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On Saturday, Jan. 28, the first edition of the Weatherford College Lady Coyotes softball team took the diamond for their first-ever, regular-season game. The program began on a good note, as WC beat the Northeast Community College Lady Eagles at the newly-christened WC Softball Complex. 8-6
Aledo’s Johnathan Gray may have been finished running through opposing high school defenses by 2012, but his assault on local, state and national awards did not slow in January. Shown here after receiving U.S. Air Force recognition for the nation’s top football player, Gray also took (among others) Gridiron Legends Player of the Year, ESPN’s Mr. Football and after being named Gatorade’s State and National Football Player of the Year, was subsequently chosen as the National Male Athlete of the Year by Gatorade. Gray attends and plays football for the University of Texas.
The Brock Lady Eagles basketball varsity makes it four state titles in a row on Saturday, Mar. 3, beating Winnsboro, 47-26. With the varsity since her freshman year, senior Kamy Cole put an exclamation point on her high school basketball swan song, scoring 21 points and claiming the Most Valuable Player trophy. A week later, the Brock boys made their trip to Austin, beating a talented San Antonio Cole team before losing to White Oak in the final.
Bob McKinley hit a major coaching milestone Saturday, Feb. 6. Weatherford College’s athletic director and basketball coach picked up win number 800 as the Lady Coyotes and Coyotes swept Temple College. He is pictured with his wife, Dee, son Trey McKinley, daughter Traci McKinley, and grandchildren: Evelyn Benson, Tommy McKinley, Alex Benson, and Hyatt McKinley.

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December 26, 2012

Picturing 2012 — a look back at Parker County sports

Anonymous Weatherford Democrat The Weatherford Democrat Wed Dec 26, 2012, 08:00 AM CST

WEATHERFORD —

Editor’s Note: This is the first installation of a five-part pictorial series, taking a look back at some of the notable news and events of 2012 for Parker County sports.

OTHER NEWS ...

(January through March)

> Both Weatherford College basketball teams earned spots in the Region V Tourney and placed several players on the All-Conference teams

> The UIL realignment shook up the districts for virtually everyone, except Weatherford, who had no changes other than their district designation... from 4A-5 to 3A-5.

> WISD held a ceremony to retire the Weatherford jersey No. 12, in honor of former student-athlete Zach Britton, who is the first Weatherford grad to pitch in the major leagues.

>WISD Exec Athletic Director Philip O’Neal left the district for a position at Fort Bend ISD.

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Shaky start, silent bats put Lady Eagles in early hole
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Power inks with Vernon College
Millsap’s Lauren Power perhaps exemplifies the definitive ‘student-athlete.’ During her prep career, the senior could be found applying her athletic skills in a variety of venues — and she was not merely filling a Lady Bulldog uniform, either — quite the contrary.

May 24, 2013 1 Photo
Spring tourney caps off boys basketball league
The WISD Community Ed Department offers a spring basketball league to area boys and girls. The offering is a developmental league to better prepare players for future school sports.

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WISD-CommEd announces more Spring League winners
The WISD Community Education Volleyball League recently concluded its spring session. The league had record numbers in participation, with more teams joining the volleyball preparatory league from surrounding areas.

May 23, 2013 3 Photos
WC pitcher caps stellar Juco career with nationals appearance
Kylee Studioso said the feeling varies when she strikes out a batter - but it’s always a good feeling. And the Weatherford College pitcher has struck out a LOT of batters.

May 22, 2013 1 Photo
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McLarty to host parents’ meeting for incoming netters

Weatherford High School head tennis coach Keeley McLarty will be hosting a meeting for the parents of incoming ninth-grade tennis players on Thursday. The hour-long gathering will begin at 6 p.m., and be held in the Outback classroom.

May 22, 2013
'Texas Take Out' wins Coed title
The Winners of the Weatherford ISD Community Ed Spring Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League went to ‘Texas Take Out.’

May 22, 2013 1 Photo
More winners from WISD CommED Spring volleyball
The Weatherford ISD Community Ed volleyball program for girls ended the spring league with a tournament on Saturday. Community Ed had record numbers in their spring league and hope to continue growing this fall when the league resumes. Girls from surrounding towns are welcome to participate in this preparatory (not select) league.

May 22, 2013 3 Photos
Aledo, Brock squads reach regional finals
The Aledo Ladycats used a 2-out, 2-run rally to complete a walk-off win in the first game of their Class 4A Region I semifinal series against El Paso Chapin on Friday.

May 21, 2013
Community Ed looks to summer, fall leagues
The Weatherford ISD Community Ed volleyball program for girls ended the spring league with a tournament on Saturday. Community Ed had record numbers in their spring league and hope to continue growing this fall when the league resumes. Girls from surrounding towns are welcome to participate in this preparatory (not select) league.

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