UIL releases 26-28 District Realignment

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The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released their biennial reclassification and realignment for 2026-2028 football, volleyball, and basketball seasons on Monday, Feb. 2. Although WindthorstandArcherCity saw no change in their district, Holliday experienced several district shakeups in all three sports.
The UIL released their district realignment and reclassification for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons on Monday, Feb, 2. File photo

Eagles fall in overtime

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The Holliday Eagles dropped their first district game of the season on Saturday, Jan. 31, falling to the Henrietta Bearcats in an overtime road-game thriller.

Electra escapes Archer City with win

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The Archer City Wildcats went into Friday’s home-district game against Electra looking for their first district win of the season, but also seeked revenge on the Tigers after a questionable call led to a 41-39 loss in early January.
Wildcat guard Seth Truette turns a steal into points on Friday, Jan. 30 against Electra. Photo/Landon Davis

Lady Eagles eye playoffs

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The Holliday Lady Eagles made their claim for a spot in the 3A basketball playoffs a little bit stronger following two important district wins this past week. Holliday 65 Vernon 17 Their first victory came in a home game-thumping against the (0-8) Lady Lions on Thursday, Jan.
Holliday post Emma Ellis had 19 points in their district win over Henrietta on Saturday, Jan. 31. 12 of those came in the first-quarter alone. File photo

Eagles remain unbeaten after ranked matchup

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It was a battle of the unbeatens on Tuesday, Jan. 20 as the Holliday Eagles (5-0) and the City View Mustangs (4-0) clashed in a highly-anticipated match that could decide the District 7-3A champion later on in the season.
Junior guard Jason Luke fights through contact for a layup in City View on Tuesday. Photo/Landon Davis

Wildcats tangle with top of the district

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The Archer City Wildcats’ district journey continued and much like their Lady Cat-counterpart, they grappled with the top teams of the district, the Nocona Indians and the Seymour Panthers. Tuesday, Jan.
Wildcat guard Gage McCord led the team in points against Nocona and Seymour. File photo
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