ARLINGTON – I have been covering high school football for more than 35 years, but I have never witnessed an individual performance like I did Friday in the Class 4A, Division II state final at AT&T Stadium.
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CHAMPIONS
After a slow start to the season, the Cuero Gobblers football team found itself with a 1-1 record and dealing with injuries to some key players. Things would get better. A lot better. The Gobblers started winning and didn’t lose again, capturing a district title, regional title — and that elusive state title that Cuero hadn’t won since 1987. Find the story of the Gobblers’ Glory on this special page, starting with fall practice and ending with the state title.
ARLINGTON – When Cuero senior Keiran Grant looked up and saw his teammates celebrating their Class 4A, Division II state championship, he had to take a moment to gather his thoughts.
ARLINGTON – Among a sea of green, Suzanne Banda stood up from her seat and shook a green bottle in each hand, the contents rocking about loudly.
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Kickoff 2020
Our world has changed dramatically since Refugio wrapped up the 2019 season with a 28-7 victory over Post to claim the Class 2A, Division I state championship.
“No shortcuts... let’s work.” That is the motto of Victoria West football this year, and the approach every player is taking this season.
Victoria East has experienced an offseason like never before.
A new coach will be patrolling the sidelines when St. Joseph begins the season.
Calhoun and Beeville will play in a new district this season, but that won’t change either team’s approach.
Nixon-Smiley took a step in the right direction last season, making the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
HALLETTSVILLE – Jonathon Brooks became one of the premier running backs in the state during his junior season.
Shiner begins the season ranked No. 1 and Ganado is No. 8 in the Class 2A, Division I state poll.
Refugio is no stranger to success or adversity.
EL CAMPO – Opposing defenses had a hard time stopping El Campo’s trio of running backs last season.
El Campo and Bay City will be among familiar company in District 12-4A, Division I.
Jack Alvarez has had very little time to get to know his players since taking over as Cuero’s athletic director and head football coach.
Calhoun will open the 2020 season as scheduled after the Sandcrabs were able to find a Week 1 opponent in Waco La Vega.
Shiner St. Paul and Hallettsville Sacred heart could be headed for another state championship showdown.
Hallettsville and Yoakum are no strangers to each other.
Coming off a district championship, Wharton had high expectations last season.
Tidehaven has found success over the past three years, making it to the regional round in 2017, the state quarterfinals in 2018 and the bi-dis…
SHINER – The brotherly bond between Doug and Dalton Brooks is unmistakable.
After eight years away, Mark Kirchhoff is back at the helm at Falls City.
Industrial had one of its most successful seasons ever last year.
Mollee Henicke had a memorable senior season, leading Goliad to its first state final match in three years.
SNYDER — Victoria College opened the 2021 volleyball season with a four set 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21 victory over the Western Texas College on Friday.
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Prairie View (4-4, 3-0) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-11, 2-3)
