The Decatur Lady Eagles (32-9-1) are preparing to make their third trip to the state tournament after showing their GRIT in win-or-go-home situations in their two recent playoff series.
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Decatur draws reigning two-time state champion Liberty in semifinals
Decatur (32-8-1) will face two-time defending champion Liberty (36-8) in the 4A state semifinals 4 p.m. Thursday at the University of Texas at Austin’s Red and Charline McCombs Field.

Mistakes lead to Bulldogs’ first playoff loss
The Alvord Bulldogs (25-8) suffered a 5-1 loss in Game 1 of the 2A Region II semifinal series to the Rattlers Wednesday at Cleburne High School.

Elder continues successful run
Decatur native Bryce Elder took his seventh no-decision of the season, allowing one run on seven hits in the Atlanta Braves’ 4-3 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday at Truist Park.

Boyd sweeps Scurry-Rosser, advances to regional semifinals
The Boyd Yellowjackets (34-4) swept Scurry-Rosser in the 3A Region II quarterfinals last week, and will face White Oak in a fourth-round series beginning Thursday at North Forney High School.

Myers ties for 13th at 3A state tournament
Boyd sophomore Cash Myers finished tied for 13th with a two-day 160 (80-80) at the 3A state championships Tuesday at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin.

Missed opportunity
Paradise’s Beauvais loses chance at first state berthParadise sophomore Channing Beauvais missed her chance to compete at the 3A state track and field championships earlier this month after what Paradise ISD officials believe was a lack of communication from the UIL regarding a wildcard coin toss decision.