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Hutto Lady Hippos’ new volleyball head coach Jessica Martinez stopped for a picture during her introduction ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Lady Hippos announces new volleyball coach

HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos volleyball team will be under new leadership as they have announced a new head coach for the 2023 fall season. Jessica Martinez was recognized and introduced at the Hutto High School gym as the new volleyball head coach for the Lady Hippos. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Lindsay O’Dell (left) and Addison Leschber posing for a picture together after playing their game against one another. Courtesy Photo

Alumni compete against one another

LOS ANGELES – In something you might see in a Hollywood script, two recent, local high school softball stars met again on the dirt diamond, only this time, it was 1,400 miles away. Lindsay O’Dell, fouryear Taylor Lady Ducks starting pitcher, and alltime strikeout leader, is now a freshman pitcher at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Lions rolling early in district

Lions rolling early in district

BARTLETT – The Granger Lions took on the Bartlett Bulldogs in Bartlett Tuesday, March 14, and extended their district record to 2-0. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 21-3 to get their second district win of the season, and as the score reflects, it was complete dominance from the Lions. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Taylor medalist and finalist Abby Aplin (left), Krista Randig, Trevor Wuensche, Rylee Michna, Maci Kennick, and Molli Kennick taking a picture together after the tournament. Courtesy Photo

Ducks have strong showing at home

The Taylor Ducks tennis team had the majority of their members compete for a medal at their home tournament. Rylee Michna won the girls single bracket for her 6th tournament win of the season. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Selfies sought

Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Hippos unite to claim third place in the state

Hippos unite to claim third place in the state

SAN ANTONIO – The Hutto Hippos Unified basketball team traveled to San Antonio March 6 to compete in the state championship tournament. The Hippos competed hard all the way until the end, where they would find themselves with a third-place finish in the tournament. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Cameria Douglas stops for a picture after a strong showing in the 100M dash. Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks soar at Cotton Boll Relays

The Taylor Lady Ducks track team had a great showing at the Duck Pond this weekend. At the annual Cotton Boll Relays, held Friday March 9, the Lady Ducks took home three first-place finishes from the relays, as well as a fourthplace finish as a team and a ton of confidence. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Tigerettes sophomore third baseman Bri Jarosek getting under a fly ball and securing an out for her team. Courtesy Photo

Pokorny nohits Holland

HOLLAND – Thrall’s Miley Pokorny threw a no-hitter and Mikayla Velesquez drove in three runs on a pair of hits, to help power the Tigerettes (8-8-2 overall, 2-1 District 27-2A) to an 11-0, five-inning win over the Holland Lady Hornets (3-7, 0-2) Friday night. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Anthony Sandoval looking to throw a strike as he delivers the pitch. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers continue offensive assault

THRALL – Thrall’s bats have waged war on opposing pitchers this season. The Tigers, who are currently 7-3, have scored in double figures in seven of their 10 games, so far this season. That includes their first three games in the Thrall Invitational Tournament over the weekend. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Best baseball treats

Best baseball treats

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Huddle. Today we will be discussing the three best baseball treats, since baseball season is now in full effect. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Tigerettes senior Miranda Richter battling and fighting through contact to grab a rebound. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes’ earn all district honors

THRALL – The Thrall Tigerettes basketball team put together a solid season making a playoff run before being knocked out by Big Sandy. However, the Tigerettes showed that they may be a young group, but they are also loaded with talent on their roster. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

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

Lady Lions dominate opener

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions played their first home district game of the season Tuesday, Mar. 7, against the Holland Hornets. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Brayden Michna jumping in the air to keep the ball in play and the point alive. Photo by YourGameFace

Smashing it in tennis

Brayden Michna, a native of Taylor, has begun to blaze a nice career for himself in the sport of tennis. “I am from Taylor, born and raised, and I remember my love of tennis started because I just like to hit things,” Michna said while chuckling. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale

Los Patos crowned district champs

Los Patos staked their claim as the best team in the district capping off an 11-0 record with their recent game at the Duck Pond. The Taylor Ducks boys’ varsity soccer team was crowned district champions after defeating the Manor New Tech Titans 3-1 at home Tuesday night. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks junior Devin Valdez settling into the batter’s box awaiting the pitch.

Ducks shut out Mustangs on the road

MADISONVILLE – The Taylor Ducks (11-0) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs (8-2) Wednesday after three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. To finish the game,Taylor’s Cohen Tyree struck out Christian Bustamante leading to the final score of 3-0. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM