Claiming the fourth seed in District 8-4A, the Bridgeport Bulls faced a tough challenge in the first round of the playoffs. Bridgeport (6-12) closed its season after a first-round sweep by Burkburnett at Henrietta High School. “I am extremely proud of my team,” Bridgeport coach Jon Lane said. “We were originally picked to finish last in our district this year.... READ MORE >
Stepping into the postseason as the reigning 3A state champions, the Boyd Yellowjackets started their title defense in front of the home fans last week. Boyd (29-4-1) put up 30 runs in its first-round doubleheader sweep of Duncanville Village Tech May 2. “It was good to get the first series under our belts,” Boyd coach Brad McIntire said. “We got... READ MORE >
In Slidell’s final season of competing at the UIL 1A track and field state championships, junior Khari Woodson walked away with the top prize and a new state record. Sitting in third place on his final attempt behind Fayetteville’s Jack Schley and Saint Jo’s Damon Byrd, Woodson soared through the air to claim the gold with a jump of 45-09.... READ MORE >
In their first season under coach Kyle Mabry, the Alvord Bulldogs brought home their first playoff trophy last week. Alvord (19-5) knocked out Petrolia in a best-of-three first-round series May 2-3. “Bi-district champions has a nice ring to it,” Mabry said. “As a team, we’re very excited, but we’re still hungry for more. The first game was really an offensive ... READ MORE >
Both of Bridgeport High School’s soccer programs are expected to have new leaders on the sidelines next season. Last week, Bridgeport coach Kendall Pryor confirmed to the Messenger that she will not return for a third season following the recent birth of a child. Pryor, a former standout at the University of North Texas, was hired before the 2023 season... READ MORE >
Standing on the links in Kingsland last week, Bridgeport coach Alan Green saw his freshman son Aiden help write a new chapter in the Bulls’ history books. The Bulls finished 13-over-par and carded a two-round team total 589 (291-298) to claim the program’s first 4A team title April 29-30 at Legends Golf Course. “I really enjoy watching Aiden play golf,... READ MORE >
Earning their first playoff trip since 2019, the Paradise Lady Panthers were unable to find the path to the third round. Tied at one game each, Paradise (20-16-1) ended its season with a 7-6 walk-off loss in Game 3 to Gunter in a best-of-three area series May 3 at Denton High School. “What a tough and hard-fought series that showed... READ MORE >
Fielding two of the youngest relays on the track at the University of Texas at Austin’s Mike A. Myers Stadium last week, the Decatur Lady Eagles learned valuable lessons in their return to the state meet. Serving as the first Lady Eagles to touch the state track since Bobbi Clemmer finished sixth in the girls 800 in 2012, Decatur’s Dylan... READ MORE >
The Boyd Lady Jackets’ journey through the 3A playoffs came to an abrupt end in the second round last week. Boyd was swept in its area series by Emory Rains May 1 and 2 at Duncanville High School. The Lady Jackets finished 27-10 in coach Brandon Hopkins’ 27th season. “I knew it was going to be a tough series,” Hopkins... READ MORE >
Following her return after a back injury forced her to sit out her junior season, Decatur senior Ellie Ware soared into the top 10 in the state. Ware cleared 11-00 to finish ninth in 4A girls pole vault May 2 at the University of Texas at Austin’s Mike A. Myers Stadium. “It feels really good to compete at state,” Ware... READ MORE >
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