https://www.springtownepigraph.com/author/5,eddy-prather en Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1871,rickett-2019-porcupines-headed-to-wall-of-honorSpringtown ISD has announced Cameron Rickett and the 2019 Springtown Porcupines football team as inductees to its 2026 Wall of Honor.The 2019 Porcupines put together one of the deepest playoff runs in...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1871,rickett-2019-porcupines-headed-to-wall-of-honor https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1867,springtown-competes-at-hoka-mcneil-invitationalSpringtown’s cross-country teams traveled to Round Rock Friday, Sept. 18, to compete in the HOKA McNeil Invitational, often called the state preview meet because it is held at Old Settlers Park, home...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:55:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1867,springtown-competes-at-hoka-mcneil-invitational https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1866,lady-porcupines-sweep-bridgeportThe Springtown Lady Porcupines swept Bridgeport 25-18, 25-7 and 25-12 in a Thursday, Sept. 17, district match.The win improved Springtown to 27-11 overall and 2-1 in district play.Freshman Kamryn Wood...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:45:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1866,lady-porcupines-sweep-bridgeport https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1865,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Ashton DunksWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Ashton Dunks and I am a 12th grader.”How long have you been on the Quill Crew?“I’ve been doing this since my sophomore year.”Do you have...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:42:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1865,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1863,coach-jody-lowery-leaves-lasting-springtown-legacyLongtime Springtown coach, educator and former school board member Jody Lowery died Aug. 26, leaving behind a legacy that reached generations of Springtown students and athletes.Springtown Mayor Mike...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1863,coach-jody-lowery-leaves-lasting-springtown-legacy https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1862,rickett-2019-porcupines-headed-to-wall-of-honorSpringtown ISD has announced Cameron Rickett and the 2019 Springtown Porcupines football team as inductees to its 2026 Wall of Fame class.The 2019 Porcupines put together one of the deepest playoff ru...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:20:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1862,rickett-2019-porcupines-headed-to-wall-of-honor https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1848,springtown-runners-medal-at-assault-of-eagle-summitSpringtown cross-country competed Sept. 12 at the Assault of Eagle Summit in Decatur, finishing the day with 14 medalists.Kaiden Derby won an individual meet championship and set a personal record.Bra...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:17:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1848,springtown-runners-medal-at-assault-of-eagle-summit https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1847,decatur-edges-springtown-in-regional-final-rematchSpringtown and Decatur did not need much help creating a big-match atmosphere Tuesday, Sept. 8 inside the Porcupine gym.The meeting was a rematch of the 2025 Class 4A Division I Region I final, when D...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:06:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1847,decatur-edges-springtown-in-regional-final-rematch https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1846,tedder-leads-dfw-in-killsSpringtown High School volleyball standout Libby Tedder continues to pile up kills during her senior season, and through the first five weeks, no player in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has more.Tedder l...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:58:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1846,tedder-leads-dfw-in-kills https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1845,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Kylee McNeelyWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Kylee McNeely and I am a senior.”How long have you been playing volleyball?“I’ve been playing volleyball for 10 years.”Do you have any p...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:52:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1845,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1844,swift-speed-11-year-old-racer-earns-national-recognitionWhat a great name for a drag racer.Lane Swift has been racing since he was 5 years old, and the 11-year-old sixth grader has quickly made a name for himself in the junior drag racing community.By 2023...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1844,swift-speed-11-year-old-racer-earns-national-recognition https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1843,porcupines-rout-brownwood-54-6Springtown’s football team dusted off the rust and picked up its first win of the season, defeating Brownwood 54-6 Friday, Sept. 11 in Brownwood.The Porcupines were winless through their first two gam...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1843,porcupines-rout-brownwood-54-6 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1831,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Case CampbellWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Case Cambell and I am a junior.”What all do you participate in?“I’m a cheerleader, drum major and member of the color guard. I think bei...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1831,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1830,lady-porcupines-fall-in-five-set-thrillerThe Lady Porcupines clawed their way through a grueling five-set match before falling 3-2 to Burleson Centennial Sept. 1 at home.The loss dropped Springtown to 23-10 overall with district play just da...