Anderson struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning, but the Tigers’ pitching staff quickly settled in and the defense tightened up. From that point forward, the Tigers held the Trojans scoreless for the remainder of the game.

The Tigers responded with consistent offense and strong pitching depth to secure a decisive 10–2 victory.

Dripping Springs called on several pitchers throughout the game, with eight Tiger pitchers seeing action on the mound and contributing to the win. Tiger Cade Sanders (No. 3) earned the victory for his performance on the mound.

The Tigers will return to action at home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, when they will host the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers.

“Oh man, we had a lot of emotions going into that penalty kickoff,” said head coach Bailee Perrin after the game. “We practice it a lot, but I was telling them it's hard to recreate that feeling, that emotion. When you put so much into not only 80 minutes of soccer, but an additional 20 minutes — so 100 minutes total — and then, it's still tied and you have to go to player kickoffs. You never want it to come down to that, but ultimately, I’m glad we came out on top.”

The Lady Tigers will face Vandegrift High School for the Regional Finals at press time Tuesday, March 31. The winner of that game will advance to the State Semifinals, to be held April 2-4, and face the winner of the Kingwood High School versus Katy Tompkins High School game.

The Jaguars, who finished fourth in district play, made a postseason run after posting a 6-3-3 district record. Their playoff journey came to a close against a strong Lake Travis squad, which earned a 3-0 victory.

Lake Travis took control early and led 2-0 at halftime, before adding another goal in the second half. Despite the loss, the Jaguars closed out the season with a 9-11-3 overall record.

The Hawks went on to lose 3-1 on the road, bringing the team’s district record to 3-3 going into its press time game against the Lockhart Lions Tuesday, March 31. Hays will finish the series at home at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

Prior to the Tuesday game, the Tigers beat the Maroons 19-7 Monday, March 16.

Dripping Springs will host Bowie High School at press time Tuesday, March 24, before finishing the series in Austin at 5 p.m. Friday, March 27.

The team’s next home game will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, when it will face Lake Travis High School.

Westwood entered the contest with a 10-3-2 record, while the Lady Tigers brought an impressive 9-0-2 mark into postseason play. Both teams showcased strong defensive play throughout the first half, keeping the match scoreless heading into halftime.

The Lady Tigers regrouped during the break and came out energized in the second half. Midfielder Isabella Guerrero delivered a pinpoint assist to Bailey Stephenson, who found the back of the net to give the Lady Tigers a 1–0 lead.

Westwood responded with persistence and capitalized on a scoring opportunity later in the half to even the match at 1–1, setting up a tense finish.

With the clock winding down, Guerrero once again created a scoring opportunity, this time assisting Brooke Greenville, who scored what proved to be the game-winning goal. The Lady Tigers’ defense then stepped up in the closing minutes, holding firm against repeated Warrior attacks to preserve the lead.

When the final whistle sounded, the Lady Tigers secured a 2-1 victory and claimed the Bi-District Championship.

Following the match, Lady Tigers head coach Bailey Perrine praised Westwood’s performance, noting they were a very strong and well-prepared team with a clear game plan. Coach Perrine added that the Lady Tigers stayed disciplined, executed their own strategy effectively and, ultimately, earned the win through teamwork and determination.

With the victory, the Lady Tigers advanced to the Area Round of the UIL playoffs, where they faced Sotomayor High School Tuesday, March 24, at Lehnhoff Stadium. However, the results were not available at press time.

Going into its game against Clemens High School at press time Tuesday, March 24, the team had a 15-4-2 overall record, a 2-1 district record and was third in the district.

The Tigers junior varisty team will return to action March 26, at Johnson High School in Buda, while varsity will attend the Charles Austin Classic at Texas State University March 27.

Dripping Springs dominated both games, winning the opener 18–1 before completing the sweep with a 9–0 victory in game two. The Tigers showcased strong pitching, timely hitting and solid defense to start district competition on a high note.

Last week also marked a major milestone for Tigers head baseball coach Chris Payne, who was recognized for surpassing 400 career victories as head coach of the Dripping Springs High School baseball program.

The Tigers will return to action at home March 24, when they host the Bowie High School Bulldogs, who enter the matchup with a strong 14-4-1 record for the season.

The Lady Tigers set the tone early when Emerson Barefoot found the back of the net in the ninth minute. Carson Thompson added an insurance goal in the 42nd minute to secure the win.

