Despite a nine-hour drive west, the Victory Christian Academy Patriots proved to be ready for the task at hand in their Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship District 2 opener Friday. VCA improved to 3-0 after routing El Paso Immanuel Christian Academy, 56-6. The game was called at halftime due to TCAF’s scoring rules. “It was a really good win, especially with […]
2023-09-23
Bulls drop fifth straight after opening 5-4AII with loss
Taking on the reigning District 5-4A Division II champion in their league opener, the Bridgeport Bulls were unable to pull off the upset and claim their first win of the season. Bridgeport dropped to 0-5 after being routed by Aubrey 49-9 Friday at Chaparral Memorial Stadium. Leading 7-0 after the first quarter, the Chaparrals (1-4, 1-0) added a pair of […]
Yellowjackets blown out by Brock in league opener
The Boyd Yellowjackets faced a tough challenge in their District 4-3A Division I opener. Boyd (0-4, 0-1) suffered a 78-0 shutout to No. 10 Brock (2-3, 1-0) Friday at J.G. Cartwright Field at Yellowjacket Stadium. Brock’s patented heavy offensive attack and strong defensive dominance was too much for the home team Boyd, as the Eagles outgained the Yellowjackets, 537-43. The […]
Lady Eagles sweep Bridgeport in Battle of Big Sandy
The Battle of Big Sandy returned to Wise County Friday, where district 8-4A opponents Decatur and Bridgeport faced off for the historic rivalry. The Lady Eagles (10-16, 1-0) swept the Sissies (7-20, 0-1) in dominant fashion on Bridgeport’s home court, 25-9, 25-10, 25-11. Decatur coach Catherine Foerster said that while the Lady Eagles put up a quality performance, there’s still […]
Eagles fall to Alvarado in overtime, 36-35
After claiming their first win of the season last week, the Decatur Eagles hoped to play the part of spoiler in the Alvarado Indians’ homecoming matchup Friday at Charles Head Stadium. Tied at 28 with 6 seconds left in regulation, the Indians lined up to attempt a 17-yard field goal to put the game away. But Alvarado’s high snap sailed […]
Wichita Falls City View hands Alvord its first loss
The Wichita Falls City View Mustangs delivered the Alvord Bulldogs their first loss of 2023 in a 50-7 blowout at Veterans Field in Wichita Falls Friday night. The Mustangs — who have primarily been a run-first team this season — switched up their game plan, throwing for 362 yards and scoring through the air four times. Alvord (3-1) was only […]
Panthers crush Ponder 57-0 in opening statement
The Paradise Panthers were competing against two teams as they opened District 4-3A Division I play with a 57-0 win over the Ponder Lions: The team in front of them and the team that was playing 26 miles down the road. The Panthers (5-0, 1-0) jumped out to a quick lead and never lost motivation as they overwhelmed a young […]
Madelyn Leeann Ferguso
Sept. 18, 2023Roger and Kelsey Ferguson of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Madelyn Leeann, Sept. 18, 2023 at Wise Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. She has a brother, Mason, 3. Grandparents are Steve and Sharice Martin and Roger and Barbara Ferguson all of Springtown.
