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Steele earns bronze in 800
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene Alvord’s Chelsey Steele set the early pace in the Class 2A 800 final and held own late to earn a spot on the medal stand Friday. Steele ran a personal-best 2:17.06 to bring home the bronze medal at the University Interscholastic League’s track and field championships at Mike Myers Stadium. “I thought [...]
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Ward claims fourth gold, wins 300 hurdles
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene Laboring toward the finish line, Alvord’s Jordan Ward cleared the final hurdle of her track career Friday night and claimed her fourth gold medal. Ward held off Rogers’ Lauren Bedrich to win the Class 2A 300 hurdles at the University Interscholastic League’s track and field championships at Mike Myers Stadium. “That one [...]
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Ward wins 100 hurdles, sets record
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene A light rain falling at Mike Myers Stadium Friday evening couldn’t spoil a golden finish for Alvord’s Jordan Ward. The senior defending her Class 2A crown in the 100 hurdles, running a conference record 14.06 at the University Interscholastic League state track and field championships at the University of Texas in Austin. [...]
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Mullins finishes fifth in long jump
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene After four years of trying to make it to Austin, Bridgeport’s Garrett Mullins made every jump on the main stage count Friday afternoon. Mullins landed all six of his attempts in the Class 3A long jump finals at the University Interscholastic League championships past 22 feet.IMG_1375 His best jump of 22-8.75 landed [...]
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Bulls take playoff spot, beating Eagles 8-4
Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene When given the opportunity to seize control of the District 7-3A third-place tiebreaker Friday night, the Decatur Eagles let it slip through their grasp in the bottom of the third inning. A half inning later when a similar chance presented itself to the Bridgeport Bulls, they refused to let it get away. [...]
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Lindsey moves into tie for eighth at regional tourney
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by Richard Greene.
Decatur senior Blake Lindsey shot a first-round 79 to get into a three-way time for eighth at the Class 3A Region I golf tournament in San Angelo. Lindsey is tied with Cole Ward of Kennedale and Shane Washburn at Glen Rose. Abilene Wylie’s Taylor Grant leads the field after a first-round 73. He is three [...]
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Lindsay tops Chico to pull even atop 9-A
Posted on 07. Apr, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene With one swing of her bat, Lucinda Krahl changed the race for the District 9-A softball title Saturday. Krahl belted a pitch far over the 200-foot sign in left field in the second inning for a three-run homer that put the Lindsay Lady Knights in front of the Chico Lady Dragons for [...]
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Rottner, Smith, Eagles claim 7-3A golf titles
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene Decatur’s Dylan Rottner captured the District 7-3A individual medal for a second straight year Thursday and led the Eagles to a league title. Rottner followed up Wednesday’s opening-round 76 with a 74 in the second round to win the tournament at Woodhaven Country Club by six strokes over Bridgeport’s Kameron Brazier. Decatur [...]
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Eagles tied for first at 7-3A tourney
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Richard Greene.
The Decatur Eagles head into Thursday’s second round of the District 7-3A Tournament tied for first place. Decatur fired a 324 Wednesday at Woodhaven Country Club in Fort Worth to tie Burleson Centennial atop the league. Dylan Rottner owns a share of the lead in the race for the individual medal with Centennial’s Maki Cameron. [...]
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Adams, Eagles hold off Mineral Wells, 3-1
Posted on 24. Mar, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene With the tying runs on second and third, Decatur senior Jeremy Adams found a little extra for his 78th and final pitch Saturday afternoon. Adams blew a fastball past Mineral Wells’ designated hitter Aaron Wheeler to finish off a 3-1 victory over the Rams at Eagle Field. “I got down 2-0 and [...]
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Eagles try to build playoff momentum
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene The Decatur Eagles soccer team will try to get a kickstart into the playoffs Friday when it ends the regular season at Burkburnett. The Eagles wrapped up a playoff spot two weeks ago with a win over Wichita Falls Hirschi. But losses over Spring Break to Gainesville and Wichita Falls dropped the [...]
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Brown sets records
Posted on 03. Mar, 2012 by Richard Greene.
Decatur’s Dillan Brown captured his third straight Region VI Division II title Saturday. Brown lifted a meet record 1,140 pounds to win the 123-pound class. “That’s three in a row at regionals,” Brown said. “The next goal is to be a two-time state champion.” Brown set the total record and the new mark for deadlift [...]
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Cortez wins region
Posted on 03. Mar, 2012 by Richard Greene.
Decatur senior Raymond Cortez set the Region VI Division II record Saturday in the super heavyweight class with his 620-pound deadlift. “I didn’t know if I could do it,” Cortez said. “When I lifted it up, it was like a big weight off my shoulders. “It’s awesome to have a regional record.” Cortez also won [...]
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Brock ends Alvord’s run, 44-27
Posted on 25. Feb, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Richard Greene The Alvord Lady Bulldogs never recovered from a slow start Saturday in the Class 2A Region II final at Wisdom Gym at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Alvord missed 10 of its first 11 shots and fell to the Brock Lady Eagles 44-27. Alvord shot only 22 percent, 10-for-44, for the game. [...]
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Hirschi holds off Decatur
Posted on 25. Feb, 2012 by Richard Greene.
By Brandon Evans The Decatur Eagles nearly wreaked revenge against the Hirschi Huskies Friday night in a class 3A Region I area playoff game held at the gym of the rival Bridgeport Bulls. After rallying back from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter, Decatur clawed their way back to make it a one possession [...]
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