrift made a point to cement their legacy this season. Consider it set in stone. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/17/22

Vandegrift Vipers junior offensive lineman Gage Garrison (54) congratulates senior tight end Charlie Oliver (18) after a touchdown during the Class 6A-DII state semifinal football game between Katy and Vandegrift on Dec. 10, 2022 in San Antonio.

Vandegrift focused on themselves ahead of state title showdown with DeSoto

Instead of focusing on what those outside the Vandegrift football program think will happen, the Vipers’ focus has shifted inward over the last week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/16/22

Vandegrift Vipers junior wide receiver Miles Coleman (1) carries the ball after a catch during the Class 6A-DII state semifinal football game between Katy and Vandegrift on Dec. 10, 2022 in San Antonio.

Vandegrift beats Katy on last-second field goal to advance to state title game

SAN ANTONIO — When things got tight for Vandegrift on Saturday, the Vipers leaned on the one group they knew would never let them down: Each other. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/10/22

Sophomore Sayler Bourland scored 12 points to help Vista Ridge rally and beat Round Rock 58-53 on Friday to improve to 2-0 early on in District 25-6A play.

Young core helps Vista Ridge rally past Round Rock in early district showdown

Vista Ridge head coach Keith Allen was about to call a timeout late in the fourth quarter Friday night, but then he saw that Abby Seitz had it taken care of. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/9/22

Vandegrift senior running back Alex Witt (0) leaps over the goal line on a touchdown run during a high school football playoff game between Vandegrift and Dripping Springs on Dec. 2, 2022, in Austin.

Vandegrift not intimidated by state-power Katy ahead of semifinal showdown

The lights couldn’t be brighter for one of the biggest games in Vandegrift football’s young history. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/7/22

Vandegrift defensive line coach Nate Griffin reacts in celebration after a goal line stand and fumble recovery during a high school football playoff game between Vandegrift and Dripping Springs on Dec. 2, 2022, in Austin.

Vandegrift comes up clutch in regional final win over Dripping Springs

Amid all the chaos on the field at Gupton Stadium on Friday night were two enormous accomplishments for Vandegrift football: Redemption and history. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Vandegrift junior wide receiver Miles Coleman (1) brings in a 64-yard touchdown pass during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Vandegrift in Cedar Park, on Sept. 2, 2020.

Vandegrift, Dripping Springs set for high-stakes rematch

Vandegrift will look to get some revenge for its only loss of the season Friday night when it takes on Dripping Springs in the regional final. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Junior Wyatt Herring and Lago Vista take on Wimberly in the regional finals Friday night at Hutto Memorial Stadium.

Lago Vista eyes return trip to state semifinals

Lago Vista lost just two district games in its first season in Class 4A. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Vandegrift senior running back Alex Witt (0) carries the ball through the tackle attempt of Judson defensive back Jeffrey Bondoc (14) during a high school football playoff game on Nov. 18, 2022 in Austin.

Torrid start powers well-rounded Vandegrift past Converse Judson

Vandegrift was shot out of a cannon on Friday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 11/18/22

Round Rock running back Leonard Moore (5) dives forward for extra yardage during a high school football playoff game between Round Rock and Lake Travis on Nov. 11, 2022 in Round Rock.

Round Rock can't grab momentum in bi-district loss to Lake Travis

Round Rock’s season came to an end Friday night at Dragon Stadium after a 35-10 loss to Lake Travis in the bi-district round of the playoffs. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 11/11/22

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