Sports writer, Austin American-Statesman. Air Force brat. Grateful for the Cantu/Leonhardt lineage.
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Funeral service for Jake Ehlinger noon Wednesday, per coach Dodge. Riverbend church. Sam has returned from Indy. Prayers for family. @statesman #Longhorns
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Nice honor. Former @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis football player @nathan_parodi Nathan Parodi is third team All-SEC @SEC punt returner for @RazorbackFB Arkansas. Congrats from @statesman #centexpreps
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Family friends teammates gathering now to pay respects for Jake Ehlinger at Riverbend Church. Prayers for family @TexasLonghorns @Westlake_Nation @statesman #centexpreps
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It's official. Ty Detmer confirms to American-Statesman he is leaving Austin to become offensive coordinator at BYU. #detmer
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Sad news from @LibertyHillHS Liberty Hill HS: football coach Jeff Walker has passed away after a long bout with cancer, according to the district. His team was unbeaten this year. @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps
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Amazing gesture. Crosby officials present @LibertyHillHS with a check for $4,100 in honor of the late Jeff Walker. Accepting is his wife @Miranda_in_TX Walker and spdt. @S_Snell Steve Snell @statesman #centexpreps
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The Texas School for the Deaf, 32-0, won its first TAPPS basketball playoff game on Tuesday, 69-26 over Houston St. Thomas. Next game Saturday in San Marcos vs. Boerne Geneva @statesman #Centexpreps
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Austin’s Ben Duong, sponsored by @spurs just entered @GWR Guinness Book of world records by continuously dribbling basketball in Austin half marathon. 1:21.39. Breaks previous record by three minutes @statesman #UILState
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Coach Mike Thibault of @WashMystics of @WNBA said he loved this Statesman quote from Ariel Atkins in Feb.:
What are your plans after graduation?
“I plan to get drafted and go pro. That’s Plan A,” she said.
What’s Plan B?
“To make sure Plan A works.” @TexasWBB @statesman #FAM
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This is crushing. Tatyanna Bailey has died from cancer. @PfISDAthletics Hendrickson basketball. She was @statesman Courage Award winner at awards ceremony in June. She was 17. Amazing and courageous young lady #Hendricksom #statesman
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Don’t they know this video will be shown to every recruit who might be considering @RazorbackMBB ?
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Giving AP Player of the Year to Lake Travis QB Charlie Brewer at LT banquet @LTHSCavFootball @statesman #centexpreps
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Big news for @Westlake_Nation ... QB @CadeKlubnikQB Cade Klubnik is Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year. @11tdodge Todd Dodge is 6A Coach of the year by Texas Sports Writers Assoc. @statesman #centexpreps
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Trying to figure out when @baker_mayfield6 Baker Mayfield became the leader he has become. Hmmmmm @statesman #Heisman
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During this 2006 interview at the Statesman, Westlake senior QB Nick Foles said his Idol was John Elway. In two weeks he’ll have an opp to be a Super Bowl champion too. @statesman @Westlake_Nation #centexpreps.
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Today Coach @11tdodge Todd Dodge of @Westlake_Nation was named national coach of the year by the National High School Coaches Association. Congrats from @statesman #txhsfb #centexpreps
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After the game @ManorISD Manor point guard @Thejshead Jamal Shead had a nice chat with @UHouston basketball coach @CoachSampsonUH outside the locker room. Shead, who scored 32 in a loss, will play at UH next season @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps #UILState
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This is worth applauding. @LBJSports football team had 11 players sign national letters of intent today to play in college. Congrats from @statesman #centexpreps
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For the All Central Texas football team, Our @statesman Coach of the Year is @Coach_Fenner6 Jahmal Fenner of @LBJSports for leading @AustinISD team to the @uiltexas state finals for the first time #centexpreps #txhsfb
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This two-page ad in today’s @statesman lists the 400 or so HS athletes who will be honored at our Best of Preps ceremony June 10 at Palmer Events @uiltexas #centexpreps
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It’s Tony’s time. With superintendent Tom Leonard watching, @CoachTSalazar takes over for Westlake today @statesman #txhsfb #centexpreps
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The @GeorgetownISD HS baseball team is wearing vintage 1917 jerseys for @uiltexas state baseball @Dell Diamond @statesman #centexpreps #UILState
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Can’t say enough about how @LibertyHillHS and coach @kwalkcoach handled a tough situation and made it to the fifth round of the @uiltexas playoffs before losing in OT @statesman #centexpreps
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Sedona Prince of @LibertyHillHS expected to sign with @TexasWBB on Wednesday. 6-7 basketball player @statesman #centexpreps
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I was so sorry to hear @suzhalliburton was one of 7 laid off at the @statesman today. I knew her when we both covered the Cowboys in the '80s. A real role model, especially for young women getting into our business.