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:22:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1830,lady-porcupines-fall-in-five-set-thriller https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1828,rockets-edge-porcupines-with-late-field-goal-38-35The Springtown Porcupines fell to the Robinson Rockets 38-35 Sept. 4 when a late field goal decided the hard-fought home opener at Porcupine Stadium.The Rockets, who finished 2025 as 9-3 area finalist...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1828,rockets-edge-porcupines-with-late-field-goal-38-35 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1808,springtown-girls-reach-podium-at-greenhill-relaySpringtown’s top girls relay team earned a spot on the podium Saturday, Aug. 29 with a third-place finish at the 41st annual Greenhill/Luke’s Locker Six-Mile Relay at Norbuck Park.Izzy Parker, Claire...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:05:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1808,springtown-girls-reach-podium-at-greenhill-relay https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1807,springtown-posts-strong-run-at-nocona-tournamentSpringtown put together a strong three-day run at the 27th annual Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake volleyball tournament, winning seven of nine matches Aug. 27-29 in Nocona.The Lady Porcupines entered the to...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:43:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1807,springtown-posts-strong-run-at-nocona-tournament https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1806,springtown-falls-to-brock-in-season-openerSpringtown found itself chasing Brock early Friday, Aug. 28, and the first-half deficit proved too much to overcome in a 42-20 season-opening loss at Eagle Stadium.The nondistrict matchup featured two...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1806,springtown-falls-to-brock-in-season-opener https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1791,lady-pines-finish-7-2-at-top-of-texas-tournamentSpringtown put together a 7-2 run at the Top of Texas Tournament Aug. 20-22 in Farmersville, winning seven of nine matches and advancing to the championship bracket.The Lady Pines opened tournament pl...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1791,lady-pines-finish-7-2-at-top-of-texas-tournament https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1777,blaklee-hennesayWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Blaklee Hennesay and I am a junior.”How long have you been a cheerleader?“I’ve been a cheerleader since I was 5 years old. I also run track.”Do you have any pet...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1777,blaklee-hennesay https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1776,porcupines-glow-under-carrollton-lightsWhy not try a night run?Springtown’s cross-country teams traded the usual morning race for an evening under the lights Friday, Aug. 21 during the Friday Night Hawk Invite at McInnish Park in Carrollto...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:12:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1776,porcupines-glow-under-carrollton-lights https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1775,lady-pines-split-matches-with-memorial-fossil-ridgeSpringtown High School volleyball split two home matches Aug. 18, falling to Wichita Falls Memorial before bouncing back with a three-set victory over Fossil Ridge.The Lady Pines got off to a slow sta...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:56:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1775,lady-pines-split-matches-with-memorial-fossil-ridge https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1774,community-meets-the-porcupinesSpringtown High School athletes and student groups took center stage Friday, Aug. 21 as the community gathered at Porcupine Stadium for Meet the Porcupines.The annual community pep rally gave Porcupin...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:28:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1774,community-meets-the-porcupines https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1772,walker-goes-the-distance-for-springtownSpringtown High School junior Madelyn Walker has already built a resume that reaches well beyond one season.A two-time UIL Class 4A state cross-country qualifier, Walker and the Lady Porcupines return...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1772,walker-goes-the-distance-for-springtown https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1771,tedder-sets-career-kills-recordSenior outside hitter Libby Tedder made Springtown High School history Aug. 11, becoming the Lady Porcupines’ all-time career kills leader during a home match against Ponder.Tedder recorded her 1,584t...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:26:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1771,tedder-sets-career-kills-record https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1770,springtown-ffa-gets-jump-on-new-competition-seasonSpringtown High School FFA will kick off the 2026-27 school year with its third annual Back-to-School Ag Bash Aug. 24 at the Springtown High School cafeteria.The event is open to agriculture students,...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:13:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1770,springtown-ffa-gets-jump-on-new-competition-season https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1769,porcupines-get-first-test-against-arlington-heightsThe Springtown Porcupines saw preseason action with a road scrimmage against Arlington Heights in Fort Worth Thursday, Aug. 13, giving head coach Brian Hulett and his staff their first chance to see t...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:54:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1769,porcupines-get-first-test-against-arlington-heights https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1741,scrimmages-ready-lady-porcupines-for-seasonSpringtown High School volleyball opened 2026 play with a pair of scrimmages as head coach Abby Zipoy and the Lady Porcupines began evaluating their lineup before regular season play.Springtown travel...