Sports

Tiger Stadium last Friday was full of fans expecting to see a close, knock down, drag out battle for second place in district. The only team prepared for that was the Tigers.

Dripping Springs High School’s battle in the volleyball wars with Lake Travis High School had little significance in the playoff picture, only pride. However, pride is enough when it comes to these two.

The 1973 Dripping Springs High School District 29A football champions were honored in pregame activities last Friday, marking the 50th anniversary of the accomplishment.

The Dripping Springs cross country teams recently competed in the District 26-6A meet held at the Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. This will also be the site of the state meet in a couple of weeks.

Westlake High School likely spoiled the Lady Tigers volleyball team’s district chances, downing Dripping Springs High School 3-1.

It was another colossal battle of titans when Westlake and Dripping Springs HIgh Schools matched up for the district title last weekend.

Tigers ground Akins Eagles 48-0

Dripping Springs High School hosted Austin’s Akins High School for Tiger homecoming this past week, winning the competition with a solid 48-0.

The Dripping Springs High School volleyball team strummed two more opponents in district play to bring their district record to 11-1 — a record good enough for second place.

Dripping Springs High School’s Tiger football team has put all phases of the game together and seem ready for the backto- back battle with Westlake and Lake Travis High Schools in a couple of weeks.

The Dripping Springs High School volleyball team (40-3, 9-1) shutout Del Valle and Johnson High Schools to remain one game behind Lake Travis High School (9-0) in district standings.

The cross country teams at Dripping Springs High School traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Leo Manzano Invitation in their final tuneup before district.