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Athlete of the Week: UT pole vaulter reaches new heights

The University of Texas women's track and field team took home the Big 12 Championship last week. The Longhorns also got an individual title from a rather unlikely source. Learn more about it in this edition of “Athlete of the Week.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span>UT pole vaulter reaches new heights

05/21/2012 08:28 AM

Athlete of the Week: Westlake golfer rules the green

As of two weeks ago, Westlake junior Sierra Sims has won not one, but two individual state golf championships. YNN’s Mike Berman has more in this edition of “Athlete of the Week.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span> Westlake golfer rules the green

05/14/2012 11:07 AM

Athlete of the Week: 'Birdie' McCurdy brings home gold for Hays

For two years the Hays Rebels have been represented at the state golf tournament thanks to Lindsey "Birdie" McCurdy. This year, McCurdy took home the gold in the 4A state golf tournament. Last week she was named best golfer in the Class 4A. Learn more about her in this edition of Athlete of the Week.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span>'Birdie' McCurdy brings home gold for Hays

05/07/2012 09:26 AM

Athlete of the Week: Sibley sets new Bobcat records

Tyler Sibley is the newest name to belong to the list of Texas State baseball greats. The second baseman who now reigns as the Bobcats all-time hits leader is our “Athlete of the Week.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span>Sibley sets new Bobcat records

04/30/2012 11:59 AM

Athlete of the Week: Twins team up for success

Identical twins Tucker and Walker Hume pulled on their family ties to tear it up on the soccer field for Westlake this year. The boys soccer team wrapped up the season with 25 wins and a trip to the Class 5A state tournament.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span> Twins team up for success

04/23/2012 10:31 AM

Athlete of the Week: Joseph leads the charge

Texas basketball fans know Corey Joseph for the one year he spent playing for the University of Texas Longhorns before he was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Now he's back in Austin leading the Toros charge in the D-League playoffs.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Athlete of the Week: </em></span>Joseph leads the charge

04/16/2012 09:49 AM



Austin is home to many promising high school, amateur and professional athletes. On Mondays, YNN profiles one athlete, including a behind-the-scenes look at their path to success in Athlete of the Week.