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Winningest UIL Softball Coach
By Jeanne Acton | Monday, June 07, 2010 11:16 AM
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Before the 4A semifinal game at the Softball State Championship, tournament director Sheila Henderson and athletic coordinator Peter Contreras recognize Waco Midway Coach Sherry Rogers as the winningest softball coach in UIL history.
Softball State Tournament
By | Friday, June 04, 2010 8:05 PM
During the 2A semifinal game, junior Maggie Ham from George West High School turns on the heat against the Lady Longhorns of Early High School. George West won the game 1-0 in the 11th inning. Ham and her teammates played Brock High School for the 2A championship winning 1-0.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Updates and slideshow from the Softball State Tournament
Track Teams Honored at State Meet
By Staff | Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:21 AM
UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt presents an appreciation plaque to Max Goldsmith who coached the 1965 3A national record holder in the 400-meter relay at Andrews High School.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
In connection with UIL Centennial Celebrations, the UIL State Track Meet directors Sheila Henderson and Traci Neely recognized the high schools that had won the most track state titles in the past 100 years of the League at the State Meet. The schools were Abilene High School (boys’ team), Andrews High School (boys’ team), Dallas Skyline High School (girls’ team), Refugio High School (boys’ and girls’ teams) and Lancaster High School (girls’ team).
Start of New Job Marked With Unprecedented Changes
By Traci Neely | Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:11 AM
Little did I know that the first two months working in the UIL office would be packed full of unprecedented events. I started work in late February, just in time to work the state championships for swimming and diving and the girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments. Shortly thereafter, it seemed to calm down, and I was able to get a grasp on my new environment.
Then came the swine flu.
The end of April would bring a dilemma to the UIL that created historic consequences involving a very large number of spring sport athletes across the state.
The decision to cancel regional track meets brought on a deluge of public communication to the UIL office. The softball and baseball postponements created even more phone calls and frustrated athletes, coaches, school personnel and parents.
Finally, when all the events were rescheduled, some relief came but also so did some additional frustration. We knew that rescheduling events was the right thing to do, however it created more havoc on the previously adjusted details for softball, the late state track meet and other end of the year events such as high school graduations and senior prom.
Council approves Rules Compliance Program
By Traci Neely | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:04 AM
The Legislative Council has approved the UIL Rules Compliance Program (RCP), which will be required for coaches and athletic trainers of grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year. The program is designed to bring an additional level of professionalism to the interscholastic teacher/coach.
Review New Official Fee Schedule Before Creating 2010-2011 Athletic Budget
By Cliff Odenwald | Friday, March 05, 2010 9:45 AM
It’s that time of year when school districts are finalizing their budgets for the 2010-2011 school year. Many athletic departments budgets are being reduced, and that leaves some major decisions to make when trying to offer the same opportunities for all students with fewer funds. To prepare your official’s portion of the athletic budget, reference the UIL Web site home page under “Amendments Approved by the Commissioner of Education” for the changes to the officials’ fee schedule in Section 1204 of the Constitution and Contest Rules.
Coaches Honored at Girls’ Basketball Tournament
By Jeanne Acton | Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:28 PM
At the Girls' State Basketball Tournament as part of the UIL Centennial Celebration, the League recognized girls' basketball coaches with more than 900 wins. Collectively the group of honored coaches has won more than 6,700 games.
Photo by Stephen Tidmore
Photos from Girls' State Basketball Tournament
Girls’ State Basketball Tournament
By Jeanne Acton | Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:06 PM
Photo by Stephen Tidmore
At the 2A semifinal game at the Girls' State Basketball Tournament, junior Nikki Niehues of Wall High School goes up for a shot as junior Tara Broyles of Poth High School attempts to block her. Wall won the game 56-32.
Understanding Basketball Playoff Procedures Will Pay Off
By Sheila Henderson | Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:54 AM
As we come to the end of yet another basketball season, there are some important things to remember as we head into the playoff season and the state basketball tournaments.
Euless Trinity Wins 5A Division I Title
By Steven Wilbanks | Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:03 PM
As most of you probably know by now the University Interscholastic League is celebrating its 100th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 school year. Music has been a member of the UIL family for better than 60 of those years. As I have looked back at our history it has been interesting to see how some things have changed dramatically while others have remained static for decades.
Photo by Steven Wilbanks
Photos from the championship game