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Holliday blasts Eastland in bi-district

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday (21-4) had no trouble putting away Eastland in its Region I-3A bi-district matchup. The Lady Eagles dominated from the outset in their 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-17) sweep of the Lady Mavericks.

Holliday advances to the Region I-3A area round where it meets either Wall or Odessa Compass Academy on Monday or Tuesday. Wall and Odessa Compass Academy meet Saturday at noon in Colorado City.

Holliday celebrates its bi-district championship following a 3-0 sweep of Eastland on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Graham. The Lady Eagles meet either Wall or Odessa Compass Academy in the area round. (Courtesy Holliday ISD Twitter)

Young Trojanettes falter in bi-district

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Windthorst Trojanettes suffered a 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-19) loss in its Region II-2A bi-district meeting with Chico on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bowie. The young Trojanettes saw their season come to a close at 10-15.

Without the services of freshman Rylee Wolf, one of Windthorst’s top offensive threats, the Trojanettes struggled to create any momentum in the loss to the Lady Dragons.

Senior Kacee Teichman goes up for an attack in the first set of Windthorst’s 3-0 bi-district loss to Chico on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bowie.

Lady Cats finish strong to advance to area

5 years ago By News Staff

Archer City (18-4) overcame an early deficit to down Alvord, 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-11) and advance to the Region II-2A Area round against Bosqueville.

The Bulldogs defeated Hico, 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-12) to set up the showdown with the Lady Cats. First serve is slated for 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at Lake Worth.

The Archer City Lady Cats celebrate a critical point in the win over Alvord on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Olney

Archer City High School welcomes new NHS members

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

The National Honor Society of Archer City High School welcomed 19 new members this past Sunday afternoon with a candle lighting and pinning ceremony at the ACISD auditorium. NHS president Cade Strickland directed the meeting and was assisted by fellow officers Emily Salyers, Vice President/Education Chair, Luke Haehn, Community Service Chair and Carter Hilbers, Secretary/Communication Chair.

New members pose following a candle lighting and pinning ceremony. Top Row (L-R): Emily Shephard, Kadence Huffman, Mallory Maxwell, Jill Liles, Isabela Walker-Hernandez, Camryn Cox, Sara Schroeder, Rebecca Taggart, Kelsey Aultman, Candace Taggart and Haizleigh Baugh; Bottom Row (L-R): Jennifer Ellis, Faith Morris, Gunner Smith, Ryan Wilson, Fallon Blair, Seth Emrick, Madison Ellis and Jennifer Smith. Courtesy photo/ Archer City ISD

Archer City beats Windthorst, earns district title

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Archer City Lady Cats completed an undefeated run through District 9-2A to take the crown, sweeping the season series against arch-rival Windthorst. After a thrilling five-set win over the Trojanettes on Tuesday, Oct.

Archer City celebrates the District 9-2A championship following the Lady Cats’ 3-1 win over the Trojanettes on Saturday, Oct. 24. Photo/Will Edwards

Interesting facts about pumpkins

5 years ago By News Staff

Halloween isn’t complete without jack-o’-lanterns, and jack-o’-lanterns can’t be made without pumpkins. Plenty of people are familiar with pumpkins thanks to their connection to Halloween and, of course, pumpkin pie, but few may know some of the more interesting aspects of this Halloween staple.