REALIGNMENT: Coaches mostly happy in new homes
Area coaches flocked to the Region 12 Education Service Center on Thursday to find out their opposition for the next two years.
Midway will take on big boys in Class 5A
The Panthers are going to the state's top classification for the first time. They will compete in District 8-5A, along with Belton, Copperas Cove, Ellison, Harker Heights, Killeen, Shoemaker and Temple.
John Werner: When Bubba Smith played, nobody laughed
He later fashioned a career as a comic actor, but Bubba Smith was fearsome on the football field.
Area standouts make college picks official
Athletes from La Vega, Midway, Waco High and more took their talents to the next level Wednesday.
Baylor maintains momentum with best class under Briles
Highlighted by some premier defensive recruits, Baylor signed its highest rated class of the Briles era Wednesday, placing 30th in Scout.com’s national ratings.
Meet the new Baylor Bears
A quick look at all the new Baylor football recruits.
Clutch Jackson leads Baylor men past A&M, 63-60
Baylor's Mr. Big Shot did it again, this time in a final goodbye to the Aggies on their home court.
Lady Bears speed past Missouri, 71-41
Top-ranked Baylor accelerated past Missouri in the second half in what was the Lady Bears' last trip to Columbia before the Tigers leave for the SEC.
Recovering from devastation theme of First Pitch Luncheon
The Texas Rangers and Baylor baseball team are trying to move on from horrible losses to end last season.
Baylor men make final trek to Texas A&M tonight
Tonight's 205th Battle of the Brazos appears that it will be the last, for at least a while.
Lady Bear stats keep piling up
Baylor is No. 1 for a reason, and NCAA statistics help explain why. The Lady Bears rank near the top in most categories.
High school hoops: Stewart's hot hand fuels Midway, 87-82
Orion Stewart committed to play football at Baylor on Monday, then he dropped 34 points on rival Waco High on Tuesday.
MCC softball looks to reload on diamond
The McLennan Community College softball team lost ace Denise Arnold to graduation, but coach Manuel Ordones has brought in a pair of quick-trigger arms to replace her.
Midway's Robertson verbally commits to LSU
Midway junior shortstop Kramer Robertson committed to play baseball for LSU on Monday.
Bears grab Midway DB and 2013 commit
Midway defensive back Orion Stewart committed to Baylor on Monday to replace an decommitted Zack Sanchez, and the Bears got their first commitment of the 2013 signing season.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame profile: Andaya's resiliency helps softball find legs
Shawn Andaya was a star softball player when the sports was in its infancy. The Aggie will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 29.
Recruiting process: Earning scholarship more than numbers
Getting noticed by recruiters isn't easy, but players don't always know what colleges are looking for.
Season preview: MCC baseball looking beyond regional
The Highlanders are hoping to move past the Region V tournament and play for a national championship this season.
Builders hammer out details for Baylor football stadium
Stadium builders are putting together more exact price tags for a possible on-campus Baylor University football stadium.
Baylor's Griffin adds Manning QB award to riches
Robert Griffin added another honor to his trophy case Tuesday, earning the Manning Award, given to the nation's top quarterback, while taking bowl performance into consideration.
National signing day 2012
Baylor maintains momentum with best class under Briles
Video: Briles on the signing class
Meet the new Baylor Bears
Brice Cherry: Development key to Baylor recruiting victory
Big 12 recruiting breakdown
Final Trib Top 100 state recruiting list
HIGH SCHOOLS
Area standouts make college picks official
- Video: Signing day ceremonies
Photos: National Signing Day 2012- Central Texas' top recruits signing list
- Other Central Texas signings list
- Juniors to watch for class of 2013
The Bear Blog
What if Andy Hawkins had played Baylor football?
Everyone knows Daniel Sepulveda was the best Baylor punter ever. But what if ... ?
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Slide shows
First Pitch Luncheon: Feb. 1, 2012
Rangers and Baylor baseball were hot topics at the Ferrell Center.
Lady Bears vs. Kansas: Jan. 28, 2012
The Baylor women crush the Jayhawks 74-46 at the Ferrell Center.