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1741,scrimmages-ready-lady-porcupines-for-season https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1740,walker-paces-porcupines-at-azle-cross-country-meetThe Springtown High School cross-country team took the short trip along State Highway 199 Aug. 7 to compete in the Azle ISD Clash of the Classes cross-country meet at Azle’s year-old course.The course...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:14:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1740,walker-paces-porcupines-at-azle-cross-country-meet https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1739,new-football-rules-await-texas-teams-in-2026Texas high school football teams will see several rule changes when the 2026 season begins, including a shorter penalty for offensive pass interference and a new option following a fair catch.The Univ...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:13:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1739,new-football-rules-await-texas-teams-in-2026 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1738,porcupines-open-fall-practice-with-high-expectationsSpringtown football opened fall practice Aug. 3 as the Porcupines gear up for the 2026 season.Expectations are high after another successful season, and Springtown enters the fall with statewide recog...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1738,porcupines-open-fall-practice-with-high-expectations https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1736,here-s-where-local-sports-folks-go-on-the-recordWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Abigail Carr and I’m a senior.”How long have you been in the band?“I’ve been in band since the sixth grade. I play the saxophone and I’m a drum major.”Do you ha...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:34:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1736,here-s-where-local-sports-folks-go-on-the-record https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1735,oh-thank-heavenThe city of Reno held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, Aug. 7, for a new 7-Eleven at 4470 E. Highway 199, a development city officials hope will bring additional retail growth to the community.Repres...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:11:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1735,oh-thank-heaven https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1724,lady-porcupines-reload-after-region-i-final-runSpringtown High School volleyball enters the 2026 season hoping to build on its 43-win campaign and trip to the Region I final last year.The Lady Porcupines finished 43-10 overall and 12-3 in district...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:28:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1724,lady-porcupines-reload-after-region-i-final-run https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1723,walker-3rd-at-cheyenne-frontier-daysCole Walker, a 2021 graduate of Springtown High School, took third place in steer wrestling at the 130th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, one of professional rodeo’s premier annual e...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1723,walker-3rd-at-cheyenne-frontier-days https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1722,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Trent OwensWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Trent Owens, and I am a senior at Springtown High School.”How long have you played football?”“Since peewee, all here in Springtown. I play...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:18:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1722,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1721,hulett-one-of-texas-most-underrated-coachesSpringtown head football coach Brian Hulett has spent nearly two decades building consistent playoff programs — something that has earned him statewide recognition.Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magaz...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:12:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1721,hulett-one-of-texas-most-underrated-coaches https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1720,pojo-magic-remains-part-of-springtown-football-traditionAlthough it’s not Springtown High School’s official fight song or alma mater, “POJO Magic” has become part of the Friday night soundtrack for generations of Porcupine football players and fans.SHS gra...]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:57:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1720,pojo-magic-remains-part-of-springtown-football-tradition https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1700,lady-porcupines-build-for-the-future-at-volleyball-campThe future of Springtown High School volleyball was on display at the Lady Porcupine Volleyball Summer Camp July 27-29 with a large turnout of young athletes preparing for the upcoming season.The camp...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:19:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1700,lady-porcupines-build-for-the-future-at-volleyball-camp https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1699,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Morgan RussellWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Morgan Russell and I will be a senior.”How long have you been in the band?”“Band has been my interest for at least six years. I’m now a...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1699,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1698,where-it-all-startedAfter more than 30 years in education and serving in nearly every leadership role imaginable, Mike Comeaux has come full circle.The former superintendent has returned to where his career began — coach...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1698,where-it-all-started https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1697,coaching-school-gives-athletic-staff-a-boostAround Texas, coaches simply call it "Coaching School."Officially known as the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School and Convention, the annual event has long served as the unofficial...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1697,coaching-school-gives-athletic-staff-a-boost https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1694,sound-of-springtown-marches-toward-football-seasonWhile many students are enjoying the final weeks of summer break, members of the Sound of Springtown are already on the practice field, enduring triple-digit temperatures as they prepare for the upcom...