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Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin.

Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira earns first call-up to Venezuela National Team

Dani Pereira had a hectic Friday morning. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/23

Texas outfielder Max Belyeu (12) gets a lead off first base during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball headed to Miami to start NCAA Tournament

Texas baseball is headed to Miami to start the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns earned the No. 2 seed in the Coral Gables Regional and will be joined by top-seeded hosts Miami, No. 3 seed Louisiana and … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Cedar Park senior Jonathan Kim won the bronze medal at the Class 5A State Golf Tournament Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown.

Cedar Park's Jonathan Kim wins bronze at state golf tournament

A solid day with his irons helped Jonathan Kim climb the leaderboard and finish on the podium at the state golf tournament this week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/24/23

Trey Schlueter and Rouse swept La Joya Palmview in the regional semifinals to advance to the regional final against Boerne Champion.

Rouse continues postseason run, advances to regional finals

There’s something about the postseason that gets the juices going for Rouse baseball. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/31/23

Cedar Park head coach Donny Ott during the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game on March 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Two-time state champion coach Donny Ott leaving Cedar Park girls' basketball program

Donny Ott is thankful. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Austin FC celebrates after Sebastian Driuissi’s goal in the 82nd minute to give Austin a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match on May 31, 2023 in Austin. Austin 2-1.

Sebastian Driussi returns from injury, lifts Austin FC to win over Minnesota United FC

Sebastian Driussi is back. Big time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/1/23

Rouse senior Colin Carrejo had eight strikeouts to help the Raiders beat Boerne Champion 9-3 in Game 1 of the best-of-three regional final series Thursday at Concordia University.

Rouse beats Boerne Champion in Game 1 of regional finals

To make a deep playoff run, you need a couple of guys that can pitch a lot of innings. Colin Carrejo has been that guy for Rouse. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signed a two-year AHL contract extension with the club through the 2024-25 season.

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signs two-year extension

Perhaps no Texas Stars player has been more important to the team over the last two seasons than Curtis McKenzie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

Trey Schlueter and Rouse fell to Boerne Champion 9-4 in Game 3 of the regional semifinals Saturday at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio on Saturday.

Rouse comes up short against Boerne Champion in regional semifinals

SAN ANTONIO — Never giving up is ingrained in the culture of Rouse baseball. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/3/23

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen to miss time with knee injury

The injuries keep piling up for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/26/23

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) passes the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC drops out of playoff position at midway point after loss to Sporting Kansas City

At the midway point of the season, Austin FC is falling very short of expectations. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/11/23

The Messi effect: Austin FC players, coaches excited to welcome global star to MLS

Leo Messi has yet to step on the field for an MLS team, and he’s already sent shockwaves across the landscape of American soccer. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/14/23

Benbrook Disc Golf Course opened in 2008 in Leander. The Hill Country Hyzers Disc Golf Club has been working to clean up the course and make it more accessible. The grand re-opening of Benbrook 2.0 will be June 24.

Local disc golf group helping revitalize Leander's Benbrook Ranch Park

Like so many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexander Erwin was looking for a way to stay active and get outside. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/15/23

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) passes the ball during a CONCACAF Champions League match between Austin FC and Violette Athletic Club on March 14, 2022 in Austin. Austin won 2-0 but Violette won the round on aggregate, 3-2.

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher continues All-Star form as season enters back half

Jon Gallagher is the type of guy that is more likely to accomplish a goal when he writes it down. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/20/23

The Texas Stars played the Coachella Valley Firebirds in an AHL game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. (Andy Nietupski / TTL Sports Media; T: @TTLSports: IG: @TTLSportsMedia)

Texas Stars extend three players from Central Division-winning team

The Texas Stars are bringing back three key pieces from last year’s Central Division-winning team. more

STAFF REPORTS | 6/21/23

Round Rock Express outfielder Elier Hernandez (10) during a Minor League Baseball game on April 9, 2022 in Round Rock, Texas.

Express outfielder Elier Hernandez keeps on smiling as consistent play continues

Elier Hernandez is never not smiling. Lately, he’s had plenty to smile about. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

Austin FC forward Diego Fagúndez (14) takes a shot on goal during a Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas on June 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won, 3-0.

Fagundez leads offensive explosion as Austin FC trounces FC Dallas

Diego Fagundez is getting his swagger back. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

Sports editor Zach Smith interviews Lake Travis head coach Hank Carter during a high school football playoff game between the Lake Travis Cavaliers and the Judson Rockets at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on November 25, 2017.

Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories

I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, hugged me and asked how I was doing. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/23

Collin Carrejo and Rouse beat Alamo Heights in back-to-back games at Concordia to advance to the regional quarterfinals, where they will face Cedar Park.

Offense comes alive for Rouse in area round win over Alamo Heights

When Rouse senior Collin Carrejo puts on a headband, he does kind of look like Johnny Lawrence — one of the delinquents from the 1984 film The Karate Kid. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/15/23

Vista Ridge senior Hank Howard had three strikeouts in a 4-0 loss to Bowie on Thursday. The Rangers dropped two straight games in the first-round playoff series.

Vista Ridge falls to Bowie in first round of baseball playoffs

The Vista Ridge baseball season came to an end in the first round of the playoffs after two straight losses to Austin Bowie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/8/23

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