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Taylor junior Nate Lopez, left, produced the game-tying RBI in the seventh inning and senior Trevor Woods had the go-ahead RBI moments later as the Mustangs rallied for a 4-2 comeback win over Seven Lakes on Saturday, April 24, to earn their first playoff berth since 2017.

Miracle Mustangs rally in 7th to secure playoff spot

Trailing by two runs into the seventh inning, Taylor’s baseball players stayed true to what coach Nick Jones told them after the first inning when Seven Lakes plated those two early runs. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/24/21

Seven Lakes sophomore Amy Abke delivers a pitch during a District 19-6A playoff play-in game against Mayde Creek on Saturday, April 24, at Morton Ranch High.

Sophomore Abke leads Spartans to playoffs

Champions want to win, Seven Lakes softball coach Katie Spencer often stresses to her players. A perfect example is sophomore ace/slugger Amy Abke. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/24/21

Seven Lakes senior Phoebe Harpole was named District 19-6A’s girls soccer Most Valuable Player.

Spartans highlight 19-6A boys, girls soccer honors

Seven Lakes was well-represented on the 19-6A all-district soccer teams released earlier this month, and for good reason. The Spartans boys and girls were district champions. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/23/21

Tompkins junior Colt Tenpenny won the Region III-6A boys individual golf title after shooting a two-day score of 140 to become the Falcons’ first boys golf state qualifier.

Tompkins' Tenpenny makes program history, wins Region III-6A title

During practice rounds in the week leading up to the regional golf tournament, Tompkins junior Colt Tenpenny started scheming. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/22/21

Longtime Katy ISD coach Bubba Fife, middle, is pictured with Katy ISD athletic director Debbie Decker (right) and a representative from BSN Sports. Fife was recognized with the Be Great award on April 15 prior to the second day of the 19-20-6A area track and field meet at Paetow High. The award honors those who serve with kindness and selflessness.

AREA SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Legendary coach Fife honored with award

Legendary Katy ISD coach Bubba Fife was honored with the Be Great award on behalf of the district’s partnership with Varsity Brands and BSN Sports. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/21/21

Katy High baseball players celebrate after their 11-2 win over Seven Lakes on Tuesday, April 20, at Katy High that secured the District 19-6A title outright for the Tigers.

No. 3 Katy secures 19-6A title with ease

All offseason and through the early part of this season, Katy High baseball players talked often about redeeming 2020. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/20/21

Seven Lakes freshman Shaun Nair won the District 19-6A boys individual title on March 31, defeating reigning district champ Kevin Kim of Taylor by six strokes.

Spartans freshman Nair ‘different’ on course

On the third hole of the first day of the District 19-6A boys golf tournament late last month, Seven Lakes freshman Shaun Nair had to step away and gather himself. His legs were shaking. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/20/21

Cinco Ranch senior Camila Matos and junior Kayla Wan won the girls doubles at the District 19-6A tennis tournament last week at Katy High School.

Falcons, Mustangs, Cougars stand out at district tennis tourney

The District 19-6A tennis tournament was held at Katy High on April 14-15, with Taylor winning the boys doubles and girls singles, Tompkins winning the boys singles and mixed doubles and Cinco Ranch winning the girls doubles. more

Contributed Reports | 4/19/21

Pictured is Jordan High School’s natatorium.

Katy ISD H.S. No. 10 natatorium up for vote

Katy ISD voters will decide May 1 whether to pay for a nearly $14 million natatorium at the district’s 10th high school. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/18/21

Morton Ranch sisters Brittany and Rachel Cotter pose for a photo Saturday, April 17, after they won their respective weight class divisions at the Class 6A Region III wrestling meet at the Merrell Center.

SISTER ACT

People say Morton Ranch’s Brittany and Rachel Cotter look alike. They don’t see it that way. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/18/21

Seven Lakes senior Lauren Nguyen won the District 19-6A girls individual golf title on April 1.

District champ Nguyen at home on course

Seven Lakes senior Lauren Nguyen found solace in golf ever since she started playing 11 years ago. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/17/21

Katy High junior Jada Campos won gold in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash and helped the Tigers’ 4x400 relay to a fourth-place finish at the 19-20-6A area meet on Thursday, April 15, at Paetow High.

Katy’s Campos ‘special,’ dashes to gold twice at area meet

Katy High girls track and field coach James Darcy knew junior Jada Campos had something special when she attended his youth camp as an eight-year-old. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/16/21

Morton Ranch sophomore defensive end DJ Hicks Jr. committed on April 10 to play in the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game

AREA SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Mavs’ Hicks’ stock continues to rise

Morton Ranch sophomore defensive end DJ Hicks Jr, who has had an outstanding offseason and seen his stock rise considerably in recruiting circles, committed on April 10 to play in the 2023 Under … more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/14/21

Katy High’s softball team won its sixth straight outright district championship via 9-0 win over Taylor on Saturday, April 10.

Through 'bumpy road,' leadership paves way for Tigers’ district title

Katy High’s softball team won its sixth consecutive outright district title with a 9-0 win over Taylor on Saturday, April 10, but it did not come smoothly. Junior catcher Kailey Wyckoff … more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/12/21

Morton Ranch senior Brittany Cotter poses for a congratulatory photo with coach Mark Balser after Cotter won her fourth district championship at the 9-6A wrestling tournament Saturday, April 10. Cotter is the first Maverick wrestler to win a district title all four years of her high school career.

Overcoming all odds, Morton Ranch's Cotter wins fourth district wrestling title

Morton Ranch senior wrestler Brittany Cotter says she’s the healthiest she’s been in her four years as a Maverick. That matters and doesn’t matter all the same. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/11/21

Taylor senior thrower Bryce Foster made a dominant impression at the District 19-6A track and field meet last week. Foster’s mark of 210-feet, 10-inches in the discus is No. 1 in the nation and No. 3 all-time in Texas. His throw of 65-feet, 3-inches in the shot put ranks No. 2 in the nation.

Taylor’s Foster sets national, state marks at 19-6A meet

Before he hangs up his Taylor track and field apparel for good, Bryce Foster has great expectations for how he wants to finish out his awe-inspiring high school career in the throwing ring. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/10/21

Tompkins senior goalkeeper Paulo Valente makes a stop on the ball during Tompkins’ Class 6A Region III final against Jersey Village on Friday, April 9, at Legacy Stadium.

ONE TO REMEMBER

Not long after the most heartbreaking defeat of his high school career, Tompkins senior goalkeeper Paulo Valente walked up to a bunch of kids looking over to him from the front end of the Legacy Stadium stands and put on his best smile. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/10/21

Former Morton Ranch Maverick and Olympic qualifier Tamyra Mensah Stock.

AREA SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Former Mav Mensah Stock qualifies for Olympics

Former Morton Ranch standout wrestler Tamyra Mensah Stock won the Olympic Trials for the second time on Saturday, April 3, qualifying for the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/8/21

Paetow senior John Abney competes at the District 11-5A wrestling tournament on Wednesday, April 7, at the Merrell Center.

Panthers dominate, sweep 11-5A wrestling titles

Paetow’s boys and girls teams swept the District 11-5A wrestling championships at the Merrell Center on Wednesday, April 7. And though the programs are just four years old, the impressive results came as no surprise to coach Eric Scholle. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/7/21

Katy High freshman Cameryn Harrison (25) delivers a pitch during a game against Cinco Ranch on Tuesday, April 6, at Katy High.

Freshmen Harrison, Reichardt delivering for Tigers

Katy High is dominating District 19-6A softball and looking like a force to be reckoned with in Class 6A Region III. None of that is anything new. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 4/6/21

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