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From Glory to Glory

4 years ago By News Staff

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (King James Version) About 16 years ago, I sensed God calling me to pastoral ministry.

ACVFD battles structure fire

4 years ago By News Staff

Archer City Volunteer Fire Department responded to structure fire in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 25. The fire began in the kitchen area of the home on W. Main Street. The home sustained major damage but will be able to be repaired. Photo/Jerry Phillips

HSC receives $400 donation

4 years ago By News Staff

Pam Hughes Pak from Atmos Energy presented a donation of $400 to the Holliday Senior Center in her hometown of Holliday. The donation is a part of the Atmos Energy’s Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative, which provides assistance to feed neighbors in the communities they serve. Pictured left to right: Paula Meyers, Pam Hughes Pak, Bill Lee. Courtesy photo/Atmos Energy

Lady Eagles take bronze at Sawyer Camillo Memorial

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The seventh-ranked Holliday Lady Eagles (19-5) took home another bronze medal in tournament play, this time placing third at the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Tournament in Argyle. Prior to their trip to Argyle, the Lady Eagles recorded a dominant midweek 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-10) win over Clyde on Tuesday, Aug.

Holliday senior Payton Murray picked up all-tournament accolades this weekend at the Sawyer Camillo Memorial in Argyle. File photo

Lady Cats wrap up tourney action

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The Archer City Lady Cats (15-7) concluded its tournament season this weekend at the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake tournament in Nocona after sweeping Jacksboro in midweek action. The Lady Cats made quick work of the Tigerettes on Tuesday, Aug.

Archer City senior Maddie Lopez posted a triple-double with 17 assists, 12 kills and 13 digs in the Lady Cats’ win over Nocona at the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 26. File photo

Windthorst takes third at Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake tournament

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The Windthorst Trojanettes (13-9) wrapped up tournament play with a third-place finish in the gold bracket at the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake tourney in Nocona this past weekend. Prior to its trip to Nocona, Windthorst outlasted the Lady Indians in a five-set thriller (21-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-20, 15-9) on Tuesday, Aug.

The Windthorst Trojanettes placed third in the gold division at the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake Tournament in Nocona this past weekend. Courtesy photo/Allison Bussey

JV Wildcats fall in season opener

4 years ago By Will Edwards

Archer City’s JV took on Alvord on Thursday, Aug. 26 to open the season, suffering a 36-30 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. Quarterback Landon Smith threw a pair of touchdown passes to Noah Cornell and Kole Stovall and rushed for another while Sam Machtolff added a score on the ground.

Trojans’ defense stymies Henrietta

4 years ago By Will Edwards

Windthorst overcame five turnovers and held Henrietta to just three first downs in its 22-15 season-opening win on the road on Friday, Aug. 27.

Windthorst’s Zane Hackley breaks free down the sideline in the first quarter of the Trojans’ 22-15 win over Henrietta on Friday, Aug. 27. Photo/Kelsey Cantrell

Eagles prevail in ‘Battle of the Birds’

4 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday Head Coach Frank Johnson knew his team was in for a dogfight. After being dominated on both lines of scrimmage in a 28-0 loss a season ago against Iowa Park, the seventh-ranked Eagles (1-0) rose to the occasion in 2021.

Holliday outlasted the Hawks 20-14 on Friday, Aug. 27, at Hawks Stadium to kick off the 2021 campaign with a win.

A host of Eagles bring down Iowa Park's Jaydon Southard in the fourth quarter of Holliday's 20-14 win over the Hawks on Friday, Aug. 27. (Photo/Will Edwards)

Trojans trying for another state title

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The last time the Windthorst Trojans took the field they were hoisting a state championship trophy above their heads at AT&T Stadium last December.

Several of those key pieces are gone from that title run but Windthorst Head Coach Chris Tackett remains optimistic about what the Trojans have coming back.