After graduating from Boyd High School in 1992, Brandon Hopkins had no idea he would return to his alma mater shortly after college, and help to build one of the athletic department’s teams for almost three decades. Hopkins was hired as the coach of the Lady Jacket softball program before the start of the 1997-98 season by former athletic director […]
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Yellowjackets take silver at Bowie Invitational
Before leaving for Spring Break, the Boyd Yellowjackets swung for a silver medal at the Bowie Invitational March 5. Boyd finished second in the team standings with 321. Jacksboro also finished with 321, and claimed the team win after a scoring tiebreaker with the teams’ fifth golfers’ scores. “It’s been great to see the success we’re having right now,” Boyd […]
Braves send Elder down to start season
For the second straight season, Decatur native Bryce Elder will begin the season as part of the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Stripers. According to CBS Sports, Elder was option down to Triple-A Monday after seemingly losing a battle for Atlanta’s fifth starting pitcher role to Reynaldo Lopez. Elder, the 156th overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, went 2-1 […]
Routh, Harris claim medals at THSWPA state meet
Competing in her third consecutive state meet last week, Decatur senior Angelica Routh’s resiliency and determination helped her to climb atop the podium. After missing her first two attempts in all three lifts, Routh tallied 1,090 total pounds to win the state championship in the 220 class at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s 4A Division I state championships Friday […]
Kranz nets hat trick, leads Bulls to 8-4A title
Behind a hat trick from leading scorer David Kranz, the Bridgeport Bulls took revenge and claimed 8-4A’s top playoff spot last week. After falling to Castleberry 7-6 in penalty kicks in their first district meeting Feb. 16, Bridgeport (16-3-1, 8-2) closed league play with a 3-1 win over the Lions March 8 at Bull Memorial Stadium. “Castleberry’s a phenomenal team, […]
Lady Eagles earn second straight unbeaten league title
Trailing 1-0 late in the second half of their District 8-4A finale against Springtown, the Decatur Lady Eagles’ window to repeat as league champions seemed small. With 1:36 left in regulation, the match’s momentum shifted after Decatur’s Patience English’s kick found the net to tie the game at 1, forcing the contest into penalty kicks. Along with English, Ramsey Isler, […]
Eagles pick up three tourney wins
Facing tough competition in the Walker Stallcup Memorial tournament last week, the Decatur Eagles came out of the showcase with a winning record. Decatur (9-5) went 3-2 in their final tournament of the season at Bowie High School. “It was a good weekend for us,” Decatur coach Chance Cotton said. “We pitched the ball very well in our first two […]
Elder to make fourth Spring Training start Wednesday
As Decatur native Bryce Elder battles for a spot in the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation, the former Eagle ace pitcher will make his fourth Spring Training appearance this season on Wednesday. According to MLB.com, Elder is listed as the starting pitcher for the Braves (8-8) against the Baltimore Orioles (15-3). First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Central Time at […]