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The Taylor High School girls varsity basketball team proudly poses together on Feb. 13 after defeating Houston Kashmere High School 55-27 in a bidistrict playoff game. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD

Area sports summer camps continue next week

Taylor and Hutto will each be back in action next week as the three school districts will host various sports camps for younger athletes. TAYLOR Lady Ducks basketball will host two separate camps this upcoming week that will provide individual instruction and team concepts under the Taylor girls basketball program on June 5 – 8. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

The Taylor High School varsity baseball team celebrates on Thursday, May 25 after the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over Spring Hill High School in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals in Midlothian. Photos by Andrew Salmi

Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill

05/31/2023 11:39 AM

Victory is “Too Sweet” for Destiny Jones (right) as she is declared the winner after a fight against Clarice “Reese” Morales.

Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones joins Around the Watercooler

05/31/2023 11:35 AM

The Taylor High School varsity baseball team proudly poses with its gold glove 4A regional semifinals trophy on Saturday, May 27 after defeating Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Midlothian. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD

Ducks baseball flocks to regional finals

MIDLOTHIAN – A storybook 2023 season will continue to live on as the Taylor High School varsity baseball team shut out Longview Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Game 2 of the 4A regional semifinals at Ronnie Clanton Field to advance to the next round of the playoffs. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Ducks varsity baseball junior pitcher Chris Perez waits to make his next pitch on May 25 during Game 1 of the regional semifinals against Spring Hill. Photos by Andrew Salmi

China Spring is final obstacle between Taylor baseball and state berth

Taylor High School varsity baseball is just one three-game series victory away from reaching the 4A state tournament. Standing in the Ducks’ way is a familiar foe in China Spring High School. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates happily pose together on Saturday, May 27 following an undefeated season. Courtesy photo

6U Pirates finish season undefeated

The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates finished the season undefeated Saturday with a 19-17 win over the 6U Minnesota Twins. The game started off rocky with a triple play in the bottom of the first made by the Twins’ defense. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Taylor varsity football senior Kayden Land outruns an opposing player on Saturday during the Ducks’ 7-on-7 scrimmage against Burnet.

Taylor, Thrall football compete at 7-on-7 competitions

The Taylor High School and Thrall High School varsity football teams were in action on Saturday at separate 7-on-7 scrimmage sites in Burnet and Lott, respectively. TAYLOR DUCKS Under first-year head coach Earven Flowers, the Ducks competed against Gatesville High School, Burnet and Rockdale High School. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Magical Lady Lions softball season ends

Magical Lady Lions softball season ends

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A sensational 2023 season for Granger High School varsity softball came to an end Thursday night as the Lady Lions came up short against the Shiner High School Lady Comanches team in the 2A regional semifinals. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Taylor High School varsity baseball senior outfielder Conner Barcuch is swarmed by his teammates after hitting a solo home run on May 18 during the Ducks’ 5-0 win over Salado High School in game 1 of the 4A regional quarterfinals held at Georgetown East View High School. Photos by Andrew S...

Pitching propels Ducks over Salado

GEORGETOWN – The Taylor High School varsity baseball team began the 4A regional quarterfinals versus Salado High School Thursday, May 18, with a gritty 5-0 shutout in game 1 of the best-ofthree series held at East View High School. Ducks junior starting pitcher Chris Perez was consistent all game for Taylor as he threw a complete-game shutout on 102 pitches, with a whopping 11 strikeouts, three walks issued and just two hits allowed on the night. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

May 31, 1930, Yankees’ legendary slugger Babe Ruth hits 3 HRs as NY blows 6-0 lead against Philadelphia A’s at Shibe Park; go on to lose 15-7.. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Taylor senior shortstop Dominick Hartman flexes his muscles after hitting a double vs. Salado in the top of the third inning. See story on this page. Photo by Andrew Salmi

Baseball Taylor May 19 Salado Softball Granger May 20 Shiner. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Avery Koonce soaring through the air for the pole vault event on her way to a first place finish.

Tigerettes track competes at state meet

05/18/2023 09:03 AM

Braylan Alderete swinging hard and putting the ball into play for a base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks walk off game one

HUTTO – The Taylor Ducks now lead 1-0 in their three-game series against the Robinson (Waco) Rockets after winning game on Thursday, May 11, at Hutto High School. They needed all seven innings to get the job done. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Lady Lions pose with their trophy after defeating the Bremond Tigers. Courtesy photo

One run is all the Lady Lions needed

MUMFORD – The Granger Lady Lions defeated district rivals Bremond Tigers Thursday, May 11, to advance to the fourth round of the playoffs. It is hard enough to beat a district rival in the regular season, but in playoffs the intensity is raised, but the Lady Lions only needed one run to get it done. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Nate Tucker pitches for the Granger Lions.

Tucker selected to All-Star game

GRANGER – The Granger Lions’ baseball team’s season may have come to an end, but still have a reason to celebrate with senior Nate Tucker being selected to the all-star game. The game will be played June 17 at 10 a.m. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM