Archer County experienced one of its best seasons on the hardwood. Not only did over half the teams make the playoffs, but two of the teams even secured the district championships for their respective classifications.

Being the first state champions in over two decades would expectedly bring pressure to repeat the next year. For the Holliday boys track team, it isn’t pressure, but instead motivation.

Windthorst senior Conner Schreiber is one of the best pitchers in the area in recent memory. In the last three seasons on the hill for the Trojans, the southpaw has accumulated over 300 strikeouts, and never had an ERA above 1.35 in his three seasons.

For his senior season as an Archer City Wildcat, Shooter Canada has been the go-to athlete the team leaned on when they needed a play made. Whether it be as the anchor of the offensive and defensive line this past football season, to one of the few seniors on the upcoming baseball team, Canada has had to shoulder a heavy burden.

The Archer City tennis program will return five district medalists and four regional qualifiers from their young but talented roster last year, including the district champion in Mixed Doubles. Much like last year, head coach Haley Owen leads a group of mostly underclassmen that will once again be the core strength of the team.

Windthorst senior Karissa Fillingim has been a constant presence for the Trojanette sports program since her freshman year. A multi-sport athlete, Fillingim has been around for some the schools’ best sports moments.

Former Windthorst Trojanette Kelsey Williams will lead a team of young, but experienced ball-players for her first season as head coach. She absorbs a team that is fresh off a trip to the Area-round and returns over five starters, as well as others that saw ample time on the field.

After building one of the most decorated careers in recent Archer City athletics history, senior Addy Peters is getting one last chance to add to it. From deep playoff runs in basketball and softball to a long list of district and state accolades, the Lady Cats standout enters her final season determined to help Archer City make another push when it matters most.

For Holliday Eagle senior Caleb White, faith and baseball have been two very important aspects of his life. Before and after every outing, White can be seeing praying, and is quick to mention his gratitude for Jesus Christ.

The Holliday Eagles’ baseball team is coming off their most successful season in 10 years after reaching the 3A-D1 Regional Finals, but after graduating seven seniors, including ace pitcher Michael Stewart, head coach Jason Kress will look to his returners to try and replicate their performance from last year.