RUN AROUND ROCK - Boyd's Katie Mark fights for position in the Class 2A state final race Saturday. She finished 40th, one spot ahead of Alvord's Jordan Ward, below. Ward and Alvord finished 11th as a team. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
RUN AROUND ROCK - Katie Mark finished 40th, one spot ahead of Alvord's Jordan Ward. Ward and Alvord finished 11th as a team. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Against the state’s best Class 2A runners, the Alvord Lady Bulldogs brought home an 11th-place finish.
OUT OF THE BLOCKS - Boyd's Katie Mark starts the Class 2A Region II race Saturday at Arlington's Vandergriff Park. Mark took second in the race. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Until the final 600 meters Saturday, the girls Class 2A race at the Region II cross country meet was a challenge between District 9-2A rivals – Brock’s Kamy Cole and Boyd’s Katie Mark.
BULLDOGGIN' - Colton Redman (11) of Alvord ran tough in the Bulldogs' 34-0 win over Paradise Friday. Taylor Goforth (10) made the stop for Paradise on this run. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Alvord didn’t get the help it needed to squeeze into the football playoffs Friday. But the Bulldogs did finish on a winning note and take a well-earned win over county rival Paradise, 34-0.
Bridgeport (6-4, 5-0): 24
at Decatur (2-6, 2-2): 21
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Alvord (6-4, 3-2): 34
at Paradise (1-9, 1-4): 0
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Boyd (6-4, 6-0): 42
at Millsap (8-2, 3-2): 28
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Chico (0-10, 0-5): 22
at Jacksboro (5-5, 3-3): 46
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Northwest (0-10, 0-5): 14
at Keller Central (3-7, 2-5): 34
FINAL (played Thursday, November 5)
PLAYOFF PLAN - Decatur coach Kyle Story sends in a play during a district game. His Eagles will try to pin down a playoff spot Friday night. Messenger photo by Joe Duty
Boyd and Bridgeport enter week 10 of the season with playoff reservations already in tow, while a majority of Wise County football teams will have their seasons end this week.
EXTRA EFFORT - Colton Redman of Alvord (11) stretches for a few extra inches against Jacksboro Friday. It wasn't enough as Alvord saw its playoff hopes grow slim in a 38-7 loss to the Tigers. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Jacksboro pulled even with Alvord in the district standings Friday, thanks to a 38-7 rout of the host Bulldogs.
Jacksboro (4-5, 2-2): 38
at Alvord (5-4, 2-2): 7
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WF Hirschi (1-8, 0-4): 6
at Bridgeport (5-4, 4-0): 48
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Paradise (1-8, 1-3): 7
at Boyd (5-4, 4-0): 38
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Millsap (8-1, 3-1): 27
at Chico (0-9, 0-4): 0
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Decatur (2-6, 2-2): 31
at Vernon (1-8, 1-3): 24
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Euless Trinity (7-2, 6-0): 42
at Northwest (0-9, 0-6): 0
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The Alvord Bulldogs have not been to the postseason since going two rounds deep into the Class A playoffs in 2005.
Video footage by Pierre Moua; editing by Andrew May
HE COULD GO ALL THE WAY - Dylan Barclay races around the end for the Bulldogs' first touchdown during a 38-0 victory Friday night over Chico. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
The homecoming crowd in Alvord had plenty to cheer about Friday as the Bulldogs won big over rival Chico 38-0.
Chico (0-8, 0-3): 0
at Alvord (5-3, 2-1): 38
Bridgeport (4-4, 3-0): 49
at Vernon (1-7, 1-2): 7
Boyd (4-4, 3-0): 33
at Jacksboro (3-5, 1-2): 22
Burkburnett (5-3, 2-1): 55
at Decatur (1-6, 1-2): 26
Northwest (0-8, 0-5): 14
at Keller Fossil Ridge (1-6, 1-4): 31
Paradise (1-7, 1-2): 18
at Millsap (7-1, 2-1): 34
Chico (0-7, 0-2) at Alvord (4-3, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium
About Chico: The Dragons are still searching for their first win. In two District 9-2A games, Chico has been outscored 90-0.
