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Rhapsody on Blue: Football Dynasty Keeps Rolling for Parish
Parish Episcopal has checked every box for the past five years. Its dynasty continued with a 40-29 win over previously unbeaten Houston St. Thomas in the TAPPS Division I state championship game on Dec. 1 in Waco.
New Coach Optimistic About Upward Progression for Scots
During his extensive soccer coaching career at the college and high school levels, Scott Turner has always admired the Highland Park boys program from afar.
Highlander Classic to Kick Off Thursday
The annual Highlander Classic soccer tournament will include six boys teams and six girls teams competing over three days of round-robin play.
HP Hoopers Win in Return to 7-6A Play
The Lady Scots held off Richardson Pearce 34-29 behind 12 points from Kate Danner and nine from Tyler Corwin. HP has allowed just 22.3 points per game in its three district wins.
HP Senior Seeks Final Chance for State Wrestling Medal
Carter Baumgartner’s wrestling matches always get Highland Park coaches out of their seats and flailing their arms — but not because of excitement.
Scots Rebound, Roll Past Berkner in 7-6A
Highland Park opened up a double-digit lead before halftime and cruised to a 58-47 win over the Rams behind a team-high 16 points from Henry Beckett.
Grinch Shoots at HP Basketball Halftime
Highland Park basketball fans had a special guest at the boys varsity game Dec. 22.
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Racing, Trades, and Rankings Give HPHS Math a Sporting Chance
Highland Park High School has a Sports Analytics waitlist in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies program – not for any game, but for a spot in the class.
Culp Aims for Bowl Success with Bobcats
Kaleb Culp hopes his first season playing at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level will end with a championship in his hometown.
Parish Standouts Choose College Programs
After a fifth consecutive TAPPS Division I football title earlier this month, a trio of the team’s top seniors have finalized their college destinations.
HP Girls Rolling Before Holiday Tourney
Highland Park bounced back from a defeat in the 7-6A opener with a pair of lopsided victories, including a 51-17 thumping of Richardson Berkner on Monday.
Cruz, Longhorns Keep Rolling in 11-5A
In its first significant challenge during the District 11-5A boys basketball schedule, W.T. White held off rival Hillcrest 62-54 on Friday.
How a Parish Lineman Stays in Touch with His Cultural Roots
Before every snap, Sam Liu plants his left arm into the ground. It exposes an entire sleeve of tattoos — highlighted by a rope of shark teeth, a spiral of fish scales, and a shark at the elbow.
Reining is About More Than Just Horsing Around
While Yellowstone has spurred popularity in the Western equestrian discipline of reining, Kimberly and Faith Horner’s history in the sport dates back much further.
HP Boys Win, Girls Fall in 7-6A Opener
The Highland Park boys started the District 7-6A basketball schedule with a significant achievement — a win over defending 6A state champion Lake Highlands.
In Water Polo, Scots Grow in the Pool, But Not on the Deck
The progress in the pool can be measured in individual development and team accomplishments, even if the participation numbers have Highland Park still treading water.
Scots to Return to 5A Starting Next Fall
In football, the Scots will be in 5A Division I, where it won three consecutive state titles from 2016 to 2018.
Late Surge Lifts Rangers Past Rival HP
Jesuit Dallas broke out of a scoring slump and topped its primary rival in the process during AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League action on Wednesday.
Hockaday Sweeps Past SPC Competition for Volleyball Title
Hockaday never lost a set against an SPC volleyball opponent all season, so it’s fitting that streak continued all the way through the championship match.
Scots Win Athens Tourney, Bury Gophers
Highland Park will carry plenty of momentum into the start of the District 7-6A boys basketball schedule on Friday.