Katy Track & Field Hero Scott Sellers at the Summit of his College Career
Former Katy High School high-jump sensation Scott Sellers has made history as he finishes up his incredible college sports career at Kansas State. The humble high-jumper has become the first athelete in K-State track and field hsitory to be an All-American every year, indoor and outdoor, in one event. His coach, Cliff Rovelto, is now arguing that he could be considered the greatest Track & Fields athelete in K-State history: Read more
Giving Bike Riders a Place to Call Home
It’s been over a decade since I lived in a place I could call home, but after moving to Katy, I knew I found the place I belonged. I’ve since settled down, bought a home, got married, volunteer in the community, and even started my own business. My wife, Jessica, and I are both fitness fanatics, so instead of the typical anniversary gift exchange/trip, we opted for a pair of new bikes so we can spend more time exercising together. I’ve seen more people on bicycles in the Katy area than anywhere else I lived in the past, so it was inevitable that I would eventually join in. We were both excited about the process and after shopping around, we chose our anniversary presents, 2 new shiny bicycles. However, my wife stumped me with a question I hadn’t put much thought into, “Where are we going to ride our bikes?” Read more
Zumiez Skateboarding Tour is “Bringing Happy Back” to Katy
We have our fair share of skaters in the Katy area, and they will be happy to know that the annual skating competition & live music event known as the Zumiez Couch Tour 2009 will be at Katy Mills Mall on June 14th. This year’s tour is “bringing happy back”, and the Katy stop features a pro skateboarding demonstration by the Lakai Team, including Marc Johnson, Brandon Biebel, Cairo Foster, Mike Mo Capaldi, Vincent Alvarez, Jeff Lenoce, & Rob Welsh. There will be free live music performances by Emery and Revolution Mother featuring Mike V. Read more
The 10 Essential Elements of Fitness
With summer sitting at our doorstep, many of us are realizing we better do everything we can to make sure we look great in our swimsuit. It’s too late to see the drastic changes we were hoping for back in January, but we can still make changes now to look great by the end of summer. As with most things in life, there are essential elements that you must include if you intend on accomplishing this goal. Fitness has 10 Essential Elements that you must include in your fitness routine.
2009 KISD Project Grad/Prom Golf Tournament
By Tony Garza - Tournament Director:
Every year thousands of our teenagers are faced with the challenge of living and enjoying a Drug and Alcohol Free life. The parents of Cinco Ranch, Katy, Mayde Creek, Morton Ranch, Seven Lakes and Taylor High School Seniors would like to “REMOVE” this temptation from our kids’ lives for a night of fun and safe activities after their respective Graduation / Prom.
That is why we have joined all six Katy ISD High Schools together to organize the 8th Annual KISD Project Graduation/Prom Golf Classic. Read more
Texas National Soccer Club Cleans Up at New Territory Tournament
Texas National Soccer Club had an excellent showing this past weekend. The U12 97 Boys, U15 94 Orange Boys, U13 96 Girls, and the U10 99 Girls, all won the championship in their respective age groups.
All four teams dominated their games with the Texas National 97 boys going undefeated and scoring 18 goals. Texas National 94 Orange boys won the final 1-0, beating the tournament host; Fusion. Read more
National Signing Day for College-Bound Athletes in Katy
Tension and expectations have been building up for many of the nation’s athletes for months. Now that the big day, National Signing Day, is here, these selected athletes can officially put their signatures on a letter of intent.
For Katy ISD, the day has not fared bad at all as more than 15 football players faxed in letters to their future programs. So, the Gridiron Ace is back to bring you an exclusive inside look at the gridiron heroes who will be representing the community on the collegiate level. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com. Read more
Katy’s Future Olympic Medalist?
Boy, do we have an athlete or two to be proud of in Katy. Whether it’s good genes or plain luck, there’s simply no doubt about our skills in football, rugby, volleyball, baseball and virtually all other major sports; but what about ice skating? Apparently, one Katy citizen is taking that realm by storm as well, seizing a silver medal in the Winter Games of Texas in Frisco. Read more
Katy High School Football Review 2008
This past weekend the 2008 football season came to a close, but it was definitely one filled with excitement, including surprises and plenty of upsets. But hey, it’s Texas high school football so would you expect anything less? And while I watched more than 50 teams this season, my focus will be on six West Houston squads.
