Nearing the finish Saturday in the Class 2A boys race at the Region II championships, Paradise senior Gavin Von Heuvel was in a fight to keep his career going.
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Paradise runner falls short
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Dogs take bite out of Panthers
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
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.
Runnels serves Paradise victory: Lady Panthers earn first playoff win since 2003
Saturday, November 7th, 2009Paradise’s Hannah Runnels watched anxiously to see which way the ball she served would fall after hitting the top of the net Tuesday night.
Friday Night Football Live Blogging for November 6, 2009
Friday, November 6th, 2009Bridgeport (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
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.
Boyd vs. Paradise Football, Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Video footage and editing by Andrew May
Jackets move closer to title
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
RALLY TIME - The year may have gotten off to a rough start for the Boyd Yellowjackets. But J.G. Cartwright's troops have rallied to get into the win column at 5-4 and into the district 9-2A lead, with a chance to take the title in the final week. Messenger photo by Joe Duty
Boyd moved within a game of the district championship thanks to a seven-minute stretch that broke open Friday’s contest with Paradise.
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
Panthers earn region bid
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
CRUISING TO FINISH - Paradise's Logan Bailey strides toward the finish line during the District 9-2A boys race Monday. Bailey finished second in the race, running an 18:06. Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Several minutes after the District 9-2A boys race at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur, the members of the Paradise Panthers cross country team started an equally heated race to see who could reach their coach, Lynn Cook, first to celebrate the regional berth.
Bulldogs rally past Panthers
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
LOOKING FOR ROOM - Paradise's Dylan Goforth tries to shake a Millsap tackler during the Panthers' 34-18 loss Friday night. Messenger photo by Johnny Britton
Paradise’s playoff hopes got a little slimmer Friday with a 34-18 loss to Millsap.
Lady Panthers fall to Peaster
Saturday, October 24th, 2009The Paradise Lady Panthers’ hopes of claiming the District 6-2A varsity volleyball title came to an end Tuesday night.
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
Paradise Volleyball, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009By Richard Greene
The Paradise Lady Panthers’ hopes of claiming the District 6-2A volleyball title came to an end Tuesday night.
The Peaster Lady Greyhounds took down the Lady Panthers in four games to claim the league crown. Peaster won the match 25-23, 21-25, 25-12, 25-20.
The victory gave Peaster the sweep of Paradise during district play. Peaster previously beat Paradise Oct. 2 in five games.
The loss means Paradise, who concludes the regular season Friday against Millsap, will be the runner-up in the district. They will open the playoffs Nov. 2 or 3 against the third-place team out of District 5-2A.
“We’ve got to move on,” said Paradise libero Candice McDaniel. “There’s no looking in the past anymore.”
After playing a five-game marathon against Paradise in the last meeting, Peaster coach Dianna French challenged her team to pick up its offense.
The team responded behind Courtney Haney and Skye Daugherty, who combined for 26 kills. Haney had a match-high 15 kills.
“We had a good offensive game,” French said. “We hit the ball better. That was our goal to be more of a threat offensively.
“We were real determined to win this match.”
McDaniel, who finished with 53 digs, said the Paradise defense didn’t have an answer for the Peaster offense.
“They are a great team,” McDaniel said. “We didn’t come out and play like we needed to.”
Paradise also could not mount enough of an offensive attack. Hannah Johnson led the Lady Panthers with 12 kills. Casey Fletcher added eight kills. Meg Arthur recorded 73 assists.
“We just didn’t hit like we needed to,” said Paradise coach Susie Burt. “We tipped too much. Against Peaster, you can’t do that. They defend the floor too well. You have to hit at them and make them make mistakes.”
Paradise had its chance to grab the first game, building a 10-5 lead to start the match. Paradise could not hold the advantage. Peaster caught Paradise at 20 and took the lead, 21-20, on a Daugherty kill. Paradise was able to regain the lead on an ace by Arthur. Fletcher followed with a block for a kill to push Paradise to a 23-21 lead. That was the Lady Panthers’ last point of the game. Haney put down a pair of kills to finish a 4-0 run to end the game.
McDaniel said letting the game one lead get away was crushing. “It’s hard when you give it all you can and not win,” McDaniel said.
Paradise fell behind 6-2 to start game two, but was able to rally. The Lady Panthers tied the game at 9 on an Arthur kill. The game remained tight until Arthur started an eight-point rally that gave the Lady Panthers a 23-17 lead. Johnson put down three kills during the run. Johnson put down the game-winner after Peaster closed within three points.
The momentum from the game two win did not stay with Paradise long. Peaster built an 11-5 lead on an ace by Shayla Colliflower in game three.
The Lady Panthers never closed within four the remainder of game. Peaster sealed the win on a Randi Barnett kill.
In game four, Peaster grabbed the lead at 6-5 and never gave it back. Peaster built the lead to 21-14 on an ace by Haney. Peaster reached match point at 24-17 before Paradise rallied back to within four. Daugherty brought a sudden end to the Paradise comeback and sealed the district title for Peaster with a kill.
Panthers blank Dragons
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
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.
Lady Panthers beat Brock, stay in chase
Saturday, October 17th, 2009The Paradise Lady Panthers volleyball team kept its hopes alive for a District 6-2A varsity title Tuesday with a four-game victory over Brock.
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
Panthers fall to Jacksboro
Saturday, October 10th, 2009Paradise did a lot of things right in their district showdown in Jacksboro Friday night, but it was the things they didn’t do right – namely three costly turnovers – that proved too much for the Panthers to overcome in a 39-27 loss.
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