Duncanville Swimming Star a Real Lifesaver
from Dallas Morning News HS Game Time
 When the District 7-5A meet ended, Duncanville coach Jay Chagnon knew Taylor Thomas would get his vote for the district's outstanding swimmer. But not because the Duncanville junior had just won two individual events and swam on two winning relays. He was most impressed by what the 16-year-old did when she wasn't racing. More
Rutledge Inextricably Linked with Judson
from San Antonio Express-News
Wearing a dress shirt and slacks, D.W. Rutledge looked a little out of place Thursday as he watched Judson football prospects complete the rigorous “boot camp” phase of their off-season. While there were times he may have appeared ready to grab a whistle, Rutledge looked more like a man in deep reflection. That's understandable. After all, Rutledge coached at Judson for 21 years, including 17 as head coach. “There's a lot of emotion inside,” he said. “Judson always will be a special place for me and my family.” More
Consider Investing in Towel Service to Avoid MRSA
from The Ledger
Sharing towels during football training camp significantly increased the risk of getting staph resistant MRSA infection at a Brooklyn high school camp where at least four - and possibly six - of 51 players interviewed developed MRSA. More
Travis Promotes Jacinto to Head Football Coach
from Austin American-Statesman
After 23 years as a high school assistant coach, Armando Jacinto has been named head varsity football coach at Travis. Jacinto, 45, was among six candidates interviewed last Friday for the position, which was created when former Rebels coach Drew Sanders resigned last month to start up the football program at Vandegrift High School in the Leander ISD. More
Alvin Among 5A Contenders in High School Softball
from Houston Chronicle
The Alvin Yellowjackets return enough firepower to repeat as Class 5A state champions, but Katy, Elkins and Tomball have aspirations of advancing to Austin. Can the Houston area bring home another state title this season? Alvin did it last year after winning a hard-fought Class 5A Region III title. Depending on its pitching, Alvin could defend.
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Football Coach Hired for New Byron Nelson High School
from Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Northwest ISD looked east to find their newest football coach, as the school board approved the hiring of Brian Polk, the current athletic director and football coach at Van Alstyne. Polk takes over at the district’s newest school – Byron Nelson High School
– as the head coach and campus athletic coordinator. He spent three seasons at Van Alstyne, located roughly 18 miles north of McKinney, and had previous coaching stops at Allen (as an offensive coordinator) and Garland, where he was part of the Owls’ 1999 Class 5A Division II championship team. Polk was one of six finalists for the Byron Nelson job.
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Obstacles Toughened Eden Lady Bulldogs
from San Angelo Standard Times
The boys basketball team grabs a lot of the spotlight in Eden, and rightfully so with a 25-2 record and the No. 8 ranking in the state. But the Lady Bulldogs have quietly put together an impressive season of their own. The Eden girls head into the playoffs tonight against Lometa with a 19-8 record as the runner-up out of a seven-team district won by 2008 state semifinalist Rochelle.
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