Baylor Lady Bears at Texas Tech: Jan. 18, 2012
The top-ranked Baylor women beat the No. 17 Lady Raiders, 72-64.
Baylor football pep rally: Jan. 14, 2012
Fans gather to honor the Alamo Bowl champion Bears and Heisman winner RG3.
RG3 honored at Baylor vs. Bethune-Cookman: Dec. 14, 2011
The Heisman winner gets feted at halftime of the Bears' win.
Heisman Trophy festivities in New York City
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin and the other candidates in NYC.
Heisman Trophy watch party at Baylor: Dec. 10, 2011
Students gather on Baylor campus to cheer BU's first Heisman winner.
Baylor vs. Texas football: Dec. 3, 2011
Robert Griffin adds a Heisman-esque exclamation point in BU's 48-24 win.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Texas: Dec. 3, 2011
Bears fans pack Floyd Casey to see a big BU victory over the Horns.
Baylor vs. Texas Tech football: Nov. 26, 2011
The Bears snap a 15-year drought with a big win at Cowboys Stadium.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011
Baylor Nation out in full force to see the Bears' historic win.
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Baylor football at Kansas: Nov. 12, 2011
The Bears pulled off a bowl-clinching come-from-behind overtime win, 31-30.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Missouri: Nov. 5, 2011
The Baylor faithful were on hand to cheer a BU victory.
Baylor University homecoming parade 2011
Green and gold spirit flooded Waco for the Saturday festivities.
President and Mrs. Starr Baylor homecoming parade watch party
Homecoming fun at the McMullen-Connally Faculty Center.
Baylor at Oklahoma State football: Oct. 29, 2011
The Bears took it on the chin in Stillwater, 56-29.
More from Baylor-A&M: Oct. 15, 2011
More fans and action from Baylor's matchup against Texas A&M in College Station.
Baylor at Texas A&M football: Oct. 15, 2011
The Bears couldn't stop the Aggies in their Big 12 finale.
Baylor vs. Iowa State football: Oct. 8, 2011
The Bears took to the ground for an impressive 49-26 win.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Iowa State: Oct. 8, 2011
The Baylor faithful helped the Bears to another Big 12 win.
Baylor football vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011
Robert Griffin III shines as the Bears roll past Rice, 56-31.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011
Bear Nation out in force again to see Baylor's win.
Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011
Bear Nation enjoyed a 48-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin.
Baylor football vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011
The Bears shocked the 14th-ranked Horned Frogs in Waco on national TV.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011
Bear Nation came out and propelled Baylor to a huge 50-48 win.
Central Texas Football Kick-Off Luncheon
Fans gather at the Ferrell Center for a preseason forecast.
Photos
SLIDE SHOWS
High school football
Friday night fun from the fans and bands in the stands to the action on the field.
Photo fun
SLIDE SHOWS
Meet the Cheerleaders
They've got spirit! Meet the cheer squads from around Central Texas.
Super Centex awards
Super Centex Football Team: Waco High, Lorena stars led emotionally, physically
Waco High running back Darrell Harris and Lorena linebacker Jakob Coker grabbed the top honors on the Trib's annual team.
Super Centex 6-man Football Team: Productive back paved Abbott's path
Tyler Russell, this year's Super Centex Six-Man Player of the Year, racked up 2,816 yards and 46 touchdowns while leading the Panthers to an 11-3 record.
Super Centex Volleyball 2011: Senior made Gatesville a force
As Glynna Johnson became as comfortable with off-speed shots as with the booming kills she's known for, she turned into one of the most feared players in the area.
Column
Brice Cherry: Development key to Baylor recruiting victory
Baylor’s win on Wednesday could end up being as big as any of them. But you won’t really know that until four or five years from now.
Column
John Werner: Baylor, fans owe debt of gratitude to RG3
Don't for a second blame Robert Griffin for bypassing his senior year at Baylor to enter the NFL draft. Anybody in the Heisman Trophy winner’s shoes would have done the same thing
John Werner: Baylor football, basketball teams floating on a cloud
Remarkably, the Baylor football and men's and women's basketball programs went a combined 32-0 in November and December.
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