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Anthony Sandoval getting low to the ground ready to field a ground ball. Photo by Evan Hale

Tigers thump Bremond

THRALL – Maverick McAllister and Jaden Rodriguez each knocked out three hits Saturday in leading the Thrall Tigers (11-5 overall, 3-3 District 27-2A) to 15-3 win over the Bremond Tigers. The game was scoreless until the top of the third inning, when Bremond put a pair of runs on the board. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Anthony Cottrill during one of his dominant games in the paint blows past a defender. Cotrill was named Offensive MVP of the All CenTex East team. Photo by Larry Pelchat

All CenTex East

With the end of basketball season official, it is time to name the All CenTex East team for the boys in the area. Every player that made the team earned their spot for sheer will to win basketball games, and they may not have won the big prize, but their efforts will not go unnoticed. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Sophia Fisher was one of the four Lady Ducks named to the All CenTex East team for basketball. Photo by Larry Pelchat

All CenTex East

With basketball season in the books, it is time to announce the All CenTex East team for the girls in the area. These athletes distinguished themselves not only as top players on their team, but, as top players in the area as well. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win

Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win

HUTTO – A come from behind win in a highscoring game moved the Hutto Lady Hippos up in the district stands. The Lady Hippos picked up their second district win of the season on home field Tuesday night after defeating the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Lions’ senior pitcher Nate Tucker delivering a pitch during a game against Milano. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lions move to 4-1 in district play

GRANGER – The Granger Lions got their second win in a row Wednesday, March 22, defeating the Milano Eagles for their fourth district win of the season. The Lions would come away with a gritty 5-3 to improve their district record, and move themselves into third place. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Carson Ball moving around to help his team make a defensive play as the ball is put in play. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hornets edge Tigers in extra innings

HOLLAND – Jose Arzola’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth lifted the Holland Hornets (12-4 overall, 4-0 District 27-2A) to a 3-2 win over the Thrall Tigers (10-5, 2-2) Wednesday night. “It was a well-played game by both teams,” said Thrall Coach Aaron Vanecek. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Tigerettes freshman pitcher Miley Pokorny delivering a strike to the batter. Photo by Cristina Jarosek

Big second inning lifts Granger past Thrall

GRANGER – Montana Moore and Alex Harwell each drove in a pair of runs, and the Granger Lady Lions erupted for six runs in the second inning, then held on for a 7-5 win over the Thrall Tigerettes. Thrall was first to get on the board with a run in the top of the first. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

HUNTSVILLE – Two former Taylor Duck track stars made a name for themselves in the classroom on the next level. Kemarius Miller (left) and Christian Rohlack made the Dean’s List at Sam Houston University in Huntsville. Courtesy photo

FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST

FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Lady Ducks senior Emma Whitsel jumping over a hurdle during her race on her way to second place. Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks results from George Dixon relays

WACO – The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to Waco La Vega to compete in the George Dixon Relays on Friday, March 17. The Lady Ducks had more than just the spirit of competition to deal with Friday as they were also fighting the cold weather throughout the relays. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

The Pirates huddling together after the game for a post-game speech from their coach. Courtesy Photo

Taylor area youth baseball update

On a chilly Saturday morning, the Taylor Area Baseball and Softball (TABS) 6U Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins with a 20-12 victory. The Pirates relied on their heavy hitting to help them secure a win, as they seemingly hit everything but singles. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Lions senior Travis Burton delivering a strike to the Thrall batter. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Big third inning pushes Thrall past Granger

THRALL – The Thrall Tigers defeated the Granger Lions in the first district meeting of the season on Friday, March 17, at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers’ big third inning gave them just enough of an edge on the Lions to take an 11-6 win in the district matchup. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Records made to be broken

Records made to be broken

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing two of the most unbreakable records in sports and why they will be broken soon. Starting us off will be Wilt Chamberlin and his iconic single game record of 100-points in a game in the NBA. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Tigerettes freshman Gracie Fitzgerald standing on second base waiting for the ball to be put in play. Photo by Cristina Jarosek

Tigerettes sink Pirates

THRALL – It only took three innings for the Thrall Tigerettes to take down the Chilton Pirates to capture their third win in district play. On Thursday, March 16, the Tigerettes defeated the Pirates by a score of 18-3 as they move back into fourth place in the district. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Lady Hippos sophomore catcher Riley Deroulac throwing out a runner at second base. Photo by Evan Hale

Lady Hippos beat Temple for first district win

TEMPLE – Consistent hitting and sound defense were the keys to victory for the Hutto Lady Hippos Tuesday, March 14, when they took on the Temple Wildcats. The Lady Hippos came away with a 10-3 on the road, and it was also their first win in their district season. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Thrall Tennis team posing for a picture together. Elena Garcia (front left), Kinley Hoffman, Lilly O’Neil, Avery Ochoa, Julie Crabb, Sarah Laurence, and Aubrie Shuttles. Dawson Gilmore (back left), Cason Sledge, Jesus Garcia, Steven Walker, Payton Gilmore, Brady Branson, Ethan Dahl, and Te...

Thrall tennis team earns fourth place

WACO – The Thrall varsity tennis team competed in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association 2A and Under State Team Tennis Tournament this past weekend, March 10-11, in Waco, and came away with the fourth-place prize. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM