Trojans force shutout on Homecoming

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The Windthorst Trojans improved to 2-0 in district after pitching a 62-0 shutout over the Munday Moguls on Homecoming Night Friday, Oct. 4. Seven different skill players scored on the night for the Trojans, including a pick-six by the Big Blue defense.
Trojan defensive back Daxton Anderson deflects a Mogul pass in the endzone in Windthorst’s 62-0 thumping over Munday on Friday, Oct. 4. Photo Landon Davis

Spartans thump Munday

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The Spartans Junior High combined together and played one game at Munday on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Spartans defeated Munday Junior High 30-0. The Spartans had two touchdown runs by John Crenshaw, and one by Stony Belz. Belz also threw a touchdown pass to Aiden Teague. Colton Berend ran a two-point conversion in, and Barrett Wolf caught a two-point conversion in the win. The Spartans will play Archer City Junior High on Thursday, Oct.10 at home. Good job Spartans.

Holliday XC flies at district meet

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The Holliday Boys’ and Girls’ track teams got the clean sweep at the district cross country meet in Burkburnett on Monday, Oct. 7, with the Boys’ nabbing six of the top-10 spots, while the Girls’ hoarded seven top-10 placements, both taking gold in the team scores.
Holliday Boys’ Cross Country runners (L-R) sophomore RC Albert, sophomore Connor Killian, junior Tanner Simmons, junior Ryder Strohman, sophomore Scout Henry, freshman Kohlson Delcambre, and junior Noah Strohman took home first place with 21 points at the district meet on Monday, Oct. 7. Photo/Landon Davis

Lady Cats sweep Lady Cubs

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The Archer City Lady Cats played one of their most complete volleyball games of the season against the Olney Lady Cubs on Tuesday, Oct. 1, bringing out the brooms after beating the hosting Lady Cubs 25-17, 25-14, and 25-21.
Freshman Millie Mayo and sophomore Jocelyn Tedrow go for the block in their 3-0 sweep over the Olney Lady Cubs on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Photo/Landon Davis

ACISD admin speaks on award recognition

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Archer City ISD administration recognized the hard work of its staff, students and community following last week’s announcement that Archer City Elementary School will be honored as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
The Archer City Elementary School was announced as one of the 356 schools of the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools this week. The school is one of just 31 Texas schools to receive the honor. File photo

Archer County towns see rise in sales tax rebates

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The cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Megargel, Scotland and Windthorst saw an increase in sales tax rebates in September than they did in the same time frame in 2023. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in September 2023.

Wildcats invade Munday

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The Wildcat’s once again flexed their offensive muscles under the Friday Night Lights, this time in their first district game of the season. After making the trek to Munday to take on the Moguls on Friday, Sept. 27, the Archer City rushing attack punished their lowly opponents to the tune of 400 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, securing the first win in district 57-12.
Senior outside linebacker Luke Deerinwater celebrates with the sideline after the Wildcats force a turnover-ondowns. Photo/Landon Davis

Lady Eagles take f irst at “Race at the Lake”

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As the district cross country meet approaches, runners from Archer City, Holliday, and Windthorst competed in several meets to improve their times and better prepare for the district meet. Archer City runners participated in the Olney Cross Country Invitational on Wednesday, Sept.