Great Expectations for Lady Cats in 2021

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The Archer City Lady Cats are loaded with senior leadership and talent entering the 2021 season, bringing back all but one player from last season’s district championship team that advanced to the regional quarterfinals.

Lady Cats Head Coach Krissa England knows the pressure is there but emphasizes to the team to execute their role and the big things will take care of themselves.

The Archer City Lady Cats have a bevy of talented seniors leading the way for what projects to be a deep postseason run. (Courtesy photo/Cheyenne Wuthrich)

Canada returns for Wildcats' cross country

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Colton Canada and Kassidy Marin were regional qualifiers last year with a second and sixth place finish in the district competition, respectively. Both are back this year to try to move up in the ranks of regional runners.

Canada, a senior, will make a last run at a chance to qualify for state competition. Marin, a sophomore, hopes to make a strong showing at the District 9-2A on Oct. 13 in Seymour with another regional qualifying run.

Lady Eagles' XC looking for another podium year

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Reserve a spot on the Holliday High School lawn for another State Championship monument. The Lady Eagles Cross Country team brought home a gold medal in 2019 and a silver medal in 2020. Led by senior Hannah Spears, a fourth place individual finisher last year, the Lady Eagles have enough quality runners to take the top spot again in 2021.

Belcher set to lead Windthorst XC

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Cameron Belcher was a State Qualifier last year as a freshman and the Trojanette Cross Country team finished second in the District 9-2A race last October. Unless some additional runners step up, according to Cross Country Coach Scotty Lofland, the four Trojanette runners will compete only as individuals.

After last year’s first place finishes at the district and regional meets, Belcher should make another appearance at the UIL State Meet this November.

Trojanettes split matches at Lu Allen Tournament

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Windthorst (8-7) is coming off a 4-4 week after splitting a dual match with Burkburnett and Vernon on Tuesday before traveling to the Lu Allen Tournament in Graham on Friday and Saturday. In the midweek action, the Trojanettes suffered a 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 9-25, 25-19) setback to the Lady Dogs before bouncing back with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-21) sweep of the Lady Lions.
Windthorst freshman Megg Lindley sets the ball in the second set of the Trojanettes 2-0 win over Jacksboro on Friday, Aug. 20, at the Lu Allen Memorial Tournament. Photo/Will Edwards

Continuing His Legacy

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After her husband’s death in April 2020, Theresa Wells stepped forward to continue his legacy in running Harvest Food Ministry in Holliday. Mike Wells Sr., who was the pastor for Holliday Assembly of God, started the non-profit in 2010.
Harvest Food Ministry in Holliday continues to provide food monthly for those in need more than a year after founder Mike Wells Sr.'s death. Photo/Nathan Lawson