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ROUND 3 RUMBLES: Academy, Lake Belton, Salado, Gatesville face tough tests in regional quarterfinals
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com The Texas high school baseball playoffs began two weeks ago with 32 teams in each...
Greg Wille
May 17, 20235 min read
BALANCE OF POWER: Deep lineup, strong pitching fuel Leopards for Region V tourney opener vs. Odessa
MAN WITH THE PLAN: Temple College 25th-year head baseball coach Craig McMurtry speaks to his team at practice Tuesday in preparation for...
Greg Wille
May 11, 20238 min read
STRENGTH VS. STRENGTH: 19-3A squads Troy, Academy, Yoe, Lorena challenge 17-3A quartet in area round
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com District 19-3A baseball has been extremely competitive this season. Playoff teams...
Greg Wille
May 10, 20234 min read
PREPARED FOR THE PLAYOFFS: 22-5A champion Lake Belton, runner-up Belton ready for first-round series
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com Champion Lake Belton and runner-up Belton dominated the competition in District...
Greg Wille
May 4, 20232 min read
PLAYOFF TIME: Academy, Troy, Cameron Yoe set for postseason play after moving through grueling 19-3A
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com After advancing through a grueling schedule in District 19-3A, Academy, Troy and...
Greg Wille
May 3, 20233 min read
CLAWING OUT A WIN: Weaver's walk-off double in 11th gives Leopards 3-2 victory, DH split vs. Ranger
THRILL OF VICTORY: Temple College freshman Jake Weaver (far right) runs toward left field as teammates sprint out to congratulate him...
Greg Wille
Mar 22, 20237 min read
BIG RED BREAKTHROUGH: Junior star Johnson spurs Belton to playoff win; Tigers set to battle Connally
TIGERS READY FOR ROUND 2: Belton head coach Jason Fossett (left), junior guard Trap Johnson and the Tigers pulled out a 57-50 overtime...
Greg Wille
Feb 24, 202312 min read
BUZZING INTO THE POSTSEASON: 24-win Academy boys begin playoff trek with Fairfield rematch at Midway
PLAYOFF TIME: The Academy Bumblebees (24-9) begin the Class 3A boys basketball playoffs with a bi-district game against the Fairfield...
Greg Wille
Feb 20, 20233 min read
FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: MVP Hudson, Co-Defensive MVP Wilcox lead Lake Belton all-district awards
RISING ABOVE THE REST: Lake Belton junior wide receiver Micah Hudson (1) was voted Most Valuable Player of District 4-5A Division I after...
Greg Wille
Dec 14, 20228 min read
EXCELLENCE HONORED: Champion Belton's all-district awards paced by Offensive MVP Brown, top OL Roach
SENIOR STALWARTS: After helping lead the Belton Tigers (9-3) to their first outright district championship since 1999, senior center/deep...
Greg Wille
Dec 12, 20227 min read
FINAL 2022 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
MAJOR PRODUCTION: Lake Belton senior quarterback Connor Crews, a three-year starter, passed for 2,808 yards and 33 touchdowns and rushed...
Greg Wille
Dec 9, 202215 min read
FITTING REWARD: Temple's York top 12-6A defender for third time; Harrison-Pilot shares Offensive MVP
EXCELLENCE ON REPEAT: Temple senior linebacker Taurean York (5) was selected District 12-6A Defensive Most Valuable Player for the third...
Greg Wille
Dec 6, 20228 min read
COMMENTARY: After a good Temple season that stopped short of great, Stewart, Wildcats aim to improve
GO-TO GUY: Temple senior wide receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot, shown making a touchdown catch in the season-opening victory at McKinney,...
Greg Wille
Dec 4, 202212 min read
AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS THROUGH REGIONAL SEMIFINALS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
HE CAN PICK IT: Temple senior defensive back Naeten Mitchell (4) returns an interception 72 yards to the 5-yard line during the Wildcats'...
Greg Wille
Nov 30, 202215 min read
AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
STELLAR CAREER: Temple senior middle linebacker Taurean York (5) made 120 tackles (68 solo) and 5 1/2 sacks this season for the 7-4...
Greg Wille
Nov 23, 202215 min read
READY TO WIN NOW: Hitting its stride in 5A D-II, Belton gets rematch vs. Brenham in Round 2 showdown
SENIOR SEASON SUCCESS: Running back LJ Underwood (left) and wide receiver Slade LeBlanc have overcome injuries to produce strong seasons...
Greg Wille
Nov 17, 202215 min read
PAINFUL ENDING: Temple can't overcome turnovers, mistakes as Waxahachie seizes 30-21 playoff victory
TIGHTROPE TOUCHDOWN: Temple senior Naeten Mitchell keeps his left foot in-bounds as he catches an 18-yard touchdown pass from junior...
Greg Wille
Nov 12, 202213 min read
READY FOR PART III: Temple braces to host talented, improved Waxahachie in another first-round clash
TRACKED DOWN: Temple defensive end Jaylon Jackson tackles Waxahachie quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. as linebacker Taurean York (5)...
Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202211 min read
HAVE FUN, PLAY HARD: Temple's Jackson might be 'goofy,' but skilled DE sparks playoff-bound Wildcats
BIG MAN ON THE BLOCK: Temple senior defensive end Jaylon Jackson (0) celebrates with teammate Naeten Mitchell after Jackson blocked a...
Greg Wille
Nov 10, 202211 min read
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS FOR REGULAR SEASON (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Temple senior defensive tackle Ka'Morion Carter tackles Copperas Cove sophomore wide receiver Trishstin Glass for a...
Greg Wille
Nov 9, 202215 min read
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