Archive for the ‘Chico Dragons’ Category

Chico to discuss athletic directors job

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

After eight seasons, Athletic Director Pete Hart and the Chico school district could be parting ways.

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Chico and Northwest Girls Basketball, November 10, 2009

Thursday, November 12th, 2009



Messenger photo by Joe Duty

Dragons fall short

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Jacksboro quickly pulled ahead of Chico Friday en route to a 46-22 Tigers’ win that clinched a playoff spot.

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Friday Night Football Live Blogging for November 6, 2009

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Bridgeport (6-4, 5-0): 24
at Decatur (2-6, 2-2): 21
FINAL

Alvord (6-4, 3-2): 34
at Paradise (1-9, 1-4): 0
FINAL

Boyd (6-4, 6-0): 42
at Millsap (8-2, 3-2): 28
FINAL

Chico (0-10, 0-5): 22
at Jacksboro (5-5, 3-3): 46
FINAL

Northwest (0-10, 0-5): 14
at Keller Central (3-7, 2-5): 34
FINAL (played Thursday, November 5)

Teams hope to solve math problem

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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

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.

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Dragons shut out again

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The power outage continued in Chico Friday night – both literally and figuratively.

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Friday Night Live Blogging October 30, 2009

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Jacksboro (4-5, 2-2): 38
at Alvord (5-4, 2-2): 7
FINAL

WF Hirschi (1-8, 0-4): 6
at Bridgeport (5-4, 4-0): 48
FINAL

Paradise (1-8, 1-3): 7
at Boyd (5-4, 4-0): 38
FINAL

Millsap (8-1, 3-1): 27
at Chico (0-9, 0-4): 0
FINAL

Decatur (2-6, 2-2): 31
at Vernon (1-8, 1-3): 24
FINAL

Euless Trinity (7-2, 6-0): 42
at Northwest (0-9, 0-6): 0
FINAL

Alvord vs. Chico Football, Friday, October 23, 2009

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Video footage by Pierre Moua; editing by Andrew May

Dragons take a pounding

Saturday, October 24th, 2009
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

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.

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Friday Night Live Blogging for October 23, 2009

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

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

Friday Night Lineup for October 23

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

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

Friday Night Football, October 16, 2009

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Panthers blank Dragons

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
District-Foes

DISTRICT FOES - A host of Paradise defenders, including Jarrett Roper (24) and Watt Ragle (75) take down Chico's Wade Patterson Friday night at Dragon Stadium. Paradise earned its first win of the year.

The Paradise Panthers earned their first win of the season Friday night in Chico to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Panthers won 32-0.

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Chico victorious

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Chico’s varsity volleyball squad worked hard to win three games Tuesday and turn the tables on Jacksboro.

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Friday Night Football Live Blogging for October 16, 2009

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Alvord (4-3): 0
at Boyd (3-4): 42
FINAL

Iowa Park (3-4): 21
at Bridgeport (3-4): 28
FINAL

Paradise (1-6): 32
Chico (0-7): 0
FINAL

Keller (4-3): 56
at Northwest (0-7): 41
FINAL

Friday Night Football photos, October 9, 2009

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Yellowjackets dominate Dragons in district opener

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
RACE FOR THE END ZONE - Chico's Wes Workman chases down Boyd's Austin Ratliff (14) as Ratliff looks for the end zone. Boyd won the cross-county district game 58-0.

RACE FOR THE END ZONE - Chico's Wes Workman chases down Boyd's Austin Ratliff (14) as Ratliff looks for the end zone. Boyd won the cross-county district game 58-0.

It’s been a rough year so far for Boyd and Chico with only one win between the two of them. With the start of district 9-2A on Friday, it appeared one team might be ready to turn its season around while the going will remain tough for the other.

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Friday Night Live Blogging for October 9, 2009

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Millsap (5-1): 12
at Alvord (4-2): 20
FINAL

Bridgeport (2-4): 50
at Burkburnet (3-3): 23
FINAL

Chico (0-6): 0
at Boyd (2-4): 58
FINAL

Iowa Park (3-3): 34
at Decatur (0-5): 28
FINAL

Paradise (0-6): 27
at Jacksboro (3-3): 39
FINAL

Northwest (0-6): 20
at L.D. Bell (3-3): 27
FINAL

Dragons routed in loss to Bearcats

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Chico got an 85-yard touchdown run from Tyler Bingham on the Dragons’ opening play Friday. But Henrietta was not about to let the visitors spoil homecoming, hanging 56 on the Dragons by halftime in a 65-12 rout.

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Chico sweeps Boyd for district win

Monday, September 28th, 2009

In a Wise County battle between two teams looking for their first district volleyball win, Chico emerged on top Tuesday, sweeping Boyd.

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