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This spring, the Taylor Middle School girls’ soccer team won the Centex Middle School League Championship. The team consists of seventh and eighth grade girls combined. The team is coached by Jose Flores. Courtesy photo

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GET KICKIN’

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GET KICKIN’. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Taylor senior Jarvis Anderson clears a hurdle and increases his lead in the 4A boys’ 300-meter hurdles state finals in Austin on Thursday. Photos by Briley Mitchell

Anderson takes state meet by storm

AUSTIN – Jarvis Anderson was the lone Duck to represent Taylor High School at the UIL Class State Track and Field Meet Thursday, May 11 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. He would compete in four different events at the State Meet, giving him plenty of opportunity to show why he is one of the best in the state. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Miranda Richter boxing out her opponent before securing a rebound. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Thrall senior selected to All-Star Game

THRALL – Miranda Richter was one of the biggest reasons why the Thrall Tigerettes were able to have a successful season this year, and now she will be playing in an allstar game. On June 3 at 3 p.m., at Schulenburg High School, Richter will play against some of the best players in the state and get a chance to showcase her talent and leadership. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Garet Boehm getting into his defensive stance as the pitch is delivered. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Hippos lose game three to Eagles

HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos went toe-to-toe with the Lake Ridge Eagles in an elimination game Saturday, May 6, and it took extra innings to get it done. The Hippos would unfortunately fall to the Eagles in 5-4 in eight innings to end their season, but they went down swinging. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Camryn Nunamaker running to get under a ball to secure an out. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Gators snap at Ducks

HUTTO – The Taylor Lady Ducks playoff journey came to an end Friday, May 5, by the Gateway College Preparatory Gators at Hutto Memorial Stadium. A strong first inning helped the Gators shutout the Lady Ducks 12-0 in Friday’s game. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Isaac Lizardo utilized his speed by stealing a base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Eagles fly past Lions

LAGO VISTA – The Granger Lions took on the Johnson City Eagles in the first round of the playoffs in a three-game series. The first game was played Thursday, May 4, and the second was played on Friday, May 5, both at Lago Vista High School, in which the Eagles swept the series. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Abi Crouch (left) and Mattie Wilkie posing with their home runs balls after a win. Courtesy Photo

Lady Lions advance in playoffs

ROSEBUD – The Granger Lady Lions have advanced to the third round of the playoffs after defeating the Leon Cougars Friday, May 5. The Lady Lions gave up the Cougars’ lone run in the first inning and went on to win the game 11-1 in order to advance to the next round. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Evan Hale

Lady Ducks have a bright future

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing why the Taylor Lady Ducks have one of the brightest futures in high school softball. First, I would like to congratulate Jennifer Cook for completing her first season as the head coach of the Lady Ducks softball team. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Lady Ducks 4x200 relay team (from left) Azalie Balusek, Zakaya Frederick, Kaleigh Woods, Emma Whitsel taking a picture after winning the district championship. (Top) Emma Whitsel gives a thumbs up after placing first in the pole vault at regionals. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Lady Ducks' track coach rides into the sunset

BULLARD – The Lady Ducks team competed Regional Meet in and it was the last track meet Shelli Cobb will coach at Taylor High School. “My final track meet is in the books, and I was so happy to be able to share it with these amazing young women and my two fabulous assistant coaches, Kim Clifton and Jay Reed,” Cobb said. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Ducks junior Devin Valdez standing in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. Courtesy photo

Ducks deal out statement win

WALLER – The Taylor Ducks started their playoff journey at Waller High School Thursday, May 4, and only needed five innings to get the job done. The Ducks faced Houston Scarborough in round one and shut them out on their way to an 18-0 victory. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Jarvis Anderson (center) standing in the first place spot on the podium after winning the triple jump event. Courtesy Photo

Jarvis Anderson dominates regional

BULLARD – After another outstanding track season, Jarvis Anderson is headed to the state meet looking to add more medals to his collection. Anderson’s finishing in second place in his first at the regional meet, his performance solidified his spot at state. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Brynn Leschber, Avery Koonce and Kassandra Jackson hold up the regional championship trophy after winning regionals. Courtesy Photo

Tigerettes are regional Champs

KINGSVILLE – The Thrall Tigerettes track team were crowned reginal champions after the regional meet Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. The Tigerettes took first place as a team with several athletes qualifying for the state meet. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Payton Filla and the Lady Lions having a meeting on the mound to discuss strategy. Courtesy Photo

Lady Lions claim bi-district

LAGO VISTA – The Granger Lady Lions have added yet another trophy to the case at Granger High School after capturing the bidistrict championship Monday. The Lady Lions defeated the Johnson City Eagles two games to one in a three-game series to capture the title. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Hippos win by one in season finale

Hippos win by one in season finale

JARRELL – The Hutto Hippos defeated the Harker Heights Knights Monday, May 1 to gain some extra momentum before starting playoffs. The game came down to the wire with the Knights making a late push to try to win the game, but the Hippos’ defense stood tall and was able to secure the 7-6 win. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM

Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland.

Lady Lions edge Eagles in playoffs

HUTTO – The Granger Lady Lions’ late push sends them past the Johnson City Eagles during their playoff game Thursday, April 27. The Lady Lions scored three runs in the sixth inning to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles to win their first playoff game of the season. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM