Trojans dominate defensively in opener against Bearcats

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The Windthorst Trojans opened their 2020 campaign with a 27-6 victory over the Henrietta Bearcats. Senior Ethan Belcher scored three touchdowns while rushing for 110 yards. He also led the defensive charge with six tackles as the Trojans held the Bearcats to negative rushing yards.
Windthorst running back Haven Vieth (32) takes off with the ball during the Friday, Aug. 28, game against the Henrietta Bearcats. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Lady Cats suffer second setback

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As it turns out, the Archer City Lady Cats are only human. After a perfect 4-0 start without dropping a set, the Lady Cats (4-2) dropped a pair of matches last week, falling to Jacksboro on the road in five sets (25-19, 22-25, 20-25, 25-15, 8-15) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and at home to Henrietta in a 3-0 sweep (17-25, 22-25, 21-25) on Friday, Aug. 28, .
Junior Maddie Lopez recorded a double-double in the match with Henrietta, with 12 digs and 11 assists. Photo/Will Edwards

Trojanettes slide continues

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The Windthorst Trojanettes dropped their sixth and seventh-consecutive matches last week, falling in three to Nocona (13-25, 15-25, 15-25) on Tues., Aug. 25, and in a four-set thriller to Jacksboro (19-25, 20-25, 25-22, 23-25) on Friday, Aug. 28. Windthorst slips to 1-9 on the season.

Lady Eagles tame Lady Lions

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Holliday finished off its second-straight sweep of a 4A school on Friday, Aug. 28, as the Lady Eagles dominated Vernon (25-14, 25-11, 25-20) to remain unbeaten at home. Holliday improves to 5-3 on the year.