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Senior moment: Staley takes on role as leader
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by admin.
In her first two varsity seasons, Decatur’s Mercy Staley often looked to older teammates to take the lead at crunch time. Read More…
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Alvord rallies past Lady Eagles
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by admin.
As the snow fell outside Tuesday afternoon, few shots did the same early for the Alvord Lady Bulldogs and Decatur Lady Eagles inside Decatur High School Gym. Read More…
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Decatur closes out Springtown, 58-51
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by admin.
The Decatur Eagles had a hard time waking up for a 9 a.m. start Tuesday in the opening round of the Bridgeport Invitational, missing nine of their first 10 shots. Read More…
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Roping a spot at top: Decatur’s Trevor Brazile returns home after record-tying 7th title
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by admin.
When Decatur’s Trevor Brazile was first saddling up as a pro rodeo cowboy, Ty Murray was the gold standard in the sport with his seven all-around world titles. Read More… save
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Raasch posts top finishes
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Decatur’s Hayley Raasch posted a pair of top 10 finishes last week at the Lewisville ISD Invitational. Read More…
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Alvord blows past Chico, 62-15
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Only a few seconds into the game Tuesday night, Alvord guard Jordan Ward used her quick hands and feet to get a steal that led to a break-away layup. Read More…
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Lady Eagles outlast Lindsay in overtime
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by admin.
The Decatur Lady Eagles found just enough offense in overtime Tuesday night to hold off the Lindsay Lady Knights for a 39-36 victory. Read More…
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Ten make grade for THSCA honors
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Ten Wise County football players were recognized this week as part of the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State Team. Read More…
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Jackie’s Journey; Relay team pushes Murphree through 26.2-mile race
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
With music blasting over the loud speakers and a large crowd stretched on both sides of the road cheering, tired runners strained over the final steps to the finish line of the Dallas White Rock Marathon Sunday. Read More…
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Sissies sweep through tournament
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Plus: Alvord finishes 3-1 at 114 tourney; Decatur drops pair at tournament; Lady Jackets handle Brewer Read More…
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Eagles fall to Lake Country in finals
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Plus: Bulls go 1-2 at tourney; Panthers win 1 of 4 at Poolville; Chico finishes 1-2 at Sadler Read More…
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Chico continues coach search; District hopes to name new hire at January school board meeting
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Chico School District and its search firm hope to begin interviewing the candidates vying to become the Dragons’ new football coach and athletic director in the next couple of weeks. Read More…
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Bridgeport pair earn all-state honors
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Bridgeport seniors Kyle Parker and Daniel Scott played crucial roles in the Bulls’ run to the District 5-3A football title and the third round of the playoffs. Read More…
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9-2A teams set for title chase; Four Wise squads face tough challenges
Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by admin.
A lot of coaches around the state will make the claim that they have a tough district. Only the girls coaches in District 9-2A can support that claim, pointing out that they have not only Texas’ No. 1 team in defending state-champion Brock, but also No. 4 Peaster. Read More… save
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Decatur shoots past Riverside
Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by admin.
After two straight games decided at the buzzer, the Decatur Eagles finally had a chance to relax in the final few minutes Thursday night in the opening round of the Decatur/Farm Bureau Insurance Invitational varsity basketball tournament. Read More… save
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