Which former Waco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 23?

Baylor’s men’s 4×400-meter relay team qualified for next month’s NCAA Championship after placing third at prelims with their fastest time this season. Team members credited teamwork following disappointing individual performances.

Molly Haywood and Tenly Kuhn advanced to nationals after strong performances at NCAA West Prelims while Alencia Lentz narrowly missed qualification following recovery from injury setbacks. Coach Brandon Richards reflected on their efforts amid challenging conditions.

Baylor has added a home-and-home football series with Maryland for the upcoming seasons of 2027 and 2028. The teams last met in College Park in 1956. This scheduling replaces a previously planned series with Oregon.