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Repeat feat: Bobcats clinch spot at state 7-on-7 tourney

It is said to be one of the hardest things to do in sports.

Repeating a championship is certainly a difficult task, but the odds of Celina making it back-to-back state titles in 7-on-7 action increased recently with the Bobcats booking their trip to Leander after a successful Arlington Bowie SQT.

“That would be awesome,” said Bill Elliott, Celina head coach. “That’s what the kids want to do.”

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:44 PM CDT
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Poteet chooses defensive coordinator Groves to be next head coach


Poteet defensive coordinator Kody Groves will be recommended to become the new head football coach at the school, according to Mesquite ISD athletic director Steve Bragg.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:59 AM CDT

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Local gymnast earns scholarship


Fairview gymnast Sydnie Dillard, who was a walk-on to University of Arkansas, had a stellar freshman year.
Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:43 PM CDT

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Poteet chooses defensive coordinator Groves to be next head coach


Poteet defensive coordinator Kody Groves will be recommended to become the new head football coach at the school, according to Mesquite ISD athletic director Steve Bragg.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:59 AM CDT

Shootout at the ARK Corral: Eagles lose in quarterfinals of 7-on-7 tourney


Allen has never been a team to follow the traditional path of 7-on-7.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:23 AM CDT

Backup plan: Lions, Leopards battle through absences in Wylie


Whether it's due to summer vacations, recruiting camps or college visits, consistency and 7-on-7 football don't necessarily go hand in hand.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:23 AM CDT

Third time's a charm: Kirchner's late TD seals Plano's state tourney spot


The Plano Senior football team will get a chance to defend its Division I 7-on-7 State Championship after all.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:46 PM CDT

Hungry like the Lady Wolves: West softball comes back strong in 2013


Considering the carryover Plano West softball had from 2012 to 2013, the Lady Wolves may have been expected to gel quicker than most teams.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:46 PM CDT

Rolling with the punches: Loss of key player didn't deter East's latest playoff push


After losing a graduating class that included Texas signees Holly Kern and Rachel Scott, Plano East softball (17-15) was expected to lean on its seniors in 2013.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:46 PM CDT

The road back: Erwin brothers gearing up for 2013 season


Two months, two quarterbacks, two brothers, two blown out knees.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:36 AM CDT

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Zea resigns, Molly Pipak promoted to Plano softball head coach


After more than a decade commandeering the Plano Senior softball dugout, head coach Cynthia Zea has resigned.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:41 PM CDT

Hooking up for a good cause: North Mesquite grad Brown, former UT teammates among those that make annual camp a success


The quartet of Tarell Brown, Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin and Michael Huff proved to be a winning combination in the secondary in helping The University of Texas claim the 2005 national championship.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:16 PM CDT

Work in progress: Rowlett football opening a new chapter under Stephens


The spring and summer is referred to as the offseason for high school football, but don't tell any coach that, especially one that is new to a program.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:41 PM CDT

Raider Rewards: Sunnyvale lands nine on 12-2A all-district baseball team


As the preseason favorite in 12-2A, Sunnyvale entered the 2013 district season with a big target on its chest.
Monday, June 17, 2013 8:55 PM CDT

Texas Revolution season finale captivates cub correspondent


My first full week of summer vacation finished with a "bang" at the Texas Revolution indoor football game.
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:33 PM CDT

Hockey: Blazing a trail: Flower Mound’s Brown first Metroplex product in NHL


The first born and bred Texan to reach the NHL was honored by Flower Mound’s City Council June 3 as the town recognized Chris Brown for his achievements on the ice.
Friday, June 14, 2013 5:19 PM CDT

On the trail: Broncos compete in 2013 Nike Football Festival


The Nike Football Festival made a stop in north Texas June 8 as 24 teams from the Metroplex and east Texas descended on Craig Ranch and the Michael Johnson Performance Center in McKinney.
Friday, June 14, 2013 1:39 PM CDT

Lucky No. 7: Boyd standouts honored with all-district selections


The McKinney Boyd baseball team's 2013 campaign was one rife with change.
Friday, June 14, 2013 1:39 PM CDT

Better diet, mindset in Figueroa's corner at UFC 161


McKinney native Edwin Figueroa readily admits he was off his game at UFC 156 in February when he succumbed to the punching power of Francisco Rivera.
Friday, June 14, 2013 1:32 PM CDT

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