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:40:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1694,sound-of-springtown-marches-toward-football-season https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1679,lewis-named-best-lifterSummer offers a break from competition for many high school athletes, but not for the Springtown High School girls powerlifting team.Three Lady Porcupine lifters competed July 17 at Sherman High Schoo...]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1679,lewis-named-best-lifter https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1674,contreras-goes-2-2-at-fargo-national-tournamentSpringtown High School junior Dominic Contreras finished with a 2-2 record in the 16U Greco-Roman division at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.Contreras opened the to...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1674,contreras-goes-2-2-at-fargo-national-tournament https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1673,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Reagan BeallWhat is your name and grade?“Reagan Beall. I will be a senior.”How long have you played volleyball?”“Oh, I’ve been playing volleyball probably since first grade.”Do you have any...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1673,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1672,girls-basketball-camp-draws-more-than-50-young-athletesSpringtown High School head girls basketball coach Ken Thompson welcomed more than 50 campers to the annual girls basketball camp July 14-16 at the SHS gym.The three-day camp was open to girls enterin...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1672,girls-basketball-camp-draws-more-than-50-young-athletes https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1671,springtown-hosts-annual-youth-football-campSpringtown Football Camp for students entering second through sixth grades was held July 14-16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Springtown High School indoor athletic facility. A large group of young athle...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1671,springtown-hosts-annual-youth-football-camp https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1658,ffa-members-earn-lone-star-degreesThe Springtown High School FFA chapter celebrated several accomplishments during the 98th Texas FFA State Convention held July 6-10 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.More than 12,000 FFA members, ad...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1658,ffa-members-earn-lone-star-degrees https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1657,making-porcupines ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:20:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1657,making-porcupines https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1656,mic-d-up-for-the-porcupinesWhat began as three friends believing they could do a better job calling a football game has grown into one of Springtown's favorite traditions.Since 2018, Rick Beal, Mark Bryant and Jay Grubis have b...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:13:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1656,mic-d-up-for-the-porcupines https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1655,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Kaine HillWhat is your name and grade?“Kaine Hill. I will be a senior.”How long have you played football”“I have played football now for about 10 years.”Do you have any pets?“I do. I have a...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:56:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1655,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1654,kolb-qualifies-for-usatf-junior-olympicsSpringtown High School discus thrower Mariam Kolb will continue her summer track and field season on the national stage after qualifying for the 2026 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Cham...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1654,kolb-qualifies-for-usatf-junior-olympics https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1652,springtown-esports-team-third-in-national-tournamentThe Springtown High School esports team continued its successful summer by placing third at the Amateur Esports Association National Tournament July 10-11 in Frisco.The tournament featured a hybrid fo...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1652,springtown-esports-team-third-in-national-tournament https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1633,fifa-world-cupFIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup 2026 began June 11. While players may not take to the pitch until mid-June, excitement for the quadrennial competition is already high. As fans anxiously await the act...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1633,fifa-world-cup https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1632,records-are-made-to-be-broken-or-are-theyRecords are made to be broken, but some seem likely to stand for a very long time.It is always interesting to look back through the Springtown High School record book and wonder which accomplishments...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:10:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1632,records-are-made-to-be-broken-or-are-they https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1631,springtown-esports-program-reaches-national-stageSpringtown High School's esports program continues to make its mark at the state and national levels.The Porcupines delivered an impressive performance during the 2026 Texas Esports Scholastic Federat...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:59:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1631,springtown-esports-program-reaches-national-stage https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1630,are-you-ready-for-some-football-well-soccerIf you are anything like me, you have to be impressed by the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place throughout North America. The United States, Canada and Mexico are serving as hosts this year. AT&T St...