Past Articles (HIDDEN BLOG)

  1. Texas Overwhelms Incarnate Word Women’s Soccer

    August 12, 2022
    Expectations are high for the 2022 University of Texas Longhorns Women’s soccer program.  And the Longhorns did not disappoint as they routed the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals, 7-0, in an exhibition match.  The Longhorns are returning 10 starters and 21 letter-winners from last year’s squad.  Returning are six  COVID-era…

  2. San Jose Scores Late to Draw Against Austin

    August 6, 2022
    Two goals by Sebastian Driussi and one by Julio Cascante earned the Austin FC a draw against the San Jose Earthquakes.  San Jose came back in the final minutes of the match to earn the draw.    The Verde and  Black opened the scoring in the 6th minute of play.   Diego…

  3. Loggerheads Take Premier Rugby Men’s Championship

    July 30, 2022
    The Loggerheads defeated the Headliners in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Men’s Championship finals by a score of 32-to-22.  The match was not as close as the score appears, as the Headliners scored their final try in the closing seconds as the Loggerheads began the celebrations.  The Loggerhead dominate the…

  4. Headliners Take Premier Rugby Sevens Women’s Championship

    July 30, 2022
    The Headliners defeated the Loonies in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Women’s Championship finals by a score of 33-to-7.  The Headliners were led by former Olympic captain Abby Gustaitis and former netballer Grace Kukutai (netball is like basketball with distinct differences).  The Headliners advanced to the finals by defeating the…

  5. Premier Rugby Sevens Comes to Austin

    July 29, 2022
    Rugby in Austin dates to 1967 with the founding of the Austin Blacks Rugby Club, the first club in the southwestern United States.  Five years late, the Austin Huns Rugby Football Club spun-off to make Austin a two-team rugby town.  But it wasn’t until 2018 when Austin established its first…

  6. Sacramento Overcomes 8-Run Deficit, Defeats Round Rock

    July 27, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (50-45), hoping to bounce back from a  5-1 loss to the Sacramento River Cats (42-53), blew an 8-run lead to fall, again, by a score of 10-to-8.  The Express leveraged a massive 7-run second inning rally to take the early lead.  The Express sent 11 batters…

  7. River Cats Down Express in Series Opener

    July 26, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (50-44) fell to the Sacramento River (41-53) by a final score of 5-to-1. The loss ended Round Rock’s four-game winning streak, and came on the heels of a three-game sweep of the Las Vegas Aviators.  Round Rock starter Cole Winn (6-2) endured the loss,  allowing three…

  8. Austin FC Tripped-up by Red Bulls

    July 24, 2022
    The Austin FC were up-ended by the New York Red Bulls, by a score of 4-3,  in a match filled with uncharacteristic errors by the home team.  “We didn’t start this game in a very good way.  New York immediately put it on their terms,” said Austin FC head coach…

  9. Express Over-Power Aviators

    July 22, 2022
    The Round Rock Express amassed 13 hits and 8 runs to defeat the Las Vegas Aviators in the opening game of their three-game series.  Round Rock’s entire starting lineup collected hits in the contest.  Steele Walker led the team offensively, going 3-for-5 with a home run.  Diosbel Arias and Ryan…

  10. Hunger and Humility Push Austin over Houston

    July 12, 2022
    “Their hunger and humility to go out and do it.  That’s the sign of a good team,”  said Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff after his team’s 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the Houston Dynamo FC.  Houston’s Adalberto Carrasquilla split the legs of Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver to give the Dynamo…

  11. Hunters, Men in Blue take Spring Championship

    July 9, 2022
    Saturday saw the finals of the Central Texas Cricket League Spring 2022 Tournament.  The tournament showcased the best cricket in central Texas as the top teams in two divisions battled for the coveted trophy and the bragging rights.  The Hunters topped the Austin Aces to win the Division A Championship…

  12. Albuquerque Earns First Win of Series

    July 7, 2022
    The Albuquerque Isotopes (38-43) reclaimed some dignity and took the third game of their series against the Round Rock Express (43-38) by a score of 5-2.  The Express lead the 6-game series 2 games to 1.  Isotope starting pitcher Riley Smith (W, 3-3) enjoyed the win.  Smith gave-up 2 runs…

