Around the Hub City

Second-year Matadors' coach Will Blaylock chats about what his crew has accomplished to reach 10-2 and earn a showdown with Decatur in the Class 4A Division I regional round.

Will Blaylock likes the way his crew's defense has elevated its game the last several weeks since a loss against Brownwood to match an explosive offense.

Lubbock Christian seniors Brady Simmons & Daniel Grimstead discuss a journey that has their team right back in the hunt for a TAPPS state championship.

Fifth-year Pirates' coach Chip Darden said he just wants his underdog crew to be the best team it can be against the top-ranked Class 5A team in the state.

Tigers' coach Jay Northcutt wants his team to play loose and confidently against Southlake Carroll on Thursday.

Tigers' coach Jay Northcutt isn't surprised anymore when his veteran crew digs down to find an answer after climbing back from an 0-2 start in District 2-6A play.

Pirate coach Chip Darden liked what he saw from his team in the regular-season finale against Caprock and believes the frame of mind is right for the postseason.

Kinley Jacobs & Lydia Pesterfield chat about what the Lady Pirates need to do against the Lady Sandies in the latest revival of a budding rivalry on the volleyball court.

Campbell Beeler & Lainey Gibson chop up the challenge in store for the Lady Patriots against Bushland as they look for another huge step in the Class 3A regional round.

After two spectacular seasons in Columbia-and-red, one of the best players in the country wants to guide Monterey to loftier heights in her junior campaign.

With a chance remaining to reach the postseason, Coronado coach D.J. Mann chats about how his team must respond after a tough-to-digest loss to Monterey.

Liberty sophomores Hannah Overholser & Ava Kincaid chat about their team and the personality they hope emerges in Year 1.

Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden chops up a solid performance last week against Tascosa that secured a home playoff game and what he wants to see from his team this week against Caprock.

Tigers' coach Jay Northcutt discusses his team's impressive victory against Odessa High and the need to stay hot this week vs. San Angelo Central.

Lady Pirate stars Carisa Cortez & Majik Esquivel chat about the memories of a state runnerup finish last spring and how this team will work toward the same kind of lofty goals under first-year coach Jaden Isler.

Westerners' coach Juan Rodriguez remains upbeat as his program works through the challenging process of learning how to be competitive.

Pirate coach Chip Darden liked how his team handled the emotions of a city rivalry game last week, now looks for same kind of performance in tough road test at Tascosa.

Lady Pirate seniors Kennedy Venable & Kirsten Hodges chop up what started clicking to set the stage for an undefeated run through District 4-5A.

Lubbock-Cooper ISD Athletic Director Max Kattwinkel chats about the unique challenge of providing numbers to the UIL with a brand-new school and a two-school district.

Tigers' coach Jay Northcutt chats about another close-call victory -- this one to keep his team's playoff hopes alive.

Liberty standouts Braylee Barron & Taelyn Salinas talk about the highly anticipated matchup this season vs. the Fillies, this one likely to settle the District 2-3A crown.

Liberty's Braylee Barron & Taelyn Salinas talk about the second matchup this season vs. the Fillies, this one likely to settle the District 2-3A crown.

Lubbock Christian got back on track against Bishop Gorman to set up showdown against Dallas First Baptist.

Pirates' coach Chip Darden reviews a8-35 setback in the showdown with the Eagles, discusses the matchup against the Plainsmen this week.

Dee'Ondric Green & James Bozeman break down what went right for the Matadors in a romp vs. Andrews, what needs to happen vs. Brownwood in a Thursday night showdown.