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:56:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1630,are-you-ready-for-some-football-well-soccer https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1629,terry-finds-new-home-at-the-azle-news-springtown-epigraphAshley Terry joined The Azle News and Springtown Epigraph in September 2025 after several years at the Hood County News. She said she was ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to broaden her ex...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:51:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1629,terry-finds-new-home-at-the-azle-news-springtown-epigraph https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1608,lady-porcupines-take-national-stage-at-usav-championshipsFour Lady Porcupines are competing at the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, one of the largest and most prestigious club volleyball events in the country. The tournament is being...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:55:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1608,lady-porcupines-take-national-stage-at-usav-championships https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1607,leadership-takes-root-at-area-iv-campMembers of the 2026-27 Springtown FFA officer team spent part of their summer sharpening their leadership skills at the Area IV Leadership Camp.Representing Springtown FFA at the camp were President T...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1607,leadership-takes-root-at-area-iv-camp https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1606,kolb-earns-spot-on-thsca-super-elite-teamSpringtown High School junior Mariam Kolb has been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Track and Field Super Elite Team following an outstanding season in the discus.Kolb represented Sp...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1606,kolb-earns-spot-on-thsca-super-elite-team https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1605,porcupines-open-season-ranked-no-3-in-class-4a-divisionThe Springtown Porcupines enter the 2026 football season with plenty of statewide attention.According to preseason rankings released by Dave Campbell's Texas Football, Springtown is ranked No. 3 in Cl...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:33:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1605,porcupines-open-season-ranked-no-3-in-class-4a-division https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1604,porcupines-test-their-might-at-tabc-showcaseThe Springtown Porcupines spent part of their summer competing against some of the top basketball teams in Texas at the 2026 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Showcase.The event was held June 26...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:29:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1604,porcupines-test-their-might-at-tabc-showcase https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1582,shs-wrestler-earns-trip-to-national-championshipsSpringtown High School junior wrestler Dominic Contreras will represent his school and community on one of the biggest stages in amateur wrestling when he travels to Fargo, North Dakota, in July to co...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:32:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1582,shs-wrestler-earns-trip-to-national-championships https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1581,spray-earns-tgca-class-4a-all-state-honorSpringtown High School pitcher Kylee Spray, who graduated in May, added one more honor to an already impressive career after being named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 4A All-State Softb...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1581,spray-earns-tgca-class-4a-all-state-honor https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1580,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Dalton StarrWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Dalton Starr and I’ll be a junior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have a black lab and a chihuahua, and we have a bunch of cats.”What is yo...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:20:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1580,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1579,crain-earns-prestigious-super-elite-selectionSpringtown High School golfer Dixie Crain has added another major honor to her growing list of accomplishments after being selected to the 2025-26 Girls Golf Super Elite Team.The prestigious recogniti...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:05:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1579,crain-earns-prestigious-super-elite-selection https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1578,riley-sees-strong-turnout-at-summer-basketball-campSpringtown boys basketball coach Jason Riley wrapped up another successful summer basketball camp June 15-17 when more than 50 athletes in grades six through nine took part in three days of instructio...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:58:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1578,riley-sees-strong-turnout-at-summer-basketball-camp https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1568,pojo-maker-tops-300-athletes The 2026 POJO Maker Speed and Strength Camp has reached a milestone with more than 300 student-athletes taking part in this summer's program, the largest turnout in the camp's history.Athletic c...]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:26:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1568,pojo-maker-tops-300-athletes https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1567,gaston-brothers-battle-through-highs-lows-at-boyd-racewayThe stands were packed and the engines were roaring Friday night at Boyd Raceway as Springtown brothers Cameron and Christian Gaston took to the dirt in another night of sport modified competition.The...]