Trio takes bronze at state tennis tournament

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Archer City saw a trio of individuals take bronze at the UIL State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio on Thursday, May 20. Chase Curry took third in boys singles while the duo of Jill Liles and Cade Strickland placed third in mixed doubles.
Cade Strickland and Jill Liles took bronze in mixed doubles at the UIL State Tennis Tournament on Thursday, May 20, in San Antonio. Courtesy photo/Haley Owen

Spears breaks record

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Holliday’s Hannah Spears broke her school record in the mile at the Race of Champions in San Antonio this weekend. Spears took home the bronze medal with a time of 4:57.
Spears breaks record

Belcher inducted into Howard Payne HOF

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Holliday alumnus and current Jacksboro head baseball coach Blake Belcher (center) was inducted to the Howard Payne Sports Hall of Fame this weekend at a ceremony in Brownwood. Courtesy photo/JISD.
Belcher inducted into Howard Payne HOF

TPWD Game Warden field notes

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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines regarding a capsized vessel.

Sports photos of the week

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Holliday senior Connor Cox slides into third following a RBI triple in the Eagles’ 5-4 win over Wall in game two on Saturday, May 15, in Abilene. Photo/Will Edwards Windthorst senior Cy Belcher struck out 10 in the Trojans’ 12-4 win in game one against Cooper on Thursday, May 13, at Denton Ryan.
Sports photos of the week

Lady Eagles advance to regional semis for first time since 2005

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Holliday (34-1) punched its ticket to the regional semifinals for the first time since 2005 after sweeping Brock, 3-1 and 8-1, in the regional quarterfinal round last weekend in Graham. The Lady Eagles, winners of 22-straight games, meet Lamesa (20-5) on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 on the campus of Abilene Christian.
Holliday senior Kaitlynn Weatherread slides into home in the Lady Eagles’ 3-1 win over Brock on Friday, May 14, in Graham. Photo/Will Edwards

Trojans stave off late rally by Cooper

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The Windthorst Trojans held off a late rally by Cooper to advance to the regional quarterfinals following a 12-4 and 12-5 win at Denton Ryan High School last week. The Trojans raced out to an early 7-1 lead after the first two frames in game one, chasing the Bulldogs starter after just 20 pitches.
Windthorst senior Ethan Belcher takes a look at the plate from third in the Trojans’ 12-4 win over Cooper in the area round on Thursday, May 13, at Denton Ryan. Photo/Will Edwards

Eagles run into Wall

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Holliday (29-5) was plagued with unluckiness in its game three loss to Wall. The Eagles saw their 2021 season come to a close following an 8-3 setback to the Hawks in the area round playoffs.
Holliday freshman Isaac Villa rounds third and heads home to score the go-ahead run in the Eagles’ 5-4 win over Wall in the area round on Saturday, May 15, in Abilene. Photo/Will Edwards

Exceeding expectations, Trojanettes outlast Rio Vista

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Many may look at the Windthorst Trojanettes’ 19-17 record and take them lightly but Alyson Deatherage’s squad is peaking and playing their best ball at just the right time. That was certainly on display this weekend as the Trojanettes took down Rio Vista 8-4 and 4-3 in a nine inning marathon to move on to the regional semifinals and a showdown with defending state champion Crawford (21-4).
The Windthorst Trojanettes celebrate following a game one win over Rio Vista in the regional quarterfinals on Thursday, May 13, at Denton Ryan. Photo/Will Edwards

2A Track and Field results

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During the UIL 2A State track and field meet Friday, May 7, in Austin, Archer City's Delaini Hanna (left) placed sixth in the pole vault by clearing a height of 10'. Mallory Maxwell (right) placed eighth in the 200 meter run with a time of 26.65. Photos/Jerry Phillips
2A Track and Field results
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