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Tiger Times

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Tiger Times

Senior Jayla Henderson settles into her blocks as she would before running her race. Henderson is returning from her third ACL tear to compete.

Back in the blocks

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor February 7, 2024

As spring approaches, track season gears up to start a new season. The Texas High track teams are preparing to start another successful year in 2024.  Throughout the off-season, the Tigers...

Sophomore Karnell Jolly races to the finish line in the 1600 meter relay. The 4x4 won the Watty Myers meet, advancing the team to the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.

Texas Relays

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Sprinting down the final straightaway, using every last ounce of energy in his body, sophomore Karnell Jolly secures the victory for his team in the final race of the meet. Falling across the finish line,...

Watty Myers

Watty Myers

Story by Kailyn WIlliams, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

Tiger track held their first of two home meets this season Mar. 9, 2023 with the 45th annual Watty Myers meet.  The junior varsity boys team took first place with 221 points overall. The boys prevailed...

Freshman Kyleigh Perkins receives baton from junior Keira Collins in the varsity girls' 400 meter relay at the Mav Relays track meet Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The varsity girls finished third overall with a total of 80 points in the meet.

Back on track

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Texas High track and field is underway once again for this spring season, and they have high hopes moving forward. With new head coach Astin Greer, the Tiger track team is hoping to perform at higher levels...

Astin Greer is ready to further the track program in his new position

On their mark…

Story by Anna Lee, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

The whistle blows. The kids take off around the track, panting and tired, just trying to get through their run. They’re on their fourth 400 meter rep of the day, but the voice yelling at them to “finish...

 Senior Caden Miller glides over a hurdle in the 100m race. Miller competes in both hurdles and relay races.

Tiger track comeback

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer April 23, 2021

The Tiger track team has exceeded expectations this spring, and with good reason. Both the Boys and Girls have shown their eager nature to not take what they lost last year for granted Remarking on...

Graci Henard, Janie Rounds and Owen Likins are among the many seniors who were unable to complete their season.  However, they've continued to practice and stay hard at work.

After hours

Story by Caden Rainwater, Sports editor June 4, 2020

They've waited the entire year to play the game they love. Whether it was beating the school record, competing with their friends, or even dedicating a season to their past coach, it's safe to say no one...

Texas High New Track

Story by Taimoor Malik, videographer September 10, 2018

Senior Brendan Jackson is practicing his long jump during a track competition. Jackson has been part of track and field, boxing and taekwondo for many years.

Strengthening dedication

Story by Victoria Van, editor in chief May 23, 2018

Inhale, exhale. Sweat beads down his head and he pushes forward, never pausing to take a break. With every swing and kick adrenaline pulsates through his body as his muscles tighten rapidly. Each motivational...

Life after sports

Life after sports

Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer March 5, 2018

He comes to a stop, hands on his knees, breathing heavily. He can’t hear the noise around him because of the beating of his own heart and blood rushing in his ears. He looks around at the red clay track...

Junior Christine Evans competes in her race on Saturday.

Boys and girls take first at annual Watty Myers meet

Story by Alex Heo, sports editor March 2, 2016

The Texas High boys and girls track team competed in the 40th annual Watty Myers track meet on Feb. 27 at the Texas High Track. The boys nudged runner-up Atlanta Rabbits 163-161 while the girls won handily...

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Newly-retired track coach crowned Texas coach of the year

Story by Molly Crouch, feature editor January 27, 2015

Last season's varsity track coach, Jeff Harrell, was recently selected by the Directors of the TTFCA as the Texas Track Coach of the Year. "It was an honor to receive the Texas Track and Field Coaches...

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