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:14:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1567,gaston-brothers-battle-through-highs-lows-at-boyd-raceway https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1566,lady-porcupines-sharpen-skillsSummer may be in full swing, but the work toward basketball season is already underway for the Springtown Lady Porcupines.Head girls basketball coach Ken Thompson put his players through a 30-minute s...]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1566,lady-porcupines-sharpen-skills https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1565,basketball-camp-focuses-on-fundamentals-building-the-futureThe next generation of Porcupine basketball players hit the court June 8-10 as Springtown's annual boys basketball camp tipped off with a strong turnout and an emphasis on the fundamentals of the game...]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1565,basketball-camp-focuses-on-fundamentals-building-the-future https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1551,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Riley MorrisonWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Riley Morrison and I’m going into my senior year.”Do you have any pets?“Yeah, I have three dogs, Duke, Pepper and Dandy.”What is your f...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:47:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1551,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1547,kamryn-cleveland-scac-male-athlete-of-the-meetMcMurry sophomore Kamryn Cleveland continues to establish himself as one of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference's premier track and field athletes.The 2024 Springtown High School graduate was...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1547,kamryn-cleveland-scac-male-athlete-of-the-meet https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1539,baseball-camp-keeps-porcupine-momentum-rollingThe future of Springtown baseball was on display June 1-3 as approximately 60 young athletes participated in the Springtown High School Summer Baseball Camp.Led by head coach Colin Crawford and member...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:10:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1539,baseball-camp-keeps-porcupine-momentum-rolling https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1538,future-lady-porcupines-take-field-at-summer-softball-campThe future of Springtown softball was on display June 1-3 as Lady Porcupine head coach Carey Robertson and his staff hosted the annual Springtown Softball Camp at Lady Porcupine Softball Stadium.A tot...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1538,future-lady-porcupines-take-field-at-summer-softball-camp https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1537,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Makinze NationWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Makenzie Nation and I’m going into my senior year.”Do you have any pets?“Yeah, I have a dog named Biscuit.”What is your favorite class...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1537,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1536,from-porcupine-to-proFew athletes from Springtown High School have traveled a football path quite like Brendan Hall.The 2021 Springtown valedictorian has gone from kicking and punting for the Porcupines to playing college...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1536,from-porcupine-to-pro https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1514,springtown-rodeo-team-showcases-talent-at-nthsra-finalsThe Springtown High School Rodeo Team was well represented at the North Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals held May 29-30 at the historic Cowtown Coliseum, where the area's top rodeo athletes...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:14:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1514,springtown-rodeo-team-showcases-talent-at-nthsra-finals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1510,vintage-cars-roll-into-springtown-square-each-saturdayEvery Saturday morning, the downtown square in Springtown transforms into a showcase of chrome, horsepower and automotive history as vintage car owners gather to display their prized vehicles and shar...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:26:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1510,vintage-cars-roll-into-springtown-square-each-saturday https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1498,contreras-earns-trip-to-fargo-nationalsSpringtown High School wrestler Dominic Contreras has qualified for the USA Wrestling National Freestyle Championships, set for July 9-18 inside the Fargo Dome in Fargo, North Dakota. Contreras will c...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 11:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1498,contreras-earns-trip-to-fargo-nationals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1496,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Alyssa ForbesWhat is your name and grade?“Alyssa Forbes. I am a senior.”How long have you played volleyball?“I have played volleyball for seven years.”Do you have any pets?“I do. I have a d...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1496,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1495,huddle-upEddy Prather was a coach and teacher for 39 years, 19 of those in the Azle ISD. He is now the sports reporter for The Azle News and the Springtown Epigraph.Sports used to be a fun way for students to...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 11:09:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1495,huddle-up https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1492,springtown-athletics-delivers-memorable-2025-26-school-yearThe 2025-26 school year turned into another memorable athletic campaign for Springtown High School as the Porcupines and Lady Porcupines continued establishing themselves as one of the premier Class 4...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 09:03:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1492,springtown-athletics-delivers-memorable-2025-26-school-year https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1468,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Yancy MartinezWhat is your name and grade?“Yancy Martinez. I am a senior.”How long have you played volleyball?