football

Katy ISD Students Earn Academic All-State Honor in Cross Country, Football, Team Tennis, and Volleyball

KATY, TX [December 18, 2024] – Hundreds of our phenomenal student-athletes have scored big, earning a place on the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State list for fall sports. From dominating in cross country, football, team tennis, and volleyball to […]

Katy-Area Football Bi-District Playoff Roundup: Paetow, Tompkins, Katy and Cinco Ranch Advance

Paetow defensive back Kentrell Webb (16) celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against Galveston Ball with Panther teammates C.J. Johnson (7) and Michael Jordan (12). (Terry Carter/UD Photos.com photo)

By George Slaughter Four of five Katy-area teams this weekend advanced to the area round of the Texas high school football playoffs. Katy, the District 19-6A champion, will next play Stratford Friday night at Tully Stadium. Tompkins, the district runner-up, […]

Katy-Area Week 11 Football Roundup: Paetow Wins District 10-5A Title

The Paetow Panthers celebrate their first-ever varsity football district championship. (Katy ISD photo)

By George Slaughter The Paetow Panthers made school history Thursday, winning their first-ever district title in football with a 55-13 win over Angleton at Legacy Stadium. The Panthers are 9-1 overall, 7-1 in district. The Wildcats are 7-3 overall, 5-3 […]

Katy-Area Week 10 Football Roundup: Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes Nab Remaining 19-6A Playoff Spots

Taylor Mustang cornerbacks Josiah Rodriguez (26) and Hollis Robinson Jr. (9) limit running room for Katy receiver Ronnie Schneider (13) during the first half. (Terry Carter/UD Photos.com photo)

By George Slaughter Katy, Tompkins, Cinco Ranch and Seven Lakes have clinched the four playoff spots in District 19-6A. For Katy and Tompkins, returning to the playoffs was no surprise. Katy is the defending Class 6A Division II state champion […]

Katy-Area Week 9 Football Roundup: Morton Ranch Defeats Mayde Creek

Morton Ranch quarterback Josh Johnson hands the ball to running back Santana Scott (Terry Carter/UD Photos.com photo)

By George Slaughter Morton Ranch knows it has its work cut out for it if it expects to make the playoffs this season. But the Mavericks took a step forward with a 43-17 win over Mayde Creek Thursday at Legacy […]

Katy-Area Week 8 Football Roundup: Katy Defeats Cinco Ranch

Tompkins senior linebacker Bryce Shaink (32) hauls down Morton Ranch running back Santana Scott (3) in the backfield. (Terry Carter/UD Photos.com photo)

By George Slaughter For Katy Tigers fans, Saturday’s cooler weather and the other Saturday attractions, including the monthly Katy Market Day and first annual Katy Heritage Carnival, were welcome. But the Tigers’ 49-3 win over Cinco Ranch Saturday at Legacy […]

Katy-Area Week 7 Football Roundup: Tompkins Resumes Winning Ways

Taylor wideout Michael Whitaker III struggles for yardage and possession of the football as Falcon defender Eduwa Okundaye (20) tries to make the stop. (Terry Carter/UD Photos.com photo)

By George Slaughter After suffering a tough loss last week to Katy, Tompkins rebounded with a strong 52-7 win over Taylor Thursday at Legacy Stadium. The win improves the Falcons to 6-1 overall, 2-1 in District 19-6A. The Mustangs fall […]

Katy-Area Week 6 Football Roundup: Katy Defeats Tompkins, 56-21

Katy senior receiver Nic Anderson (4) hauls in a touchdown pass against Tompkins (photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos.com)

By George Slaughter Katy celebrated its homecoming with a 56-21 win over Tompkins Friday at Legacy Stadium. Unlike last year’s 24-19 Tompkins win, this one wasn’t close. Katy junior quarterback Caleb Koger completed 14-of-17 passes for 331 yards and five […]

Katy-Area Week 5 Football Roundup: Tompkins Defeats Cinco Ranch

Tompkins senior quarterback Cole Francis (9) pushes the football upfield with Cinco Ranch's Brayan Perez Gilbes (37) closing in for an open-field stop on Thursday in district play. (Photo by Terry Carter/UD Photos)

By George Slaughter Tompkins showed its mettle in a tough district opener against Cinco Ranch, pulling out a 32-28 win Thursday at Rhodes Stadium. The Falcons, defending District 19-6A champions, improved to 5-0 overall, 1-0 in district. The Cougars fall […]