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David Seaborn, son of a fabled coach, @CoachSeaborn is the new HFC at @LibertyHillHS congrats from @statesman #centexpreps #centexpreps
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Seen a lot of high school football in my time but not understanding why @LibertyHillHS RB Blake Simpson doesn't have major college offers. 210-pound bulldozer with speed who has 932 yards, 15 TDs in four @uiltexas playoff victories @statesman #centexpreps
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Beginning this fall @WLChapFootball Westlake will initiate the "Jake and Jackson 36/16 Fighting Heart Award" in honor of Jake Ehlinger and Jackson Coker, two Chaparrals who passed away this year, per @11tdodge Coach Dodge @statesman #centexpreps
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Classy move by @LeanderISD Glenn HS football coach Rob Schoenfeld @crunkdog49 to take early retirement to help wife Tracy's career in a different city. She's been following him around for 29 years. Good luck Coach! @statesman #centexpreps
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History at Anderson HS in @AustinISD Girls golf going to @uiltexas State Tournament for first time in school's 48-year history. Congrats from @statesman #centexpreps
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We at the @statesman want to wish @abseckcpfb Carl Abseck good luck as he takes on a new job at Barbers Hill. The @CedarParkFB football and athletic teams grew under his leadership #centexpreps
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First off, @ali15scott won 2 gold medals with @LBJSports relay team @uiltexas state track finals. On Sunday he was awarded college scholarship for excellence on the field and academics by the National Football Foundation Austin chapter Sun. @statesman @AustinISD
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Westlake (Tucker) beats Lake Travis (Mayfield) in amazing @NFL finish. @statesman
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Lake Travis coach Hank Carter says TE Cade Brewer is going to be a Longhorn. @statesman #centexpreps
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The @LibertyHillHS Liberty Hill school district has just announced that defensive coordinator Kent Walker will be interim head coach for the playoffs. It's the younger brother of Jeff Walker, who passed away Monday night @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps
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Poignant moment. @Miranda_in_TX Miranda Walker and twins Madison and Regan accept @uiltexas Sponsor Excellence award on Behalf of legendary coach Jeff Walker @statesman #centexpreps
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At @HuttoHS_Fball HS, QB @Will_Hammond13 and WR @AlexGreen2024 lead the state in passing and receiving statesman.com/sports/high-sc… @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps
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It's been exactly one year since the passing of @LibertyHillHS football coach Jeff Walker. The players and coaches continue to honor him by reaching the fourth round of the @uiltexas state playoffs Friday vs. Alamo Heights @statesman #walkertough #txhsfbplayoffs #centexpreps
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Book it! @WeissHighSchool will play SA Veterans Memorial in bidistrict playoff game next Thursday at the Pfield @statesman #txhsfb #centexpreps
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Here’s a warning to @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis football opponents. You’re going to see a lot of @calebburtoniii Caleb Burton (left) and @chernet_estes Chernet Estes this year @statesman #centexpreps
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From @ManorHS football, @TitusPetteway becomes first player in Central Texas to rush for more than 1,000 yards. He did it in 4 games @statesman #centexpreps
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TCU should be in.
