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 in district. Senior running back Damyrion Phillips had 230 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries to lead the Panthers. But while he had the big yards, his teammates also made their mark. Senior quarterback […]
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Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Individual Inductees for 2020-21
By Terry Carter This weekend’s Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor induction recognition will include four teams and 24 individuals from the Class of 2020. The Class of 2021 will include 21 individuals, but no teams. Related story: Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Team Inductees for 2020-21 2020 Class Here are those recognized individuals from the 2020 class, organized by school: Katy Independent School District Leonard Merrell—Superintendent 1995-2007; led unprecedented growth, hiring of quality […]
Morton Ranch Olympic Gold Medalist Leads Katy ISD Hall of Honor Inductees
By Terry Carter Related: Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Schedule When Morton Ranch sophomore Tamyra (Mensah) Stock appeared in the Maverick wrestling room in 2008, she sat on the floor, a reluctant observer of her twin sister, Tarkyia Mensah, who was learning wrestling moves. It may have been the only quiet moment in Stock’s wrestling career before she embraced the physical nature of grappling. Stock has won back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011, […]
Katy-Area Week 10 Football Roundup: Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes Nab Remaining 19-6A Playoff Spots
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 and has made the playoffs each season since 1991. Tompkins is making its fourth consecutive playoff trip this season. Seven Lakes is returning to the playoffs for the third time in the past four years […]
Katy-Area Week 9 Football Roundup: Morton Ranch Defeats Mayde Creek
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 Stadium. Morton Ranch is 4-4 overall, 2-2 in District 19-6A. Mayde Creek is 2-6 overall, 0-4 in district. The Mavericks did it with a strong running game featuring junior running back Santana Scott, who had […]
Katy-Area Week 8 Football Roundup: Katy Defeats Cinco Ranch
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 Stadium was even more welcome. The win puts the Tigers at 8-0 overall, 4-0 in District 19-6A, going into a bye week. The Cougars are 4-3 overall, 1-2 in district. Katy scored on its second […]
Katy-Area Week 7 Football Roundup: Tompkins Resumes Winning Ways
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 to 1-6 overall, 0-3 in district. Tompkins wasted no time getting started Thursday, scoring on its first three drives of the game. On the first drive, Falcons senior quarterback Cole Francis connected on a 51-yard […]
Katy-Area Week 6 Football Roundup: Katy Defeats Tompkins, 56-21
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 touchdowns. His favorite targets were seniors Nic Anderson and Antonio Silva. Anderson had six catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Sliva finished with five catches for 143 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers ran […]
Katy-Area Week 5 Football Roundup: Tompkins Defeats Cinco Ranch
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 to 3-2 overall, 0-1 in district. Cinco Ranch drew the first score with 5:36 in the first quarter, when junior quarterback Gavin Rutherford completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Seth Salverino. The […]
Katy-Area Week 4 Football Roundup: Katy Defeats The Woodlands
By George Slaughter Junior running back Seth Davis rushed for two touchdowns to help lead the Katy Tigers to a 21-14 win over The Woodlands Thursday night at Rhodes Stadium. Davis finished the game with 21 carries for 223 yards. After the Highlanders took an early 7-0 lead, Davis scored the first of his touchdowns on a six-yard run with 6:07 remaining in the first quarter. His second touchdown came on a 49-yard run late […]