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No Dramatic Changes for Rangers, Longhorns, Panthers in Realignment
As other schools brace for dramatic changes in every biennial UIL realignment cycle, Jesuit Dallas and its rivals have embraced stability.
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HP Tops Legacy in Home Tournament Finale
Highland Park gained some momentum heading into the District 7-6A baseball schedule by winning its last game at the Scotland Yard Classic tournament.
Lawlar Hopes to Build on World Series Experience
After the most important phone call of his baseball career, Jordan Lawlar suddenly needed his breakfast order from Panera in Albuquerque to go.
Experienced Lady Scots Aim for Continued Growth on Diamond
As it prepares for a drop in classification in 2025, Highland Park doesn’t plan to bid a quiet farewell to Class 6A in softball.
HP Star Pitcher Also Provides Experience, Leadership in Basketball
Jordan Stribling’s future after graduation is on the pitcher’s mound. Yet he also remains drawn to the basketball court.
Basketball Twins Provide a Double Dose of Scoring
For W.T. White basketball teammates Ben and John Price, playing alongside one another comes with privileges and pressure.
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.
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.
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.
Dallas Upbringing Shaped John Eisenberg’s Writing
It seems fitting for an aspiring writer who grew up in Dallas to author a book exploring the history of football, particularly the Dallas Cowboys.
Dabboussi’s College Career Back on the Upswing at Trinity
Less than a year after becoming the first player in the history of the Highland Park softball program to earn a college scholarship, Dawson Dabboussi wanted to quit the sport.
Defensive Lineman Tackles Multiple Roles at Jesuit
Exploring the various facets of Chris Simington’s personality can resemble a real-life version of the animated movie Inside Out.
HP’s Steel Tobin Worked His Way Up the Receiver Depth Chart
Steel Tobin stands just 5 feet, 7 inches, but the senior slot receiver is standing out this season for Highland Park.
Can Estes Rebuild Another Struggling Program?
Bobby Estes admits the call asking him to return to the sidelines caught him in a moment of weakness.
In Case You Missed It
Ex-HP Golfer Grows the Game Through Passion, Philanthropy
Michelle Edgar had a decorated career at Highland Park, but her contributions to golf might be even greater these days.
New Coach Brings New Identity to Rebuilding Greenhill
Although the win-loss record in recent years is unsightly, K.J. Williams sees a unique opportunity at Greenhill.
Newcomers Aim to Keep Eagles Flying High
Two years removed from an appearance in the SPC 4A championship game, Episcopal School of Dallas is not ready to start over.
Panthers Focus on Toughness, Aim For Strong Finishes to Close Games
Twenty-six seconds. That’s how long it took Seagoville to drive for a game-tying touchdown against Hillcrest during a pivotal midseason game last year.
Valiant Knights Seek Postseason Breakthrough
Despite playing in a more challenging district in 2022, Covenant rolled through the regular season with a program-record eight wins.
Numbers Have Lions Optimistic About SPC Strides
St. Mark’s is making progress, even if upward mobility in the standings is challenging in the SPC’s daunting large-school classification.