http://www.mesquitenews.com/ The latest news from the www.mesquitenews.com website! Newsys Template Engine Sports/schools/mckinney http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-844600325 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/06.txt Whether it's due to summer vacations, recruiting camps or college visits, consistency and 7-on-7 football don't necessarily go hand in hand. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:42 -0500 newsys-843816419 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/07.txt May 11, 2013, will always be a special day for Brian McMillin. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:31:51 -0500 newsys-845500276 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/08.txt The Texas Revolution couldn't have asked for a more opportunistic scenario entering halftime Saturday evening with a 31-20 lead over the Sioux Falls Storm. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:31:59 -0500 newsys-827104300 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/09.txt I've never been very interested in carrying or shooting handguns. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:42:27 -0500 newsys-825378311 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/10.txt The top two teams at Saturday's Plano West State Qualifying Tournament advanced to the Division I State 7-on-7 Tournament. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:41:32 -0500 newsys-825893065 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/11.txt After a strong showing on the field in 2013, the McKinney baseball team has been rewarded with an equally strong representation on the all-district list. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:41:40 -0500 newsys-812052762 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/12.txt As high school students graduate or begin their summer break, the Triple Creek Academy 17 baseball club of the Lone Star Amateur Baseball Association will sweat it out on the field this summer. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:08:31 -0500 newsys-812052760 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/13.txt The Lone Star Amateur Baseball Association is two weeks into the 2013 season and Triple Creek baseball club is already looking capable of playing against older teams this summer. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:08:28 -0500 newsys-813370958 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/14.txt Bill Dance is a regular on my weekly radio show and during last week's session, we began talking about his bloopers shows. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:08:23 -0500 newsys-805707156 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/15.txt AUSTIN -- Nerves weren't an issue for Lovejoy softball Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field as the Lady Leopards were making their first state finals appearance in program history. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:16:06 -0500 newsys-799382385 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/16.txt Saturday night marked the first of three must-win games for the Texas Revolution, should the team hope to sneak into the playoffs. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:16:15 -0500 newsys-793697025 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/17.txt The McKinney Boyd Broncos lit up the scoreboard Thursday night in their annual spring football game, as the defense edged out the offense, 47-42, in a high-scoring affair from their home field. Fri, 31 May 2013 17:07:48 -0500 newsys-791657402 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/18.txt Just as they dominated their regular season, the McKinney North baseball team also dominated the District 13-4A honors. The Bulldogs were awarded nine total selections, including four superlatives. Fri, 31 May 2013 17:07:50 -0500 newsys-792111971 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/19.txt Superlatives Most Valuable Player: Anthony Herrera Defensive Player of the Year: Justin Stevenson Newcomer of the Year: Julian Pope Coach of the Year: Jim Gatewood First Team Honors Gabe Constantine, pitcher Preston Speers, first baseman Montana Sadler, shortstop Second Team Honors Trey Segui, outfielder Travis Scalf, utility Fri, 31 May 2013 17:07:53 -0500 newsys-792221173 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/22.txt "These bottoms remind me of south Louisiana," said Jake Hebert (pronounced A-Bear in Cajun) as my friend Larry Large and I drove them into the area we hunt hogs. "I thought everything was bone dry down here in Texas." Fri, 31 May 2013 17:07:10 -0500 newsys-784121866 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/23.txt Their season may have ended a week and a half ago, but the accomplishments continue to pour in for the McKinney Boyd softball team. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:54:54 -0500 newsys-777375377 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/24.txt Superlatives Offensive Player of the Year: McKenna Henry Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Erin Riding Utility Player of the Year: Cassandra Heller Co-Coach of the Year: Moe Fritz First Team Honors Mo McDonald Jill Nicklas Bailey Jo Jones Maddy VonHagel Carly Nicklas Riley Wagner Second Team Honors Robyn Black Jailen Douglas Wed, 29 May 2013 11:54:57 -0500 newsys-776066561 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/25.txt The McKinney softball team may have had a rough go of it this past season, but the Lionettes' perseverance was rewarded in the end. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:55:00 -0500 newsys-776066560 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/26.txt Superlatives Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Krissy Fontillas First Team Honors Courtney Derrick Chelsea Thomas Jazsmine Nelson Second Team Honors Emily Marrs Honorable Mention Demi Davenport Wed, 29 May 2013 11:55:02 -0500 newsys-787260024 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/27.txt With three weeks remaining in the IFL regular season, the Texas Revolution have officially entered must-win territory in the quest for their first-ever playoff berth. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:55:05 -0500 newsys-777219216 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/28.txt The McKinney football team ended its spring practice schedule with its annual Spring Game Thursday night from Ron Poe Stadium, bringing the Lions one step closer to their season opener in late August. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:47:37 -0500 newsys-774874272 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/29.txt The McKinney North football team didn’t plan on not having a spring practice season, but as the calendar crept closer to its start, a number of factors converged to persuade Bulldogs head coach Mike Fecci to cancel the annual spring game. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:21:55 -0500 newsys-776232364 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/30.txt The end was sudden, but their success cannot be denied. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:21:58 -0500 newsys-777480496 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/31.txt One of the most enjoyable aspects of my career as an outdoors writer is having the ability to take you with me on adventures via the written word. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:43:58 -0500 newsys-767894305 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/32.txt McKinney Boyd's new boys basketball coach Jason Burton is returning home to District 10-5A. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:54 -0500 newsys-767894306 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/33.txt With its spring practices well underway, the McKinney Boyd football team is ready to begin the journey towards a fourth straight playoff berth this fall. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:57 -0500 newsys-767958635 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/34.txt With recent realignment changes placing McKinney into Class 5A this year, many doubted whether the Lions baseball team could compete in UIL's highest classification, despite having one of the smallest 5A enrollments in the state. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:00 -0500 newsys-845500278 http://www.mesquitenews.com/articles/2013/06/19/sports/schools/mckinney/9999.txt Mahan fourth at U.S. Open McKinney alum Hunter Mahan fell just short of capturing his first-ever major Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:32:04 -0500