Cody Thorn

Cody Thorn

Joined: Feb 28, 2022

Cody Thorn is a veteran journalist who covers high school sports across the state of Texas and Missouri. He is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has covered sports and news since 1999.

Rockwall-Heath's Olivia Richard celebrates after her first-half touchdown against Houston Memorial in the Texas Girls Flag Football Championship on June 14 in Denton.

Ole Miss designated hitter Will Furniss (35) gets a single against Mississippi State at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss. Furniss is a Texas High School baseball product.

Ropes' Ryland Kieth steals second base against Burton in the Class 2A Division II baseball state championship Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Kieth was named to the All-Tournament Team for Class 2A.

The Keller Indians will play Austin Lake Travis in the Class 6A Division I finals on Saturday, June 6 in Round Rock.

Lucas Lovejoy shortstop Carson Branch reaches for a throw during a game against Melissa earlier this season.

Texas

Groveton Centerville, Lucas Lovejoy claims state championships in early games on Saturday

London’s Christian Olivares bats during the Class 3A division I UIL State Semifinal game on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Gardner Boggs Field in Austin, Texas.

Texas

A trio of teams will head to Dell Diamond looking to repeat as champions

William "Billy" Durning, the former head wrestling coach at The Woodlands High School in Texas, is facing allegations of misconduct from his time running the program.

Texas

William 'Billy" Durning resigns after 1 year at The Woodlands High School in suburban Houston

Argyle's Julian Caldwell committed to play at Texas Tech at a ceremony on May 9 at his high school.

Texas

Julian Caldwell is latest nationally-ranked prospect that is heading to Lubbock

DeSoto's SaRod Baker (5) runs the ball during the first quarter of a playoff game on Saturday against Southlake Carroll.

Texas

Texas Tech lands elite DeSoto running back as Florida secures Anna offensive lineman, the top-ranked center in the 2027 class.

Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson cuts down the net after Duke defeated the Louisville Cardinals at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Texas

Golden State drafts Ashlon Jackson, while Rori Harmon is headed to Washington

Drew Coffman, far right, was hired as the new women's basketball coach at Midwestern State.

Texas

Drew Coffman played college basketball for Bobby Knight, won back-to-back titles at Decatur

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Christian Colon (24) reacts after hitting a RBI single against the New York Mets in the 12th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. He was hired as the head baseball coach at McDonald County High School in Anderson, Mo. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Missouri

Christian Colón will take over as the head coach at McDonald County in the spring of 2027

Forney's Addison Smith helped her team reach the Class 6A Division 2 finals.

The UIL 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Championship games were held at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas, on Friday, April 11.

Celina's Ryleigh Stifflemire was named the MVP of the Class 4A Division 1 championship game on Thursday.

Fort Worth North Crowley quarterback Hayes Cloutier carries the ball in a playoff game against Midland Legacy during the 2025 season. Cloutier is transferring to a California private school.