BULLS BRING HOME STATE SOCCER TITLE — Tied at 2 at the end of regulation, Bridgeport (22-3) netted three goals in overtime to claim a 5-2 win over Brookshire Royal in the 4A Division II state championship match Thursday. Junior forward/striker Jared Contreras scorched the nets two times in the overtime periods, senior midfielder/striker Xxavier Garza added one of his own goals and Bridgeport goalkeeper Habram Medina kept the Falcons away from the net. The result was a wave of dominance in the extra 20 minutes — one that led to the program’s first state championship at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown. Contreras earned MVP honors following a hat trick performance, while Garza netted a pair of goals. Read more online here.
HORNER TRIAL DAY 3: A PROPOSED DEAL, AN ALTER EGO AND CLOTHING DISCOVERY — On Thursday, Tarrant County jurors heard evidence that Tanner Horner sought a deal for a house arrest situation where he could celebrate Christmas with his family just a week after Athena Strand’s death. That came from video of an interview with Texas Ranger Job Espinoza. That video also showed more discussion about “Zero,” which Horner claimed is a split personality/alter ego. Horner claimed it was Zero who strangled the 7-year-old child. An FBI special agent also testified about finding what appeared to be children’s clothing behind the shed on the Horner family property where he was living. Those items, shown in crime scene photos, appear to be a child’s green sock, white pair of underwear and a pair of jeans. Those items fit the description of what Athena was wearing the day she went missing, according to prosecutors. Horner’s capital murder trial continues today in Fort Worth as prosecutors seek the death penalty. Follow full coverage of the trial at wcmess.com/athena.
POSSIBLE STORMS IN WEEKEND FORECAST — Storm chances will continue into the weekend beginning with scattered thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. While these storms aren’t expected to be severe, a few may be on the stronger side with gusty winds and/or small hail. Saturday night after midnight, a weakening complex of storms may bring another round of rain, lightning and a low threat for damaging winds and/or large hail. The primary severe risk this weekend will be on Sunday with strong to severe storms possible.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Embry Dillard struck out 12 and allowed two hits to lead VCA (8-3, 6-2) to shut out Bethesda Christian School 15-0 in a TAPPS 2A District 2 matchup Thursday, Dillard, Micha Castorena and Shyla Hughes finished with two RBIs each in the win.
PRE-K/KINDER ROUNDUP — Alvord Elementary will host Pre-Kindergarten Roundup 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Kinder Roundup 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 in the elementary library. Visit alvordisd.net.
SOFTBALL — Decatur (10-7, 6-3) returns to the field to host a District 7-4A showdown against Eagle Mountain 6 tonight. Bridgeport (2-21, 1-9) battles Burkburnett in a league matchup 7 p.m. at home. In 10-3A, Boyd (25-2, 9-0) travels to Valley View at 5:30 p.m. Paradise (22-4-1, 7-2) welcomes Whitesboro at 5 p.m. Alvord (11-8-2, 3-4) takes on Nocona in a 10-2A matchup 5 p.m. at home.
BASEBALL — Decatur (15-6-1, 7-0) looks to pick up the District 7-4A and Battle of Big Sandy sweep, as the Eagles travel to face Bridgeport (8-14-1, 3-4) 6:30 tonight at Bridgeport High School. Paradise (19-3, 7-0) takes on Pilot Point in Game 2 of the teams’ 10-3A series 7:30 p.m. at home. Alvord (14-6, 3-2) looks to close out its 10-2A series against Era with a sweep 7 p.m. at Era High School. Chico (1-13, 0-5) keeps looking for its first league win in a Game 2 road bout against Lindsay at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Boyd (21-2) welcomes Iowa Park for a non-district battle at noon, while Paradise takes on Springtown 11 a.m. at Paradise High School.
MARKER DEDICATION — The Wise County Historical Commission will host a dedication ceremony 2 p.m. Sunday for a new historical marker at the Harding-Gregg Log Cabin, 575 CR 4226, Decatur. Speakers will include Judge J.D. Clark and other local dignitaries.
DECATUR CARES — Decatur Cares Mobile Food Pantry is 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Decatur. Registration begins 7 a.m. in the east parking lot. Fruit, vegetables, protein items and other food for 225 families will be distributed. Volunteers are needed 7 to 9:30 a.m. for setup, distribution of food and cleanup. Visit the Decatur Cares Facebook page.
COLOR RUN — The Decatur High School Honor Society is holding its first color run, “Chasing Rainbows for Sophia,” in honor of Sophia and Nolan Christensen 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Proceeds will go to an NHS scholarship in Sophia’s name and a scholarship given by the family. Register at wcmess.com/DHSrun41126.
TRASH CLEAN UP — Volunteers are needed for the Greater Runaway Bay Alliance Highway 380 Trash Clean Up at 9 a.m. Saturday. Meet in the Norma Coble Civic Center parking lot. Golf carts recommended but not required.
WORSHIP SERVICE TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250 — Local churches will host “One Nation Under God—America 250,” an hour-long worship service 5 p.m. Sunday at the Wise County Courthouse. Grace Baptist Church will provide shuttle service, and parking will also be available at First United Methodist Church. Visit onewiseundergod.com. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Decatur Conference Center.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Edward Elsmere, 77, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for GH Smith, 83, of Aurora is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lifepoint Fellowship Church in Haslet. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Mike “Pup” Jones, 74, of Decatur is 1 p.m. Sunday at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Jimmie Rice, 72, of Shawnee, Okla. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Bobbie Gay Colvin, 67, of Aurora is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
SERVICES for Lonnie Hobbs, 83, of Bridgeport and Judy Chandler, 67, of Newark are pending at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
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