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Baseball is currently ranked fifth in district with a record of 6-5. They look to face off against Wagner this Friday at 7 p.m.

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April 9, 2025
The girls soccer team beats Rouse, only being one game away from the State game.

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April 2, 2025
Senior pitcher, Arianna Capek, pitches against her opponent on Friday nights home game against Boerne.

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March 5, 2025
Senior Joshua Mazzotta attempts to kick a goal agains his opponent from Maddison on Jan. 11.

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February 26, 2025
Sophomore Briseida East leaps over the hurdle to cross the finish line. East competed in the 100m and 300m hurdles placing top 3 in each event.

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February 20, 2025
Freshman Cameryn Cavazos is one of many athletes who qualified for state. Individually Cavazos will compete in the 200 Free and 500 Freestyle.

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February 12, 2025
Senior Kalten Guerra is currently ranked ninth in both Region III and Region IV for assists per game, with an impressive average of 5.3. He also holds a top-five spot in the Texas 5A Division and is ranked number one in 5A Region IV District 26. In addition to his playmaking abilities, Guerra averages 5.2 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game. (James Wilson photo)

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February 5, 2025
Junior point guard Cyanna Cavazos is the girls basketball team's leading scorer, averaging 13.6 points per game.

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December 11, 2024
Junior Izzy Di Mery had nine points, 10 rebounds, and four steals last night against Alamo Heights. Di Mery leads the team in rebounds averaging 7.7 rebounds per game.

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December 4, 2024
Junior Carter Majors drives the ball to the hoop and takes a contested layup against his Canyon opponent.

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November 21, 2024
Senior Ava Annunzio (left), junior Sophia Fuentes (middle), and others celebrate freshman Clair Bolton (No. 7) on her kill.

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November 13, 2024
Volleyball become Bi-District champs sweeping hays 3-0. Read more about the game below.

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November 6, 2024
Senior Ava Annunzio blocks the ball against her New Braunfels opponent.

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October 30, 2024
Junior Aubrey Martinez glides through the water to secure the ball.

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October 9, 2024
As the Warriors punt the ball to the Rangers, sophomore safety, Hunter Haug(38), blocks the kick, allowing junior line backer, Colton Hornsby(17), to scoop it up for a touchdown.

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October 2, 2024
Freshman Claire Bolton serves the ball towards Boerne on Sept. 10. The Volleyball team looks to play Veterans Memorial on the road this Friday at 7 p.m.

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September 25, 2024
Number 18, junior Bella Edwards looks to make a pass to one of her teammates up ahead.

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September 18, 2024
Posing for a picture as Area Champs, the softball team deafeated South San Antonio for the second time sweeping them in the series 2-0. The team will look to play Liberty Hill this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at home and on Friday at Liberty Hill at 5:00 p.m.

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May 8, 2024
The golf team will compete at state Monday at the Legacy Hills Golf Club. Golfers including as Zach Seader, Aiden Page, Anniiston Mcllwain, Cole Cantu, and Ryan Griff will represent the boys team, while Sayers Allen will play.

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April 24, 2024
Senior Cole Cantu scored a total of 160 points for the boys golf team to once again be named region champions. Cantu will attend UIW to play golf.

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April 17, 2024
Brad Sowersby will make an appearance at regionals in the 4X200 and 4X100 relays. He will also be joined with Liam Magee, Caden Spradling, and Conor Drott looking to advance.

Up next, regionals

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April 12, 2024
Junior Avianna Miller placed second in triple jump at districts, jumping 35-11.50. She also placed fifth in the 100m dash with a time of 12.67, third in the 200m dash with a time of 25.53, and lastly first in the 4x100 with a time of 47.62. Miller will be seen at Area competing in triple jump, the 200m dash, and the 4x100 looking to advance to Regionals.

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April 10, 2024
(From left to right) Freshman Izzy Sutherland, sophomore Lilly Koenig, junior Mia Perez, and senior Jazmyn Singh placed 4th at the Texas Relays event which was held this past weekend at UT. Singh, the Princeton commit, had anchored the 4x200 10 minutes earlier and then came back to anchor the 4x800.

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April 3, 2024
Sophomore Kamryn Prater runs the bases in attempt to make it back to home plate against her opponents from Tivy

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March 27, 2024
Junior Zailey Zimmerman crosses the finish line at the Ranger Relays.