  13. Express Sack Isotopes

    July 6, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (43-37) claimed the second game of the series over the Albuquerque Isotopes (37-43) by a final score of 13-3.  The Express generated 15 hits to over-power the Isotopes’ pitching staff.  Starting pitcher Ashton Goudeau (L, 0-3) was tagged for 8 of those hits, accounting for 8…

  14. Pitching Lead Express over Aviators

    June 30, 2022
    Round Rock Express (39-36) held the Las Vegas Aviators (42-32) to a single hit as they won by a final score of 3-0.  Round Rock starting pitcher Spencer Howard (W, 3-2) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before yielding a single to Drew Jackson.  Howard allowed no runs on…

  15. Express Leverage Long-Ball, Ground Aviators

    June 29, 2022
    Pitching and hitting came together as the Round Rock Express (38-36) handily defeated the Las Vegas Aviators (42-31) by a score of 10-to-1.  Round Rock starter Cole Winn (W, 5-0) pitched 6.2 solid innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits.  Winn struck-out 8 batters and walked 2.  Las Vegas starting…

  16. Express Find Themselves, Take Space Cowboys

    June 19, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (35-31) claimed the final game of their series against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (28-38) by a score of 8-to-3. The Express took the final two games of the series, but the Space Cowboys took the series 4-to-2.  Express starting pitcher Spencer Howard (W, 1-2) earned…

  17. Stellar Debut Falls Short

    June 16, 2022
    Round Rock Express (33-30) pitcher Cole Ragans made his Triple-A debut with an impressive start, building a 3-2 lead before retiring in the 7th inning.  Sugar Land Space Cowboys (27-36) then rallied in the 2-remaining innings for a 3-4 victory.  Ragans allowed two runs on six hits, allowing no walks,…

  18. Big First Inning Puts Space Cowboys over Express

    June 14, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (33-27)  lost to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (25-36) in the first inning of their contest, plating 6 runs in what appeared to be an extended batting practice. The remainder of the game was a test of how the Express responded to adversity.  Round Rock passed…

  19. CF Pachuca Tops Austin FC in International Friendly

    June 11, 2022
    Liga MX’s CF Pachuca “Los Tuzos” handily defeated MLS’s Austin FC, 4-1, in an international friendly match played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.  Pachuca tallied four first half goals which were matched by a single second half penalty goal by Austin.  Pachuca took the lead in the 3rd minute…

  20. USMNT Routs Grenada in Concacaf National League Match

    June 10, 2022
    The U.S. Men’s National Team began the defense of the its inaugural Concacaf Nations League title with a stunning rout of Grenada’s national team at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.  The final score was 5-0. Jesus Ferreira led the Americans with four goals, becoming only the fifth player in USMNT…

  21. Texas Tops Air Force, Advances to Super Regional

    June 5, 2022
    The University of Texas Longhorns defeated the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons, 10-1, to capture the NCAA Austin Regional Championship.  The Longhorns were 3-0 in the tournament.  They travel to Greenville to take on East Carolina in the Super Regionals.  The Falcons made it to the championship game by defeating…

  22. Air Force Advances, DBU goes Home

    June 4, 2022
    The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons defeated the Dallas Baptist University (DBU) Patriots, 5-1, in the opening loser’s bracket contest in the NCAA Austin Regional Championship.  DBU exits the tournament with two loses.  Air Force plays the winner of the match-up between Texas and Louisiana Tech.  DBU entered the loser’s…

  23. Texas Opens NCAA Regional with Win Over Air Force

    June 3, 2022
    The University of Texas Longhorns men’s baseball team decisively defeated the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons, 11-3, in the first game of the NCAA Austin Regional at Disch-Falk Field.  Texas advances to the second round of the regionals, facing Louisiana Tech.  Texas starting pitcher Pete Hansen (W, 11-1) earned the…

  24. Express Blanks Dodgers

    June 1, 2022
    The Round Rock Express (30-20) defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers (29-21)  by a score of 4-0 for the team’s first shutout of the year.  Oklahoma City starter Andre Jackson (L0-4) endured the loss, allowing 1 run on five hits in 6 innings of work.  Jackson struck out two and walked…

  25. Dodgers Shutout Express, 8-0

    May 31, 2022
    May was looking oh so good for the Round Rock Express.  The team was 15-10 in the month of May.  Then came the Oklahoma City Dodgers.  The Dodgers blanked the Express, winning by a final score of 8-0.  The shutout was the second by OKC against Round Rock this month.…

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