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Elgin High School varsity volleyball freshman Meta Elliott (3) and sophomore Trinity Martinez (5) listen to head coach Patricia Rivers-Taylor (right) on Aug. 25 during a Lady Wildcats’ home match vs. Meridian World School. Photo by Marcial Guajardo

Lady Wildcats volleyball continues district play

GEORGETOWN – Elgin High School varsity volleyball began District 23-5A play this past week as the Lady Wildcats hit the road last Friday to take on Georgetown East View High School in the district opener for both teams. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin High School varsity football senior running back Darren Harper (21) crosses the goal line for a touchdown on Friday night duing the Wildcats’ dominant home victory over Austin Akins High School. Read about the Wildcats win on page 5. Photo by Marc

Wildcats pluck Eagles 47-0

It was all gas, no brakes for the Elgin Wildcats on Friday night. Head coach Heath Clawson’s squad steamrolled the visiting Akins Eagles 47-0 to earn their first win of the season, bouncing back from a tough loss to Lampasas the week prior. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin, Bastrop XC take on Pro-Fit Invitational

Elgin, Bastrop XC take on Pro-Fit Invitational

TEMPLE – The Elgin High School and Bastrop High School varsity cross country teams were just two of many schools from across Texas that competed on Sept. 1 in the annual Pro-Fit Invitational held at James Wilson Park in Temple. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Elgin High School varsity volleyball team celebrates together on Aug. 25 during a home match against Round Rock Meridian World School. Photo by Marcial Guajardo

District play looms for Lady Wildcats volleyball

The Elgin High School varsity volleyball team enters a critical stretch of its season as the Lady Wildcats are about to enter District 23-5A play against tough opponents. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team shows appreciation for teachers on Aug. 29 prior to the Lady Bears’ home match against Lockhart High School. Photo courtesy of Morgan Rollins

Lady Bears come up short against Lockhart

BASTROP – The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team was in action on Aug. 29 as the Lady Bears had their final non-district home match against Lockhart High School. The Lady Bears kept it close but the Lady Lions ultimately pulled away in each set as Bastrop fell 18-25, 20-25 and 18-25 in three straight sets. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

McDade High School varsity volleyball senior Steffanie Zavala (1) goes up high to spike the ball on Aug. 29 during the Lady Bulldogs’ home match victory against Hearne High School. Photo courtesy of Aaron Hallford

Lady Bulldogs take a big bite out of Hearne

MCDADE – The 1A Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team of McDade High School continues to impress against l a r ge school s after taking down Hearne High School on Aug. 29 at home. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Smithville High School varsity football team gathers for the coin toss on Aug. 25 prior to the Tigers’ 37-0 victory at home vs. Austin Travis Early College High School. Photo courtesy of Smithville Athletic Booster Club

Tigers football blanks Travis 37-0 in opener

08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar Creek Eagles

Cedar Creek, McDade football struggle in season openers

The Cedar Creek High School and McDade High School varsity football teams both started their 2023 seasons on Friday night and unfortunately got off to a rough start. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team proudly poses together on Aug. 26 during the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament hosted by San Marcos High School. Photo courtesy of Morgan Rollins

Lady Bears volleyball takes on Ragin’ Rattler tourney

SAN MARCOS – The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team under head coach Morgan Rollins is starting to click this 2023 season as the Lady Bears are fresh off a trip to San Marcos over the weekend at the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament. Elgin High School, Smithville High School and McDade High School also had notable volleyball matches. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats football edged by Lampasas in opener

Wildcats football edged by Lampasas in opener

LAMPASAS – The Elgin High School varsity football team came up just short on Friday night as the Wildcats were defeated 31-23 on the road by Lampasas High School at Badger Field. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Bears bully Lobos on opening night

Bears bully Lobos on opening night

BUDA – The Bastrop Bears hammered the nail in the coffin when they drove the length of the field and took a commanding two-touchdown lead with just a few minutes left. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

BISD Classic volleyball tournament a spike

BISD Classic volleyball tournament a spike

BASTROP – Bastrop High School was the site of the annual BISD Classic tournament on Aug. 17-19 as the Lady Bears varsity volleyball team picked up multiple victories last week. Elgin High School and Cedar Creek High School also competed in the tournament. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM