WHS cross country teams fare well at district meet, send runners to regional
Staff Report
The Weatherford cross country teams competed in their district meet at Tarrant County College’s northeast campus, Saturday.
The boy’s team had a great day, with seniors Aaron League and Holton Hemby leading their team to a third-place finish, which qualifies the Roos to compete at the regional meet in Lubbock this weekend. In addition, League and Hemby were individual qualifiers as well, finishing in fifth and sixth places, respectively.
The varsity girls competed well, as freshman Mackinsey Flores came away with a seventh-place finish to qualify for the regional meet.
The junior varsity boys completed their season as district runners-up, with points scored by sophomore Jake Jarvis, finishing third, and juniors Curtis Hard and David Colemanin ninth and tenth, respectively (10th). Sophomore Caleb Ferguson took twelfth and senior teammate Hayden Berkley placed nineteenth.
Overall, the Weatherford teams brought home two team trophies and 10 individual medals.
Lady Coyotes open season at New Mexico tournament
Staff Report
The Weatherford College women’s team began its 2008-09 basketball season with a road trip to New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs over the weekend.
The Lady Coyotes dropped the opener Friday, falling to Cochise College, 81-74. On Saturday, WC lost to host New Mexico JC, 75-61. The women’s home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, hosting Trinity Valley. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
Weatherford junior varsity edges Panthers
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The Roos JV beat North Crowley in dramatic fashion Thursday, 30-29. Weatherford’s Skyler Bursch blocked a punt in the first quarter to set up a 2-yard touchdown run by Hayden Trimble. Zach Butler scored three touchdowns with runs of six, six and three yards. Chris Sanders and Joe Ward each converted 2-point conversions. The Roos defense badly needed a stop with 1:10 left in the final period with the Panthers threatening. Hunter Livingston came up with a big hit causing a fumble that was scooped up by Dustin Donaldson to seal the Roos’ victory.
Volleyball playoffs continue for Parker County schools
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The WHS girls play Arlington High Tuesday night at Burleson High School, at a time to be determined.
In other volleyball playoff action for Parker County teams, Aledo (34-6) meets Wichita Falls Rider Monday, 7 p.m. at Decatur High School, while Springtown (23-17) faces The Colony at Trinity High School at 7:30 p.m.
Brock draws Henrietta Tuesday at Bridgeport High School, at 6:30 p.m. District 9-2A champ Peaster (36-2) enjoys a bye in the first round.
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Eagles rebound, advance to regional finals
Brock had a score to settle with the Troy Trojans after the opening game of their Class 2A, Region II semifinal series on Wednesday.
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Roos get taste of “real” football in annual spring scrimmage
Weatherford football coaches, along with a healthy contingent of Roo football fans, got an early look at next season's players on Thursday at Kangaroo Stadium. The finale to spring drills spawned the 2012 version of the annual Blue-White game, with the Blue taking the controlled scrimmage, 14-3.
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OK, let’s give it a rest — Column
Ever since the Texas Ranger’s last home stand, not the one they are in the middle of right now _ the local radio heads have kept the controversy alive concerning the decision by Coach Wash to rest some of his starting lineup (i.e., stars) during the short series with Oakland.
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Knight inks with Jacksonville's new tennis program
Fresh off a Class 2A boys doubles state championship, Millsap senior Gabe Knight put finishing touches on a stellar prep tennis career recently, signing a letter-of-intent to attend and play tennis at Jacksonville College.
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Eagles look to even series on Friday
The Brock Eagles drew first blood on Wednesday, and then drew a little more before their Class 2A regional semifinal opponents found their bats in a big way.
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McDonald heads to national competition
Tyler McDonald competed in the Cadet division in the 145-pound class last weekend at the Texas USA Wrestling State Tournament in Lewisville, and finished as the state runner-up.
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WHS play out intra-squad match
The annual Roos Blue-White scrimmage heralded the conclusion of spring drills as Weatherford coaches got a preview of the players who will suit up in the fall.
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Making History
Heather Henson and Bailey Duvall became the first girls in the history of the Poolville High School tennis program, recently, to ever qualify and compete at the state championship tournament.
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Sports briefs - May 22, 2012
Brock schedule finalized for regional semifinal series
Staff Report
After eliminating Melissa on Friday night with a 4-2 win, the Brock Eagles baseball team had to wait until Saturday's rubber match between Teague and Troy to see who its opponent would be.
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