Micah McCartney


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3 hurt in double rollover wreck

Three people suffered minor injuries after a wreck involving a pair of rollovers near Decatur Friday night.  The wreck occurred at 6:09 p.m. on U.S. 81/287 near NRS Ranch Road, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. ”A white Toyota Tacoma was crossing over [U.S. 287] and was rear-ended by a Chevy truck,” Preuninger said. “The Chevy rolled onto... READ MORE >

Sissies clinch fifth playoff berth under Shearmire

Despite a loss in their final 7-4A battle, the Bridgeport Sissies have earned their fifth straight postseason berth under coach Darryn Shearmire. Bridgeport will square off against Fort Worth Dunbar in a 4AII first-round clash 6 p.m. Monday at Azle High School. “i’m really excited about playoffs this year, especially with this team,” Shearmire said. “We graduated three top scorers,... READ MORE >

Chico breaks streak, earns first playoff berth in four decades

The Chico Lady Dragons’ postseason drought stretching 41 seasons has officially ended. Chico (20-14) will take on Honey Grove in a 2A Division II bi-district battle 6 p.m. Tuesday at Sherman High School. “What we’ve been able to see, it’s been 41 years since we made the playoffs, and Chico’s never won a playoff game in girls basketball,” Chico coach... READ MORE >

Lady Eagles secure third consecutive league crown

The Decatur Lady Eagles continue adding to the program’s trophy case, and hope to bring home their second straight state title this season. Decatur (31-4, 14-0) clinched its third straight unbeaten district title and extended its league win streak to 40 games following a 61-26 District 7-4A finale win over Burkburnett Tuesday at home. “It’s very rewarding that we hit... READ MORE >

MBB Roundup: Dragons upset Collinsville in second-round clash

Jordan Weiland and Talon Smith played the roles of Batman and Robin in Chico’s District 13-2A second-round battle against Collinsville, resulting in an upset victory for the Dragons. After falling to the Pirates in an 11-point loss in Round 1, the Dragons’ dynamic duo combined for 61 points in a 76-59 revenge win Tuesday at home. Chico trailed Collinsville by... READ MORE >

Softball roundup: Lady Eagles blow out Heritage in season-opener

The Decatur Lady Eagles wasted no time in finding the win column for the first time this season. Decatur (1-0) swung for nine hits and benefited from nine walks en route to a 20-1 blowout home victory over Frisco Heritage Monday. Brooklyn Mangus drove in five runs on a pair of doubles to lead the Lady Eagles’ offense. Mia Goolsby... READ MORE >

Decatur blanks Bridgeport in first Big Sandy match

It didn’t take long for the Decatur Lady Eagles to set the tone in the team’s first District 4-4A rivalry match against the Bridgeport Sissies last week. Addy Kennedy’s kick found the back of the net in the opening 2 minutes of the game, igniting the Lady Eagles’ 6-0 shutout win Feb. 6 at Bull Memorial Stadium. “I saw Braelyn... READ MORE >

Eagles down Bulls with late goals in Big Sandy opener

The opening District 4-4A Battle of Big Sandy clash between Decatur and Bridgeport provided for a tense atmosphere, with the game coming down to the wire late in the second half.  Following a scoreless first half of play, the Eagles found the net twice in the final 12 minutes to escape Bull Memorial Stadium with a 2-0 win. “This was... READ MORE >

Bartlett leads Lady Patriots to playoffs in first campaign

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, the Victory Christian Academy Lady Patriots have steamrolled their way into the TAPPS 2A playoffs for the second straight season. VCA’s district schedule was capped off by the Lady Patriots’ 39-30 road win against Wichita Christian School Monday.    In their first season under coach Jeremy Bartlett, the Lady Patriots (13-11) finished... READ MORE >

Patriots earn second straight title behind Donald’s big night

The Victory Christian Academy Patriots made it all the way to the 2A championship game in their first TAPPS campaign last year. After the team’s 2024-25 season ended in heartache with a loss to Galveston O’Connell Prep, the Patriots are looking to bring home the gold this season. VCA (25-6) clinched its second straight District 2 title — the program’s... READ MORE >