“I think we're one of the 🔝 RPI leagues in the country... This is a tough league to play in... the fact that we're a league where you've got to play everybody twice is something that makes us even a better team...” @TCUWbasketball's @RaeganPebleyTCU
#Big12WBB #EveryGameMatters
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This is @CedarParkFB coach @abseckcpfb Carl Abseck addressing his team after big win over Manvel @statesman #centexpreps
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Cedar Ridge @RoundRockISD makes AP top 10 in HS football for first time ever preps.blog.statesman.com/201… @statesman #centexpreps
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Congrats to @11tdodge Todd Dodge and Cade Klubnik leaving @uiltexas high school football with championship @statesman #centexpreps #txhsfb
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He was one of a kind. @graylan12 Graylan Spring of @VHSFootball Vandegrift remembered for good nature, competitiveness. statesman.com/story/sports/h… @statesman #txhsfb #centexpreps
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The @Uvalde_CISD HS football team improved to 3-1 Friday with 23-14 win over Crystal City @statesman #centexpreps #txhsfb
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Ranked No. 1 in the country by @USATODAY the @CedarRidgeHigh softball team with SS Camryn Middlebrook is unbeaten as @uiltexas playoffs open Thursday @statesman @RoundRockISD #centexpreps
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Big news for Anderson WR @edsmall18_tx Ed Small With 265 yards Fri, he became the all-time leader for career receiving yardage (3,320) in the history of the @AustinISD congrats from @statesman #centexpreps @TCUFootball
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Among the sideline watchers @Westlake_Nation and @LTHSCavFootball football game are @utexaslonghorns legends @jamaalcharles @michaelgriffin and Brian Orakpo @statesman #centexpreps #txhsfb
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Big family news. My niece @HerreraKaia Kaia has been offered (and today accepted) a full athletic scholarship to attend and play basketball @CasperCollege in Wyoming this fall. She plays at Brandeis HS in San Antonio. @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps
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Here is @STPTigerHoops Stony Point coach @CoachToine_24 Thompson after state semi victory @uiltexas 6A @statesman
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Big news. Texas School for the Deaf is 33-0 after beating Boerne Geneva 30-29 on free throw after buzzer. On to TAPPS State next weekend! @TexasWBB @statesman #centexpreps
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Big news for @LBJSports track team. Gold medal in 4x200 relay at Texas Relays @statesman #centexpreps
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Thanks to @11tdodge Todd Dodge for providing career stats on @Westlake_Nation quarterback @CadeKlubnikQB : Passing 7271; Career Rushing 1125; Career Passing TD’s 83; Career Rushing TD’s 31
Career WL. 32-0 @statesman #centexpreps #txhsfbplayoffs
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For our @statesman high school football section this year the theme is RECORD BREAKERS. These area superlatives were happy to break some “records” at our photo shoot. Story and photos Aug. 28 @uiltexas
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Two gold medals for @LBJSports relays at @uiltexas state track meet. Congrats to Ali Scott, Tre’Awn Young-Henderson, Ladainian Green and KJ Houston from @statesman #centexpreps
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Our @statesman All Central Texas Defensive Player of the Year is @ThomasAndon linebacker Andon Thomas (right) of @LibertyHillHS who is bound for @USArmy US Military Academy in West Point #centexpreps
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CHAMPS!!!!The Class 5A @uiltexas state champion is @DSISD Dripping Springs. 2-1 over Wakefield @statesman #centexpreps
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Lots of people are rooting for the new football coach @LibertyHillHS as the district announces @kwalkcoach Kent Walker has interim tag removed. Brother would be proud. Congrats from the @statesman #centepreps
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Meet the first family of @Westlake_Nation football. New head coach @CoachTSalazar Tony Salazar is joined by his wife Adrienne and son Cruz @statesman #txhsfb #centexpreps
