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Bosqueville Bulldogs bounced by Lady Cats in area

5 years ago By Will Edwards

A slow start cost Archer City a set in their bi-district win over Alvord. The Lady Cats did not make that mistake a second time, racing out to a commanding lead before blowing away an overmatched Bosqueville team, 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-8), in the Region II-2A area round of the playoffs.

Archer City (19-4) meets No. 6 Poolville in the regional quarterfinals. First serve is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Graham.

The Archer City Lady Cats pose with their banner and trophy after beating Bosqueville in the area round of the playoffs Monday, Nov. 2, in Lake Worth. Photo/Will Edwards

Eagles secure share of District 6-3A crown

5 years ago By Will Edwards

After losing to City View for the first time in program history last season, the ninthranked Holliday Eagles were out for revenge on Friday, Oct. 30, at Veteran’s Field in Wichita Falls. The Eagles (8-1, 4-0 District 6-3A DII) pulled away in the second half of a 31-13 win over the Mustangs (5-4, 3-1).

Junior Austin Jones takes a toss around the left-side in the second quarter of Holliday’s 31-13 win on the road over City View on Friday, Oct. 30. Photo/Will Edwards

Wildcats clinch playoff berth with win over Seymour

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Archer City junior quarterback Ty Bates accounted for six touchdowns as the Wildcats (5-3, 3-1 District 6-2A) clinched a berth in the postseason behind a 47-13 rout of Seymour (4-5, 3-1) on Friday, Oct. 30, at Wildcat Stadium.

Junior quarterback Ty Bates takes aim at an open receiver in Archer City’s 47-13 win over Seymour on Friday, Oct. 30. Photos/Jerry Phillips

Trojans roll to third straight district title

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Petrolia entered Friday night’s contest with Windthorst bursting with confidence. The Pirates had a veteran coaching staff and owned a surprising 6-1 record. All signs pointed to an offensive shootout for the District 7-2A crown.

Holliday blasts Eastland in bi-district rematch

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday (21-4) had no trouble putting away Eastland in its Region I-3A bi-district matchup. The Lady Eagles dominated from the outset in their 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-17) sweep of the Lady Mavericks.

Holliday's Brittany James, Addison Lindemann and Campbell Juracek get set up for the next point during the bi-district match against Eastland in Graham Thursday, Oct. 29. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Young Trojanettes falter in bi-district

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Windthorst Trojanettes suffered a 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-19) loss in its Region II-2A bi-district matchup with Chico on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bowie. The young Trojanettes saw their season come to a close at 10-15.

Senior Kacee Teichman looks to attack in the third set of Windthorst’s 3-0 bi-district loss to Chico on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bowie. Photo/Will Edwards

Archer County schools compete in district XC meets

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

All three county schools competed in its district's cross country meet last week and all three schools will be sending runners to region. Holliday: The Lady Eagles were certainly the Fighting Eagles on Oct.

Holliday's Hanna Spears was way out front to finish first in the District 7-3A Cross Country Meet.

Bosqueville Bulldogs bounced by Lady Cats in area

5 years ago By Will Edwards

A slow start cost Archer City a set in their bi-district win over Alvord. The Lady Cats did not make that mistake a second time, racing out to a commanding lead before blowing away an overmatched Bosqueville team, 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-8), in the Region II-2A area round of the playoffs.

Mallory Maxwell skies up for a kill in the second set against Bosqueville in the area round of the playoffs. Photo/Jenny Schroeder

Holliday blasts Eastland in bi-district

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday (21-4) had no trouble putting away Eastland in its Region I-3A bi-district matchup. The Lady Eagles dominated from the outset in their 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-17) sweep of the Lady Mavericks.

Holliday advances to the Region I-3A area round where it meets either Wall or Odessa Compass Academy on Monday or Tuesday. Wall and Odessa Compass Academy meet Saturday at noon in Colorado City.

Holliday celebrates its bi-district championship following a 3-0 sweep of Eastland on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Graham. The Lady Eagles meet either Wall or Odessa Compass Academy in the area round. (Courtesy Holliday ISD Twitter)

Young Trojanettes falter in bi-district

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Windthorst Trojanettes suffered a 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-19) loss in its Region II-2A bi-district meeting with Chico on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bowie. The young Trojanettes saw their season come to a close at 10-15.

Without the services of freshman Rylee Wolf, one of Windthorst’s top offensive threats, the Trojanettes struggled to create any momentum in the loss to the Lady Dragons.