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Walnut Grove stifles Hebron, records 2nd-ever shutout win

PROSPER – As a young Prosper Walnut Grove offense continues to find its footing, having a defense that’s capable of performing like it did on Thursday can be quite the security blanket for the Wildcat

Star Local Media Richardson · Sep 4, 2026 · local

Marcus leaning on defense early as young offense gets up to speed

After a run of five consecutive playoff appearances, Marcus has been the odd man out in the 5-6A postseason chase the past two years – coming off back-to-back fifth-place finishes and respective recor

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 26, 2026 · local

Hebron leaning on veteran QB to acclimate overall young offense

The Hawks have turned a corner over the past two seasons under head coach John Towels III, qualifying for the playoffs both years and making a run to the regional semifinals during their 2024 campaign

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 26, 2026 · parks

Boyd looks to bounce back in Johnson’s 2nd year at the helm

For several players, last season was a baptism by fire as McKinney Boyd navigated its 2025 campaign while playing several underclassmen.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 25, 2026 · safety

After improved 2025, Plano West looks to senior core to carry torch

Plano West had fallen on tough times after a winless 2024 season and only three total victories the two years prior, but they turned in one of the more improved overall campaigns of any team in the ar

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 24, 2026 · parks

Veteran group of skill players lead Plano East’s pursuit of a bounce-back year

After punching their ticket to the playoffs for the first time under head coach Tony Benedetto in 2023, Plano East has come up short in the two seasons since. With realignment dealing Plano ISD a move

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 24, 2026 · local

Plano looks to build off 1st playoff appearance under White

After going 2-8 in 2024, Plano bumped its win total up to 5-5 during head coach Cody White’s second year at the helm. The team took another step forward last fall after going 6-4 – its first season ov

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 24, 2026 · local

Coppell primed for big year with bevy of next-level talent

Coppell has won at least nine games in each of head coach Antonio Wiley’s four seasons at the helm, including double-digit victories the past three years, but the team’s 2025 campaign may have been th

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 24, 2026 · parks

Allen wins 4th straight Texas Open; Prestonwood, Hebron, Boyd continue impressive starts

ALLEN – This year’s edition of the Allen Texas Open featured three nationally ranked volleyball programs among its 32-team field, and for the fourth straight year, it was the hosts who reigned supreme

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 23, 2026 · local

McKinney North talented in the trenches, eying postseason return after rare miss

Streaks are made to be broken, and after nine straight years of punching its ticket to the playoffs, McKinney North fell one spot short last season.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 22, 2026 · local

McKinney Boyd shines in runner-up finish at Grapevine Volleyfest; Plano East, Walnut Grove win tourneys

The McKinney Boyd volleyball team has its sights on a bounce-back year after falling short of a sixth consecutive playoff berth last season.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 16, 2026 · local

Denton County Summer Questions: Surveying the area’s football landscape, district powerhouses and more

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 13, 2026 · schools

Allen, Prestonwood crack top 10 of MaxPreps preseason volleyball poll

The Allen and Prestonwood Christian volleyball teams have high hopes for their respective 2026 seasons, and they’re not alone.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 12, 2026 · local

Collin County Summer Questions: Area baseball, softball teams primed to make noise in 2027

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 6, 2026 · schools

Games to Watch: Coppell, Plano ISD looks to shake up 7-6A football landscape

After six seasons of competing 6-6A alongside everyone from Allen to Prosper ISD and Lewisville ISD, the Plano ISD trio will reunite with Richardson ISD for the first time since 2007 as part of 7-6A.

Star Local Media Richardson · Aug 6, 2026 · local

Collin County Summer Questions: Basketball storylines and key players, track standouts, and more

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

Star Local Media Richardson · Jul 23, 2026 · schools

Denton County Summer Questions: Lewisville ISD powerhouses on the volleyball court, golf course and more

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

Star Local Media Richardson · Jul 16, 2026 · schools

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