A sweeping success

Sports

Related Photos

The Lady Roos host Arl. Martin on Tuesday, with a 6:30 p.m. start at Roo gymnasium. GREG WEBB/DEMOCRAT PHOTO

The Democrat welcomes comments. Inappropriate language or comments outside our standards will be removed. No guest or anonymous comments allowed.

comments powered by Disqus

September 9, 2012

A sweeping success

Staff Report sports@weatherforddemocrat.com The Weatherford Democrat Sun Sep 09, 2012, 08:00 AM CDT

WEATHERFORD —

GREG WEBB/DEMOCRAT PHOTO

The Weatherford varsity volleyball team swept Arlington Sam Houston in their District 3-5A opener in Arlington on Friday. The WHS girls won, 25-17, 25-17, 26-24.

Lexi Cassels, Emma Murphy led the offense with 12, 9 and 8 kills, respectively, while Lexi Garner added four kills and as many serving aces. Jordan Harvey set up most of the knockdowns, recording 19 assists. On defense, Garner dug out 11 incoming volleys. Cassels had nine digs, Murphy added eight and Chelsea Freeman and Harvey totalled seven each.

The Lady Roos host Arl. Martin on Tuesday, with a 6:30 p.m. start at Roo gymnasium.

Text Only

Sports

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
FORT WORTH — Brock devotees are hoping for a healthy dose of deja vu after dropping the first game of a best-of-three set to Pilot Point on Thursday, in the Class 2A Region II softball final played at Chisholm Trail High School.

May 24, 2013 1 Photo
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.

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
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
Local sports news - May 22, 2013
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
More Sports Headlines

Must Read

Kebabs: Health kick on a stick
Grilling is a simple way to feed your family well this summer. Start with a lean meat and a healthful marinade and then allow the grill to strip away additional fat for a heart-healthy and waist-friendly final result. Plus, grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in foods, which adds flavor without additional calories and fat.

May 24, 2013 1 Photo
Boy Scouts: Yes to gay youths, no to adults
Expert: Schools need shelters

Top News