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Travis Stroud reaches for a downfield catch before a big gain.  Photos by Lawson Richter

Travis Stroud reaches for a downfield catch before a big gain. Photos by Lawson Richter

Eagles Football: Georgetown wins 61-7 on homecoming night

Georgetown turned homecoming night into a game of explosive offense and defensive playmaking, rolling past Pflugerville Connally 61-7.
 Sophomore cross-country runner Addison Jackson. The photo was taken by Carlos Barrón

Sophomore cross-country runner Addison Jackson. The photo was taken by Carlos Barrón

Fire the Cannons: A Hot Start for Southwestern Athletics

By Joseph CarboneStarting the season 4-1, the Southwestern men’s soccer team has dominated its 2026 schedule so far. Season highlights include a 3-0 opening-day win over the McMurry University War Hawks and a sensational 3-1 victory over the No. 14 nationally ranked University of Lynchburg.
Georgetown’ Zechariah Guyton runs for a big game against Hendrickson on Friday, September 11.  Photos by Lawson Richter

Georgetown’ Zechariah Guyton runs for a big game against Hendrickson on Friday, September 11. Photos by Lawson Richter

Eagles Football: Hendrickson holds off Georgetown comeback

The Georgetown Eagles rallied late Friday after a kick-return score, but the Henderson Hawks’ explosive offense led by EJ Neal-Adams’ strong rushing performance proved decisive in a 28-17 game in Pflugerville.
No. 99 Ethan Casey leads the Eagles onto the field Friday, September 4.   Photos by Lawson Richter

No. 99 Ethan Casey leads the Eagles onto the field Friday, September 4. Photos by Lawson Richter

Eagles Football: Georgetown’s 5-touchdown effort Falls short against Leander Rouse

Leander Rouse High School paired an efficient passing game with a punishing ground attack to outgain the Georgetown Eagles 457 yards to 364, while four forced turnovers helped shape the matchup Friday evening, with Georgetown falling at home 45-33.
Georgetown's Weston Steward stretches for a touchdown catch. Photos by Lawson Richter

Georgetown's Weston Steward stretches for a touchdown catch. Photos by Lawson Richter

Eagles fly high, beat Temple 28-23 in opener

Georgetown won a back-and-forth matchup with Temple by leaning on a punishing rushing attack and a string of momentum-changing defensive and special-teams plays.The Eagles converted half of their third downs and produced 294 yards of offense in the game.
1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown resident recalls 1951 championship run with OU Sooners

In the summer of 1951, Georgetown resident Bill Harrah headed to Omaha, Nebraska, as a junior second baseman for the University of Oklahoma’s baseball team.
Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

Williamson County local leads volunteers at Winter Olympics

While many Williamson County residents were watching the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from their living rooms, Leander resident and Uzbekistan immigrant Anna Yelaun was busy being the lead volunteer for speed skating teams in Milan.
East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View High School advances to basketball playoffs after win vs. Georgetown

East View’s varsity basketball team closed out its 2026 regular season with a win over in-town rivals Georgetown High School 58-48 Tuesday night, bringing the team’s record to 24-9 on the year. Georgetown’s record fell to 11-23.The win sends East View to the playoffs this season.