Weatherford Democrat Sports

‘Usual suspects’ in playoff basketball brackets for 2012

2012-02-10T08:00:23-06:00

Three Parker County high school girls basketball teams are experiencing life after district for the 2011-12 season, and none are strangers to postseason play.

Coyotes sweep McLennan

2012-02-09T08:02:36-06:00

By the break on Wednesday, the Weatherford College women had established a solid lead over McLennan College at the Crumm Graber Athletic Center, and showed no signs of letting up, extending their lead to a 30-point margin midway through the second half.

Sports briefs - Feb. 9, 2012

2012-02-09T08:00:11-06:00

WHS soccer evens district record with win over Lamar

Staff Report

The Weatherford High School boys soccer teams traveled to Arlington to take on Lamar in District 4-5A play. In varsity action, the Roos came out focused and sharp offensively, scoring three goals early en route to a 5-2 win. The Roos took the game by a final of 5-2.

Weatherford College cagers in mix at conference mid-point

2012-02-08T08:02:55-06:00

While Saturday's wins over Temple College by the Weatherford College men and women provided Nos. 759 and 800 in the record book for WC head coach Bob McKinley, they also provided a boost for the Coyotes squads as they head into the last half of North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) play.

Sports briefs - Feb. 8, 2012

2012-02-08T08:00:09-06:00

Aledo closes out Azle for perfect District 5-4A run

Staff Report

The Ladycats, with a district championship secured and a bi-district match against Southwest already scheduled, took care of business in Azle on Tuesday, cruising past the Lady Hornets, 34-23.

McKinley nets 800th win

2012-02-07T08:04:00-06:00

Bob McKinley hit a major coaching milestone Saturday afternoon.

WHS wrestlers see success at district meet

2012-02-07T08:02:00-06:00

The Weatherford wrestling team traveled to Springtown Saturday to compete in the District 8 Wrestling Championships.

New designation, same foes for WHS

2012-02-05T08:04:46-06:00

Despite rumblings of a major shake up in the Class 5A infrastructure for the next two years, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), for good or bad, chose indifference regarding plans to create a Class 6A. As alignments for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 UIL seasons were announced Thursday, most area schools were affected in varying degrees, but none less than Weatherford High School.

Paschal edges WHS teams on Senior Night

2012-02-05T08:03:03-06:00

With nothing to lose and an opportunity to play spoiler, Paschal's Lady Panthers took the floor loose and energetic on Friday, and did indeed put a crimp in Weatherford's plans for a postseason spot at Kangaroo gymnasium.

WC recovers, wins late over Navarro

2012-02-05T08:02:09-06:00

Not to be outdone by the Lady Coyotes late-inning heroics in their opener last week, the Weatherford College baseball team had plenty of drama in its opener, as well, as it launched a final-inning 3-run barrage to beat defending national champion Navarro College, 8-7.