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Travis Sykora fought through some wet weather and allowed two hits and two runs with eight strikeouts in five innings against Vista Ridge on Tuesady.

Round Rock caps off undefeated district season with title

Round Rock baseball coach John Carter needed just one word to describe his team this season: Driven. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

Westwood junior Dana Kardonik won a silver medal at the individual state tennis tournament at the Northside Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Westwood girls' doubles team Duduka and Kardonik take silver at state tennis tournament

SAN ANTONIO — Anwitha Duduka and Dana Kardonik made sure to take nothing for granted this year. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/28/23

Westwood goalkeeper Atlee Olofson (99) reaches to grab the ball for a save during the Class 6A girls state semifinal soccer game between Marcus and Westwood on April 14, 2023 in Georgetown.

Olofson keeps Westwood focused after loss to Marcus in state semifinal

GEORGETOWN — Atlee Olofson wasn’t going to let any of her Westwood teammates be overwhelmed by the sadness of a season coming to an end. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/14/23

Round Rock senior Maddy Azua pitched a complete game shutout on Tuesday, allowing just one hit with nine strikeouts. The Dragons beat Cedar Ridge 2-0 to clinch the district title.

Round Rock shuts out Cedar Ridge to clinch district title

Winning a district title is the first big step in the long journey of a softball season, and it fills Round Rock head coach Jennifer Painter will all the emotion. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/12/23

Ryan Clanton scored a penalty kick goal as Rouse beat Leander 2-0 in the regional quarterfinals Friday at Bible Stadium.

Rouse soccer focused on big picture ahead of trip to regional tournament

Rouse soccer finally broke through the wall. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/2/23

Kensley Seaman Smith and Leander beat New Braunfels Canyon 2-0 Friday in the regional quarterfinals.

Leander girls soccer riding late-season surge into regional tournament

Leander girls' soccer coach Alexia Dyar was constantly reminded early in the season that the Lady Lions were a good team. With just one loss entering district play, their record reflected those … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/2/23

Zeb Weiland and Cedar Park advanced to the regional quarterfinals after outlasting Alamo Heights 5-4 in penalty kicks at home on Tuesday.

Mast comes up clutch in PKs to help Cedar Park beat Alamo Heights

Any nervousness Jaxon Mast had faded away as soon as he stepped into goal on Tuesday. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/28/23

Kennedy Horn scored a goal to help Vandegrift down Buda Johnson 3-0 Friday in the bi-district round of the playoffs. The Vipers will face San Antonio Johnson in the area round.

Vandegrift letting good vibes flow in playoff win over Johnson

Vandegrift has gotten pretty good at waiting for the perfect time to strike. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/25/23

Gabriella Ziegler and Westwood beat Lake Travis 1-0 in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Friday. The Warriors will face New Braunfels in the area round next week.

Westwood shows off ability to adapt in playoff win over Lake Travis

The ability to adapt is all about trust. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/25/23

Rouse sophomore Kacey Grahmann and the Raiders beat Cedar Park 1-0 at home on Friday to clinch the district title.

Rouse girls soccer win final game to clinch district title

Not many people picked the Rouse girls’ soccer team to challenge for a district title this season. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/23

Rouse senior Ryan Clanton, right, scored 10 goals for the Raiders, which clinched its second straight district title.

Rouse boys clinch back-to-back district soccer titles for first time

Rouse senior Ryan Clanton isn’t afraid to show some flash on the soccer field. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/23

Second row: Rouse football head coach Josh Mann. First row: Brandi Mann, UMHB signee Jace Mann, Rouse sophomore Judson Mann.

Jace Mann hoping to continue family football legacy at UMHB

Jace Mann vividly remembers pausing for a moment the first time he stepped on the field as a varsity football player at Rouse as a sophomore. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/9/23

Vandegrfit senior Daemian Wimberly had 83 total tackles along with 14 sacks for the Vipers this season.

Daemian Wimberly carrying big dream from Vandegrift to SMU

Daemian Wimberly used a little extra motivation from Coach Prime to take his senior season to the next level. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/9/23

Josiah Moseley scored 21 points for Stony Point in the Tigers' loss to San Antonio Brennan Friday night in the regional semifinals.

Stony Point falls to San Antonio Brennan in regional semifinals

The best season in Stony Point history came to an end Friday night in San Antonio. more

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

Westwood senior Gabe Parr scored 12 points, but the Warriors lost to Westlake 45-44 at home in the first round of the playoffs on Monday.

Westwood falls to Westlake in first round of playoffs

Westwood head coach Brad Hastings had the same message for his team at halftime as he did with 10 seconds left. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/21/23

The Cedar Park girls swimming team after winning the state title at the UIL State Swimming at Diving Meet Saturday at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.

Koltz, Mongenel help Cedar Park girls win state swimming title

The bucket hat Michaela Koltz wore all this weekend is a constant reminder of what she’s accomplished, and the people she’s met along the way. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/19/23

McNeil senior Audrey Onyeonwu won a silver medal at the UIL State Wrestling Meet Saturday at the Berry Center in Cypress.

McNeil senior Audrey Onyeonwu finishes quick rise with silver medal

CYPRESS — It took less than two years for Audrey Onyeonwu to get addicted to wrestling. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/19/23

Vandegrift senior Zach Hampton at the UIL State Wrestling Championships this weekend at the Berry Center in Cypress.

Vandegrift senior Zach Hampton wins bronze, Viper coach Paul Muck honored at state wrestling meet

CYPRESS — It’s impossible to imagine the state wrestling championships without Vandegrift. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/19/23

Vista Ridge senior Paula Warren won gold in the Girls' 100-yard backstroke Saturday at the UIL State Swimming & Diving Meet.

Vista Ridge's Warren, Round Rock's O'Leary win gold at state swim meet

Vista Ridge senior Paula Warren isn’t afraid to say she’s very uncoordinated. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/18/23

Reagan Pavesi is one of two Vista Ridge seniors that play significant minutes among a talented group of underclassmen. The Rangers will begin the playoffs early next week.

Seniors Pavesi and Pinai helping Vista Ridge continue winning way

The Vista Ridge roster is loaded with talented underclassmen, but it’s not crazy to say that the Rangers wouldn’t be where they are without their seniors. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/10/23

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