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Vandegrift senior running back Alex Witt (0) leaps over the goal line on a touchdown run during a high school football playoff game between Vandegrift and Dripping Springs on Dec. 2, 2022, in Austin.

Vandegrift not intimidated by state-power Katy ahead of semifinal showdown

The lights couldn’t be brighter for one of the biggest games in Vandegrift football’s young history. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/7/22

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington and the Longhorns will face No. 12 Washington in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Dec. 29.

No. 20 Texas to face No. 12 Washington in Alamo Bowl

Texas football is going back to San Antonio. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/5/22

Vandegrift defensive line coach Nate Griffin reacts in celebration after a goal line stand and fumble recovery during a high school football playoff game between Vandegrift and Dripping Springs on Dec. 2, 2022, in Austin.

Vandegrift comes up clutch in regional final win over Dripping Springs

Amid all the chaos on the field at Gupton Stadium on Friday night were two enormous accomplishments for Vandegrift football: Redemption and history. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Vandegrift junior wide receiver Miles Coleman (1) brings in a 64-yard touchdown pass during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Vandegrift in Cedar Park, on Sept. 2, 2020.

Vandegrift, Dripping Springs set for high-stakes rematch

Vandegrift will look to get some revenge for its only loss of the season Friday night when it takes on Dripping Springs in the regional final. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Junior Wyatt Herring and Lago Vista take on Wimberly in the regional finals Friday night at Hutto Memorial Stadium.

Lago Vista eyes return trip to state semifinals

Lago Vista lost just two district games in its first season in Class 4A. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/2/22

Vandegrift senior running back Alex Witt (0) carries the ball through the tackle attempt of Judson defensive back Jeffrey Bondoc (14) during a high school football playoff game on Nov. 18, 2022 in Austin.

Torrid start powers well-rounded Vandegrift past Converse Judson

Vandegrift was shot out of a cannon on Friday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 11/18/22

Round Rock running back Leonard Moore (5) dives forward for extra yardage during a high school football playoff game between Round Rock and Lake Travis on Nov. 11, 2022 in Round Rock.

Round Rock can't grab momentum in bi-district loss to Lake Travis

Round Rock’s season came to an end Friday night at Dragon Stadium after a 35-10 loss to Lake Travis in the bi-district round of the playoffs. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 11/11/22

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game between Texas A&M and Florida on Nov. 5, 2022 in College Station. Florida won 41-24.

Denton Ryan five-star linebacker Anthony Hill decommits from Texas A&M

Denton Ryan linebacker Anthony Hill — a five-star recruit and the top-ranked prospect at his position nationwide — announced that he is de-commiting from Texas A&M on Monday. more

Shawn McFarland, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 11/7/22

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates as he is carried across the field after a 48-0 win against Oklahoma State at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Manhattan, Kansas. (Peter Aiken/Getty Images/TNS)

5 key takeaways from Kansas State’s dominant 48-0 victory over Oklahoma State

Kansas State looked nothing like a team that was missing some of its best players during a 48-0 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats … more

Kellis Robinett, The Kansas City Star (TNS) | 10/29/22

Vandegrift senior running back Alex Witt (0) dives forward for extra yardage during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Vista Ridge on Oct. 28, 2022 in Austin.

Vandegrift beats Vista Ridge to clinch share of fifth straight district title

The standard of excellence at Vandegrift has reached an all-time high. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 10/29/22

Cedar Park junior Cole Mclaughlin (24) defends a pass intended for Glenn running back Dejuan Dugar (7) during a high school football game between Glenn and Cedar Park on Oct. 21, 2022, in Leander, Texas.

Cedar Park smashes Glenn to move into playoff position

Cedar Park’s Black Rain defense never goes out of style. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 10/21/22

Texas Christian head coach Sonny Dykes’ first-season success could earn him national coach of the year honors. (Madeleine Cook/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

The answer to what’s changed at TCU is so obvious no one wants to touch it

The question is the same, “What’s changed?” TCU players and coaches publicly dance around the answer, for the right reasons. What they say in private sounds different than … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 10/21/22

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on during the second half of the annual Red River Showdown football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Dallas. Texas won the game 49-0. (Smiley N. Pool/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Texas’ chances for a Big 12 title depend on reversing abysmal road record

For Texas, the road to a possible berth in the Big 12 championship game runs through Oklahoma State and Kansas State and Kansas. The operative word in that sentence is … more

Chuck Carlton, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 10/19/22

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shares a laugh with former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett before Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 16, 2022. Garrett works as analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football. (Clarence E. Hill Jr./Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Eagles end the Dallas Cowboys ‘QB Controversy.’ They can win the NFC East only with Dak.

Dak Prescott says he wants to feel like an “A plus” before returning, but the Dallas Cowboys will now take their starting quarterback at a good “C minus.” A, B, C - … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 10/17/22

Alex Highsmith (56) of the Pittsburgh Steelers forces a fumble by Tom Brady (12) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 16, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images/TNS)

Steelers pull off a stunner against Tom Brady’s Buccaneers

Just when all hope seemed lost for the Steelers, every player on the team made a contribution and they shocked the NFL world — or at least their own fan base — with a … more

Brian Batko, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) | 10/16/22

Texas Christian's Kendre Miller (33) celebrates following his game-winning 2-yard touchdown run against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second overtime at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won, 43-40. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS)

No. 13 TCU prevails in overtime thriller over No. 8 Oklahoma State

For awhile it seemed like TCU wouldn’t be able to climb out of a 24-7 deficit, but with persistence on defense and creativity on offense the Horned Frogs battled back to push … more

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 10/15/22

Vandegrift senior quarterback Brayden Buchanan (5) carries the ball during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Round Rock on October 14, 2022 in Austin.

Vandegrift downs Round Rock in battle of top district teams

Oliver Yndo didn’t always enjoy running up hills and working out on the blistering hot field during summer workouts. Those extra workouts came in handy on Friday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 10/14/22

Incoming Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark speaks with press during the Big 12 Conference football media days at AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Big 12 targeting nine-game schedule without divisions for 2023, 2024 seasons

The Big 12′s new look for 2023 will also include a refreshed schedule format. The conference is targeting a nine-game football schedule without divisions for next year and … more

Chuck Carlton, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 10/14/22

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) trains during the team’s practice on Oct. 12, 2022, at the Star in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Dak Prescott participates in Dallas Cowboys practice for the first time since injury

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing backup quarterback Cooper Rush to make his fifth straight start in place of the injured Dak Prescott on Sunday night at the Philadelphia Eagles. But Prescott is … more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 10/13/22

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman photographed at his home Sept. 2, 2021, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Mac Engel: Rage over Troy Aikman’s 'dresses' remark gives credence to 'cancel culture'

Troy Aikman didn’t respond to an email asking if he wants to further comment, or clarify, his commentary that sent Twitter and social media into its latest rage. Selfishly, it would have … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 10/13/22

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