The Paradise Panthers are back to battling for the top spot in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football state rankings. Paradise (4-1, 1-0) climbed to No. 2 in this week’s 3A Division I rankings, a two-spot leap from last week. The Panthers claimed their first win in District 4-3AI Friday in a road test against Vernon, scoring a go-ahead touchdown with […]
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ROUNDUP: Alvord blows out Nocona, last minute Ponder kick ends Boyd’s upset bid
FREEAlvord 62, Nocona 6 Army commit Zane Fuentes morphed into the Alvord version of a Swiss Army knife on homecoming night, scoring three times on the ground, once through the air and again on 48-yard punt return in a 62-6 blowout over Nocona Friday. The district opening win in front of a homecoming crowd pushed Alvord to 3-2 overall […]
Eagles shut out Carter-Riverside for homecoming, first league win
FREEBehind a strong performance in all three aspects, the Decatur Eagles celebrated homecoming and opened their District 5-4A Division I schedule with a 68-0 shutout win against Fort Worth Carter-Riverside Friday at Eagle Stadium. The win was Decatur’s second straight, as the Eagles improved to 2-2. “It takes so long to get into district play, and you definitely want to […]
Paradise pins down Vernon in District 4-3AI opener
FREEParadise got its first taste of District 4-3AI Friday, and the Panthers look ready to run through the buzzsaw league after holding off Vernon on the Lions’ home turf. Knotted up at 22 apiece and less than 2 minutes to play, the Paradise (4-1, 1-0) defense made a stand. Defensive back Layne Smith emerged from a scrum with a […]
Bulls fall to Ranchview in non-district finale
FREEThe Bridgeport Bulls were unable to capitalize on their momentum from a 70-point homecoming win in their final non-district outing Thursday. Bridgeport was outgained by 221 yards — 555 to 334 — in a 40-14 loss to Carrollton Ranchview at Bull Memorial Stadium. “It’s just frustrating,” Bridgeport coach Aaron Cupp said. “We got down inside the 10 twice, and came […]
Wise County teen takes 2nd at international CrossFit competition in California
FREEEaston Skates is a lot like his peers in many ways. The 14-year-old likes to play basketball, hang out with his friends and plans to take up baseball again this spring. He’s developed a penchant for the gym like many teenage boys do at his age, but he seems to be ahead of the curve. Skates competed in the TYR […]
Patriots face Lucas Christian in final non-district test
The VCA Patriots hope to carry momentum gained from a big homecoming win last week into their non-district finale. VCA (3-1) hits the road to face Lucas Christian Academy 7 p.m. Friday. Behind 122 passing yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Junior Suarez, the Patriots routed Gold-Burg 61-20 in Week 4. Suarez’s top target was running back Jaylen Donald, who […]
Bulldogs take on Indians in homecoming skirmish
After finishing at .500 in non-district play, the Alvord Bulldogs open their District 6-2A Division I schedule on their home turf. Alvord coach Matt Fanning’s first league matchup with the Bulldogs (2-2) will be a homecoming battle against Nocona 7 p.m. Friday. The Indians (1-3) suffered losses to Lindsay (69-0), Electra (46-24) and S&S (20-12) before picking up their first […]
Back with the flock: Harrison returns to Lady Eagles after knee injury
Decatur outside hitter/right side hitter Greyson Harrison remembers well how her junior season ended. With crutches under her arms, Harrison stood on the sidelines of Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, as the Lady Eagles stormed the court after clinching the program’s sixth state championship. “Watching the team celebrate was amazing, and I wanted to be out there with them,” Harrison said. […]
2025 Wise County volleyball stat leaders — Tuesday, Sept. 23
Stats submitted by coaches before the Messenger’s print deadline on Wednesdays. Kills Ava Green, Decatur — 368 Levariya Pinder, Northwest — 359 Addy Delgado, Boyd — 351 Autumn Proctor, Paradise — 303 Calleigh Evans, VCA — 255 Brooke Limbaugh, Paradise — 231 Annabelle Nichter, Boyd — 205 Rylee Adams, Chico — 190 Ariah Perez, Northwest — 177 Camryn Sides, […]
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