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The wait is over. After months of offseason workouts, team camps, and anticipation, high school volleyball officially returned Tuesday night across West Texas. And opening night delivered. New coaches earned their first wins. Brand new programs made history. Heavyweights battled in five set thrillers. Rivalries were renewed. Young stars announced themselves, and plenty of teams gave us an early glimpse of what could be a special season.

We talked about the New Home Lady Leopards a few weeks ago coming out of team camp but after seeing them again during their opening scrimmages this weekend one thing continues to stand out. This team is getting better in a hurry. Every time you see them they have grown by leaps and bounds. What Coach Kandi Stephens is building in New Home is absolutely phenomenal, especially when you consider how little volleyball experience this roster had when the process began.

Saturday morning at LCP was my first chance to see Coach Paige Hauger and her Cowgirls, but before jumping into this year’s squad, you have to talk about the job Hauger did in Year 1 at Plains.

Volleyball season is officially here, and our first stop of the year took RG and I out to Trinity Christian Thursday night for the Lady Lions’ Red and Navy Scrimmage.

LCU Team Camp featured 3 days of basketball across 13 courts, but one matchup stood above the rest for me and if you weren't keeping an eagle eye on the schedule you might have missed it! Tucked away in Rip North was a showdown between 2 defending State Champions and 2 State Tournament MVPs as Lipan's Sydni Gaylor and Wall's Jewels Johnson went head-to-head.

For the first time in program history, the Ropes Eagles are headed to the UIL State Baseball Championship after sweeping Collinsville in the Class 2A Division II State Semifinals at ACU's Crutcher Scott Field.

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Canyon’s Addy Bristow added another legendary chapter to an already incredible career. At the UIL State Track Meet, Bristow captured three individual gold medals by winning the: 800m 1600m Anchored Canyon’s winning 4x400 relay with an unforgettable finish

Bushland Falcon Jaxon Lawler put together a huge day at the UIL State Track Meet.

The Liberty Patriots are headed to the Regional Finals after surviving one of the craziest playoff games of the season Thursday night, walking off Randall 12-11 in Game 3 of their Regional Semifinal series.

Today my heart is sad seeing the Andrews volleyball job posted because I know just how incredible the shoes are that will have to be filled. As Coach Ashley Dyches prepares to head south to Gregory Portland, I wanted to take a moment to bring y’all “Inside the Huddle” and share a little about the kind of coach the Wildcats are getting.

The Sod Poodles (2-7) are set to take on the Frisco Roughriders (5-4) in a 6 game set at Hodgetown this week! Lets look at some of notable storylines so far in this early part of the season.

The Lipan Indians are headed back to San Antonio for the fourth straight year after grinding out a 63-53 win over the Gruver Greyhounds in the UIL State Semifinals.

The Valley Patriots are headed back to the UIL State Semifinals after battling past a determined Boys Ranch Roughriders squad 56-52 Thursday night in the Region 1 1A-D1 Championship in Dimmitt. It was anything but easy.

In a game that had everything, Panhandle survived a double overtime classic to defeat Hale Center 75–70 and claim the Area Championship.

The Pampa Harvester boys golf team turned in an impressive performance this weekend, finishing second overall at the Borger Invitational.

Nazareth claimed the Area Championship with a 60–43 victory over McLean, delivering a strong performance on both ends of the floor when the stakes were highest. From the opening quarter, Nazareth set the tone defensively and never allowed McLean to find consistent rhythm. The Swifts executed in the half court, controlled the pace, and made timely shots to maintain separation throughout the game.

Gruver secured the Area Championship with a convincing 68–54 victory over Farwell, delivering a poised and physical performance when the stakes were at their highest.

Panhandle secured its spot on the biggest stage in Texas high school basketball with a hard fought 41–37 victory over Wellington, completing a three game season sweep of the Lady Rockets. In a matchup between two familiar foes, every possession mattered. The Ettes leaned on their defensive toughness and late game composure to close it out.

The Gruver Lady Hounds are headed to the State Tournament. Gruver secured the Regional Championship with a 55–40 victory over New Home, delivering a strong performance from start to finish in a matchup between two familiar and talented programs.