Micah McCartney
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Williams soars to gold medal in lone state appearance
Micah McCartney | May 01, 2025
In his first and final state meet, a change in poles on his final clearance propelled Decatur senior Parker Williams to the top podium spot. Attempting to climb over the bar set at 15-06, Williams traded his trusted pole for a brand-new one that arrived in his possession just last week. “I was so opposed to getting on the new... READ MORE >

Green ties for sixth in final state jump
Micah McCartney | May 01, 2025
Making her second straight appearance at the 4A state championships, Bridgeport senior Anna Green battled against a talented field of ahtletes and wrote the final chapter of her Sissie athletic career. Green cleared the bar at 5-02 and tied for sixth with Lorena’s Jordan Mitchell and Paris North Lamar’s Roselyn Spencer Thursday at the University of Texas at Austin’s Mike... READ MORE >

2025 UIL state track and field results
Micah McCartney | May 01, 2025
UIL 3A/4A State Championships Thursday, May 1 (Bridgeport, Decatur and Paradise results) 9 a.m. — 4A girls high jump T-6 — Anna Green, Bridgeport (5-02) STORY — https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/green-ties-for-sixth-in-final-state-jump/ 11:30 a.m. — 3A girls high jump T-4 — Channing Beauvais, Paradise (5-02) 1 p.m. — 4A boys pole vault Parker Williams, Decatur 7 — Matthew Cannon, Decatur (14-00) 5 p.m. —... READ MORE >

Wilson hits milestone in league finale
Micah McCartney | April 30, 2025
Taking the mound for his final District 10-3A start, Paradise pitcher Braden Wilson stood on the doorstep of a career achievement. Wilson surpassed 300 total strikeouts, helping the Panthers (11-8-2, 9-3) finish second in league play behind Boyd with a 6-5 home win over Whitesboro April 25. “Whiteboro’s had a good season all year long, and I was excited they... READ MORE >

Martinez cards third top 10 state finish
Micah McCartney | April 30, 2025
Paradise junior Zoey Martinez’s third straight trip to the 3A girls golf state championships paid off with a top 10 finish. Martinez shot a two-day 165 (12-over-par) and tied for 10th with Odessa Compass Academy’s Hannah Lopez and Ingram Moore’s Tierce Zipp Tuesday at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin. “It was a great experience, and I was excited to... READ MORE >

Bulldogs finish fourth, head to postseason
Micah McCartney | April 29, 2025
For the second time under coach Kyle Mabry, the Alvord Bulldogs have clinched a playoff spot. Alvord (16-6, 6-4) finished fourth in District 10-2A, and will serve as the league’s second seed in the 2A Division I bracket. “Making the playoffs with this year’s team is very special,” Mabry said. “We’re a very young class that’s sophomore heavy. Going into... READ MORE >

Yellowjackets complete unbeaten district run
Micah McCartney | April 29, 2025
The Boyd Yellowjackets finished off their District 10-3A schedule with an outbreak of hits against Pilot Point last week. Boyd (25-5, 12-0) swung for 14 hits en route to claiming a 10-0 run-rule win over the Bearcats April 25 at home, allowing the Yellowjackets to secure an unblemished league title. Finishing with 11 league shutouts, the Yellowjackets outscored their district... READ MORE >

Panther relay strikes gold, makes history in race to state
Micah McCartney | April 29, 2025
Running amidst a crowded field of teams at the 3A Region II championships, the Paradise Panthers grabbed a state berth and a new school record. Paradise’s Jacob Chism, Chase Harmon, Layne Smith and Luke Brown secured a trip to the 3A state meet by clocking 1:28.08 to clinch the regional gold medal April 19 at Whitehouse High School’s Wildcat Stadium,... READ MORE >

Bulls, Panthers ready to swing at state
Micah McCartney | April 28, 2025
Wise County will have a pair of teams on the state links hoping to bring home state titles next week. The Bridgeport Bulls will look to claim their second straight state championship, as the team of Aiden Green, Zach Kehoe, Brady Mann, Collin Moody and Colten Paradise competes at the 4A state tournament Monday and Tuesday at Legends Golf Course... READ MORE >

Decatur routs Carter-Riverside for bi-district title
Micah McCartney | April 28, 2025
The Decatur Lady Eagles picked up their first playoff trophy by breaking out the big bats last week. Decatur (14-8) swung for 16 hits en route to a 15-0 run-rule shutout against Fort Worth Carter-Riverside Friday at Chisholm Trail High School, earning coach Bryan Chaney’s squad a bi-district title in his first season back in the dugout. “It was a... READ MORE >