Luke

@txst grad, currently writing for @NewBraunfelsHZ

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Davenport High School girls basketball coach Terrell Johnston was named the THSCA Region 8 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.

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The Lady Unicorns took care of business at home against Boerne High School on Friday, April 17, defeating the Lady Greyhounds 8-4 on senior night. The win secured a playoff ticket for New Braunfels.

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The New Braunfels High School baseball team (15-11-1) got back on track Tuesday evening in a composed 5-1 victory over district rival Alamo Heights.

The timing could not have been more significant.

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Comal ISD's Smithson Valley HS and Pieper HS each celebrated a soccer state championship victory over on Friday, April 10. What may go under the radar for the casual fan is that the two programs share some common soccer DNA.

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Comal ISD has a lot to celebrate this weekend. Just hours after the Smithson Valley High School Lady Rangers hoisted the soccer state championship, the Pieper High School Warriors beat Frisco Wakeland High School 1-0 in the boys state championship.

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The Smithson Valley High School Lady Rangers soccer team has completed a perfect 29-0 season, turning the pursuit of perfection into a completed mission. They are the 2026 Class 5A state champions.

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The Long Creek High School softball team (8-14) had an eventful Tuesday evening, routing Canyon Lake High School 13-0.

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The Long Creek High School softball team (8-14) had an eventful Tuesday evening, routing Canyon Lake 13-0. The victory not only secured a season sweep — both wins coming in

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The Pieper High School girls basketball team finished the season 18-14 and reached the playoffs, with several players earning postseason honors.

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New Braunfels High School delivered a deep and balanced performance at the Buffalo Relays, producing multiple top finishes and four elite marks while competing against a strong field.

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The Smithson Valley High School girls soccer team pursuit of perfection is one match away from reality.

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The Smithson Valley High School girl's soccer team’s pursuit of perfection is one match away from reality.

Awaiting them next Friday in Georgetown: Prosper Walnut Grove (23-2-1)

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The Lady Rangers will face the Lady Tigers on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, a meeting that arrives one year after a dramatic postseason encounter that still lingers within the Smithson Valley locker room.

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The Davenport High School girls soccer team’s season came to a close following yet another appearance in the Class 4A-Division I State Semifinals, a stage that has become increasingly familiar on the rise.

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Smithson Valley High School Lady Rangers (27-0) claimed the Class 5A, Region IV soccer title for second straight year with a 4-1 over the New Braunfels High School Lady Unicorns on Tuesday in a gritty, physical contest at Ranger Stadium.

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The Smithson Valley Lady Rangers (27-0) are back to back regional champs and are headed to state. Seniors Emma Perez (left) and Hannah Newton (right) both scored a goal in the second half to lead the Lady Rangers over New Braunfels 4-1.

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Smithson Valley High School Lady Rangers (27-0) claimed the Class 5A, Region IV soccer title for second straight year with a 4-1 over the New Braunfels High School Lady Unicorns on Tuesday in a gritty, physical contest at Ranger Stadium.

https://t.co/GJCuxFEP88

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The Smithson Valley High School girls soccer team (26-0) is heading to the regional championship against New Braunfels (15-7-4) after dismantling Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial 8-0.

https://t.co/5VR3B9WBFl

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The Davenport High School soccer team advanced to the regional championship after defeating Beeville Jones 6-0 in the regional semifinals. Junior Yuni Hidalgo (left) scored two goals, and senior midfielder Josh Atampi (right) also found the back of the net twice.

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The Davenport High School soccer team (15-4-3) defeated Beeville Jones in the regional semifinals 6-0 to punch their ticket to the regional championship on Tuesday.

https://t.co/2JuXJBBCpc