Basketball is underway in Archer County. All three high schools had basketball games. Holliday Lady Eagles, Archer City Lady Cats, and the Windthorst Trojanettes all opened their seasons on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Two projects slated for public release in early 2026—a biography and an accompanying documentary— will explore the life and legacy of a proud Archer City native, the writer and book collector Larry McMurtry, who passed away in 2021.

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For the third-straight year, the Windthorst Trojanettes and the Crawford Lady Pirates battled in the Class 2A State Semifinals to determine who would move on to the State Championships. And just like their last two previous meetings, their third clash on Saturday, Nov.

The Holliday Lady Eagles’ volleyball season came to a heartbreaking conclusion on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Stephenville High School.

For the last 12 season, the Windthorst Trojans have won in the Bi-District round of the playoffs, and on Friday, Nov. 14, they secured lucky number 13 after a 40-point win over Clarendon in Vernon.

The Holliday Eagles returned to their usual winning ways on Friday, Nov. 14, sending the Longhorns home early in the Bi-District round of the playoffs.

The Holliday Eagles finished out the regular season with a homegame against long-time rival Jacksboro on Friday, Nov. 7.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 Archer City 3 Hico 0 For several weeks leading up to the Area round meeting, head volleyball coach Krissa England said the Lady Cats played well, but haven’t put together a complete game since their win over Graford back in September.

Thursday, Nov. 6 Windthorst 3 Miles 1 The Windthorst Trojanettes had their work cut out for them in their Regional Semis round matchup with Miles on Thursday.