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March 20, 2024
Freshman Peyton Cox had a goal in the 7-0 win against Wagner. The girls soccer team is currently first in district with a record of 9-1-1.

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February 28, 2024
Texas State commit, senior Zach Gingrich at bat in a scrimmage against Boerne.

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February 21, 2024
Senior Aidan Fox is now a State qualifier who is looking to compete in the Boys 200 IM and the Boys 100 Breast. At regionals he placed 2nd for the 200 IM and 3rd for the 100 Breast.

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February 14, 2024
Boys soccer will play this Friday at Boerne Champion at 7:15 p.m.

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February 7, 2024
Senior Sammy Carroll (left) celebrating her and one with seniors Sidney Smith (middle) and Izzy White (right) against Veterans Memorial. They are 3 of 8 seniors who will be honored at this Friday nights home game against Boerne Champion.

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January 31, 2024
Sophomore point guard Quentin Sampson drives against Wagner Tuesday at home. The Rangers fell 66-70. Sampson had 10 points.

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January 25, 2024
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December 14, 2023
Football will face Brownsville Veterans memorial in the semi-final this Friday in Corpus Christi. The Rangers are looking to win this game to send them to the State Championship game.

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December 6, 2023
Senior Gavin Londrie goes between his legs against his San Marcos opponent.

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November 29, 2023
Senior quarter back Ryland Walker looks to throw a pass in the first round playoff game against Georgetown.

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November 15, 2023
MJ Espinoza will be signing with Hill College for baseball. He is a right-handed batter and pitcher and plays first base.

Futures are bright

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November 7, 2023
Volleyball ends its 28-16 run against Liberty Hill in playoffs.

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November 1, 2023
Junior Mia Perez is advancing to state after placing seventh at region. Perez is also a 4x400 state champion. Source: sv_ranger_girls_bb Via Instagram

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October 25, 2023
Four seniors from the wrestling team flew to Las Vegas to compete in the Freakshow 2023 competition. Efren 5-2 4th place; Tristan 5-2; Sierra 3-2; Lucie 1-2

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October 18, 2023
Girls cross country competes in the 2nd Annual Antler River Run at Tivy. This week the Rangers will be competing in the district championships. Photo by SV Cross Country

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October 11, 2023
Volleyball celebrates as they score against the 6-2(district) Pieper team.

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October 4, 2023
The Volleyball team showed their appreciation for teachers last home game against Boerne Champion. Each player chose a teacher or staff member to represent.

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September 27, 2023
Flanked by superintendent Dr. John Chapman III and Director of Athletics Brian Martinez, head football coach Larry Hill receives a trophy celebrating his 300th career win Friday night. The Rangers defeated Wagner 24-7 at home.

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September 20, 2023
Number 15, freshman, Haylee Kaeding has the ball looking to pass while the defending team Pieper is swimming up to her. Kaeding is not only in waterpolo but is also a a cheerleader.

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September 13, 2023
Senior defensive specialist Brittan Fedyk celebrates with her teammates over their Steele victory Sept. 1.

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September 7, 2023
Varsity football along side with head coach Larry Hill pose for a picture on their booster club media day.

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August 29, 2023
Track made headlines after winning multiple awards at state.

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May 17, 2023
After a rollercoaster of a season, baseball heads into playoffs.

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May 3, 2023
On Monday golf competed at Rebecca Creek, placing first all around.

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March 1, 2023
Senior Colin Doyle placed third in the 100m butterfly at region and will be advancing to state.

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February 15, 2023
This past weekend the bass fishing team took first place.

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February 8, 2023
Junior Bella Reyes shoots free throws after getting fouled on a layup.

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February 2, 2023
Junior Jason Cruz watches the ball closely as Seguin looks for an open pass.

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January 25, 2023
Sophmore Keller Chourb looks for an open teammate, while being watched carefully by his opponent.

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January 18, 2023
Senior Malia Thalman dribbles down the field against Bowie. Thalman is currently the leading goal-scorer for the Rangers.

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January 11, 2023
Senior Clayton Engelking wrestles in the tournament this past weekend at MacArthur

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December 7, 2022
Senior Brayden Bafidis maneuvers through Fulshear opponents at the Rangers' regional game.

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November 30, 2022
DJ Onezine looks for a pass on the court during a scrimmage at Judson

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November 16, 2022
Jackson Elizondo signs to play baseball at Baylor University.

