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The Archer County News has put together a get to know your candidate section for the upcoming March primary. This free section allowed 300 words or less for candidates in the upcoming election to provide information about themselves for voters to make an informed decision. Previous bios have run in the Feb. 8 and 15 edition of the Archer County News. Early voting in the March Primary Election will start Tuesday, Feb. 20, and end Friday, March 1.

Republican Chair: Leslie Hash

The Archer City council approved the city’s 20222023 financial audit during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15.

First-year Head coach Lukas Bontrager and his rough and rowdy Archer City Wildcats, comprised of five seniors and three juniors, travelled to Breckenridge High School to face the Hawley Bearcats in Bi-District play on Monday, Feb. 19, President’s Day. The Wildcats looked to prove they were more than their fourth-place district finish, aiming to upset the Bearcats who finished first in their district.

Eastland’s Mya Wesley and Ana Cunningham combined to knock down seven treys as the Lady Mavs stunned Holliday 5952 in the bi-district round on Tues., Feb. 13, in Graham.

A rematch from the previous Area matchup just a year ago, the experienced Trojanettes had their hands full this go around against the Hamilton Lady Dogs on Friday, Feb. 16. The Lady Dogs, who finished first in their district with a 10-0 record, matched the Trojanettes in the physical aspect with height and speed, but also rostered a plethora of seniors and juniors that had experienced the loss from the previous meeting. The stage was set for a heavyweight bout.

Playoff basketball was underway at Breckenridge High School for the Windthorst Trojans and the Albany Lions on Monday, Feb. 19, President’s Day. The Trojans seem to be cursed in the first round, not making it to the Area round since the 2018-2019 season, despite making the playoffs every but one since then. The Lions, however, have a different curse, making it past Bi-District every year since the 2018-2019 season, only to be eliminated in the very next round. The Lions were eager to continue their streak, while the Big Blue of Windthorst were set on breaking the curse.