High hopes for Lady Cats

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Fresh off a shared district championship, Archer City returns virtually everyone and added quality freshmen to help build off last season’s success. Lady Cats head coach Mallory Mooney is working on the little things to grow last year’s squad into the best version of themselves.
After returning all but one starter from last year’s team, this year’s squad is hoping to make another run at the state tournament this spring. Photo/Will Edwards

Lady Cat Track will give all-out effort

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Head Track Coach Julie Castles was clear about the Lady Cat’s goal for the 2022 track season, “Our goal is to win district. We want everyone in the girl’s programs to be involved. When that happens, it creates more potential to score needed points.”
Archer City senior Mallory Maxwell returns to make another run at an appearance at the state meet after qualifying in the 200 a year ago. File photo

AC Basketball Recap

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Boys Archer City (17-13) fell in the bi-district round in a heartbreaker to Hawley to conclude its 2021-22 season. At the conclusion of the season, Wildcats Head Coach Andrew Morris announced his resignation to move closer to the Lubbock area.
Archer City senior Aspyn Huseman was named to the Archer County News Super 6 squad after earning district MVP honors on the hardwood File photo

Williams basking in the sun for Wildcats

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Archer City’s Hudson Williams has been around the game of baseball his entire life. He first started playing competitively in fourth grade with the Burkburnett Blacksox and has been involved with tournament teams just about every year since.
Wildcats senior Hudson Williams is mashing the baseball and expected to be the ace of the staff on the mound when district play rolls around. Photo/Will Edwards

Eagles’ depth a boon for 2022

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Competition at a number of positions gives Holliday head coach Brad Blassingame a positive outlook for the 2022 campaign. In spite of a loaded district and region, the Eagles’ skipper is confident his squad has what it takes to compete for a district and regional championship.
Despite losing key contributors from last year’s team, Holliday is off to a hot start in 2022. Photo/Will Edwards

Anderson raking and baking for Eagles

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Holliday senior Dalton Anderson is poised for another dominant season for Holliday. After earning a spot on the Archer County News’ Diamond Dozen squad for 2021, Anderson is primed to build off last year’s success.
Holliday senior Dalton Anderson is poised for another dominant season for the Eagles after earning ACN Diamond Dozen honors a year ago. Photo/Will Edwards

EP a VIP for Holliday softball

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As Holliday senior Evelyn Perkins leads, the Lady Eagles softball team follows. The all-state centerfielder is a key catalyst for getting Holliday going.
Holliday senior Evelyn Perkins was an all-state performer for the Lady Eagles last season with 57 runs and 46 steals. Photo/Will Edwards

Great Expectations for Lady Eagles

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Fresh off a 38-3 season and an appearance in the state semifinals for the first time in school history, expectations are high around the Holliday Lady Eagles softball program...just don’t tell head coach Billy Arbogast.
Under the direction of Billy Arbogast, the Lady Eagles are poised for another banner year after advancing to the state tournament for the first time in school history a season ago. Photo/Will Edwards