Around the Hub City

Monterey rising sophomores Ari Johnson & Ambrosia Cole chat about their debut seasons, the motivation left after losing in the regional championship game and playing with a transcendent talented teammate like Aaliyah Chavez.

Tiger coach Paul Page chats about a strong returning core group, headlined by Patton Pinkins & Armani Gacanica.

Pirate standouts Tim Haynes & Josiah Gonzales discuss the path to the fifth round and what it will take to keep moving on.

The Westerners showed positive signs early in his maiden campaign and have fortified their depth in the offseason with a goal of taking steps forward.

The second-year Estacado mentor likes what he has seen from his crew in the offseason after a 7-5 campaign in 2022.

Lady Pirates' coach Kyle Lovorn looks back at his crew's state runnerup finish, the seniors who were vital to that and the core group back.

Coronado coach D.J. Mann chats about his program as it navigates a transition in the coaching staff and with a new-look roster.

2nd-year Plainsmen coach Judd Thrash is fired up about a program with a new attitude after a difficult debut campaign in 2022.

Pirate seniors Corbin King & Trevor Nelson break down a gritty regional performance that yielded the program's eighth consecutive trip to the big stage

Pirate coach Chip Darden and his staff head into their fifth season with plenty of spots to fill after a historically run.

Monterey's Will Collier & Hector Villegas chat about a gritty series win vs. El Paso Hanks and the challenge ahead against District 4-5A foe Abilene Wylie

Tigers' coach Jay Northcutt talks about the progress his team has made in spring drills, which wind down Thursday.

Lubbock Christian seniors Bax Townsend & Riley Schroeder talk about tangling with a team that claimed two wins against them earlier this season.

Monterey's Hebrew Hunter, David Mora & Brandon Infante chat about the paths they took to reach their final high school competition.

Lady Westerner standouts Elizabeth Florez & Reese Pena chat about their journey to reach the 2023 state meet.

Pirate seniors Connor Sanderson & Tyler Spruiell have stepped into more prominent roles and helped lead their team to a strong finish to the regular season.

Frenship's Landon Hutcheson & Ryland Morin chat about a regular season that yielded another District 2-6A championship and the need to turn the page as the playoffs arrive.

Lady Plainsmen stars Alexis Lusk & Rylee O'Brien, along with veteran coach Brian Cronk, chat about a 27-5-1 season and the looming postseason.

Frenship standouts Devin Moore, Lillian Guzman & Rylee Sanders chat about the challenge they face in Arlington this weekend.

Tiger seniors Jill Franco & Emma Peeples chat about their team's resurgence, which led to a co-District 2-6A championship and a head of steam for the postseason.

Sprinters Keagan Galmor & Cal Ritz helped lead the way to dual District 4-5A championships with school-record times and both think their teams are poised for more in the area meet.

Mustang seniors Preston DeFried & Zach Tarin talk about staying even-keeled as they lead the team into their first regional appearance since 2011.

LCP's Ayers Finley, Ella Oglesby & Raeley Hickman discuss the looming challenge at the Region I-5A Tournament.

Monterey quartet Jarrius Johns, Davien Jaramillo, Miguel Robledo & Reese Rasor chat about the challenge they encounter on Tuesday.

Lubbock Christian standouts Riley Schroeder, Asher Fleming & coach Curt Softley discuss a memorable season that culminated with the program's first crown since 2013.