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High school basketball: Westlake advances to state semifinals in UIL playoffs Westlake defeated Converse Judson 49-46 in the UIL basketball playoffs to reach the Class 6A Division II state semifinals.

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45 Central Texas high school girls soccer players having breakout seasons The Central Texas high school soccer season is approaching the playoffs. Here are 45 girls players from the Austin area who are having breakout performances.

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Sisters Libby and Jennah Lee have helped Glenn to UIL state title game Sisters Libby and Jennah Lee have helped spur Glenn to Saturday's UIL state championship game in Class 5A Division I.

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Glenn and Wimberley to shoot for regional titles in boys basketball The Glenn and Wimberley boys basketball teams are still alive in the UIL playoffs and will play for regional titles Friday.

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Hours after joining the club, Christian Ramirez becomes Austin FC hero Austin FC defeated D.C. United 1-0 in an MLS match behind Christian Ramirez's goal in the 82nd minute on Sunday at Q2 Stadium.

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9 Austin-area high school basketball teams advance in UIL playoffs Nine Central Texas high school basketball teams won their UIL area round playoff matchups to advance to the regional semifinals.

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Austin FC vs D.C. United: Our MLS prediction and preview Austin FC hosts D.C. United on Sunday at Q2 Stadium. Our prediction, preview and lineups for the MLS match as the Verde & Black look for their first win.

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Austin FC vs D.C. United: Our MLS prediction and preview Austin FC hosts D.C. United on Sunday at Q2 Stadium. Our prediction, preview and lineups for the MLS match as the Verde & Black look for their first win.

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12 Central Texas high school basketball teams advance in UIL playoffs Twelve Central Texas high school basketball teams won their UIL bidistrict playoff matchups to advance to the area round.

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Team of the week for Central Texas boys high school soccer Central Texas boys high school soccer is in the thick of district play. Here's the American-Statesman's team of the week for Feb. 16-21.

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Austin FC vs Minnesota United: Errors force Verde to settle for draw Austin FC produced a more fluent attacking performance than it often showed last season, but had to settle for a draw vs Minnesota United in MLS play

From The Statesman's David Eckert: Errors force Austin FC to settle for draw vs. Minnesota United www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...

Boys basketball playoffs: 6 teams, 12 players from the Austin area to watch The UIL boys basketball playoffs start Monday. Here are teams and players to watch from Central Texas.

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6 questions Austin FC must answer in the 2026 MLS season Austin FC begins its sixth year Saturday when it hosts Minnesota United FC. Here are 6 questions it must answer this MLS season

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6 questions Austin FC must answer in the 2026 MLS season Austin FC begins its sixth year Saturday when it hosts Minnesota United FC. Here are 6 questions it must answer this MLS season

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Top 10 Austin-area high school baseball teams entering the 2026 season The Central Texas high school baseball season starts this week. Here are the American-Statesman's top 10 teams entering the 2026 season.

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Austin FC has an improved roster, but so does the rest of MLS Austin FC opens the 2026 MLS season Saturday at Q2 Stadium against Minnesota United FC. Sporting director Rodolfo Borrell likes his club's roster.

Borrell: Austin FC has improved roster, but so does rest of MLS www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...

Girls basketball playoffs: 6 teams and 14 players to watch from the Austin area The Texas girls high school basketball playoffs are here for UIL and TAPPS schools. Here are teams and players to watch from Central Texas.

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30 Austin-area boys basketball players having breakout seasons The high school basketball season is nearing the playoffs. Here are 30 Central Texas players having breakout seasons.

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Team of the week for Austin-area boys high school soccer Central Texas boys high school soccer is in the thick of district play. Here's the American-Statesman's team of the week for Feb. 2-7.

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Westlake edges Lake Travis in OT in boys high school basketball Westlake defeated Lake Travis 56-53 in overtime Tuesday in boys high school basketball to force a tie atop the District 26-6A standings.

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Winners, losers in Central Texas after UIL district realignment UIL announced its district realignment Monday for the 2026-28 cycle. Here's who benefited lost and how it impacts Texas high school football playoffs.

UIL realignment: Winners and losers from around Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...

4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC Austin FC played NYCFC in an MLS preseason match Sunday. Here are four takeaways.

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4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC Austin FC played NYCFC in an MLS preseason match Sunday. Here are four takeaways.

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Central Texas schools expecting the unexpected in UIL realignment UIL realignment for the 2026-28 high school sports cycle will be announced Monday. And some Central Texas schools are expecting big changes.

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Austin FC hoping Facundo Torres changes its designated player fortunes Austin FC unveiled Facundo Torres as its newest MLS designated player on Thursday. The club hopes he reverses its subpar history with high-priced signings.

Austin FC hoping Facundo Torres changes its fortunes with MLS designated players www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...

Austin FC has an MLS Swiss Army Knife in versatile Jon Gallagher Jon Gallagher is the rare MLS player who can excel anywhere on the field. He'll be crucial for Austin FC in 2026 if it ends up returning to the playoffs. He's played everything but goalie so far.

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Will Owen Wolff be available for Austin FC's season opener? Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff is questionable for the MLS season opener Feb. 21 against Minnesota United FC after having sports hernia surgery.

Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...

Will Owen Wolff be available for Austin FC's season opener? Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff is questionable for the MLS season opener Feb. 21 against Minnesota United FC after having sports hernia surgery.

Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...

Boys high school basketball: Top 10 power rankings for Central Texas The high school basketball season is in the thick of district play. Here are our top 10 power rankings for Central Texas entering Jan. 22.

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Furious second half boosts Glenn past Rouse in boys high school hoops Glenn defeated Rouse 68-57 on Tuesday in a Central Texas boys high school basketball game to take control of District 25-5A.

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