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DJ Onezine looks for a pass on the court during a scrimmage at Judson

Ranger Roundup

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

Good intentions

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

October 26, 2022
Volleyball ties for first in district.

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

September 15, 2022
Senior Brayden Bafidis runs the ball downfield against Harker Heights.

Ranger Roundup

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

Rise and sign

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

April 27, 2022

Women’s track team dominates area

April 27, 2022

Pole vaulter, sprinter lead men’s track

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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.

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Sign wave

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

September 22, 2021
Ranger Roundup

Ranger Roundup

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

Ranger Roundup

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.

Ranger Roundup

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.

Ranger Roundup

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.

Ranger Roundup

April 22, 2021
Nathan Mocygemba signed to play football at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Mocygemba played as a lineman for the Rangers, earning All-District honors as a junior.

Spring signing

April 14, 2021
Both the girls and boys golf teams placed first in district, and they will move on to the regional tournament on April 19-22.

Ranger Roundup

April 7, 2021
John Garza prepares to charge a ground ball. Garza, a breakout third baseman, has played a key role in baseball’s 11-game winning streak.

Ranger Roundup

March 31, 2021
Braxton Alexander & Cade Dornburg show off their plaques for THSBA Hill Country Division - Anglers of the Year

Ranger Roundup

March 24, 2021
Senior Jewel Mann takes the ball down the field against New Braunfels. Mann has 14 goals and 10 assists this season.

Ranger Roundup

March 10, 2021
Sophomore Malia Thalman fights for possesion at South San on March 3. Against the Bobcats, Thalman scored one goal and had two assists.

Ranger Roundup

March 3, 2021
Senior Cody Garcia maneuvers around two Wagner defenders. Garcia averaged 7.7 points per game this season and led the team in assists.

Ranger Roundup

February 24, 2021
Captain Devin Yocham takes the ball down the field in the Rangers game against Clemens. The Buffs won 2-1 and stand at first in the district.

Ranger Roundup

February 10, 2021
In a close game against Wagner, senior Tristan Ortiz takes on a Thunderbird in the 54-59 loss. Injured last season, Ortiz is second to Zayden High in points thus far, averaging 11.5 per game.

Ranger Roundup

January 27, 2021
Sophomore Kaili Castillo takes a free kick from the Rangers defensive third. The girls won all three games in their Ranger Classic tournament, bonding as a team before district play.

Ranger Roundup

January 20, 2021
During district play Jan. 8 at home, junior Tevijon Williams pulls down a rebound against South San before senior Cody Garcia make his move down the court. Williams led all scorers with 14 points.

Ranger Roundup

January 13, 2021
Junior Mariana Baza practices her jump shot during warmup against Lee.

Ranger Roundup

January 6, 2021
The boys and girls golf teams continue their season with wins at the Wurst Invitational on Monday.

Ranger Roundup

November 18, 2020
Sophomore Reagan Elizondo prepares to serve as the Rangers hots South San.

Ranger Roundup

November 11, 2020
Senior Amalie Mills, soon to commit to the United States Air Force Academy, won first overall at the district meet for cross country.

Ranger Roundup: Nov. 11

November 4, 2020
Volleyball continues to hold their undefeated streak, and they donned pink uniforms last Friday at New Braunfels to spread awareness for breast cancer.

Ranger Roundup

October 28, 2020
Senior Hayden Rios holds his ground on the court against East Central.

Ranger Roundup

October 7, 2020
Shea Walker hurls a pitch against Fort Bend Clements. Walker pitched six innings, allowing two runs and striking out four.

Ranger roundup

March 11, 2020
Sophomore Alex Franz dribbles the ball down the pitch. Boys soccer is 9-5-4 this season.

Ranger roundup

March 5, 2020
Freshman Zayden High scored eight points in Tuesday nights game. Anderson defeated the Rangers 58-52.

Ranger Roundup

February 26, 2020
Coach Matthew Sutherland watches his Lady Rangers during the San Marcos game Jan. 21.

Ranger Roundup

February 19, 2020
Junior Trinity Garrett defends a fast break during Tuesdays game against Steele. Garrett scored 20 points in the win, setting up a tiebreaker with Steele on Friday.

Ranger roundup

February 12, 2020
Sage Benca wrestles an opponent during this past weekends wrestling meet. Benca will compete in this weekends meet in Austin.

Ranger roundup

February 5, 2020
Senior guard Armel Talla attempts a layup against New Braunfels. Talla scored eight points in the 61-54 loss.

Ranger roundup

January 29, 2020
Senior guard Armel Talla charges the lane during a win over Cibolo Steele. Talla scored 18 points in each of the teams past two games.

Ranger roundup

January 22, 2020
Trinity Garrett prepares to shoot a free throw during a win over New Braunfels. Garrett made five of six free throws en route to 15 points in a loss to Judson on Tuesday.

Ranger roundup

January 15, 2020
Freshman Sabrina Taber dribbles down the pitch during a 10-1 victory Uvalde in the Ranger Classic. Taber scored five of the Rangers 10 goals.

Ranger roundup

January 9, 2020
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