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04/02/2014

District chase: Bobcats fall behind Argyle in 10-3A standings

Celina baseball team falls to second place after loss to Argyle

The District 10-3A baseball race became a two-team battle last season between Argyle and Celina.

04/01/2014

Keep on rolling: Wakeland soccer teams advance to third round

Wakeland soccer teams reach regional quarterfinals with wins over The Colony, Creekview

Postseason dominance was on full display during Wakeland's bi-district soccer matches last week.

04/01/2014

Getting even: Liberty avenges playoff loss to Sulphur Springs

Liberty avenges postseason loss to Sulphur Springs with 1-0 victory

The Liberty boys soccer team had its postseason goals crushed by Sulphur Springs last season with a 3-2 area-round loss.

03/26/2014

Budding rivalry: Lone Star ends Celina’s district winning streak

Lone Star, Celina softball teams add to budding rivalry

Few teams ever experience the kind of district dominance Celina has enjoyed during the last seven seasons.

03/19/2014

Coaching change: Little Elm hires Kendrick Brown from DeSoto

Kendrick Brown replaces Donald Stowers as head football coach at Little Elm

The Little Elm football team will soon go on the defensive.

03/19/2014

Eye of the Tigers: Lone Star freshman gets collegiate offer

Lone Star freshman quarterback gets offer from Clemson

Lone Star freshman quarterback Jason Shelley didn’t win the starting gig under center until the eighth game of the season last year.

03/18/2014

State or bust: Liberty eyes lengthy postseason run

Liberty boys soccer team gearing up for long playoff run

The Liberty boys soccer team had plans for a long playoff run last season after finishing in a tie atop the District 18-4A standings.

03/13/2014

Got their man: Chris Burtch leaves Seminole for Liberty

Liberty hires former Seminole coach Chris Burtch to replace Galen Zimmerman

Liberty has found its replacement for former head coach and athletic coordinator Galen Zimmerman.

03/12/2014

Top talent: Lone Star headlines 10-3A all-district list

Lone Star lands seven players on 10-3A all-district list

The Lone Star boys basketball team took the District 10-3A championship en route to a lengthy postseason run that ended one win shy of a berth in the state tournament.

03/01/2014

Within reach: Lone Star moves one win shy of state tournament

Lone Star defeats Brownsboro, moves into Class 3A Region II Finals

The Frisco Lone Star boys basketball team had already made history.

02/27/2014

Good as gold: Wakeland boys take first at state swimming meet

Seal leads Wakeland to gold at Class 4A state swimming meet

The Wakeland boys swimming and diving team had a chance to win its first-ever state title last season.

02/27/2014

Column: Missed call mars outcome of regional finals game

Poor officiating overshadows regional finals matchup between Celina and Argyle

I’ve never been of the mindset that refs can’t determine the outcome of a game.

02/26/2014

Elimination game: Heritage ousted from playoffs by Kimball

Heritage eliminated from playoffs after 64-41 loss to Dallas Kimball

IRVING -- Dallas Kimball went from eliminating one District 9-4A opponent to another on Tuesday.

02/19/2014

Three for three: Celina tops rival Lone Star in regional quarterfinals

Celina advances to regional semifinals with win over Lone Star

ALLEN -- There was no mystery or intrigue between the Celina and Lone Star girls basketball teams before Tuesday's regional quarterfinals matchup. The District 10-3A rivals have met a handful of times over the last four years, including a home-and-home this season.

02/18/2014

Out with a bang: Moore inks letter of intent with East Texas Baptist

Moore chooses to continue volleyball career at East Texas Baptist

CELINA -- The Celina volleyball team capping its most successful season in program history last year was the culmination of senior middle blocker Bailee Moore's career.

02/15/2014

Play-in magic: Bobcats clinch postseason berth against Aubrey

Bobcats book playoff spot with win over Aubrey

FRISCO -- The Celina and Aubrey boys basketball teams entered Friday's play-in game with identical 1-7 marks against District 10-3A opponents.

02/12/2014

Future district preview: Celina earns bi-district win over Gainesville

Lady Bobcats advance to area round with victory over Gainesville

In a preview of what will likely become a quick rivalry during District 9-4A action next season, the Celina girls basketball team defeated Gainesville during the bi-district round of the playoffs on Tuesday.

02/11/2014

Constant pressure: Lady Titans shut down Newman Smith in playoff opener

Centennial advances to area round with victory against Newman Smith

FRISCO -- It had been five years since the Centennial girls basketball team experienced a postseason victory.

02/06/2014

What’s next?: Group of Lobos ink letters of intent

Six football players headline Little Elm's signing day ceremony

LITTLE ELM – The Little Elm football team didn’t have its most successful season on the field in 2013.

02/06/2014

Moving on up: Lone Star lands in new District 9-5A

Lone Star moving up to new nine-team District 9-5A

Few teams had a more drastic impact than Lone Star after the UIL conducted its biennial realignment of the state’s athletic districts on Monday.

02/01/2014

Postseason form: Lady Lobos stake claim to fourth seed

Little Elm overcomes Aguirre's 27 points to near postseason berth

LITTLE ELM -- Little Elm and Wakeland entered Friday's District 9-4A showdown in a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot.

01/31/2014

A lack of parity in District 10-3A

Lady Bobcats, Rangers poised for postseason run

A balance of power during district play can be seen as a good thing for teams eyeing lengthy postseason runs.

01/13/2014

District 10-5A boys basketball at a glance: Week of Jan. 13-17

To kick the week off, here's a primer for the week ahead in District 10-5A boys basketball.

Where we left off

06/07/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > A's-OK: McKinney selected by Oakland in first round of MLB Draft

Plano West baseball star Billy McKinney drafted by Oakland A's in 1st round of MLB Draft.

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06/07/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Transition game: Panthers learning on the fly this summer

A look at the long, unique offseason ahead for the Plano East football team.

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06/07/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Youth movement: Underclassmen experience at forefront for...

Underclassmen getting heavy reps for Prestonwood Christian Academy football team this spring.

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06/05/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Three-Peat: West wins Liberty SQT once again

Plano West football qualifies for 7-on-7 state tournament at Frisco Liberty SQT for third straight year.

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06/05/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Home cooked: Mesquite schools pounce on Plano at first SQT

Plano Senior football bows out in pool play of first 7-on-7 SQT of summer.

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06/05/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Depth perception: Strong spring from youngsters gives team...

Underclassmen highlight spring practices for reigning Class 5A Div. I State Champion Allen football team.

http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/05/sports_update/4758.txt

06/05/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Billy McKinney attending 2013 MLB Draft

Plano West baseball standout Billy McKinney among amateurs in attendance for Thursday's 2013 MLB Draft.

http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/05/sports_update/4760.txt

05/29/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Fab Five: Lady Leopards' seniors propel deepest playoff run in...

Intact since their freshman year, Lovejoy softball's senior core leads team to first-ever state tournament appearance.

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05/29/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Bo knows wrestling: Allen junior wins national title in...

Allen wrestling standout Bo Nickal captures national title.

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05/29/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > Welcome home: Former Lady Lions assistant back at PCA as head...

Formerly an assistant for the Prestonwood Christian girls basketball team, Sherry Ollison returns to her old stomping grounds as a head coach.

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05/25/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > New sheriff in town: Poteet's Jackson to be new head coach at...

After three seasons at Mesquite Poteet, Randy Jackson named head coach for Plano East football.

http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/24/sports_update/4795.txt

05/25/2013

Star Local News > Sports Update > I am second: Clarke takes over as Lady Wildcats head coach

Mary Clarke named the second-ever head coach for Plano Senior girls soccer program.

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