Wildcats compete in Tornado Tip Off

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The Archer City Wildcats participated in the Tornado Tip Off basketball tournament in Jacksboro from Thursday Dec. 12 to Saturday, Dec. 14. The Wildcats went 1-3 in the tournament while facing a mix of Class 3A and Class 1A.

Lady Indians overwhelm Lady Cats in district opener

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The Archer City Lady Cats opened district play on the hardwood with a home game against the Nocona Lady Indians on Friday, Dec. 13. The Lady Cats, featuring just three seniors, four juniors and five underclassmen, took on a Lady Indian squad that returned a host of players from their state championship appearance just a year prior.
Archer City’s Malia Jones tosses up a floater over a Lady Indian defender in the Lady Cats’ district matchup. Photo/Landon Davis

Lady Eagles fall in district opener

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The Holliday Lady Eagles played their first district basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 10, taking on the City View Lady Mustangs in City View. The Lady Eagles offense was consistent throughout the contest, but Lady Mustangs proved too much, outlasting Holliday 64-49.

Trojans go 4 -1 in Mesquite Pit Classic

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The Windthorst Trojans travelled to Poolville to compete in the Mesquite Pit Classic from Thursday, Dec. 12 to Saturday, Dec. 14. The Trojans charged through their competition and finished the tournament with a 4-1 record.

Trojanettes bounce Lady Cubs

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The Windthorst Trojanettes put on a solid defensive effort in their district-opener against the Olney Lady Cubs on Friday, Dec. 13, beating the Lady Cubs in their own home 56-28 to kick off district 1-0.

Football District Honors Announced

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Another football season has come and gone for the three county high school teams, and this year marked another successful on the gridiron for all three squads. The Archer City Wildcats greatly improved from their two previous seasons as they finished the year second in district and even won their Bi-District playoff round matchup. The Windthorst Trojans continued their usual district dominance, going a perfect 6-0 in district for the second year in a row and making it all the way to the Regional Semifinals round. The Holliday Eagles also took home their district championship, ending the year 5-0 for the fifth consecutive season while marching through the playoffs with a State Quarterfinals appearance.
Wildcat senior quarterback Landon Smith earned District 6-2A MVP after he accumulated over 1300 yards of offense and 18 total touchdowns in six district games. Smith also recorded 32 tackles and two interceptions in those six games from the cornerback position as well. File photo

Holliday sweeps Windthorst at home

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The Holliday basketball teams hosted the Windthorst basketball teams on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles grabbed wins, while the Lady Eagles notched their first home win of the season.
Holliday’s Bella Timms dribbles the ball down the court in the Lady Eagles’ first home game of the season. Photo/Landon Davis

Lady Eagles par ticipate in Nocona Tournament

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The Holliday Eagles trekked to Nocona to take on opponents in the Tres Ninos Shootout on Thursday, Dec. 5 to Saturday Dec. 7. The Lady Eagles finished the tournament that featured a mix of Class 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A teams with a 1-4 record.
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