“I have played volleyball now for 10 years.”Do you have any pets?“I do. I have...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1468,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1467,kolb-takes-7th-at-uil-state-track-meet Miriam Kolb represented her school well at the UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin after qualifying in the discus competition.Kolb finished seventh at the state meet, closing out what head...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:15:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1467,kolb-takes-7th-at-uil-state-track-meet https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1466,tri-county-flag-football-crowns-super-bowl-championsThe Tri-County Flag Football League wrapped up its spring season Saturday, May 16, by crowning Super Bowl champions in multiple age divisions at the playground fields at Springtown Elementary School.T...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:55:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1466,tri-county-flag-football-crowns-super-bowl-champions https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1464,porcupines-playoff-run-ends-in-regional-semifinalsThe Springtown High School baseball season came to an end in the Class 4A Region I semifinals as the Porcupines fell to Canyon West Plains in a best-of-three playoff series at Midland Greenwood High S...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:13:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1464,porcupines-playoff-run-ends-in-regional-semifinals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1463,cross-timbers-hosts-world-class-field-at-u-s-women-s-open-qualifierCross Timbers Golf Course in Azle was buzzing Wednesday, May 13, as 78 amateur and professional golfers competed in a 36-hole qualifier for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship.The prestigious qual...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 09:59:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1463,cross-timbers-hosts-world-class-field-at-u-s-women-s-open-qualifier https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1436,lady-pines-season-ends-in-regional-semifinalsThe Springtown High School Lady Porcupines saw their impressive 2026 softball season come to an end Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, as West Plains completed a two-game sweep in the regional semifinals a...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1436,lady-pines-season-ends-in-regional-semifinals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1435,porcupines-earn-area-titleThe Springtown Porcupines are headed to the regional semifinals after defeating Stephenville in a hard-fought three-game area playoff series last week in Godley.Springtown claimed the series two games...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1435,porcupines-earn-area-title https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1434,crain-named-1st-team-all-stateLady Porcupine golfer Dixie Crain has been selected to the First Team All-State by the Texas Association of Golf Coaches following another impressive season on the links.Crain, a sophomore at Springto...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:32:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1434,crain-named-1st-team-all-state https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1427,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Bailey WalkerWhat is your name and grade?“Bailey Walker, I am a senior.”How long have you played volleyball?“I have played volleyball since fourth grade.”Do you have any pets?“I do. I have...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 21:22:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1427,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1426,shs-seniors-sign-for-next-chapter-on-spring-signing-daySpringtown High School celebrated the future of its graduating class during a spring signing day event Tuesday, May 5 recognizing students continuing their athletic, academic, fine arts and military c...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 21:03:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1426,shs-seniors-sign-for-next-chapter-on-spring-signing-day https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1424,cross-timbers-golf-course-hosts-u-s-women-s-open-qualifierCross Timbers Golf Course will serve as the site of a prestigious national golf qualifying event Wednesday, May 13, when the course hosts an official U.S. Women’s Open qualifying tournament conducted...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 14:47:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1424,cross-timbers-golf-course-hosts-u-s-women-s-open-qualifier https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1423,springtown-athletic-calendar]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:07:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1423,springtown-athletic-calendar https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1422,pojo-pulseBASEBALLThe Porcupine varsity baseball team won the bidistrict championship title, taking down Carter Riverside 26-0 in Game 1 and 11-0 in Game 2 to sweep the series. The Pines advance to the nex...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:02:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1422,pojo-pulse https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1421,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Dixie Mae CrainWhat is your name and grade?“Dixie Crain. I am a sophomore.”How long have you played golf?“I started when I was 5 years old. At 7 years old I got into tournaments.”Do you hav...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 16:57:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1421,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1420,lady-pines-power-into-regional-semifinalsThe Lady Porcupines softball team is moving on … again.The team advanced to the regional semifinals following a convincing two-game sweep of Big Spring in the area round and will now face West Plains...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 16:51:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1420,lady-pines-power-into-regional-semifinals