Dale 'Da Ba' Peden

Body Dale 'Da Ba' Peden, age 100 and 8 months, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2024, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Dale 'Da Ba' Peden

James William Simpson

Body James William “Jim” Simpson, age 74, of Wichita Falls, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, at his residence.
James William Simpson

Lady Pirates outlast Lady Cats

Body The Archer City Lady Cats traveled to Petrolia to take on the Lady Pirates in district action on Friday, Jan. 19. The thrilling matchup came down to the wire, with Petrolia narrowly beating Archer City 35-33.

Lady Eagles stunned by Vernon, rebound against Bowie

Body As easy as Holliday made the first four games of district play look – winning by an average of 20 points en-route to a 4-2 start – the last four contests have the Lady Eagles looking mortal and far from the favorites in the District 7-3A race.
Lady Eagles stunned by Vernon, rebound against Bowie

Lady Indians top Trojanettes

Body The Windthorst Trojanettes battled the 2A sixthranked Nocona Lady Indians for district supremacy at home on Tuesday, Jan. 16. For the first time all season, the Trojanettes did not reach the 30-point mark, dropping their first district game of the year 51-27.
Lady Indians top Trojanettes

Petrolia pacifies Archer City

Body The Archer City Wildcats made their way to Petrolia to take on the Pirates in district play on Friday, Jan. 19. The Wildcats fought for the full four quarters, but the Pirates built up too big a bounty, defeating Archer City 50-32.