Local young man going 'pro' in sport of cornhole
Drew Dickson of Midlothian is a 19-year-old who has his mind set on being a winner — and not just on a smaller stage, but his sights include qualifying to become a top “professional” cornhole thrower.
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WHS' Landers, Young lead local TSWA all-staters
The young phenom that won the Daily Light and Mirror’s All-Ellis County Softball Player of the Year, and one of her teammates are among several Ellis County players named to the Texas Sports Writers Association’s all-state softball teams.
‘Mr. Maypearl’ shoots for more than just baskets
At halftime of nearly every Maypearl Panthers basketball game, the energy in the gym doesn’t fade – it rises. That’s when fans turn their eyes to one man: Clint Holley, aka “Mr. Maypearl.”
College baseball returns to Cleburne in 2026
ARLINGTON — REV Entertainment has announced the expansion of its annual College Baseball Series to include a new tournament at La Moderna Field in Cleburne. The inaugural event will be held from Feb.
Luke Clayton: Experience saves the day at Lake Texoma
Catching fish can be a challenging endeavor, especially when conditions change quickly and patterns that have been as constant as the Polar star fail to produce bites. Such was the case with a striper fishing trip at Lake Texoma last week with my friends at Striper Express.
'Clean, drain and dry' to stop invasive species spread
AUSTIN — The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.
Nelson baseball adds pair of new coaches
The Nelson University baseball program is excited to announce the addition of two key coaching staff members ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year: Michael Caveney and the return of former assistant coach Cliff Bartosh.
Weber returns to Heritage as head coach
Former Waxahachie head volleyball coach and WHS alumna Erika Weber is making another short trip up U.S. Highway 287 to the school from whence she came three years ago.
Tribe WR Brown commits to Longhorns
Waxahachie rising senior wide receiver Kohen Brown has ended his recruitment and has verbally committed to play college football at the University of Texas, according to multiple reports.
4-game road swing to test Nelson Lions in '25
The Nelson University Lions and second-year head coach Jared Hudgins will open the 2025 football season on the road at 2024 NAIA playoff qualifier MidAmerica Nazarene on a Thursday night in late August, according to a social media post by the team.