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Piehler Earns Milestone Win for Scots
David Piehler surpassed HP legend Bo Snowden for the most basketball coaching wins in school history during Tuesday's bittersweet playoff opener. (Read time: 4.4 minutes)
Kimball Powers Past Panthers in Playoffs
Hillcrest suffered a lopsided playoff loss on Tuesday, but it also continued to build a foundation for a bright future. (Read time: 3.1 minutes)
North Forney Rally Eliminates Lady Scots
North Forney defeated Highland Park for the second time in two weeks on Tuesday and ended HP’s season in the process. (Read time: 1.7 minutes)
Johnson Leaving Longhorns After 4 Years
W.T. White football coach and athletic coordinator Tony Johnson announced Tuesday he is leaving the school for a job in central Texas. (Read time: 1.8 minutes)
Gallery: Lady Scots vs. North Forney
The third meeting this season between the District 13-5A rivals carried the highest stakes, and the Lady Falcons rallied late for a 41-38 victory in a Class 5A Region II quarterfinal on Tuesday in Mesquite.
Longhorns Carry Win Streak Into Playoffs
After earning a District 11-5A title, W.T. White will face Spruce in the bi-district round on Tuesday. Hillcrest and Jesuit also will play that night. (Read time: 1.6 minutes)
Diamond Dreams: Experience Fuels Optimism for Scots
HP faces difficult schedule in renewed quest for district title, playoff success.
HP’s Hosch Earns Breaststroke Gold Again
Lindsey Hosch ended her high school swimming career by repeating as a Class 5A state champion in the girls 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday. (Read time: 1.5 minutes)
Delgado, Ray Lead HP Wrestlers at State
Jarek Delgado and David Ray earned bronze medals to lead the Highland Park contingent at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament. (Read time: 1.2 minutes)
Fuentes Takes Silver at 5A State Tourney
Hillcrest senior Americo Fuentes fell just short in his bid for an undefeated season and a UIL state wrestling championship. (Read time: 0.8 minutes)
Scots Crush Memorial in Season Opener
Highland Park opened the lacrosse season in style with a convincing 15-2 win over Houston Memorial on Saturday. (Read time: 0.8 minutes)
Gallery: Scots Lacrosse vs. Houston Memorial
The Scots (1-0) led by a 7-0 score at halftime and dominated on both ends of the field against the Houston Memorial Mustangs (0-2) at Highlander Stadium.
Lady Scots Rally to Eliminate Huntsville
A second-half comeback on Friday ensured that Highland Park will return to third round of the girls basketball playoffs. (Read time: 1.1 minutes)
HPHS To Add Water Polo Program
Highland Park High School students will soon have another sport option: water polo.
Hosch, HP Aim for More Medals at State
Lindsey Hosch will defend her 5A state title in the 100 breaststroke. But that’s not the only event where the Highland Park senior could make waves. (Read time: 1.6 minutes)
Gymnasts Earn Team Crowns at HP Invite
Highland Park defended its home gym by winning both the boys and girls team titles at the HP Invitational gymnastics meet on Wednesday. (Read time: 1.1 minutes)
Scots Take 8 Wrestlers to State Tourney
Highland Park's contingent of eight wrestlers will be joined by Hillcrest's unbeaten heavyweight Americo Fuentes at the Class 5A state tournament. (Read time: 1.4 minutes)
Gallery: Lady Scots vs. Newman Smith
The Lady Scots entered the game with optimism after posting a 4-2-1 record in their seven scrimmages. Shelby Pettit’s triple keyed an 11-hit attack for HP, while Lilli Reenan was the winning pitcher.
With 13-5A Title, HP Preps for Playoffs
The Scots clinched the district crown with a win at Royse City. They have won 14 consecutive games overall — the last 12 by double-digit margins. (Read time: 1 minute)
Lady Scots Shine in Season Opening Win
Highland Park started the softball season with a flourish on Tuesday, securing a 9-4 home win over Carrollton Newman Smith. (Read time: 0.9 minutes)