SMU eyes validation, Penn State eyes a breakthrough in College Football Playoff opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/20 3:25A Associated Press

When the Mustangs meet the Nittany Lions in the first round of the playoffs, they know there are people who think they have no right to be there.

Bears Blank Hockaday in Early Showdown

People Newspapers Sports 12/17 11:00P Todd Jorgenson

Ursuline's physical dominance and persistent offensive pressure wore down a stingy Hockaday defense, leading to a decisive 3-0 win on Tuesday.

From Panthers to Pistons, Basketball Belief Motivates Jenkins

People Newspapers Sports 12/5 2:00A Todd Jorgenson

It’s a good thing Daniss Jenkins stopped listening to the naysayers who dismissed his chances of playing Division I college basketball, let alone in the NBA.

Parish Looks to Complete Sixth Title Run

People Newspapers Sports 12/5 1:45A Todd Jorgenson

Parish Episcopal is embracing a new role as it aims for a sixth consecutive TAPPS Division I championship on Saturday — as the underdog.

Lone Star Offers HP Familiar Playoff Foe

People Newspapers Sports 12/5 1:35A Todd Jorgenson

The Region II title in 5A Division I comes down to HP and Frisco Lone Star, who will meet on Friday at The Star in Frisco.

Latest Round of HP Seniors to Compete in College Sports

People Newspapers Sports 12/5 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

Many of us pivoted to new interests or activities during the pandemic, often for the strangest of reasons.

No. 9 SMU kept champion mindset in move to ACC and is already in title game before finale vs. Cal

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/27 1:01A Associated Press

After winning the American Athletic Conference title last year, the ninth-ranked Mustangs will now play in the ACC championship game.

No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee's smashing ACC debut with contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/22 11:17P Associated Press

SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the ACC title game.

Scots, Wolverines Meet Again in Playoffs

People Newspapers Sports 11/21 5:30A Todd Jorgenson

Familiarity might not be a factor when Highland Park and Frisco Wakeland meet on Friday in a Class 5A Division I area-round playoff game.

Student Teachers

People Newspapers Sports 11/21 5:21A Todd Jorgenson

It was only days before their first game, and the fifth-grade flag football team consisting primarily of kids from Withers Elementary School didn’t have a coach for the Semones Family YMCA league.

Panthers, Rangers to Begin Playoff Push

People Newspapers Sports 11/14 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Five-time defending TAPPS Division I state champion Parish Episcopal will start its postseason run in a rare spot — as the underdog.

Bookend Bears: Ursuline Volleyball Duo Has Sights Set on First State Title

People Newspapers Sports 11/14 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

Sophia Thornburg had already given her verbal commitment to play college volleyball at Notre Dame, following her family’s deep roots at the school.

Rangers, Panthers Await Playoff Matchups

People Newspapers Sports 11/6 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Jesuit Dallas already has guaranteed a sixth consecutive postseason appearance, but seeding for the Rangers is yet to be determined.

HP Sweeps Past Frisco in Playoff Opener

People Newspapers Sports 11/5 11:00P Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park advanced in the Class 5A Division I playoffs on Tuesday, extending its overall winning streak to 12 matches.

SMU cornerback taken off field in an ambulance, but returns to sideline before end of win over Pitt

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 1:38A Associated Press

SMU cornerback AJ Davis was taken off the field in an ambulance to a hospital after a special teams play late.