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August 28, 2012

local sports briefs - August 28, 2012

Greg Webb sports@weatherforddemocrat.com The Weatherford Democrat Tue Aug 28, 2012, 08:00 AM CDT

WEATHERFORD —

WHS volleyball varsity competes in Grandbury tourney

Staff Report

The WHS varsity competed in the Granbury Tournament over the weekend, splitting contests in pool play before leaving with a loss to Lubbock in a tight match.

The Lady Roos beat Plainview in their tourney opener, 25-19,25-14, as Lexi Cassels leading the offense with eight kills. Cassels also had eight digs, while Hannah Wright and Jordan Harvey led the defense with 10 and 9, respectively. A rough patch in the mid-rounds saw the Lady Roos falling to L.D. Bell and Grace Prep, but the WHS girls ended pool play with a dominating 25-9, 25-9 sweep over Arlington Heights.

Lexi Garner matched kills and digs with seven each in the win. Garner, Emma Murphy and Madison Mullins had two blocks each, while Harvey and Hannah Schwartz recorded three assists apiece.

The Lady Roos continue their pre-district schedule on Tuesday, traveling to Aledo to meet the Ladycats and Stephenville in a dual meet.

Brock aces Brewer Tournament

Staff Report

On Friday, the Brock Lady Eagles traveled to Ft. Worth for the Brewer Lady Bears tourney. In pool play, the Lady Eagles swept all three 4A opponents, beating Fort Worth Trimble Tech, 25-13, 25-14. Brock remained dominant in the second match, topping FW Carter-Riverside, 25-11, 25-11. In the final match of pool play, Corsicana also succumbed to the Lady Eagles, 25-11, 25-11.

Saturday saw the Lady Eagles beat another 4A school to open bracket play, beating Crowley in straight sets, 25-14, 25-17. In the semifinals, the Lady Eagles faced a tough Wichita Falls Rider team, but prevailed in a very competitive match,25-22, 28-26. The championship match put Brock up against a 5A school, Irving MacArthur. The Lady Eagles capped off their perfect week with a 25-16, 25-20 sweep in the finale. Brock improves to 15-1 on the year. Brock will host Holliday on Tuesday and Maypearl on Friday in a pair of non-district matches. The varsity, JV and freshman will all be in action, with the matches beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Weatherford High runners hit the cross country paths

Staff Report

The WHS varsity cross country teams competed at Southwest Christian on Saturday. The boys runners placed sixth overall, with Tyler Jones bringing home an individual medal for 8th place.

The girls, who finished third overall, scored individual medals won by Chandler Lacefield, Ronni Middleton and Jessie Opella, who placed 7th, 8th and 9th in the field.

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Ladycats headed back to McCombs; Pilot Point ends Lady Eagles run
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Aledo Ladycats headed to Austin
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May 25, 2013
WISD CommEd Boys basketball — Spring League 5th-6th-grade winners announced
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May 25, 2013 3 Photos
Area softball — Region finals
Aledo takes Game 1 in regional final

The Aledo Ladycats moved a step closer to a return to Austin on Friday, facing Wolfforth Frenship at Abilene Christian University’s Poly Wells Field. The Class 4A, Region I best-of-three series winner earns a berth in the UIL state tournament.

May 24, 2013
Shaky start, silent bats put Lady Eagles in early hole
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May 24, 2013 1 Photo
Power inks with Vernon College
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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.

May 24, 2013 3 Photos
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
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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.

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