About Alvord: The Bulldogs took it on the chin last week from District 9-2A leader Boyd, 42-0. Alvord allowed 448 yards.
Harris Ratings:
Chico 135
Alvord 168
Alvord by 37
LAST YEAR: Alvord won 48-6
Bridgeport (3-4, 2-0) at Vernon (1-6, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. at Lion Stadium
About Bridgeport: The Bulls held off Iowa Park for a 28-21 win last week. Bridgeport quarterback Cody Henson threw four touchdowns in the victory. The final score was a 92-yard connection with freshman Gabe Huerta.
About Vernon: After beating Hirschi to start District 5-3A play, the Lions were drilled last week in a 48-14 loss to Burkburnett. Vernon gave up 487 yards in the loss.
Harris Ratings:
Bridgeport 207
Vernon 186
Bridgeport by 21
LAST YEAR: Bridgeport won 55-14
Boyd (3-4, 2-0) at Jacksboro (3-4, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium
About Boyd: The Yellowjackets have hit their stride in District 9-2A. Boyd has piled up 100 points and 807 yards in two district games. Quarterback Tim Fleming has rushed for 264 yards.
About Jacksboro: The Tigers fell to Millsap last week 20-14. Jacksboro quarterback Kole Weldon threw for 145 yards and rushed for 61 in the loss.
Harris Ratings:
Boyd 200
Jacksboro 181
Boyd by 17
LAST YEAR: Jacksboro won 21-14
Burkburnett (4-3, 1-1) at Decatur (1-5, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium
About Burkburnett: The Bulldogs roughed up Vernon last week to even its District 5-3A record at 1-1. Burkburnett quarterback Cannon Cornelious ran for three scores and 129 yards in the win.
About Decatur: The Eagles picked up its first win last week over Hirschi 17-6. Decatur rolled up 325 yards in the win. The defense held Hirschi scoreless in the second half.
Harris Ratings:
Burkburnett 198
Decatur 191
Burkburnett by 9
LAST YEAR: Burkburnett won 61-47
Northwest (0-7, 0-4) at Keller Fossil Ridge (0-6, 0-4)
7:30 p.m. at Keller ISD Athletic Complex
About Northwest: The Texans scored a season-high 41 points last week, but it didn’t change the outcome. The Texans gave up 375 yards to Keller in a 56-41 loss. Tristan Caesar ran for 225 yards in the loss.
About Fossil Ridge: Like the Texans, the Panthers are looking for their first win. Fossil Ridge fell to Grapevine 38-33 last week. The Panthers’ last two losses have been by a combined eight points.
Harris Ratings:
Northwest 190
Fossil Ridge 198
Fossil Ridge by 8
LAST YEAR: Northwest won 28-17
Paradise (1-6, 1-0) at Millsap (6-1, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium
About Paradise: The Panthers picked up their first win of the year last week, beating Chico 32-0. Caleb Read found the end zone three times in the victory.
About Millsap: The Bulldogs started the season 5-0 before beginning district play with a narrow 20-12 loss to Alvord. Millsap stunned Jacksboro last week 20-14.
Harris Ratings:
Paradise 167
Millsap 172
Millsap by 4
LAST YEAR: Paradise won 48-13
TAKIN' IT TO THE HOUSE - Boyd quarterback Tim Fleming scores the second of his three rushing touchdowns against Alvord Friday. He also threw for one score in the Yellowjackets' 42-0 romp to secure first place in District 9-2A.
Boyd pulled into the District 9-2A football lead Friday with a 42-0 domination of Alvord, coupled with Jacksboro’s 20-14 loss to Millsap.
Alvord (4-3): 0
at Boyd (3-4): 42
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Iowa Park (3-4): 21
at Bridgeport (3-4): 28
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Paradise (1-6): 32
Chico (0-7): 0
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Keller (4-3): 56
at Northwest (0-7): 41
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BEAR HUG - A Millsap player tries to wrap up Alvord's Luis Maldonado. AHS won its first district game 20-12.
In the opening game of District 9-2A play, the Bulldogs of Alvord had a bigger bite than their undefeated counterparts from Millsap as they slipped and slid to a 20-12 victory on a soggy Alvord field.
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