Sports

Dunnam named next Wildcats baseball coach

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Archer City Athletic Director Shad Hanna had a big decision on his hands. With the resignation of head baseball coach Wayne Morris and girls assistant Mayson Morris (no relation), Hanna had a pair of positions to fill.

Zac Dunnam was recently promoted to head baseball coach at Archer City after a one-year stint with the Wildcats. Photo/Will Edwards

Archer County well represented at 84th Oil Bowl

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The three high schools in Archer County will be well-represented at the 84th Annual Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl. Archer City, Holliday and Windthorst combined for 16 recent graduates to compete in the football, volleyball and basketball festivities.

Archer City’s Callen McCasland represents the Wildcats at the 84th Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl on Saturday, June 19, at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Photo/Will Edwards

Archer County News' Diamond Dozen part one

5 years ago By Will Edwards

After a tremendous year on baseball and softball diamond for all three Archer County schools, I felt these athletes deserved a little extra recognition. With that said, I’m debuting the Archer County News Diamond Dozen. Every one of these athletes and their teammates deserve much more recognition and praise than I can give them. We had a great season with all three schools making the playoffs in both baseball and softball and I can’t wait to see what next year brings. Without further ado, here’s the Archer County News ‘Diamond Dozen’ softball team. The baseball ‘Diamond Dozen’ squad releases in the June 17 edition.

Archer County News' Diamond Dozen part one

Wildcats qualify for state 7-on-7 tourney

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Archer City clinched a berth in the state 7-on-7 tournament set for June 24-25 at Veteran’s Park in College Station. The Wildcats qualified for the state meet by defeating Albany, 20-14, in the championship game on Saturday, June 5, in Archer City.

Wildcats qualify for state 7-on-7 tourney

All-District Softball and Baseball awards

5 years ago By Press Release

9-2A Softball All-District MVP: Maddie Lopez Off. MVP: Mallory Maxwell Def.

All-District Softball and Baseball awards

41st Annual Windthorst Dairy Derby results

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The 41st annual Dairy Derby 5k, Health Walk and Fun Run Children’s Races were held Sunday, June 6, at the Windthorst ISD football field and track with Coltyn Hale winning the 5k with a time of 20:45.

41st Annual Windthorst Dairy Derby results

Historic season comes to an end in state semifinals

5 years ago By Will Edwards

As the famous saying goes, ‘all good things must come to an end.’

The Lady Eagles’ historic postseason run, which included the team’s first trip to the UIL State Softball Tournament in Austin, ended in the state semifinals. Holliday fell to Diboll 9-3 on Wednesday, June 2, at Red and Charline McCombs Field.

Holliday poses with the state semifinalist trophy following a 9-3 loss to Diboll on Wednesday in Austin (Photo/Will Edwards)

Belcher’s gem not enough to lift Trojans

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Windthorst senior Cy Belcher knew he had to have his best stuff on the mound in game one of the 2A Region II semifinal matchup against Bosqueville to give the Trojans a chance. The Bulldogs entered the series as one of the best hitting teams in the state, plating 111 runs in the previous three rounds of the postseason and were the presumptive favorite with a No.

Belcher’s gem not enough to lift Trojans

Archer City ISD accepts donation for new football jerseys and helmets

5 years ago By Ravyn Fager

Intrigue ensued within the discussion to accept the donation of funds to purchase football helmets and jerseys for players, during the Archer City ISD school board meeting on May 24. “From Trojan Medical Supply Corporation there is a check for $16,626 and it is for 44 new football helmets and will cover partial cost for jerseys as well,” Superintendent, C.D.

LADY EAGLES STATE BOUND!

5 years ago By Will Edwards

For the first time in program history, the Holliday Lady Eagles are headed to the state tournament.

Needing to win two games on Saturday to keep the season alive, Holliday showed up when it mattered most, taking down Jacksboro 10-3 and 4-0 to win the 3A Region I Final in Graham on Saturday, May 29.