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LADY EAGLES STATE BOUND!

4 years ago By Will Edwards

For the first time in program history, the Holliday Lady Eagles are headed to the state tournament.

Needing to win two games on Saturday to keep the season alive, Holliday showed up when it mattered most, taking down Jacksboro 10-3 and 4-0 to win the 3A Region I Final in Graham on Saturday, May 29.

Holliday 4
Jacksboro 0
Final (HHS wins series 2-1)

Lady Eagles are state bound! pic.twitter.com/0xnC1EjXLc

Holliday hoists the Region I-3A Championship trophy following a pair of wins over Jacksboro on Saturday, May 29, in Graham (Courtesy Jonathan Hull)

Belcher, Wolf pitch Trojans past Muenster

4 years ago By Will Edwards

Cy Belcher and Kyle Wolf were nearly untouchable in both starts against Muenster, holding the sixth-ranked Hornets scoreless in a pair of 1-0 wins to allow Windthorst (24-12-1) to advance to the regional semifinals.

Kyle Wolf makes a great stretch at first base to get the Muenster runner by a step in the Trojans’ 1-0 win over the Hornets on Thursday, May 20, in Henrietta. The Trojans advanced to the regional semifinals where they meet Bosqueville later this week. Photo/Will Edwards

Windthorst falls to Crawford

4 years ago By News Staff

Windthorst junior shortstop Camryn Latham connects on a pitch during the Trojanettes' regional semifinal series against Crawford. Windthorst dropped a pair of 6-0 decisions to end its season.

Lakeside City council discusses internet tower placement

4 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Lakeside City city council discussed the possibility of leasing out land near the new city hall for a Cobalt Ridge internet tower to be placed. The city tabled action on the item to seek input from its residents.

William Rutledge (left), Kim Williams (middle), Pamela Morgan Davis (right) are sworn into terms on the Lakeside City city council on Tuesday, May 18. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Archer City council grants extension on maintenance property

4 years ago By Ravyn Fager

The Archer City city council discussed and considered the maintenance status on the property at 219 W. Walnut, on Thursday, May 20.

Billy Burks (left) and Leslie Hash (right) take the oath of office for the Archer City city council during its meeting Thursday, May 20. Photo/Ravyn Fager

Lady Eagles make history, clobber Lamesa

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday Lady Eagles (36-1) made school history, downing Lamesa 9-3 and 27-4, to advance to the regional finals for the first time where a familiar foe awaits. “It feels like it’s time (for the program to make its first trip to the regional finals),” senior catcher Taylor Gillit said.

Payton Murray celebrates after scoring a run in Holliday’s series opening win on Friday, May 21, against Lamesa in Abilene. The Lady Eagles advanced to the regional finals for the first time in history where they meet district-rival Jacksboro for a trip to state. Photo/Will Edwards

Trojanettes magical run comes to an end

4 years ago By Will Edwards

Windthorst saw its magical run through the postseason come to an end on Thursday, May 20, following a pair of 6-0 losses in its regional semifinal matchup against Crawford. The future for the program is extremely bright as the Trojanettes (19-18) return everyone from a roster loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent.

Community Calendar

4 years ago By News Staff

May 27-29 Windthorst cleanup. Trash center 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Windthorst graduating Class of 2021 awards, scholarships

4 years ago By Press Release

Cy Belcher: Valedictorian Scholarship, A renewable Outstanding Freshman, renewable Top 10% and renewable Valedictorian Scholarship all from Midwestern State University, Bingo Kinder Scholarship, Remember the Vietnam War Scholarship, All Sports Booster Club, Top of Texas Football Scholarship, Michelle Berend Cannedy Memorial Scholarship, Monte Schenk Memorial Scholarship and Windthorst National Honors Society. Cy also received the Honor Award in English.

Archer City student awarded $16,000 Phillips 66 scholarship

4 years ago By Press Release

One student from the Archer City area is among the 49 high school seniors across the nation who will each receive $16,000 college scholarships from the Phillips 66 Dependent Scholarship Program. The competitive program is open to outstanding college-bound students whose parents work for Phillips 66 and certain of its subsidiary companies.