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Future @TexasFootball QB @Hcard7 Hudson Card of @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis will be recognized as an Under Armour All-American Friday at the school @statesman #centexpreps
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Congrats to @GarrettWilson_V and family. The @NFL Jets got a winner. I saw @CoachHankCarter there too. Big night for @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis @statesman #centexpreps #NFLDraft
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Not a surprise. Ace Whitehead (75 total TDs) of @LampasasISD HS has been chosen Class 4A first team All State quarterback by @AP @statesman #centexpreps
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Coach Kent Walker congratulates his players after a 56-33 victory for @LibertyHillHS Friday night @statesman #walkertough
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New state record holder in a championship game @jadengreat1 Jaden Greathouse 236 yards for @Westlake_Nation @statesman #txhsfbplayoffs
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Big news from @BaylorWBB Lauren Cox will not require surgery. Has MCL sprain, bone bruise. @statesman @Big12Conference #Big12
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Congrats to @TexasWBB basketball's @IamTinaThompson, the new head coach @UVaWBBHoops Virginia hookem.com/2018/04/16/tina-t… @statesman
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Retirement will be good for @BatyClint the Lake Travis @LakeTravisHS basketball coach Clint Baty. Son now plays for @Mets daughter is a Dr. statesman.com/story/sports/h… @statesman #UIL #centexpreps
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From @HuttoHS_Fball Hutto football, @landynwatson Landyn Watson, DE, is on the @dctf Texas Football magazine's Class 6A preseason All-State Team @statesman #centexpreps
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Tuesday is senior night for @brooke_bun Brooke McCarty, @HeirTrip Ariel Atkins and Audrey-Ann Caron-Goudreau. Texas vs. Oklahoma. Erwin Center @OU_Athletics @TexasWBB @statesman #FAM
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Thanks to @LBJSports for being patient with us media types all year. Winners all @Coach_Fenner6 @1Lucky_Lefty Oscar Gordon III Sedrick Alexander @CoachOBrantley and Jaguar Nation @statesman #txhsfbplayoffs #centexpreps
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Great contribution from @autumndesiree Autumn Rounsaville the pride of @DSISD Dripping Springs HS for @TexasVolleyball playoff win over @UCSBgauchos @statesman #centexpreps
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This came after their last press conference as college students. Tonight the @WNBA draft welcomes Texas seniors Ariel Atkins and Brooke McCarty @statesman @TexasWBB #fam
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Uplifting video of @Atx_Nichelle_ Tatyanna Bailey making her season debut following brain surgery for @HendricksonFB girls basketball team statesman.com/videos/sports/… @statesman @PfISDAthletics #txhshoops #centexpreps
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Hadn't seen a crowd in Austin this excited about a HS basketball ever. Good luck @RoundRockISD Westwood in regionals.
⚡️CROWD CONTROL: to the victors go the spoils #woodSTOCK #TXHSHOOPS
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QB @BoEdmundson (17) of @LTHSCavFootball Lake Travis is this week's @Ford Built Tough Player of the week for Class 6A: 459 yards, six TDs vs. Hays. Only a sophomore @statesman @uiltexas #centexpreps
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Coach Jeff Walker of @LibertyHillHS leaves a legacy as a football winner, family man. Brother Kent Walker takes over as Panthers ready for @uiltexas players statesman.com/story/sports/2… @statesman #centexpreps
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The great Running back @BlakeSimpson42 of @LibertyHillHS checking in to play football @TexasStateUniv @statesman #centexpreps
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Soon @Thejshead Jamal Shead will be doing this for @UHouston but first comes @uiltexas playoffs for @ManorISD @statesman #centexpreps
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Clean sweep today for Austin teams at the Alamodome. McCallum, Lake Travis, Westlake leave victorious. @mac_knights @LTHSCavFootball @Westlake_Nation @statesman #centexpreps
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Meet the first woman to be an athletic coordinator @CougarCrockett Crockett HS from the @AustinISD ... Jennifer Shuttlesworth, best of luck from the @statesman #centexpreps
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