David Hinojosa

1 week ago | expressnews.com | David Hinojosa

AUSTIN - Until this season, Smithson Valley junior Lilly Koenig rarely raced more than two laps around the track. Then, she wanted to try something new, and it paid off on Friday morning when she earned a silver medal in the Class 5A 3,200-meter run - that's eight laps to be exact - at the UIL state championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium. "I wanted to try some longer events because they were a little less aggressive and a little less crazy," Koenig said. "I've had a lot of fun moving up in distance.

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | David Hinojosa

D'Hanis head football coach Troy Langfeld has died, according to a letter from superintendent Brian Thompson that was posted on the school district's Facebook page Wednesday. "It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Troy Langfeld, a teacher and coach at D'Hanis ISD. Throughout his career at D'Hanis, Troy taught business classes and coached high school football and baseball.

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | David Hinojosa

GEORGETOWN - Senior Abbey Anderson had already come to terms of the finality of her short, but successfully sweet, high school golf career at Alamo Heights as she approached the 18th green. After tapping her par putt, she sought her mother, Heather Anderson, and cried in her arms. Abbey Anderson was part of the Mules' state team championship - again. It's more than she could have imagined when she moved from Austin two summers ago.

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | David Hinojosa

The three-day UIL state track and field championship begin Thursday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. The biggest storyline involving the San Antonio area occurs on the opening with Randolph girls aiming for their fourth straight Class 3A state team championship. Much of that will depend on how Texas A&M-bound seniors Taylor Nunez and Sophia Bendet perform in their individual events and in relays. Here is a breakdown of Randolph's chances and other athletes and stories to watch at state.

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | David Hinojosa

Madeline Haun, Smithson Valley: senior, pitcher - Haun tossed a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory against Buda Hays to seal the Rangers' Class 5A Division II first round playoff series in two games. She also went 4 for 7 at the plate for both games, which included a 13-2 win in the first game. Burbank's Kyrsten Garza went 7 for 10 with five RBIs and two home runs as the Bulldogs defeated MacArthur in three games in their Class 5A Division II first round series.