No Hurdle Too High

Caden Justice (left) is one of several Bastrop players competing with injuries By Jim Irish Photos by Dustyn Werner The Bastrop boys soccer team is advancing to the state playoffs for the second consecutive year under coach Greg Vuagniaux. The only remaining issue is whether the Bears (13-4-4 overall, 5-3-3 in District 24-5A) will finish in third or four place in the district. Bastrop's final game of district is on the road against McCallum at Nelson Field at 7:45 p.m. on Wed

Bastrop's Preston Alexander (24) scored below his average against Pflugerville in the state playoffs By Jim Irish Photos by Dustyn Werner MANOR -- Playoff experience counts. Pflugerville had the playoff experience, while Bastrop had qualified for the first time in 15 years. The Panthers (10-22 overall) coolly dispatched the Bears 58-42 in a boys Class 5A Division II bi-district basketball contest at Manor High School on Tuesday. They looked far better than the team that had

Bastrop's Brent Carter (0) gets his hand on the ball as Cedar Creek's Nomar Ruvalcaba drives to the basket By Jim Irish Photos by Dustyn Werner Daniel Hobbs is garnering a reputation as a turnaround specialist. In his first season, Hobbs has guided Bastrop High School boys basketball team to the UIL playoffs for the first time in 15 years. The Bears held off tenacious Cedar Creek 51-49 at the Bears gym on Tuesday, finishing in third place in Class 5A District 24 with an 8-4 r