Hoegger aiming for state medal

Body Being the best at a specialized event in track and field is tough business. It takes hours and hours of practice of doing the same movements with very slight tweaks, hoping to shave even a tenth of a second, or add another quarter inch to throw or height.
Discus thrower Gabby Hoegger will make her final attempt at a state medal in the event following her senior season as a Trojanette. File photo

Preview opening a success for LMLC

Body For the first time since 2021, the year Larry Mc-Murtry died, his famous bookstore reopened to the public as the Larry McMurtry Literary Center (LMLC). On a wet and cold Saturday, March 8, before the official opening time of 10 a.m.
A guest walks through the Larry McMurtry Literary Center during its preview opening on Saturday, Courtesy photo

Archer City tennis serves up a rebuild

Body According to Archer City High School Athletic Director Bradan Ritchey, the Archer City Tennis program had one of the biggest turnouts in recent years, and head tennis coach Haley Owen is excited about the buzz around the sport.
The Archer City Tennis team will look to bounce back after losing several key seniors to graduation last year, including Kline Mayo. File photo

Harvey looks to make up for lost time

Body Coming off an injury is difficult for any athlete to overcome, especially one as damaging as a torn ACL. But Lady Cat senior Adelyn Harvey is determined to bounce back better than ever.
After an ACL tear that forced her to miss the entire softball season last year, Archer City senior Adelyn Harvey is primed to show what she can do for the team on the diamond. File photo

Lady Cats reload for deep playoff run

Body The Archer City Lady Cats reached the Regional Semifinals after starting just two seniors, one junior, two sophomores, and four freshman last season. That influx of youth will be vital to the team’s success again as they attempt to go even further this season.
Last year’s district champions Archer City plans to retool their already lethal softball team and be just as deadly this go around. File photo

Wildcats welcome youth on the diamond

Body The Archer City Wildcats had a bumpy road for the 23-24 baseball season, finishing the year with just three wins. But second-year head coach Collin White believes the team has all the makings of a better team this season.
The Archer City Wildcats will look to their young talent as well as their returning players for the upcoming 24-25 baseball season. File photo