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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Chaps entered the matchup with an unblemished 34–0 record and sat atop the district standings. According to MaxPreps rankings, the Chaps were rated No. 2 in Texas and No. 12 nationally.

Westlake controlled the contest from the opening tip and secured a decisive 71-27 victory over the Lady Tigers, who closed the season with an overall record of 19-12 and a 4-8 mark in district play.

Prior to tipoff, the Lady Tigers’ seniors were honored in a special ceremony alongside their parents, receiving flowers in recognition of their dedication and contributions throughout the season.

The Lady Tigers opened up the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ridge Point High School Thursday, Jan. 15.

On Friday, they tied 1-1 both with the Stratford High School Elks and the Stratford High School Spartans.

On Saturday, they played San Antonio's Johnson High School and won 2-0.

Currently, the Lady Tigers are 6-3-3 on the season. The next home game will be against Del Valle High School at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

The Lady Tigers will begin district play at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, when the team hosts the Akins High School Eagles.

Before the game, at mid-field, the Vipers won the coin toss and deferred until the second half, so the Tigers received the initial kickoff and started on the Vipers 45-yard line.

The Tigers marched down the field and the referee threw a flag to what appeared to be a defensive pass interference. However, the referee picked up the flag with no penalty assessed. Shortly thereafter, the Tigers had a false start and were unable to make the first down.

On fourth down, Tigers’ kicker Ian French was called in and he made a 40-yard field goal.

The Vipers scored a touchdown on the next offensive possession, but were unable to make the point after touchdown. The first quarter ended with the score Tigers 3, Vipers 6.

In the second quarter, the Vipers scored two more touchdowns and the Tigers were only able to score another field goal. At halftime, the score stood at Tigers 6, Vipers 20.

At the start of the third quarter, the Tigers scored a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Chase Ames to Merrik Bloomgren. The Tigers defense held the Vipers scoreless and at the end of the third quarter, the score was Tigers 13, Vipers 20.

During the fourth quarter, the Vipers added another touchdown. The Tigers countered with a 48-yard pass from Ames to James Montgomery, but time ran out and the final score was Vipers 27, Tigers 20.

The Tigers finished the season with a record of 12 wins and two losses.

Notable Offensive Stats -

Quarterback - Ames 29 completions/49 attempts for 357 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions

Running back - Jaceton Gotta 14 carries for 44 yards and three catches for 17 yards

Receiver - Bloomgren six catches for 161 yards

Receiver - Cooper Reid nine catches for 106 yards

Dripping Springs High School students Sadie Bradford, sophomore, and Lorelei Gamble, junior, were both selected to compete at the event, which is an invite-only showcase that serves as the primary identification camp for future USA Softball Women’s National Team players.

Athletes must first earn an invitation by excelling at one of the competitive regional qualifiers held across the country earlier in the year. Only the top players from those regional events receive the call to attend the national event.

Gamble delivered one of the biggest moments of the camp when she crushed a grand slam, showcasing her power. She went .714 with two homeruns and 7 RBIs in three games.

Bradford earned special recognition from the USA Softball coaching staff for her elite-level defense (eight put outs and zero errors), power at the plate and versatility, as she played six different positions during the event.

Bradford and Gamble are proud to wear USA across their chests and feel honored to represent not only their high school, but the entire Dripping Springs community and the great state of Texas on the national stage, according to their parents.

For more information about the event, visit www.usasoftball.com/hpp.