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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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