McKinney Courier-Gazette

4 days ago | starlocalmedia.com | Devin Hasson

The battle for the 11-5A championship came down to the final day of the regular season, with Lebanon Trail, Liberty and Emerson each holding out hopes of grabbing at least a share of the title. The Trail Blazers did their part, earning a share of the district championship for the first time in program history, improving to 12-2 with a 14-2 win over Independence (4-10). kAm!2C<6C #@586CD DECF4< @FE D6G6? :? 7:G6 :??:?8D @? E96 >@F?5[ 2?5 96=A65 96C @H? 42FD6 2E E96 A=2E6[ 36=E:?8 2 9@>6 CF?

4 days ago | starlocalmedia.com | Devin Hasson

Sachse and Rowlett have met in some memorable games in their rivalry over the years and Thursday added another chapter. The two teams met in the 9-6A finale, with the Mustangs having already secured a playoff berth, and the Eagles needing a win to punch their own ticket. kAm#@H=6EE 8C23365 E96 62C=J =625 2?5 >2:?E2:?65 :E 7@C >F49 @7 E96 6G6?:?8[ 3FE $249D6 AFE E@86E96C 2 A2:C @7 =2E6 C2==:6D E@ AFD9 E96 82>6 :?E@ 6IEC2 :??:?8D[ 2?5 E96? AFD965 24C@DD E96 82>6\H:??:?8 CF? :?

4 days ago | starlocalmedia.com | Matt Welch |Devin Hasson |Chase Avants

Each week throughout the 2024-25 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Through nominations submitted by coaches, as well as the sports staff’s own research, the entries will be trimmed down to six nominees each week. It’ll come down to a fan vote to decide who is named Athlete of the Week, however — readers have until 10 a.m. Monday to vote for one of the six star athletes below.

6 days ago | starlocalmedia.com | Devin Hasson

Frisco ISD is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, and that is reflected in the school district, where five new high schools have opened in the last decade alone. In the game within the game, so to speak, it presents a challenge on the playing field, where all younger programs in every sport are trying to create their own place in a crowded playing field. kAmt>6CD@? :D @?6 @7 E96 J@F?86DE 9:89 D49@@=D :? ux$s[ H:E9 :ED 7:CDE D62D@? @7 4@>A6E:E:@?

6 days ago | starlocalmedia.com | Devin Hasson

The West Mesquite softball program dates back to the first year it became an University Interscholastic sport in 1992-1993. The Wranglers enjoyed some success during the early stages, winning the district championship in 1996 and making a run to the regional tournament the following year. kAm(6DE |6DBF:E6 >256 E96 A=2J@77D 282:? :? a__`[ 3FE :E H@F=5 36 >@C6 E92?