Sports writer, Austin American-Statesman. Air Force brat. Grateful for the Cantu/Leonhardt lineage.
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Among the coaches for the @LamarUniversity baseball team is former @TexasBaseball and @LampasasHS pitcher @AceWhitehead_ good luck Ace.
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I’ve always admired the fb stadium at El Paso HS. Notice the bleachers surround only half the field. Something to do with the terrain on the left side. Built in 1916. @EPISDathletics beautiful architecture to the school.
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After 45 years, I’ve written my last story. Thank you to @statesman and the El Paso Times for allowing me to do this. It’s been a journey.
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Rousing ovation for @CooperWebb2026 after leaving in seventh inning. He gave up 2 hits @LTCavBaseball Lake Travis @statesman #centexpreps
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Keller scores first with unearned run @LTCavBaseball Lake Travis up to bat bottom first @statesman @uiltexas
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My final game before retirement. @LTCavBaseball Lake Travis vs. Keller for the @uiltexas state baseball championship in 6A. Round Rock. Game time 3:40. Future @TexasBaseball pitcher @CooperWebb2026 on the mound for LT @statesman #centexpreps
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Colby Huntress of @AISDAthletics Anderson wins the 800 meters at the @uiltexas state track and field meet @statesman #centexpreps
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What a day for Thorndale junior Bethany Preusse! She won gold in the shot put and discus at the @uiltexas state track and field meet and both were new 2A state records!! @statesman #centexpreps
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Big congrats to @taylorducks tennis player Rylee Michna for winning state championship all four years in high school. 24-0 this year @statesman #centexpreps
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The @Westlake_Nation Westlake golf team won team championship today @uiltexas Chaparral Henry Talarico was individual winner. @LakeTravisHS finished in third in team @statesman #centexpreps
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I’ve got good news. Andres Vega from LBJ, who had a heart transplant this year but flatlined twice, has recovered so well recently, he will join his fellow seniors and walk the stage for graduation, his mother reports @AISDAthletics @statesman #centexpreps
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It’s @RoundRockISD HS and Keller for @uiltexas state soccer championship today in Georgetown @statesman #centexpreps
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We’re in a rain delay at the Texas Relays. It’s going to be a long day @utexaslonghorns @statesman #centexpreps
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Nice to see @SMillerUT Sean Miller @uiltexas state to see future Longhorn Bo Ogden play for @ChapBasketball @Westlake_Nation @statesman #centexpreps
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The @Westlake_Nation has a total of two field goals at halftime, both by Bo Ogden. Little Elm leads Chaps 26-10. @uiltexas state 6A D2 championship @statesman #centexpreps
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Early second quarter. Little Elm 14, @Westlake_Nation 6. Nice crowd for Chaps @uiltexas @statesman #centexpreps
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The @TexasLonghorns basketball coach Sean Miller at the Alamodome to see future Longhorn Bo Ogden if @Westlake_Nation @statesman
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In San Antonio, North Crowley has just won state basketball in 6A D1, 65-52 over SA Brennan @statesman #prepsports
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The 2001 Willowridge basketball team that won @uiltexas state honored today in San Antonio, including @TexasLonghorns great @tj_ford (white shirt) @statesman #hspreps
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After 1 quarter. Lancaster 13, @Westlake_Nation 11. @uiltexas 6A state championship @statesman #centexpreps
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Coming up at 7: @Westlake_Nation and Lancaster for @uiltexas 6A state championship @statesman #centexpreps
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Halftime: Denton Ryan 23, @LeanderISD Glenn 18. DR has 13 rebounds. @uiltexas state finals 5A D1 @statesman #centexpreps
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Game day @LeanderISD Glenn 4-4 with Denton Ryan. First quarter @uiltexas state basketball @statesman
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Big news from Anderson HS: Vincent "Vinny" Franco threw a perfect game against Corpus Christi King. He 8 strikeouts, retiring all 21 batters he faced @AustinISD @statesman #centexpreps
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Congrats to @Westlake_Nation for winning girls basketball @uiltexas state semifinals 51-50 over Shadow Creek. On to finals @uiltexas Saturday in SA @statesman #centexpreps
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Westlake @Westlake_Nation advances to girls semifinals @uil with win over Judson. Chaps are 39-0 @statesman #centexpreps
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Westlake 51, Judson 20. Early third quarter. Girls @uiltexas regional basketball. Chaps 38-0 @Westlake_Nation @statesman #centexpreps
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Brooke Frushour (middle) of @LeanderISD HS won gold and bronze at the @uiltexas state swimming and diving meet today. @statesman #centexpreps
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Golden moment. Elizabeth Bircher wins the 1-meter diving at @uiltexas state swimming and diving meet. Next year @DukeUniversity1
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Here at the @uiltexas state swimming and diving meet. Stay here for results @statesman @LeanderISD @AustinISD #centexpreps
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Congrats to @Carter_Mannon26 of @VHSFootball Vandegrift for signing today with @etamuniversity East Texas A@M from @statesman #centexpreps
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The @statesman congratulates @milesteo12 Miles Teodecki QB from @VHSFootball Vandegrift for taking offer to play college football at @Penn of the @IvyLeague #centexpreps
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The @statesman wishes to congratulate @Trae13Hill of @CedarParkHigh for accepting a football scholarship to @ACUFootball Abilene Christian. He was Centex offensive player of the year #centexpreps
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Our @statesman HS FB defensive player of the year for Central Texas is @Carter_buck21 Carter Buck of @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis. Next year @TCUFootball #centexpreps
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The winner of tonight’s C.E. King-Vandegrift @VHSFootball game will play DeSoto in next Saturday night’s Class 6A D2 state championship game @ATTStadium @statesman #centexpreps
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The @TexasTechFB football team is off to the @CFBPlayoff with former Austin Crockett HS RB leading team with 1,028 yards and 13 TDs. Congrats from @statesman @AISDAthletics
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Happy faces. @VHSFootball seeks second straight @uiltexas state championship after regional finals win over Dripping Springs. @statesman #centexpreps
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Vandegrift PK @WileyOlsonn
kicks it through before the big game: Vandegrift and Dripping Springs at the Alamodome
@VHSFootball @DripFB
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Looking ahead to next week. @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis vs. North Shore. 3 pm Saturday. In Aldine. LT over SA Johnson tonight 27-19 @statesman #centexpreps
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Halftime: Dripping Springs @DripFB 21, Medina Valley 7. Late TD pass from Chase Ames (1) to Cooper Reid (2) @statesman #centexpreps
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