PROSPER — When Ponder coach Jimmy Avery took over the Lady Lions’ basketball program four years ago, he knew there was potential to accomplish… Read more
The Ponder Lady Lions kept their playoff hopes alive on Saturday against Pottsboro in the area round, as they used a steady offensive attack t… Read more
ARGYLE — It was a rather convincing opening round of the playoffs for Argyle against Fort Worth Western Hills on Saturday night, as the Eagles… Read more
Six Denton-area boys basketball teams were slated to begin their playoff runs this week, but for some, they still don’t know when their bi-dis… Read more
This weekend was supposed to be the start of the third round of the girls basketball playoffs. Read more
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect name for Eli Valentino. Read more
This story was updated Tuesday afternoon with the latest from Lake Dallas and Ponder. Read more
PROSPER — It had been over a week since Ponder played its last game against Whitesboro in the regular season finale on Feb. 2. Read more
Several Denton-area girls basketball teams have moved or rescheduled playoff games due to inclement weather. Read more
Eight Denton-area girls basketball teams have qualified for the playoffs, which begin on Thursday with the bi-district round. Read more
Boys basketball roundup: Ponder’s offensive effort leads to victory as Lions thrash S&S Consolidated
PONDER — It was a very successful senior night for the Ponder Lions on Tuesday against Sadler S&S Consolidated, as they busted out for a h… Read more
Mike Bowling spent the past two years attempting to get Ponder’s football program back on track. Read more
Ty Marsh knew that wherever he went to play college football, he’d have a chance to play for a great program with excellent facilities. Read more
For the third consecutive season the Guyer Lady Wildcats clinched a share of the district title, thrashing their way to an 81-43 victory over … Read more
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle’s sports staff, in consultation with local coaches, selects standout players for its All-Area football … Read more
PONDER — Another night, and another victory. That has been the story this season for the Ponder Lady Lions and it continued on Tuesday in a 95… Read more
It was a solid night for Ryan at home Tuesday against Grapevine, as the Raiders used a steady offensive attack to capture a 65-50 victory. Read more
On the strength of a six-game winning streak, the Ponder Lady Lions checked in at No. 11 in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 3… Read more
The Ryan Raiders flexed their offensive muscles in their bout with crosstown rival Denton en route to a 78-43 beatdown on Friday evening. Read more
CORINTH — The Lake Dallas Lady Falcons put on an offensive showcase on Friday evening at home in their district contest with Justin Northwest,… Read more
When the dust finally settled on the 2020 football season, two local teams had brought state championships back home to Denton County. Read more
PONDER — It has been a marvelous season for Ponder, and Tuesday evening was no different as the Lady Lions cruised to a 91-31 smackdown of Pil… Read more
CORINTH — The tough slide for the Lake Dallas Falcons continued Tuesday evening against Colleyville Heritage, as they were bested in a 52-40 loss. Read more
PONDER — When Ponder and Pilot Point met for the first time this season back on Dec. 18, the Lions and Bearcats were unable to settle things i… Read more
AUBREY — Despite losing one of their top players for the season in Zac Hamilton, the Aubrey Chaparrals were able to rally and come away with a… Read more
SADLER — The Ponder Lady Lions took care of business on the road Friday, cruising to a 73-24 victory against Sadler S&S Consolidated. Read more
The Ryan Raiders dispatched Justin Northwest behind a couple of big offensive quarters on their way to the 67-23 drubbing Tuesday evening. Read more
PONDER — The Ponder Lady Lions continued their sparkling season with another blowout victory on Tuesday, this time against Boyd with an offens… Read more
WHITESBORO — It was another night and another victory for the Ponder Lady Lions on Friday evening, as they held off a fourth-quarter rally by … Read more
ARGYLE — The Argyle Eagles captured their 15th consecutive win of the year against Wichita Falls Hirschi on Friday evening, using a big first … Read more
PONDER — There is an old adage in basketball that good defense leads to easy offense. Read more
The Guyer Lady Wildcats rebounded from their loss on Saturday with a huge 65-20 victory over McKinney Boyd on Tuesday as coach Aimee Kilgore c… Read more
It was a very good night indeed for Denton on Tuesday in their bout with Justin Northwest, as the Broncos snapped their six-game losing streak… Read more
ARGYLE — The Argyle Lady Eagles came away with an impressive victory over Dallas Bishop Lynch on Wednesday, taking down the Lady Friars in a 4… Read more
ALVORD — The Ponder Lions got a much-needed victory on Wednesday over Alvord, as the Lions used a big fourth quarter to help seal their 57-48 win. Read more
FLOWER MOUND — The Guyer Lady Wildcats flexed their offensive muscles on Tuesday against Flower Mound Marcus, cruising to a 67-45 win. Read more
BRIDGEPORT — The Argyle Eagles continued their marvelous season on Tuesday against Bridgeport, throttling the Bulls 72-39 to collect their fir… Read more
Despite 2020 being one of the most trying seasons in recent memory, that did not stop multiple local teams from soaring to new heights. Read more
The Guyer Lady Wildcats handled their business in Tuesday’s bout with Braswell, besting the Lady Bengals for a 59-40 victory. Read more
The Ryan Raiders came away with their 10th victory of the season on Tuesday, this time taking down Denton en route to a 65-59 victory. Read more
AUBREY — The Aubrey Lady Chaparrals collected their third district win of the season on Friday thanks in part to a strong defensive effort ove… Read more
SANGER — It was a huge night for the Sanger Lady Indians on Tuesday for myriad reasons. Not only did Sanger capture their first district win o… Read more
BOYD — It was not much of a contest between Ponder and Boyd in their district opener on Friday, as the Lady Lions trounced them for a 90-21 beatdown. Read more
KELLER — It was an absolute dogfight for the Ponder Lady Lions on Tuesday evening, as they dispatched Keller 71-70 for their ninth win of the year. Read more
It was all Guyer at home on Friday evening against Dallas Skyline, as the Lady Wildcats manhandled Skyline in a 60-32 smackdown. Read more
PONDER — In a rare showdown with Ponder, the Guyer Lady Wildcats dispatched the Lady Lions Saturday on the road with a 65-55 victory. Read more
AUBREY — The Aubrey Lady Chaparrals took care of business on Tuesday at home, using a strong defensive effort to get the 45-40 win. Read more
PONDER — The Aubrey Chaparrals took care of business on Tuesday in their showdown with Ponder, edging them out for the 45-44 victory. Read more
PONDER — It wasn’t an easy win to come by for the Ponder Lions on Friday evening, but they narrowly took down Van Alstyne 68-66. Read more
ARGYLE — The Argyle Eagles put on an offensive clinic on Tuesday in their bout with crosstown school Liberty Christian, smashing them 78-37 fo… Read more
NEVADA — A couple of strong offensive quarters to start and end the game for the Sanger Lady Indians were the key to their 70-38 thrashing of … Read more
Krum — The Krum Lady Bobcats collected their first win of the season against Grapevine on Tuesday evening, edging them in 57-56 thriller. Read more
