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George W. Bush Remembers Tommy Lasorda
They shared a love of baseball, so it seems fitting that former president George W. Bush would share his thoughts on the death of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda.
Scots QB Schager Named District MVP
After an undefeated regular season and three postseason victories, Highland Park earned plenty of individual accolades along with its team success.
In the Pool or Online, Jesuit Swimmer Goes the Distance
When he arrived at Jesuit as a freshman, Will McKinney scoped out the school’s swimming records.
HP Wins Opener, Hosts Tournament Next
After opening the season with victories, both Highland Park soccer teams will look to carry that momentum into the annual HP Scot Classic tournament.
Lady Scots Roll Past District Opponents
The Highland Park girls remained unbeaten in District 13-5A play with a dominating 62-26 win over West Mesquite on Tuesday.
HP Girls Open Season With 4 Home Games
After almost nine months of anticipation, the Highland Park girls will open the 2021 season on Tuesday against Carrollton Creekview.
Scots Soar Past Eagles During Holidays
Highland Park picked up two wins in three nondistrict games last week, gaining some solid momentum before the bulk of the District 13-5A slate.
Later, Sooners: QB Morris Heading to TCU
Morris led Highland Park to an undefeated season and a Class 5A Division I state championship in 2018.
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Best of 2020: Patriot Pride
The last 18 months or so haven't been kind to Thomas Jefferson High School - an EF3 tornado struck the school in October 2019 and required a move to Thomas Edison Middle School, and then the pandemic hit and moved everything online last spring.
Tough Ryan Defense Ends HP Playoff Run
The Scots couldn’t establish any momentum on offense throughout a 17-7 loss to the Raiders in a Class 5A Division I state quarterfinal.
Double Agent: ‘Big Play Zay’
Don’t let his fashion-model looks fool you. Isaiah Pedack isn’t afraid to cover his face in eye-black and get dirty in the trenches.
Unbeaten HP, Ryan Renew Playoff Rivalry
Last week, Highland Park exorcised some postseason demons against Frisco Lone Star. This week, Denton Ryan will look to do the same — against the Scots.
Greenhill Senior Keeps Her Composure
On a film set, Kati Gibson directs actors and crew members. On the basketball court, she directs herself and her teammates.
Scots Set for Busy Week of Holiday Hoops
The Highland Park girls are riding a five-game winning streak as they prepare for a couple of nondistrict matchups over the holiday break.
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Best of 2020: United by a Scary Night
Anyone who was at Highlander Stadium for the 1974 Highland Park – Grand Prairie football game will never forget that night - which is why Kirk Dooley's recounting of the night was one of our Best of 2020 picks.
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Best of 2020: How Wrestling Gave MIS Fifth-Grader Much More Than a Gold Medal
Profiling Primo Pinson, then a McCulloch Intermediate School fifth-grader, was one of People Newspapers sports editor Todd Jorgenson's highlights of the year.
Lady Scots Add Motivation for Second Title Defense
When we last saw Highland Park on the soccer field in March, the Lady Scots were steamrolling toward another district crown and preparing to defend their Class 5A state title.
The Avengers: Scots Take Down Lone Star
HP held off Frisco Lone Star 30-20 on Thursday, eliminating the opponent that beat the Scots twice last year, including a playoff ouster.
Scots Seek Revenge in Lone Star Rematch
Another playoff victory would give HP the unprecedented opportunity to finish its delayed 2020 campaign in January.
Scots Fall to Eagles, Prep for District
The 69-61 road loss provided a valuable final tuneup prior to the start of District 13-5A play on Tuesday at Mesquite Poteet.