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The No. 1 Wall Lady Hawks (25-3)(6-0) retained control of District 6-3A after a dominating performance against Clyde at Wall High School on Tuesday night. The Lady Hawks led from start to finish and took home an 85-34 victory.

The No. 10-ranked Ballinger Lady Cats were flying high with an 18-1 record heading into the Christmas break. But they've hit some adversity to start 2026 — including an upset loss Tuesday against Colorado City.

Water Valley and Veribest claimed some of the top honors on the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-State Volleyball Team.

After 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Texas Tech softball will open the 2026 season as the nation’s No. 1 team, according to the Softball America preseason top 25 released Tuesday.

The Houston Texans' defense dominated the 4th quarter to kick Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs on Monday night. It was a close game until the final period when Houston took over to claim victory, 30-6.

Angelo State sophomore Majik Esquivel has been named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.

Here are this week's boys state basketball rankings, which include two schools from Tom Green County:

Here are this week's girls state basketball rankings - which include eight schools from the Concho Valley:

KATY, TX — In the annals of Texas high school football, few coaches have left a mark as indelible as Mike Johnston. The visionary leader who turned the Katy Tigers from perennial underachievers into a state powerhouse passed away on January 10, 2026, at age 79. His legacy endures not just in the five state titles Katy has won since his arrival, but in the timeless principles of discipline, preparation, and teamwork he instilled—principles that continue to inspire programs across the Lone Star State, from the Houston suburbs to the wide-open fields of West Texas.