That would be the schools in Katy ISD including Katy, Cinco Ranch, Taylor, Morton Ranch, Seven Lakes, and Mayde Creek. Each team had success within its own program and I recap Read more
Katy Tigers Going for Back-to-Back State Titles
What the Katy Tigers have done this season is more than applaudable. Seems like the statement ‘losing the battle, but winning the war’ is somewhat appropriate. First, it was North Shore. Then, the beat down by The Woodlands. Finally, the district crown was taken from cross-town rivals Cinco Ranch.
But at this point in time, none of that matters because all the teams mentioned that drew early blood are all sitting at home while Katy is going to Reliant to play in the state game. So, the Gridiron Ace is back to bring you an exclusive inside look at Tigers as they get ready for the state game Saturday. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com. Read more
Texas National Soccer Club 94/U14 Girls Win State Championship
By Chris Davis.
The Texas National 94 – U14 Girls went to the South Texas Super 2 Championship this past weekend where they played three games in a round-robin tournament at George Bush Park. In the first game, the girls tied 1-1 verses RC Lady Hawks from San Antonio. In the second game, they won 3-1 verses the #1 seed, Celtic 94, from Harlingen. In the last game, the girls, down 0-1 at halftime, came from behind to win 3-1 verses New Territory Fusion to claim the Read more
Rhodes Report: Katy ISD Football Well Represented in Area Round
As it stands, Cinco Ranch, Katy, and Taylor will live to fight another day as these Katy ISD teams handled business in the area round of the playoffs. It’s another trifecta for the district as only 22 Class 5A teams remain in the state of Texas. Of course as promised, the Gridiron Ace is here to bring you your recaps of your favorite teams from action in the Region III area round of the playoffs. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com. Read more
Rhodes Report: A Trifecta for Katy ISD
For Katy ISD, Cinco Ranch, Katy, Mayde Creek, and Taylor all advanced to the bi-district round of the playoffs. And all but one team has lived to fight another so let’s call it a Trifecta for the district. Here once again bringing you all of the highlights in the Gridiron Ace to bring you your recaps of your favorite teams from action in the Region III bi-district round of the playoffs. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty magazine. Read more
The Rhodes Report: Cinco Ranch - The New Sheriff in Town
For some teams, it’s all over and done with as the regular season comes to a close. But no worries because the Gridiron Ace plans to keep coming as Cinco Ranch, Katy, Mayde Creek, and Taylor all advance to the bi-district round of the playoffs. Before we get into all of that, Ace is here to bring you your recaps of your favorite teams from action in Week 10. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com.
For all of the fans from Morton Ranch and Seven Lakes, this will be the last edition of the Rhodes Report for you guys. Read more
The Rhodes Report: Katy Train Rolls Over Mayde Creek
OK (no pun intended) gridiron fans, we are coming up on Week 10 which means the regular season is about to come to a close. That also means that in the six-team Katy ISD football programs that two teams will be left behind and the season will come to a close.
But, as always, the Gridiron Ace is here to bring you your recaps of your favorite teams from the Week 9 action. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com so tell all of your friends about it. Check it all out right here on this week’s Rhodes Report. Read more
The Rhodes Report Halloween Recap: Seven Lakes Gets Even…When it Counts.
The Rhodes Report sports blog is back with your wrap up from Week 8 action in Katy ISD. There was some payback coming from the Fry Road squad and the two district frontrunners showed why they are where they are. In this exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com, the Gridiron Ace takes a look at all of the games in District 17-5A. Check it all out right here on the Rhodes Report. Read more
Rhodes Report: Cinco Ranch on Their Game …Again
Edition No. 5 of the Rhodes Report sports blog is here with your wrap up from Week 7 action. While one game was fairly close, the other two were straight-up blowouts. In this exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com, the Gridiron Ace takes a look at all of the games in District 17-5A. The playoff picture is starting to take shape as the teams head into Week 8. Read more
