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DFW's high school sports coverage. Tweets from the friendly people at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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FORT WORTH-AREA SCOREBOARD: See results from Friday's action https://t.co/Vxkuzj2pIT

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FW-area baseball standouts Lucas Nawrocki (Aledo), Cole Koeninger (Keller) and Jorvorskie Lane Jr. (Grapevine) were projected to be drafted.

They're heading to play college baseball. Nawrocki to LSU, Koeninger to Tennessee & Lane to Arkansas. STORY: https://t.co/n3RU8GB1uC

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COLUMN: Here's my take on Thursday's UIL SEC hearings: A decision with significant consequences shouldn't involve gut calls, flip-flopping coaches, & inconsistent reasoning.

Plus, Star-Telegram data shows area coaches approach PAPFs differently. STORY: https://t.co/KqVKncPclM

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NEWS: Fort Worth Christian phenom Grady Emerson is selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft.

FULL STORY: https://t.co/o71yWcNfNH

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UIL denies Denton Ryan four-star quarterback’s appeal for varsity eligibility https://t.co/RlruDDyUIe

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Arlington ISD athletic director lands job at Arlington-area college https://t.co/UHRm4xeJ0b

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NEWS: The UIL State Executive Committee has denied the appeal of varsity eligibility at North Crowley High School for five-star cornerback and Texas pledge John Meredith III in a 3-2 split vote. #TXHSFB

FULL STORY: https://t.co/FKNXXFNgdZ

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What mindset will Fort Worth Christian standout Grady Emerson have heading into the MLB draft? He may be the No. 1 pick, and there's a lot on the line.

He told me that he'll be "trusting in God's plan." Read the FULL STORY here: https://t.co/BptQpFtLX8

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MLB draft: Could Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson go No. 1? Analysts are divided.

See where TCU players and area standouts Lucas Nawrocki (Aledo), Cole Koeninger (Keller) and Jorvorskie Lane (Grapevine) are projected to be taken. STORY: https://t.co/g1zgbrIpHG

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NEWS: The UIL State Executive Committee will meet tomorrow morning to determine the eligibility of an athlete at North Crowley and Denton Ryan High Schools. #TXHSFB

Both schools had a four- or five-star athlete ruled ineligible by DECs.

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VOTE: 2025-26 Star-Telegram Readers' Choice All-Sports Athlete of the Year. See the top area performers in multiple sports, & vote for the best.

Byron Nelson, Southlake Carroll, North Crowley, Decatur and more are represented. VOTE: https://t.co/xGPnoT3qD9

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VOTE: 2025-26 Star-Telegram Readers' Choice All-Sports Athlete of the Year. See the top area performers in multiple sports, & vote for the best.

Athletes from Birdville, Southlake Carroll, FW Paschal, Aledo, North Crowley & more are represented. STORY: https://t.co/EEPmsebqMw

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My UIL realignment burning questions:
- Can Aledo contend in 6A?
- Will North Crowley, a recent D1 staple, head to the 6A D2 bracket? It's a possibility.
- How will Southlake Carroll, Euless Trinity, Richland & FW Arlington Heights fare?
FULL STORY: https://t.co/DL2ev0XpO8

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NEWS: Aledo junior TE Caden Palmquest commits to SMU. Palmquest, who previously played in AZ before moving to Aledo, was recruited by former Southlake Carroll coach Riley Dodge.

He commands offers from North Texas, Arkansas, Baylor & more. STORY: https://t.co/pMkBsKBZzL

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INTRODUCING the 2026 Fort Worth All-Area Baseball Team.

The best of the best in local high school baseball. See the FULL TEAM: https://t.co/h5iAIpZ4sX

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INTRODUCING the 2026 Fort Worth All-Area Softball Team.

See first and second teams plus honorable mentions. The best of the best of local high school softball.

FULL TEAM: https://t.co/7Lsnuo380r

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INTRODUCING the 2026 All-Area baseball individual award winners. Full team releases Friday.

Player of the Year from Aledo.
Pitcher of the Year from Keller.
Newcomer of the Year from FW Country Day.
Offensive POTY from FW Christian.

STORY: https://t.co/flDMqjWFm8

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INTRODUCING the 2026 All-Area softball individual award winners. Full team releases tomorrow.

Player of the Year from Byron Nelson.
Pitcher of the Year from Richland
Newcomer of the Year from Brewer.
Offensive POTY from Lake Ridge.

FULL STORY: https://t.co/J7hr7SPJI0

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INTRODUCING the 2026 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Softball Coach of the Year: White Settlement Brewer's Josh Richards.

The Bears, while starting five underclassmen, made their first-ever appearance in the state semifinals and state finals. FULL STORY: https://t.co/94iFD3H4r7

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INTRODUCING the 2026 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baseball Coach of the Year: Keller's Rob Stramp.

Stramp retired with a fairytale ending after leading the Indians to a 6A D1 state championship victory. FULL STORY: https://t.co/DsgHPuMnTp

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VOTE: Star-Telegram All-Area Readers' Choice Baseball Player of the Year.

See nominees and vote for the best. The winner will receive recognition on the all-area team, which will be revealed on Friday. VOTE: https://t.co/N8kg2wxXi0