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Midway Pantherettes Dominate to Win 6A State Championship

The Midway Pantherettes claimed their third state championship with a 9–1 win over League City Clear Springs in the Class 6A Division I final. Junior pitcher Peyton Philipp earned MVP honors after striking out 11 and allowing just one run in a complete-game performance. Midway (32–3) took control early, scoring twice in the first and adding five more in a big third inning. Lanee Brown led the offense with a 3-for-3 day, while key contributions came from Lillian Davis, Amaya Locke, Kallei Alvarado, and Jayden Sadler. Head coach Jordan Williams celebrated her first title as coach—and her birthday—with the win. The Pantherettes capped a dominant season with a performance that showcased poise, power, and championship-level execution.
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Midway Claims First 6A State Baseball Title with 6–2 Victory Over Atascocita

The Midway Panthers captured their first Class 6A state baseball title—and their first championship since 2003—with a 6–2 victory over Atascocita on June 7. Junior pitcher Brody Potts earned tournament MVP honors after delivering 4⅔ shutout innings in relief. He was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Jackson Goldstritch, Dru Ohmstede, TJ Woodson, and Canyon Martin. Key plays included Ohmstede’s successful hidden ball trick that stopped a critical rally in the fifth inning. Midway’s balanced offense and strong defense sealed the win and capped off a 33–8 season. Coach Eddie Cornblum called the championship a testament to the players’ character and dedication.
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Midway Brings Wrestling to McLennan County

Midway High School is stepping up to the mat as the home of McLennan County’s first-ever high school wrestling team.
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Midway Cross Country Runner Finishes Season at State

Midway High School senior Caleb McCarver ended the 2024 cross country season with a strong performance at the 6A state meet. 
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Midway's First State Champion Mile Relay Team Inducted into Hall of Fame

The history-making 4x400 meter relay team that won Midway High School's first-ever state championship in the event was inducted into the Midway Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Midway Tennis Earns 23rd District Championship

Troy Simonek, head coach of the Midway High School TennisTeam, is celebrating 24 years at the helm of a program that has become a local powerhouse. Under his guidance, the team has won the District Championship fo 23 consecutive years.
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Lauryn Kosel Named Waco Female Athlete of the Year, Wins Regional Title

Midway High School senior Lauryn Kosel was honored as the City of Waco Female Athlete of the Year and won the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Region 5 Female Athlete of the Year title.
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Midway Pantherette Softball Achieves Silver Medal in 6A State Championship

Midway High School Softball concluded their 2023-2024 season with a remarkable performance at the state championship, securing the title of 6A State Runners-Up.