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August 29, 2023
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Varsity football along side with head coach Larry Hill pose for a picture on their booster club media day.

Football

Football lost its first home game Friday, 16-17 . Football will play this Friday at Harker Heights  at 7 p.m.

 

Volleyball

With a 9-0 run, volleyball won the Texas Showdown Tournament this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. All- Tournament selections  were seniors Megan Zamora, Brittan Fedyk, and MVP Olivia Fuentes. Senior Macie Mathis was recognized by the Express-News game ball for her performance during the tournament. Mathis had 69 kills, 29 digs and eight blocks.

Volleyball will play Steele at 7 p.m. Friday at home. 

 

Water Polo

Water Polo lost its first game this past Tuesday 3-17 to Pieper. They will play next Friday at Canyon Lake at 6:15 p.m.

Cross Country

Cross Country had a meet at this past Friday at Westlake Chaparral.

Girls 

2 Mile Run- Kimberley Scott- 23rd place time: 14:31.01

5000 Meter Run- Mia perez- 2nd place    time: 18:54.30

 

Boys 

2 Mile Run- Cristian Mazotta- 22nd place time: 12:18.30

5000 Meter Run- Zebene Martinez- 20th place time: 16:54.50

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