LACE'EM UP. It's time to hit the open courses again this fall as cross country season is under way. The best of the best if Goose Creek CISD ran their way to the 2021 VYPE Fall GCCISD Media Day. Let's hit the trail!
This past Tuesday the Terry Rangers Baseball team had tough district game against Victoria West on the diamond!
Check out the highlights from the game below!
The pinnacle of the UIL soccer season has arrived, with teams and their fanbases heading to Birkelbach Field in Georgetown for an unforgettable finish.
Kicking off Saturday’s events, the 6A-Division II state final between Stratford and Flower Mound Marcus promises to be a clash of titans.
Stratford has already made history by reaching the state semifinals for the first time, and they’ve taken it a step further with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Austin powerhouse Vandegrift last Friday.
This victory not only earned them a spot in the final but also extended their winning streak to 19 games.
The Spartans, now 22-2-3, have been one of the most dominant teams in the state, combining an effective offense with a disciplined defense.
With 143 goals scored in 27 games (roughly five per match) and only 14 goals conceded, Stratford has been a force to be reckoned with.
Under the leadership of coach David Walters, the Spartans have relied on their veteran captains— Auburn-signee Allison Goodwin (F), Ryann Weber (MF/Samford), Mary-Charlotte Paul (MF), and goalkeeper Olivia Harbison—who have been pivotal throughout their postseason run.
The same can be said for SHSU-commit Sara Benton (Jr. MF) and junior forward Sydney Valentine.
Though they are ranked No. 32 in Texas according to MaxPreps, Stratford has an opportunity to finish at the top of the 6A-Division II rankings with a win on Saturday.
Flower Mound Marcus, from Lewisville ISD, enters the final battle-tested and looking for their third state title.
No. 17-ranked Marcus (18-4-3) has enjoyed yet another tremendous postseason, defeating the defending 6A champions, Prosper, 1-0 last Tuesday, followed by a solid 2-0 win against Forney on Friday.
This marks their eighth appearance in the state tournament, and they’re aiming to add to their championship legacy, having last won the title in 2023 with a 2-0 victory over Ridge Point.
The Erin Smith-led Marauders boast a roster full of talent, with key players such as senior forwards Maddie Hayes (Alabama-commit) and Emma Fioretti (Central Oklahoma), junior defender Piper Garcia (American U), and senior midfielders Hannah Campos and Zemira Dube (Missouri Southern), all of whom have played critical roles in the team’s success.
Senior goalkeeper Aubrey Tipton has also been a standout, consistently coming through in crucial moments, while sophomore captain Ryleigh Albin anchors the back-line.
Saturday’s opener between Stratford and Flower Mound Marcus is sure to be a spectacle, as the two battle for 6A-D2 supremacy at 11:00 AM at Birkelbach Field.
Katy Jordan High School has quickly become a hotbed for elite talent—especially at wide receiver—since opening its doors in 2020.
In 2024, the program was led by four-star Michigan early enrollee Andrew Marsh, who helped the Warriors reach the third round of the playoffs and set the standard for what Katy Jordan football could be.
So... who’s next?
Enter Rush Williams.
A name you’ll be hearing a lot over the next few years, Williams is an eighth-grade phenom who will hit the field for Katy Jordan as a freshman this fall. At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, he already looks the part of a high-level D1 athlete—and the offers are starting to reflect that.
Williams recently picked up his first scholarship offer… from Oregon.
“We were out having dinner to celebrate my brother’s birthday and I got the call,” Williams said. “When Coach Samples actually communicated the offer, I turned all the way up… I lost it.”
To receive an offer before playing a single high school snap is rare. To have that offer come from a national powerhouse like Oregon? That’s special.
“It felt like validation that my hard work is not going unnoticed,” Williams said. “The ‘no days off’ mentality that my parents talk about is paying off. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment.”
If football runs in his blood, it’s for good reason—his father, Reggie Williams, was a standout receiver at Washington and a first-round NFL Draft pick.
“My dad’s always pushed us to forge our own path,” Williams said. “Yeah, we’re both receivers and people compare us—our bodies, style, strengths. But he always says he wants me to be better than him.”
And Rush is off to a pretty impressive start.
With Oregon already knocking and high school still ahead of him, all eyes will be on Katy Jordan’s next big-time prospect. But Williams isn’t getting caught up in the hype. He’s focused on the grind.
“My goal is to be a four-year letterman at Katy Jordan,” he said. “I work daily—getting stronger, faster, more explosive. And hands, hands, hands. I’m always on the JUGS machine. If I want to be great, I’ve got to work my butt off.”
The future is bright at Katy Jordan. And Rush Williams may just be the next star to light it up.
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