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Texans, Lady Texans close season in Lubbock
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009The Northwest Texans boys cross country team brought home a sixth-place finish in the tough Class 5A Region I race Saturday at Lubbock’s Mae Simmons Park.
Texans drop season finale
Saturday, November 7th, 2009The Northwest Texans’ varsity football season ended Thursday night without a victory.
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
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.
Trojans trounce Texans
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Euless Trinity showed why they are first in District 5-5A as they throttled Northwest 42-0 Friday at Northwest ISD Stadium.
Lady Texans take third
Saturday, October 31st, 2009The muddy course that squished water with every step didn’t bother Northwest freshman Rachel Riggs Thursday afternoon.
Northwest earns regional bid
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Through the first mile, Northwest’s Troy Taylor matched each squishy step of Keller Central’s Nathan Parker Thursday afternoon.
Friday Night Live Blogging October 30, 2009
Friday, October 30th, 2009Jacksboro (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
Texans drop to 0-8
Saturday, October 24th, 2009Northwest started Friday’s game like it might win the battle of winless teams with Keller Fossil Ridge.
Friday Night Live Blogging for October 23, 2009
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Chico (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, 2009Chico (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
Texans take fourth at meet
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009The Northwest Texans cross country team took fourth at the Rick Neil Invitational Saturday at Lake Park in Lewisville.
Indians shoot down Texans
Saturday, October 17th, 2009It was a case of good news/bad news for the Northwest Texans Friday night at Texan Stadium. The good news is the team scored a season-high 41 points and got a great individual performance from running back Tristan Caesar who rushed for 225 yards and five touchdowns.
Friday Night Football Live Blogging for October 16, 2009
Friday, October 16th, 2009Alvord (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
Texans still searching for first win
Saturday, October 10th, 2009Northwest managed to keep things close, but L.D. Bell used its passing game to take down the Texans 27-20.
Friday Night Live Blogging for October 9, 2009
Friday, October 9th, 2009Millsap (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
Blowout loss keeps Texans winless
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Northwest fell to 0-5 with a 49-14 loss to Colleyville Heritage Friday night.
Friday Night Football, October 2, 2009
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Alvord (2-2): 26
at Muenster Sacred Heart (3-2): 14
FINAL
Graham (4-0): 49
at Bridgeport (1-3): 48
FINAL
Northwest (0-4): 14
Colleyville Heritage (3-1): 49
FINAL
Texans comeback falls short
Monday, September 28th, 2009Northwest pushed Grapevine to the limit Friday night but came up short 30-23.
Friday Night Football for Sept. 25, 2009
Friday, September 25th, 2009Grandview (3-0): 24
at Boyd (1-3): 6
FINAL
Bridgeport (1-2): 14
at Argyle (4-0): 44
FINAL
Chico (0-4): 12
at Henrietta (3-0): 65
FINAL
Decatur (0-3): 10
at Prosper (4-0): 49
FINAL
Nocona (2-2): 56
at Paradise (0-4): 35
FINAL
Grapevine (0-3): 30
at Northwest (0-3) : 23
FINAL
