Charles Baggarly

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Southlake Carroll running back Riley Wormley scores on a 35-yard run in the second quarter against Trophy Club Byron Nelson in a District 4-6A game on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas. Special to the Star-Telegram With Governor Greg Abbott signing House Bill 126, a major shift in the Name, Image and Likeness landscape has reached Texas. It allows colleges in Texas to pay athletes directly with NIL agreements. Previously, only outside entities could make deals.

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Charles Baggarly

Sophee Peterson sets the ball for a teammate during volleyball practice at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Special to the Star-Telegram One of the best volleyball players in the Fort Worth-area announced her college commitment. Trophy Club Byron Nelson setter Sophee Peterson, ahead of her junior campaign, committed to Texas A&M. Peterson is the No. 1 commit in the Class of 2027.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Charles Baggarly

Ahead of his senior season with Mansfield Lake Ridge, five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo is one of the most sought-after uncommitted recruits in the nation. Ojo, the No. 1 ranked recruit in Texas and 247Sports' No. 7 recruit nationwide, has a 6-foot-7, 283-pound frame. He is a Star-Telegram First Team All-Area selection, and holds 50 offers from some of the premier programs. In June, Ojo made official visits to Ohio State and Michigan, according to his social media.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Charles Baggarly

Imagine standing courtside at a packed high school gymnasium as a teenage LeBron James soars for a dunk at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, long before he became the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Or imagine watching a 16-year-old Michael Phelps dominate at Towson High School in Maryland - years before he became the most decorated Olympian of all time. Being in attendance for the start of a generational athlete's career is a treasured memory.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Charles Baggarly

After 29 years, a new high school national record holder has emerged in the 800-meter. Cooper Lutkenhaus of Justin Northwest High School, in the summer after his sophomore year, set the record (1:46.26) on Sunday at the Brooks PR Invitational at Renton Memorial Stadium. Michael Granville, the previous record holder, had a time of 1:46.45. Mercer Island's Owen Powell also had a strong showing with a 1:46.63 mark. For Lutkenhaus, it's another impressive accomplishment to add to the resume.