Anchoring the defense was goalkeeper Annabelle Pittman, who delivered another outstanding performance between the posts. The shutout marked the Lady Tigers’ 10th clean sheet in district play this season. With the victory, the Lady Tigers completed district competition with a 10-0-2 record.

Dripping Springs now turns its attention to the postseason, where the Lady Tigers will host the Westwood High School Warriors in a bi-district playoff match at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Westwood enters the matchup with a 10-4-2 district record after finishing third in their district.

In addition to being the first district game, the team hosted First Responder Appreciation Night. Members of the Kyle Police Department, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Kyle Fire Department were in attendance to cheer on the Lobos. KPD Chief Jeff Barnett was able to throw the honorary first pitch for the night.

The Lobos went on to best Lockhart 4-2 Friday, March 13. After two midday games against the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves March 17 and 18, and two away games the following week, the Lobos’ next home game will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, when they will host the Leander High School Lions.

Athletes from across the region gathered in Buda to showcase their talents on the track and in the field events, making for an action-packed meet at the Hays campus.

The Hawks junior varsity team will return to competition March 26 at Johnson High School in Buda, while varsity will attend the Charles Austin Classic at Texas State University March 27.

On Friday, March 6, the team continued its win streak when the Hawks defeated the Leander High School Lions 6-2. The Hawks are 2-0 in district and will travel to face the Rouse High School Raiders at press time Tuesday, March 10. Their next home game will be against the Lockhart High School Lions at 7 p.m. March 13.

The Grizzlies took an early advantage and led 1–0 at halftime. The Hawks, however, came out energized in the second half and mounted a determined comeback. Their persistence paid off, as they found the net twice to secure a 2–1 victory over Glenn.

The Hawks were back in action Friday, March 6, and traveled to face the Liberty Hill High School Panthers, who entered the contest with a 7-4-2 record. The match proved to be another tight defensive battle, but this time the Hawks came up just short, falling 1–0 to the Panthers.

The Hawks concluded their regular season on Tuesday, March 10, when they hosted the Lehman High School Lobos. This also served as senior night and all seniors were honored by family members and friends before the game. The score and final playoff standings were not available at press time.

After four quarters, the game was deadlocked at 8-8, forcing an overtime sudden-death period, with the next goal deciding the winner.

The Bulldogs controlled the opening possession in overtime, but were unable to capitalize against the Tigers’ determined defense. Following the missed opportunity, Dripping Springs regained possession and quickly transitioned down the field against a tough Bowie defense.

With crisp ball movement and a series of pinpoint passes, the Tigers created their opportunity. Tiger Anna Gallagher found space and buried the ball in the back of the net, delivering the dramatic game-winning goal and sealing a 9–8 victory for Dripping Springs.

The Tigers compete in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League – Central Division and currently hold a 2-2 record on the season.

Dripping Springs returns to action at home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, when they will host Westwood High School.

Hoskovec broke her own school record by more than two seconds with a finals time of 4:54.70 for the bronze medal. She also advanced to the finals in the 200-yard freestyle, finishing eighth in 1:50.55 after setting a new school record of 1:50.53 during the preliminaries.

In relay competition, Hoskovec teamed with Fairlane Bynum, Charlotte Riffel and Izzy Boldrick to place seventh in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:31.01. She also joined Bynum and Riffel, along with Lexi Landrum, to finish eighth in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:36.33.

Dripping Springs placed 14th as a team with 73 points.

Entering the contest in first place with an 8-0-2 district record and an impressive 14-1-4 overall mark, the Lady Tigers delivered another complete performance. Facing a determined Cavaliers squad that came in ranked second, Dripping Springs relied on disciplined defense and timely offense for the shutout victory.

With the loss, Lake Travis dropped to third place in district play with a 6-2-1 record.

Both teams competed with high energy throughout the match, showcasing strong defensive pressure and aggressive attacking runs. The difference came from the Lady Tigers’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while maintaining a composed and organized back line.

Senior forward Bailey Stephenson turned in a standout performance, scoring both goals for the Lady Tigers. Her relentless effort and precise finishing proved to be the deciding factor in the contest.

Following the match, head coach Bailey Perrine praised her team’s chemistry and growth.

“We’re playing well together and you always hope your team peaks at the right time in the season,” Perrine said. “The girls are very coachable. They made adjustments at halftime and went out and executed.”

The Lady Tigers faced Del Valle High School March 3, though results were unavailable as of press time.

After a bye-week March 6, Dripping Springs will close out the regular season at home at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, against the Westlake High School Chaparrals. Perrine expects the final district matchup to be an exciting and competitive contest.

