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Westlake overpowers another district opponent with blowout win over San Marcos
With George Strait serenading crowds at ACL just a few miles away, San Marcos didn’t leave Chaparral Stadium Friday with a smile. Class 6A, No. 1 Westlake put the game out of reach by halftime and carried away a 56-0 win over the visiting Rattlers. “When we were 3-0 as a team, before (District 26-6A) play began, we hadn’t reached any of our goals,” said Westlake coach Todd Dodge. “To win a… → Read More
A second U.S. Amateur in hand, Kristen Gillman now must make a choice
Laura Gillman wasn’t going to miss this one. → Read More
Bells, Slocum look to defend titles at state softball tournament
The UIL state softball tournament gets underway Wednesday at McCombs Field with the Class 2A semifinals. Defending 2A champion Bells (26-8) takes on Albany (26-5) in the second semifinal after Normangee faces Woden for a spot in Thursday’s championship game. → Read More
Texas baseball fails to mount another comeback in series finale loss to Oklahoma
After clinching the series with Oklahoma on Saturday, the Texas baseball team ran out of magic on Sunday. The Sooners (26-13, 9-3 Big 12) handed Texas its first shutout loss since April 30, 2016 with a 6-0 victory Sunday afternoon at L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman, Okla. Texas dropped to 24-13 overall and 11-3 … → Read More
Texas softball completes third straight Big 12 series sweep
The Texas Longhorns rallied Sunday afternoon to defeat Texas Tech 6-2 at McCombs Field to conclude their third straight Big 12 sweep. The Red Raiders (21-22, 1-11 Big 12) jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 2 1/2 innings, but the Longhorns answered in the bottom half of the inning on RBI-doubles from Paige von … → Read More
Texas softball gets first win over top 10 team since 2015
The Texas softball team got off to a quick start and held off ninth-ranked Arizona for a 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon at McCombs Field. The Longhorns (8-9) picked up their first win over a top 10 team for the first time since defeating then-No. 8 Georgia on Feb. 19, 2015. It was also Texas’ first … → Read More
Softball drops Texas Invitational finale to No. 20 Michigan
The Texas softball team wrapped up the Texas Invitational with a 4-0 loss to No. 20 Michigan Sunday afternoon at McCombs Field. The Longhorns (6-8) went 2-3 over the weekend with wins over the Wolverines on Friday and Virginia Tech on Saturday. Texsa could only string together four hits against Michigan ace Meghan Beaubien (7-2), who … → Read More
For starters, Joyner Holmes’ role to change for Texas
The reigning Big 12 freshman of the year was in the starting lineup in 32-of-34 games last season for Texas . While coaches and teammates are eagerly awaiting Joyner Holmes to re-establish herself as one of the top players in the conference, the 6-foot-4 forward will find herself in a familiar role when the Longhorns play host to Texas Tech Wednesday night … → Read More
Diamond Dust: Texas to play four WCWS qualifiers in 2018
The last time I left you, the Texas softball team was recovering from a disappointing 2017 season that the Longhorns want to forget. It’s time to stir up the dust and take a look at the Longhorns competitive 2018 schedule that features 25 teams that made the 2017 NCAA tournament. Texas is coming off a … → Read More
The American-Statesman's Top 25 countdown: No. 8 Washington
Sure, it’s July. But it’s never too early to talk college football. Here’s your daily fix — our countdown of the preseason Top 25, as selected by the American-Statesman sports staff. Last year’s CFP semifinalists were ranked Nos. 1, 2, 7 and 17 on our 2016 list. Today’s team: No. 8 Washington (Related coverage: Two top … → Read More
The American-Statesman's Top 25 countdown: No. 17 Florida
Sure, it’s July. But it’s never too early to talk college football. Here’s your daily fix — our countdown of the preseason Top 25, as selected by the American-Statesman sports staff. Last year’s CFP semifinalists were ranked Nos. 1, 2, 7 and 17 on our 2016 list. Today’s team: No. 17 Florida (Related coverage: Why haven’t … → Read More
The American-Statesman's Top 25 countdown: No. 19 West Virginia
Sure, it’s July. But it’s never too early to talk college football. Here’s your daily fix — our countdown of the preseason Top 25, as selected by the American-Statesman sports staff. Last year’s CFP semifinalists were ranked Nos. 1, 2, 7 and 17 on our 2016 list. Today’s team: No. 19 West Virginia (Related coverage: Confidence … → Read More
Diamond Dust: Where does Texas go from a forgettable 2017?
As the Women’s College World Series begins in Oklahoma City, Texas softball — coming off a 33-26 season, the sixth-worst in the program’s 21-year history — has plenty to forget about this year. The 33 wins were the fewest for Texas since 2008 and the 26 losses were the most since 2001. The Longhorns, picked … → Read More
A guide to the 2017 Women’s College World Series
The eight-team field is set for the 2017 Women's College World Series, which gets underway Thursday at OGE Energy Field in Oklahoma City. The state of Texas will be represented by No. 9 Texas A&M and No. 15 Baylor, while No. → Read More
Texas State’s Randi Rupp named NFCA All-American
Texas State pitcher Randi Rupp was selected as a second-team All-American by the National Fastpich Coaches Association, as announced Wednesday. Rupp, a junior from Mt. Belvieu, is a three-time NFCA All-Central Region honoree, but this is her first All-American recognition. → Read More
Diamond Dust: Texas and the Big 12 softball tournament
The Big 12 softball tournament returns this weekend to ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City after a six year absence. Oklahoma was the last team to win the tournament in 2010, but the Sooners were also the very first conference tournament champion to be crowned in the spring of 1996. The Big … → Read More
Diamond Dust: Texas vs. Baylor — a brief softball history lesson in heroics
Texas softball’s regular season comes to an end Sunday when the Longhorns and 17th-ranked Baylor conclude their three-game series at McCombs Field. Texas is 28-16 all-time against the Bears and hasn’t lost to Baylor at McCombs Field since May 15, 2011. As a matter of fact, both teams protect their home turf rather well in … → Read More
Texas Rangers investigating Baylor’s response to sexual assault claims
The Texas Rangers, the state’s top criminal investigation team, has joined a federal agency and the NCAA in investigating Baylor’s handling of allegations of sexual assault, according to a report by ESPN Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Westlake players decide to donate gold cleats received from Nike
Westlake’s football team was struck by the holiday spirit. → Read More
Lake Travis runs past Waco Midway to reach state quarterfinals
Lake Travis’ running game caught fire on a cold and blustery afternoon as the unbeaten Cavaliers defeated Waco Midway 55-14 Saturday in a Class 6A, Division II regional semifinal. → Read More