He cuts an imposing figure at the plate, and his swing is compact, powerful. Very little wasted energy. That’s Paul Goldschmidt in a nutshell. The personable guy… Read more “Baseball: The Woodlands was quite the launching pad for Paul Goldschmidt”
Category: Athletics
Swimming: McBroom places eighth in 400m freestyle at FINA World Championships
Texas-Ex Michael McBroom placed eighth in the 400-meter freestyle final Sunday on the opening day of swimming at the 2015 FINA World Championships. Representing the United States,… Read more “Swimming: McBroom places eighth in 400m freestyle at FINA World Championships”
Baseball: Strykers top Texas Marshals 2-1
Without much to play for with four games remaining, the least the Woodlands Strykers could do was try and stay out of the basement of the Texas… Read more “Baseball: Strykers top Texas Marshals 2-1”
Volleyball: New Highlander coach ready for camp
It’s been a hectic few weeks. Terri Wade only recently landed The Woodlands’ head volleyball job, replacing Leslie Madison, who left for Magnolia, so she’s eager to… Read more “Volleyball: New Highlander coach ready for camp”
Rugby: Rugby team based in Kingwood looking for big future, playmakers
Behind Creekwood Middle School in Kingwood is a practice field; half golden brown, and half green. Each day, the summer sun beats it down with the same ferocity… Read more “Rugby: Rugby team based in Kingwood looking for big future, playmakers”
Football: Magnolia West Mustang Preseason HYPE Video
Football season is almost here 2015 Hype videos are starting to rollout!!! Click here to view Magnolia West video
Root for the home teams at the annual Boots versus Badges softball game
Come out and root for both home teams at a friendly game of softball between The Woodlands Fire Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The home… Read more “Root for the home teams at the annual Boots versus Badges softball game”
Softball: Former OU assistant softball coach moving to The Woodlands
Tripp MacKay will leave his position at OU to join Scrap Yard Sports The University of Oklahoma recently announced an assistant hitting and outfield softball coach will… Read more “Softball: Former OU assistant softball coach moving to The Woodlands”
Girls Golf: Montgomery’s Hailee Cooper takes fast track to stardom with common-sense approach
Montgomery’s Hailee Cooper doesn’t exactly remember the first time she got her hands on a golf club. But she smiles at the thought. Cooper’s father, 41-year-old Montgomery High… Read more “Girls Golf: Montgomery’s Hailee Cooper takes fast track to stardom with common-sense approach”
Golf: Ex-Lady Highlanders battle at WTGA State Amateur Championship
For someone who had zero match play experience prior to this week, Allie Andersen from The Woodlands has shown no signs of backing down at the 94th… Read more “Golf: Ex-Lady Highlanders battle at WTGA State Amateur Championship”
NCAA FOOTBALL: The Woodlands’ Meyers battles through lymphoma diagnosis
Iowa State is motivated to win this season. Sure, Paul Rhoads is on the hot seat after finishing 0-9 in conference play in 2014, but there is… Read more “NCAA FOOTBALL: The Woodlands’ Meyers battles through lymphoma diagnosis”
Boys Lacrosse: The recruitment of TWHS player Ramsey McCreary
Not too long ago, if you thought young athletes being recruited at the age of 12 was way over the top and that the whole sports industry… Read more “Boys Lacrosse: The recruitment of TWHS player Ramsey McCreary”
Track & Field: The Woodlands student earns gold for USA
Shot putter Piperi takes top spot at IAAF World Youth Championships The Woodlands’ Adrian Piperi just keeps rolling. A few months after winning Class 6A championships in the… Read more “Track & Field: The Woodlands student earns gold for USA”
Baseball: Sarah Hudek looks to make history, break barriers on mound and beyond
A crafty, lefthanded pitcher will take the mound for Team USA at this week’s Pan American Games in Ajax, Ontario. A high leg kick will propel… Read more “Baseball: Sarah Hudek looks to make history, break barriers on mound and beyond”
Football: Houston’s NRG Stadium to host 2015 UIL Football Championship games
UIL Football State Championship Schedule The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced today that the 2015 UIL Football State Championship games would be played at NRG Stadium in… Read more “Football: Houston’s NRG Stadium to host 2015 UIL Football Championship games”
Track & Field: The Woodlands HS junior Piperi sixth in IAAF discus
Tripp Piperi’s experience in the IAAF World Youth Track & Field Championships is over, and The Woodlands High School shot put and discus standout will return to… Read more “Track & Field: The Woodlands HS junior Piperi sixth in IAAF discus”
Rodeo: Low first-go score doesn’t concern defending champion at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Richmond Champion didn’t record a score in the 80s. But the defending Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo bareback champion isn’t concerned. In fact, he is in a similar… Read more “Rodeo: Low first-go score doesn’t concern defending champion at Cheyenne Frontier Days”
Softball: Jorgensen sets bar high at The Woodlands
He pulls out an old gray chair and purposefully positions it in the press box. He sits down, raises his legs and braces his white Nikes against… Read more “Softball: Jorgensen sets bar high at The Woodlands”
Football: Speed Moving Winfield Up Recruiting Board
The power of speed is amazing. “I thought I ran a pretty good time, but when the coaches gave me my cards, I was shocked,” he said.… Read more “Football: Speed Moving Winfield Up Recruiting Board”
Football: Changing of the Guard in District 16-6A? Not Yet
While The Woodlands Highlanders are still the district favorite, this might be the year when one of their rivals can take advantage of a transition… Read more “Football: Changing of the Guard in District 16-6A? Not Yet”
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