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Hutto varsity football head coach Will Compton (second from the left) and his coaching staff look on during the Hippos' road scrimmage vs. Vandegrift. photo by Larry Pelchat P
Hippos football scrimmages state runner-up Vandegrift
AUSTIN – The Hutto High School varsity football team got its first scrimmage of the fall on Thursday night as the Hippos traveled to take on one of the best teams in the state with Vandegrift High School. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Lady Ducks volleyball competes at Georgetown tourney
Lady Ducks volleyball competes at Georgetown tourney
GEORGETOWN – The Taylor High School varsity volleyball team picked up a handful of victories Aug. 10-12 as the Lady Ducks competed at a tournament hosted in Georgetown. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM
Ducks football scrimmages Cameron
Ducks football scrimmages Cameron
The Taylor High School football program had its opening scrimmages under first-year head coach Earven Flowers on a scorching hot Friday night as the Ducks hosted Cameron Yoe High School at The Duck Pond. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM
Tee off with the Lions
Tee off with the Lions
The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course Saturday, Aug. 26 at 1100 Beech St. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM
Tigerettes sweep season openers
Tigerettes sweep season openers
Despite having to replace a tremendous amount of talent, the Thrall Tigerettes looked in near mid-season form in Tuesday’s season-opening matches against Lago Vista and Cameron. The Tigerettes had to replace six seniors, including five key players, from last year’s squad, but it appeared that would be just one more challenge the team was up for. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Taylor varsity volleyball senior Hannah Wamble digs the ball on Tuesday night during the Lady Ducks' home win against Lampasas. Photo by Larry Pelchat.
Lady Ducks volleyball stifles Lampasas
Taylor High School varsity volleyball started off its 2023 season on a high note as the Lady Ducks cruised to a match victory on Aug. 8 in three straight sets at home vs. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Taylor High School varsity football goes through a special teams drill with kicking extra points on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the end of practice held at The Duck Pond. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Show and prove: preseason football is back
Area football teams are set to take the field on Friday night as Taylor High School, Thrall High School and Granger High School all have preseason scrimmages. St. Mary’s Catholic School scrimmages on Saturday morning, while Hutto High School will be able to have full-contact practice as a large school that day. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Taylor High School senior Ansley Reed happily poses for a photo over the weekend at the East Texas Baptist University women’s basketball facility in Marshall. Courtesy photo
Reed commits to play women’s basketball at ETBU
MARSHALL – Taylor High School senior Ansley Reed announced over the weekend that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at East Texas Baptist University after she committed to play for their women’s basketball program. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
The Taylor High School varsity volleyball team huddles together on Saturday, Aug. 5 prior to the Lady Ducks’ home scrimmage against Killeen Chaparral High School. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Lady Ducks soar into regular season following scrimmages
Taylor High School varsity volleyball had quite a busy week under first-year head coach Rylee Davis as the Lady Ducks had tryouts Tuesday through Thursday, hosted scrimmages on Friday morning, were introduced to the community at the Duck Day event Saturday morning and concluded that afternoon with more scrimmages. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Thrall High School students proudly introduce themselves on Friday, Aug. 4 during the annual Meet The Tigers event held at Tiger Stadium. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Thrall hosts Meet The Tigers at packed Tiger Stadium
THRALL – Tiger Stadium was the site of the annual Meet The Tigers event as Tigers and Tigerettes fall activities for Thrall High School were on display for the community. Football, volleyball, cross country, cheer, band and coaches properly introduced themselves as they went down the line with a microphone on Friday evening with the stands packed and plenty of smiling faces from Thrall. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Taylor High School varsity football senior quarterback Joshua Mikulencak reads the defense and looks for an open receiver downfield on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the Duck Day scrimmage held at The Duck Pond.
Taylor flocks to Duck Day football scrimmage
ANDREW SALMI andrew.salmi@granitemedia partners.com The Duck Pond was the site of Taylor High School’s first Duck Day showcase (formerly Meet The Ducks) under athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers as fall activities were introduced to the public with football, volleyball, cross country, team tennis, cheer, band, color guard and more. Saturday morning was the first day that the Ducks were allowed to have full-contact practice as the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were all on the field in pads and helmets. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
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Taylor and Thrall varsity volleyball teams play in a head-to-head scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 4 at the Taylor High School gymnasium. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Lady Ducks, Tigeretts volleyball start scrimmages
Taylor and Thrall High School volleyball squads were in action on Friday morning as the Lady Ducks hosted area teams for multiple scrimmages at the Taylor High School gymnasium. Manor New Tech and Round Rock Christian Academy were also in attendance as all four schools got their varsity and junior varsity teams some valuable preseason experience before Aug. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
St. Mary's Catholic School varsity football huddles around coach Rick Cobia during a 2022 preseason scrimmage. Photos by Evan Hale
St. Mary’s Football begins practices
The six-man season is also upon the city of Taylor as the St. Mary’s Catholic School varsity football team began practice this week in preparation for their upcoming scrimmages. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
Hutto Chamber Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament 2023 – July 26
Hutto Chamber Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament 2023 – July 26
Star Ranch Golf Course | 2500 FM 685, Hutto, TX 78634 First Place: Barnsco Hutto Texas. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM