Sports

Rueff Hunts Down State Crown

Matthew Rueff enjoys the "Air Spartan" carry of his final high school shot put, which won a gold medal and made the 6 a.m. workouts and extra effort worth it for both coach and athlete. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)

By Terry Carter AUSTIN-On a sweaty Saturday morning at Mike Meyers Stadium, Seven Lakes senior Matthew Rueff knew 10 minutes into his state championship appearance that he needed to dig deep. Always a consistent shot put machine, Rueff elevated his […]

5A State Meet: Jordan’s Ogbeide Takes 3rd, 4th

In their first varsity season of track, the Jordan athletes qualified several for regional and the state meet. Against the best 5A competition in Texan, Jordan junior Tiyan Ogbeide placed third in the 800 meters and fourth in the 400 meters. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)

By Terry Carter The Jordan girls’ track team finished in 15th place at its first UIL 5A State Track and Field Championships held at the University of Texas at Austin on Friday. Led by junior sensation Tiyan Ogbeide, the Lady […]

Tompkins, Katy, Taylor Riding Playoff Wave

Tompkins needed a solid defensive effort to defeat a talented, well-coached Elkins team last week. The Falcons proved they are rock solid and well coached in sweeping the Knights. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDphotos)

By Terry Carter Highly-ranked Tompkins faced down Elkins, a traditional baseball team with pedigree, last week in bi-district playoff action. The 2-game sweep by the Falcons, 12-0 and 5-2, spoke volumes about the quality Tompkins (27-1) carries on its roster. […]

Katy Leads Softball Quarterfinal Parade

Katy sophomore pitcher Cameryn Harrison (25) has controlled opponents in the postseason, and the Lady Tigers have sailed through early postseason games. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)

By Terry Carter The deeper you go into the playoffs, the more familiar your opponents can become. In the Region III-6A softball postseason action, District 19-5A champion Katy and fourth-place Cinco Ranch will meet again in a 3-game series starting […]

Tenpenny Rallies At State Golf Tournament

Tompkins senior Colt Tenpenny shot 79-75—154 at the UIL 6A Boys' State Golf Tournament on Monday and Tuesday. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)

By Terry Carter Tompkins golfer Colt Tenpenny advanced to the UIL 6A State Golf Tournament recently by a single shot at the Region III tournament. On Monday Tenpenny scrambled to stay in contention during the first of two rounds of […]

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