SOARING SKY HIGH
After surprising everyone last season, Class 1A, DII’s 18th-ranked Iredell Dragons enter 2023 quest breathing fire, ready to slay foes
STARTING AT THE TOP: WEEK 1
With some familiar names ranked in the state’s top 10, the Heart of Texas places eight teams among the pre-season polls elite
BATTLING WITH THE BEST
Class 3A, DII Clifton Cubs hold Class 3A, DI’s 15th-ranked West to stalemate in first scrimmage, visit 24th-ranked Whitney Thursday for final
FITTING ALL THE PIECES TOGETHER
As Meridian volleyball program looks to return to Class 1A playoffs, young Lady Jackets aim to build on strides taken last season
GOING BACK TO THE FUTURE
With Holzmann returning as volleyball head coach at Clifton, Lady Cubs hold high hopes of being led back to the Class 3A
PREPARING TO FACE GOLIATH
Meridian Yellowjackets takes the football field braving 100-plus degree heat in anticipations of their Class 2A, DII uphill battle in 2023
RIGHT IN THE HEAT OF IT
Expected to be in the postseason mix, Clifton Cubs begin football practice enduring 100-plus degree temperatures with eyes on return to Class
RACING TO REGIONALS
Clifton boys track & field team places second at Area meet, Lady Cubs finishes fourth as Clifton qualifies 17 athletes for Class
RUNNING TO THE OCCASION
In a quick turnaround, Meridian boys and girls tracksters shine at the District 19/20 Area Championships to advance to Class 1A, Region
BOUND FOR THE PLAYOFFS
Clifton Lady Cubs sweep Maypearl to claim third place in District 17-3A, advance to the playoffs to face Corsicana Mildred in a
CLAIMING A TITLE SHARE
For the first time since 2010, Meridian Yellowjacket baseball clinches share of District 14-1A title, faces Jonesboro in first place tiebreaker showdown
POSITIVE STEPS FORWARD
Battling in the tough District 17-3A, the Clifton Cubs continue to struggle in rebuilding mode against some of the best competition the
WORK IN PROGRESS
Under direction of new head coach rebuilding softball program, Meridian Lady Jackets struggle through 2023 campaign as District 12-2A/1A diamonds in the
SURGING INTO PLAYOFF RACE
Under new head coach, Clifton Lady Cub softball sweeps past Keene & Whitney after opening District 17-3A competition against top-ranked Grandview to
SPRINTING TOWARD DISTRICT
After strong performance in Hamilton, Clifton boys & girls track teams head to District 17-3A Track & Field Championships; Cubs take third
MAKING NEW TRACKS
Christening renovated track & field facilities at Jacket Stadium, Meridian boys and girls track teams host the Yellowjacket Relays in final preparation
LIFTING UP TO STATE’S ELITE
Clifton’s Finney wins bronze medal in 198-pound class at THSPA’s Div. 3 State Powerlifting Championships; Meridian’s Bowers places fifth in Div. 4
STATE-BOUND TRIUMVIRATE
Clifton’s Finney delivers record-setting performance to win gold at THSPA Region 3 Championship; Lady Cub Kettler places fifth, Ritz sets personal records
POWERING TO STATE
Meridian’s Bowers claims silver medal at THSPA’s Region 2 Championships to earn trip to state, Lady Jacket Sandley wins silver medal at
SUCCESS REAPS REWARDS
After claiming first district title in 20 years & winning two playoff games, Meridian’s Camron Sheffer shares District 20-1A MVP award, Bernal