Good intentions

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November 9, 2022
Senior wide receive TJ Hunt warms up before the Canyon game at home.

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November 2, 2022
Senior Kyler Clarke gets lifted up after scoring a touchdown.

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October 26, 2022
Volleyball ties for first in district.

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October 19, 2022
Tennis is heading to bi-district next week Oct. 10.

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September 28, 2022
The Rangers run out on the field against Wagner.

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September 22, 2022
Cross country takes first place at the Pieper Invite Sept. 10.

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September 15, 2022
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September 9, 2022
Morgan Abbott signs to play basketball at McMurry University.

Rise and sign

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May 18, 2022
Ethan Gonzalez stomps on home plate following an earned run against Westlake on Friday.

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May 18, 2022
The girls regional team and Tevijon Willams pose following the Regional Championship meet.

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May 11, 2022
Jazmyn Singh competes with one of her district champion relay teams at the Ranger Relays.

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April 27, 2022

Women’s track team dominates area

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April 27, 2022

Pole vaulter, sprinter lead men’s track

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April 27, 2022
Anniston McIlwain after the Regional Golf Championships, where he advanced to state.

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April 20, 2022
Senior Kasen Wells rounds the bases during tournament action on March 4.

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April 13, 2022
Colton Thomasson and Cooper Burgess shake hands before a matchup against New Braunfels on March 25.

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April 6, 2022
Matthew (Ice In His Veins) Capetillo celebrates with goalkeeper Cole Hansen after scoring the final penalty kick to seal the win against Westlake on March 29.

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March 30, 2022
Tristan Herrera dribbles down the field against Clemens on Feb 25.

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March 24, 2022
During Saturday's Ranger Relays, freshman Avianna Miller competes in the 400 meter dash. She placed third in the varsity event.

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March 9, 2022
Danny Chavez dribbles away from Wagner defenders during a game on Feb 18.

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March 2, 2022
Matthew Capetillo dribbles from a defender during a match against Steele on Feb 15.

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February 23, 2022
Senior Abby Keefe dribbles the ball against a Kerrville Tivy defender on Jan 5.

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February 16, 2022
Maddox Green and Carson Blair stand on the blocks before their 50 meter freestyle on Feb 7.

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February 9, 2022
Boys Basketball breaks the huddle after a timeout against Judson on Jan 14.

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February 2, 2022
Evan Hingleton dribbles around a defender during a matchup against Harlan on Nov 30.

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January 26, 2022
Sabrina Taber runs across the field during girls soccer's matchup against McArthur.

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January 19, 2022
Zayden High dribbles down the court against Harlan on Nov 30.

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January 12, 2022
Allison Howe passes the ball to a teammate during a matchup against East Central on Dec 14.

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January 5, 2022
Sophomore Tristan Luna is crowned victorious against his opponent at Roosevelt on Dec. 3.

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December 8, 2021
Sage Benca pins a Steele wrestler during their tournament at Steele on Nov. 13.

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December 1, 2021
Fourteen athletes sign their commitments to compete at the collegiate level on Wednesday in the main gym.

Sign wave

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November 10, 2021
Emily Wertz hits the ball against New Braunfels on Oct. 8. Smithson Valley won the matchup 3-0.

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November 3, 2021
Connor Vydrzal (Front) and Diego Huerta Ramirez finish their second lap at the regional championships at Corpus Christi last weekend.

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October 27, 2021
Garrison Eggleston runs up the middle against El Paso Eastwood.

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October 6, 2021
Clayton Amaya kicks off the second half against El Paso Eastwood.

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September 29, 2021
Junior Lauren Franco serves against Clemens on Sept. 17.

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September 22, 2021
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September 15, 2021
Dylan Smith celebrates after scoring a point on Sept. 2.

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September 8, 2021
Brayden Bafidis outruns a defender on a punt return on Friday. Bafidis' special teams exploits led football to a 32-13 victory over Warren.

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September 1, 2021
Amalie Mills, Kevin Uduji, Tait Maples, Xander Miller, Tevijon Williams and Jasmyn Singh will advance to the state track meet at the University of Texas at Austin.

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April 28, 2021
Junior Arizmendez, Ryan Benca and Zarek Holley are advancing to state in Houston this Saturday. Arizmendez placed fourth at region, Holley was a finalist and Benca was regional champion.

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April 22, 2021
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