Sports Briefs
August 21, 2025
By Clay Whittington
The Belton Journal
New Tech’s tennis team earned its first victory of the season recently, defeating Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch 19-0 on the road. The Dragons doubles tandem of Leland Moore and Zaylen Kimball cruised to a victory, while the Lady Dragons duo of Samantha McKenzie and Annabel Ferniza easily won their match 6-1, 6-3. Additionally, Carime Montez and Hope Boettger earned a 6-1, 5-7, 10-4 win. In singles competition, Gracin Catterton also won. New Tech plays next at Killeen on Friday before resuming its District 25-4A schedule against visiting Cameron Yoe on Aug. 28, beginning a pattern of playing once a week to conclude league play.
BELTON ISD TENNIS
The Tigers and Lady Tigers continue their schedule Friday, when they host Temple. Then, on Tuesday, Belton travels to Lampasas. Both matches will begin at 4 p.m. The squad follows with a trip to Copperas Cove on Aug. 29 for its final tune-up prior to beginning its District 16-5A schedule at Killeen Chaparral on Sept. 2. Belton takes a quick departure from league play to host Pflugerville Weiss on Sept. 5 resuming district competition against visiting Lake Belton on Sept. 9. The Broncos and Lady Broncos were set to play Pflugerville Hendrickson on Tuesday, but inclement weather forced the teams to reschedule.
FUNDRAISER
The seventh-annual Rockin for Youth benefit for the Clements Boys and Girls Club, Belton Tiger Athletic Booster Club and Lake Belton High School Athletic Booster Club will be held Oct. 11 at 301 Thomas Arnold Road in Salado. The event will begin at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 at the door and $20 if purchased in advance at OutHouseTickets.com. Kids ages 12 and under are free.
ATHLETIC PASSES
Belton ISD family passes are on sale for $75 and can be purchased at the Belton High School field house or at the Belton ISD administration office. The pass allows the owner and all immediate family members entry into any Belton ISD athletic event played at home, excluding football games.