No Hurdle Too High

By Jim Irish Photos by Jason Miller and Jim Irish Bastrop's Caden Justice (left) and Andy Chavez celebrate Justice's winning goal against Connally MANOR -- Cayden Justice chose an opportune moment to end a dry spell on the offensive end. The Bastrop senior striker scored in the 54th minute for the winning goal against Pflugerville Connally 2-1 in the bi-district round at Manor High School on Friday. The goal unfolded on Bastrop goalie Gavin Meraz's long kick downfield to left

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