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'It was an easy decision': Texas hires ex-Cowboy Choice as running back coach

Former running back Tashard Choice is returning to the state where he spent much of his short NFL career.


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'They fought their tails off': Undefeated Westlake routs Denton Guyer 40-21 for third straight state title

For the Westlake Chaparrals, the Class 6A Division II title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington against Denton Guyer was a tale of two halves.


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'Job not done': Westlake quarterback in the running for Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

The accolades just keep rolling in for Westlake quarterback and Clemson commit Cade Klubnik, who has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year and is now in the running for 2021-2022 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.


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'I trust this team': Trio of Austin-area programs punch tickets to state championship games

Austin-area programs Westlake, Liberty Hill and Lyndon B. Johnson have advanced to their respective state championship games.


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Liberty Hill narrowly slips past Alamo Heights 43-40, advances to state semifinals

On Dec. 4, Liberty Hill edged out Alamo Heights 43-40 to advance to the state semifinals for the second straight season.


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'Stay hungry, stay humble': Austin-area powerhouses Westlake and Vandegrift to square off for regional crown

The showdown between Westlake and Vandegrift will take place at the Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas on Dec. 4.


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'We're doing it for him': Lyndon B. Johnson rolls to playoff victory amidst backdrop of tragedy

The Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School rallied around its head coach Jahmal Fenner recently as he mourned the death of his son.


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Georgetown dad fighting cancer 'grateful' to watch son's last high school football game

A Georgetown father and cancer patient was grateful that he was able to see his son's last high school football game, KVUE reported.


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Vandegrift knocks off undefeated Cibolo Steele to advance in state tourney

A battle between two of the state’s top football teams turned into a one-sided affair with Vandegrift shutting out then-undefeated Cibolo Steele in the state tournament 38-0.


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Austin FC goalie Stuver a finalist for MLS humanitarian honor

Austin FC goalie Brad Stuver is one of three finalists for the MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year Award.


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'None of us expected what we're up against now': Texas AD supports embattled head football coach

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte released a statement of support for embattled head football coach Steve Sarkisian, blaming injuries and illness for the Longhorns' disappointing season.


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Westlake wins 34th straight game to claim district title

Westlake High School continued its dominance with its 34th straight win to claim the district title with a blowout 63-21 win last week over Lake Travis, which just so happens to also be the last team to beat the Chaparrals.


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'We coach hard': Top wide receiver Moore leaving Texas Longhorns

As if four straight losses weren’t enough of a hole to dig out of, University of Texas Longhorns’ top receiver Joshua Moore will reportedly be entering the transfer portal and leaving the team.


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University of Texas linebacker nominated for trophy honoring walk-ons

Luke Brockermeyer, a University of Texas linebacker, has been nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded annually to a player who started his career as a walk-on.


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'We understood the assignment': Austin FC beats Sporting KC 3-1 in final home game

In the final home game of Austin FC’s first Major League Soccer season, Austin FC left on a high note by beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Nov. 3, according to austinfc.com.


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'It's time to get to work': Beard 'excited' to lead Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns begin their first year under head coach Chris Beard with its highest ranking in more than a decade.


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'Our whole family was just close': Pflugerville quarterback finds his way back to football after losing parents to COVID-19

Pflugerville High School senior quarterback Jaylon Reeves is playing through a tragedy most young men don’t have to face.


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'I've got a bunch of guys who would listen to me and fight': Vandegrift football coach Sanders honored for 100th victory

Drew Sanders reached 100 victories as head football coach of Vandegrift High School, with a 53-7 victory over Vista Ridge.


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'The coaching staff treated me like family': Spearman's Thompson pledges to University of Texas

The University of Texas has landed a verbal commitment from Spearman senior star receiver Brenen Thompson.


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'So proud and excited': Former Westwood High star leads Northern Arizona to upset win over Arizona Wildcats

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks won their first game of the season Sept. 18, led by former Westwood High School quarterback R.J. Martinez.