1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (425+ words) Vandegrift quarterback Gavin Koester (1) retrieves a fumble as Liberty Hill and Vandegrift face off in Liberty Hill on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. For the second time in three weeks, weather played a factor in Friday night's games. Weather caused delay issues at…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (739+ words) The 2026 high school football season finally got going last week in the Lone Star State. As usual, the state that does everything bigger did not disappoint, with Texas teams pulling off upsets but also getting upset in the first week…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (881+ words) Central Texas' 2026 high school football season kicks off Aug. 27 and the American-Statesman's annual summer tour of the Austin area's top 10 preseason teams — as selected by our high school coverage staff — will conclude Sunday with our No. 1 team. Several teams are…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (219+ words) Walk-offs to win a championship are nothing unusual when it comes to baseball at any level. From the professional ranks all the way down to Little League, large numbers of games are decided by a play on the final pitch....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (432+ words) According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in... Which Texas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (125+ words) Houston Stratford junior linebacker Callan Kirk came to play in his team’s 48-7 victory over Cypress Creek on Sept. 25. Kirk made 10 tackles, including five for loss with 3.5 sacks, to lead the Spartans to their first victory of the 2025 season. For his…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (560+ words) SaRod Baker averaged 271.3 yards in six postseason games for DeSoto (Texas) High. Angela Piazza / USA Today Network via Imagn Images Claude Mathis issued a challenge to his players at DeSoto (Texas) High before the Eagles began their playoff run last…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (357+ words) The Minute Maid Ballpark Grill by JD&C Welding weighs approximately 150 pounds and has an estimated cost of $ 4,500 to $5,000. Every sports fan has their personal favorite piece of memorabilia. Some prefer a jersey, others a hat, bobblehead or maybe a…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) HOUSTON - In the Shadow Creek area of Houston, JD&C Welding, a local welding company owner, has crafted something truly one-of-a-kind: a fully functional barbecue smoker designed as a detailed replica of Minute Maid Park — the former name of the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (487+ words) Houston will be well-represented at the state soccer tournament next week in Georgetown. Seven Houston-area schools qualified and are just one win away from lifting the championship trophy. Kingwood girls are looking to win the state championship number three. Lady…...