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Sports from local newsrooms

From KWKT FOX 44, KCEN-TV and 7 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KWKT FOX 442 hours ago

    Scholar Athlete of the Week: University High’s Laquan Hughes, on KWKT FOX 44

    WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — University High senior Laquan Hughes is proving that success extends beyond the playing field, balancing multiple sports with academic excellence as this week’s CTWP Scholar Athlete of the Week. Hughes contributes as both a safety and running back for the Trojans football team while also competing in track and field.

  2. KCEN-TV3 hours ago

    MLB pitcher returns to Waco, spends time with local kids, on KCEN-TV

    Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher and Robinson High School alumnus Braxton Ashcraft returns to Waco to spend time with local kids.

  3. Waco Tribune-Herald17 hours ago

    Bears bounce back big, 41-9, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    Baylor wins 1st game under interim head coach Klanderman

  4. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    PHOTOS: Día de los Muertos parade, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    Martha Gonzales with the Waco United SC Boys & Girls Soccer Club Sports team waves to a packed University Parks Drive lined with hundreds of people who turned out for

  5. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    Highlander volleyball sweeps Southwestern Christian to close regular season, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    McLennan volleyball concluded the regular season with a three-set sweep of Southwestern Christian on Saturday afternoon at The Highlands.

  6. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    Drew tip-toeing balance between keeping Bears confident, grounded, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    Yes, Scott Drew doesn’t want his team getting ahead of itself. Also, yes — the Bears should absolutely feel good about their 2026-27 chances.

  7. Rockwall Herald BannerYesterday

    RISD squads split in opening round of state playoffs, on Rockwall Herald Banner

    One Rockwall ISD team saw its season come to an end in the bi-district round of the Class 6A Div. I playoffs while another advanced to the area round as

  8. Taylor PressYesterday

    Granger picks up blowout over Eagles, on Taylor Press

    The Granger Lion varsity football team picked up their first blowout victory of the season over Bruceville-Eddy on Friday, Oct. 30, defeating the Eagles 42-0. The Lions entered the meeting determ

  9. Brownwood NewsYesterday

    Local High School Football Standings After Week 10, on Brownwood News

    The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 11 districts that contain the 18 local high school teams BrownwoodNews.com is following this season. District 13-4A Division II District Wins District Losses Overall Wins

  10. KWHI.comYesterday

    CUB FOOTBALL STAYS UNBEATEN WITH 24-13 WIN OVER KILLEEN ELLISON, on KWHI.com

    C.J. Glover (Kaylee Roznovsky) The Brenham Cub Football Team stayed unbeaten on the season with a 24-13 win over Killeen Ellison on Friday night at Searles Stadium. Tre’lyn Kelly got …

  11. Laredo Morning TimesYesterday

    St. Augustine's Rodolfo Leza runs to eighth at TAPPS state XC meet, on Laredo Morning Times

    St. Augustine junior Rodolfo Leza left Waco with a top-10 finish at the TAPPS 5A state cross country meet. Leza placed eighth out of 177 runners in 17:26.60 at Cottonwood Creek Golf Club. He was one ...

  12. Brownwood NewsYesterday

    Lions’ 66-7 thrashing of Connally, plus Salado win, locks up 18th straight postseason trip, on Brownwood News

    WACO – The Brownwood Lions’ string of consecutive playoff appearances was extended to 18 Friday night, as a 66-7 road victory over the Waco Connally Cadets, along with Salado’s 30-13 triumph over Gatesville, sets up a showdown

  13. Brownwood NewsYesterday

    SIDELINE SCENES ’26: Brownwood at Waco Connally, on Brownwood News

    During the 2026 high school football season, BrownwoodNews.com will be posting an additional photo gallery each week spotlighting candid scenes from the sidelines – the Mighty Maroon Marching Band, BHS Cheerleaders, Lionettes, Lion Crew, etc. – from

  14. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    ‘Let’s get negative’ — La Vega pounds Robinson, 50-23, with dominant second half, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    Robinson had La Vega on the ropes for two-and-a-half quarters before the unbeaten Pirates unleashed 36 unanswered points to pull away and remain in control of District 13-4A Div. II.

  15. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    Baylor runners set for Big 12 meet, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    SPORTS BRIEFS

  16. Waco Tribune-HeraldYesterday

    NO LONGER A TYKE, NOW A GROWN MAN, on Waco Tribune-Herald

    Gifford developing into top Big 12 safety