Roos show well at Pirate Relays
Staff Report
The Weatherford track and field teams had good performances at the Pirate Relays Friday, in Granbury. The varsity boys had several athletes who had stood out in their events. Hunter Livingston placed fourth in the 200-meter run. Holton Hemby placed first in the 800-meter and 400-meter runs. Hayden Berkley placed third 800-meter run and Nathan Collier finished third in the 1600-meter run. The 4x400-meter relay team finished third overall, which included Brandon Segura, Luis Salizar, Aaron League and Holton Hemby.
The varsity girls featured another winning performance by Mackenzie Lankord, who blew away the competition in the 400-meter run, placing first. Korrie Dennis placed third in the 300-meter hurdles. Mackinsey Flores placed second in the 800-meter and third in the 3200-meter runs.
The JV boys also had several members who performed well in their events. Manuel Manjares placed fourth in the 400 meters. Jack Craig placed third in the 800. David Coleman came in right behind Craig, placing fourth in the 800 meters. Hayden Trimble placed third in the pole vault. Ryan Powell finished third in the discus. The 4x400 relay team took third place.
The teams will run again Thursday, at the Dual Meet in Granbury.
Weatherford C of C golf scramble fields 44 teams
Staff Report
The Annual Weatherford Chamber of Commerce Spring Swing, sponsored by Weatherford Regional Medical Center, saw a good turnout, as 31 teams took to the tees in the afternoon session Thursday, at Sugar Tree Golf Club in Dennis. Fourteen four-man scramble teams played in the morning flight. The foursome of Craig Bostick, Brandon Scott, Ty Burns and Dr. Steven Welch finished atop the afternoon competition with a 19-under par 51. The winning morning foursome, posting a score of 55, was won by Ben Graves, Kevin Gilster, Charlie Claffey and Ted Belsky.
Longest drives were recorded by Matt Holm and James T. Barnett. On the closest to the pin hole, Craig Bostick and Kyle Wilks laid their shots nearest the cup.
CORRECTION: The Parker County Sports Schedule in the Sunday, March 29 issue incorrectly lists Tuesday’s Weatherford High School baseball contest as an away game. The Roos host North Crowley at the Raymond E. Curtis diamond Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Democrat regrets the error.
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Sports Briefs - Mar. 31
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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.
- Riggins tags sponsor
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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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