Hamill Blazes to Gold in 400-Meter Dash

Body When it comes to races in track, the 400-meter dash is often considered one of the hardest to compete in. Athletes perform almost a controlled sprint around the track, balancing speed and pacing in a delicate manner.
Holiday’s Brayden Hamill made the most of his state debut in the 400-meter dash on Thursday, May 14. The junior churned out a first-place time 49.19 to earn his first career state gold medal. Photo/Landon Davis

Strohman Steps Up, Breaks Records, Wins Si lvers

Body If he was anywhere else, Holliday senior Ryder Strohman would be one of the most decorated athletes in a school’s history. Although his twin brother Noah captures more of the spotlight, Ryder has been just as pivotal in the Eagles’ rise in cross-country and track.
Holliday senior Ryder Strohman secured two more silvers in the mile and two-mile at the Track and Field State Championship on Thursday May 14 to close out his Eagles career on a high note. Photo/Landon Davis

Eagles Go Back-To-Back

Body The Holiday Eagles are state champions once again. After their thrilling 3A Boys state championship appearance last year, the Eagles kept the crown with another heart-pounding 4x400 relay finish at Mike A.
Holliday Noah Strohman raises his arm as he crosses the finish line in the 800-meter to win his 10 career state track gold medal at the 3A Track and Field State Championships on Thursday, May 14. He went on to earn his 11th Individual Medal later that evening in the 1600-meter. Photo/Landon Davis

2A-D9 Baseball, Softball District Honors

Body Archer County finished up one it’s better softball and baseball seasons this year. For the second season in a row, Archer City’s softball and baseball teams, as well as Windthorst’s softball and baseball teams advanced to the Class 2A playoffs.
Windthorst’s Conner Schreiber was named District 9-2A MVP for a third straight season after he finished district with a .581 batting average and a 0.00 ERA.

Windthorst Falls Short in Rematch With Collinsville

Body Almost a year removed from their memorable three-game series, the Windthorst Trojans and the Collinsville Pirates once again gave each other all they could handle in their 2A-D2 Area-round matchup at Denton High School on Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8.
Windthorst pitcher Conner Schreiber throws his final high school pitch against the Collinsville Pirates in the Trojans’ Area-round clash on Friday, May 8 at Denton High School. Photo/Landon Davis
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