Lockhart struck first, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Hawks came out strong in the second half, creating opportunities and applying steady pressure, but both defenses held firm. Despite a determined effort, Hays was unable to find the equalizer.

The Lions secured the 1-0 victory.

The Hawks currently sit in fifth place with a district record of 4-6-1. Their final game of the season was played Tuesday, March 3, against the Glenn High School Grizzlies, but the result was unavailable as of press time.

The Raiders entered the contest in first place in University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Region IV District 25 with a 9-0-2 district record, but the Hawks rose to the challenge.

Hays' offensive performance resulted in scoring two goals against the district leaders, while also matching Rouse’s intensity throughout the night. The teams traded momentum in a fast-paced, physical contest and strong defensive efforts on both sides kept the game level.

When the final whistle blew, the Hawks had earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the top-ranked Raiders.

On Friday, the team traveled to Lockhart High School’s Lion Field, where it earned its fourth district win of the season.

With the regular season winding down, Hays continues to play strong soccer at the right time. The Hawks currently sit in fifth place with a district record of 4-5-2 and are pushing for a top-four finish to secure a bi-district playoff berth.

The Hawks faced the Glenn High School Grizzlies at press time Tuesday, March 3.

Hays will close out the regular season at home Tuesday, March 10, against the Lehman High School Lobos. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. at Bob Shelton Stadium.

Last year, the Tigers finished the season with a record of 32–9 and lost to Kingwood High School in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A State Semifinals. The Tigers are preparing for another run at the UIL State playoffs.

The Tigers will next host the Keith Tuck Memorial Baseball Tournament March 5–7. They will open the tournament against the Hays High School Hawks at 11:30 a.m. March 5.

The team went on to play and beat La Joya High School 52-49 in the Area round Friday, Feb. 20. At press time Tuesday, Feb. 24, Johnson will take on the Brennan High School Bears at Canyon High School in the Regional Semifinals. The winner will face Bowie High School in the Regional Finals, which will be held Feb. 26-28.

The Hawks’ relay team is the first Hays High School female swim relay team to qualify for State in the program’s history. After the preliminary round, the team advanced to the 200-yard medley relay finals and, ultimately, placed ninth overall in the state.

Hays ended the season in fourth place in the district, with a final record of 21-14 overall and 8-6 district.

Prior to tipoff, the Tigers’ seniors were honored alongside their parents, teammates and members of the Dripping Springs community in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the season.

Following the game, head coach Thomas Acker said he was proud of the effort his players showed on the court. He added that, despite the challenges of the season, the team never gave up, continuing to compete and fight in every game.

The Tigers will return four varsity players next season. After a few days of rest, the team is expected to resume workouts and begin preparations for the upcoming year.

The tournament featured multiple host sites across the area and included teams from Central Texas, the San Antonio region and the Houston area. With district play approaching, all participating teams used the tournament as preparation for their upcoming schedules.

Last season, the Lady Tigers were crowned district champions with an 11–1 district record and an overall mark of 31–11–1 in University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A Division competition. Their playoff run ended in the UIL State Semifinals with a loss to Kingwood High School.

The Lady Tigers are off to another strong start this season, currently holding a 10–2–1 record. They will travel this weekend to compete in the Barbers Hill Tournament in Barbers Hill.

Dripping Springs’ next home game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, when they will host the Del Valle High School Cardinals.

Goals were scored by Rachel Darilek, Brook Greenville, Alyssa Creekmore and Isabella Guerrero, while goalkeeper Annabelle Pittman secured the shutout. With the win, the Lady Tigers remain in first place in district play with a 6–0–3 record. The regular season is winding down, with four district games remaining.

Dripping Springs will return home at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, to face the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers, who currently sit in second place with a district record of 5–1–1, setting up a key late season matchup.

The lone goal of the match came early in the first half when Hawk Alegria Cole (No. 22) found the back of the net to give Hays a 1-0 advantage. From that point on, the Hawks’ defense stood tall, shutting down multiple Lobo scoring opportunities and preserving the narrow lead.

Hays’ back line and goalkeeper combined for a strong defensive performance, keeping Lehman off the scoreboard and securing the hard-fought 1-0 victory.

The Hawks’ next home game will be Friday, Feb. 20, against Leander High School.

The Lobos will host Cedar Park High School at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

The team will travel to Dripping Springs High School Thursday, Feb. 19, to face Richardson’s Pearce High School and San Marcos High School at noon and 5 p.m., respectively.