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Dennis Silva II

Dennis Silva II

Joined: Nov 12, 2024

Dennis Silva II has been an award-winning sports writer in Texas since 2006, serving as sports editor and reporter at weekly and daily newspapers in Houston, Katy, Laredo and McAllen. He was honored as the 2023 Texas High School Coaches Association Sportswriter of the Year. His sports writing and sports coverage have also been recognized by the Associated Press Managing Editors, Associated Press Sports Editors and Texas Press Association. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2024.

Elijah Ferguson found a home and a chance to pursue his Olympic dreams in the vast open spaces of West Texas when committed to Texas Tech for his college track career.
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Texas Tech Recruit Elijah Ferguson: Track Star’s Journey from Houston to Olympic Aspirations

Elite sprinter Elijah Ferguson commits to Texas Tech with aspirations of breaking records in the 400 and 200 meters. Learn how his Houston roots and relentless drive are paving the way to an Olympic dream.

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Fulshear football coach Nick Codutti discusses a play call with one of his players during practice this week as the Chargers prepare for Friday's playoff game against Atascocita.

For undefeated Fulshear, winning is unconventional

Late November is different in Fulshear, Texas. On this particular Monday afternoon on Thanksgiving week, it is 83 degrees, bright and sunny. The wind is howling

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Aniya Foy likes to dance when music is playing, but the Katy Cinco Ranch star and Kansas State commit is all business when the ball tips.
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Katy Cinco Ranch star Aniya Foy raises game to greater heights

Kansas State commit is ranked 46th nationally and No. 5 in Texas, in the Class of 2025, by ESPN.

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Magnolia's Stevie South flashes a pair of "hook'em horns" signs in announcing her commitment to the University of Texas softball program in a social media post.
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Texas softball lands the perfect fit with 2026 recruit

Magnolia star Stevie South commits to the Longhorns.

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Fulshear coach Sydney Zimmerman discusses strategy with her team during a timeout in their regional final victory over Cinco Ranch, on Friday.
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Fulshear volleyball continues to prove people wrong

The Chargers have been impressive en route to 6A semifinals.

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Andrew Marsh, a Michigan commit, turned in a big performance in leading Katy Jordan to a victory over Richmond Foster in the opening game of the Texas Class 6A-Division II playoffs on Thurday.
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4-Star Michigan football commit leads Katy Jordan to milestone win

Andrew Marsh was electric in his team's 22-14 playoff victory over Richmond Foster.

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San Marcos Rattlers guard Jayven Cofer (right) tries to dribble into the lane as Brennan Bears guard Kingston Flemings defends during the first period at the Class 6A Regional Finals for Boys basketball playoff on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023, at Northside Sports Gym in San Antonio, Texas. Flemings committed to Houston on Thursday
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Top 20 recruit Kingston Flemings chooses Houston, rejects Texas Tech Offer

Flemings stays in state and was attracted by the Cougars' "culture of winning."

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All levels of Texas boys and girls soccer will adopt a mercy rule, effective for all preseason, district and playoff games during the 2024-25 season.
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Mercy rule to be introduced in Texas high school soccer this season

The UIL responds to a recommendation from coaches and officials groups with a rare change so close to the start of the new season.

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