Todd Jorgenson | People Newspapers

Scots Stifle Falcons in 13-5A Showdown

Calvin Williams and Highland Park moved into a tie atop the District 13-5A standings with a victory over North Forney.

After a strong performance at regionals, both the HP boys and girls squads qualified for the state meet beginning April 27 in Euless.

The Texas Girls Coaches Association recently named HP senior Cameron Fawcett the 2020 Class 5A/6A Cross Country Athlete of the Year.

ESD recognized 16 senior athletes across six sports this week for their college commitments to 14 different institutions.

Nicole Lawrence and Marlo Caracio topped a duo from Houston St. Agnes in straight sets in the championship match.

HP extended its winning streak to six games after outscoring West Mesquite by a combined 44-2 during a doubleheader sweep on Saturday.

Aiming to continue a run of postseason success, Highland Park will head to its regional gymnastics meet beginning Tuesday in Rockwall.

The Lady Wolverines won 2-1 in overtime on Friday, ending HP’s quest for an undefeated season and a repeat state championship.

After surviving and advancing, Highland Park will meet Frisco Wakeland in the regional final at 7 p.m. Friday in Mesquite.

In her native Minnesota, thousands of teenage girls play ice hockey — both for their school and year-round traveling teams.

Highlighted by a school-record sprint, the Highland Park girls added another track and field district championship at the 13-5A meet.