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Boyd volleyball players painted the glass around the high school gym Thursday afternoon in tribute to late teammate Ashley Fouts.
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The @JacketsFootball present roses to the @boydladyjackets in honor of Ashley Fouts.
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Bridgeport’s Jadon Maddux @jadon_maddux signs with University of Florida to run track.
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Decatur running back Nate Palmer @NatePalmer2024 officially signs NLI to play football for @TCUFootball.
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Boyd ISD named Decatur defensive coordinator Ian Ritchey athletic director and football coach Saturday. Ritchey was a member of the school’s 2004 state championship team.
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For the third time @decaturvball are the 4A state champions. Jentry Lamirand with March winner #UILState #txhsvb
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The most amazing video you will see today! nitter.app/mallorydowne/status/92…
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Prayer, hugs and support for the Fouts family from both teams before the @SissiesVolleyb1 and @boydladyjackets match Tuesday.
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Decatur’s Bryce Elder was picked in the fifth round by the Atlanta Braves.
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Decatur cross country and track runner @tristontread officially signs with Oklahoma State University.
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Decatur athletic director Mike Fuller and principal Christopher Mogan present the Eagles with their state semifinal medals.
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The @DecaturXCTF Eagles arrive to receive 4A state championship medals and trophy.
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The Boyd Yellowjackets (38-5) claimed the 3A Region II title with a 9-0 win over Gunter in Game 3 Friday at Denton Hogh School, securing the team’s first state tournament berth.
Story to come soon.
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Chico ISD trustees unanimously approved the hire of Cooper offensive coordinator Randy Miller as the Dragons' next athletic director and head football coach Tuesday night. #txhsfb
Story by @ReeceWaddell15: wcmessenger.com/2019/sports/…
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🚨 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boyd outlasts Wall 6-4 to claim the Yellowjackets’ first 3A state title!
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So this school year @WilsonHicks23 has thrown 7 TDs in a game, scored 30 points in a basketball game and struck out 13 in perfect game.
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Bridgeport's Eric Aguilar, Juan Amador and Miguel Olmos earned spots on the 4A all-state tournament team.
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Wise County Male Athlete of the Year @WilsonHicks23 @Decatur_HS @DecaturMBB wcmessenger.com/2017/sports/…
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The nets are being cut here at Lubbock Christian.
Decatur is the 4A Region I champion and state bound.
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Decatur grad Bryce Elder has been promoted to Double A Mississippi by the Atlanta Braves organization. Elder is slated to pitch Tuesday in his AA debut.
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After pulling to within 21-20 with six seconds left, Mike Fuller kept Decatur’s offense on the field for the two-point conversion, and the gambled paid off, as the Eagles completed a stunning upset of No. 8 Hirschi 22-21.
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Decatur senior wide receiver Layton Harris earned 4A all state after making 70 catches for 1,411 yards and 17 touchdowns. Roman Fuller, Gunner Ragsdale and Seth Hakanson earned honorable mention.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS —
Decatur Eagles’ basketball coach Drew Coffman confirmed he has been hired by Northwest ISD to become the head coach of the Eaton Eagles.
Coffman coached the Decatur program for nine seasons and made the 4A Region I semifinals this season.
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The Bridgeport boys soccer team beat Abilene Wylie 4-1 at home. The Bulls have never lost a home game in the history of their soccer program.
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Decatur ISD spokesperson Sally Rogers said @decaturisd sold 628 tickets, the most of any school at state tournament.
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State champion @satasha_k talks about welcome back to town with gold medal.
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.@DecaturXCTF Derrick Bible wins the 8-4A title. Decatur finished 1-2-3. @gabeembree was second and @tristontread third.
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.@DecaturXCTF Jentry Lamirand won the 8-4A title in 11:52 and led the Lady Eagles to the team title.
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In her first year with the Bridgeport Sissies, coach Jordan Sarten led her team within one step of the state tournament. Now, she is being recognized for her efforts on the bench.
She’s been named a finalist for the TABC 2020 Outstanding Coach award.
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The Decatur Eagles made history Saturday night in Lubbock, dispatching Levelland 59-32 to claim their first region championship and berth in the state tournament. #txhshoops
Full recap by @ReeceWaddell15, brought to you by Decatur Heat & Air: wcmessenger.com/2019/sports/…
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Bridgeport @SissiesBball senior Morgen Davidson signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Texas Woman’s University.
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The @boydladyjackets clinch a share of 7-3A title with sweep of Jacksboro 25-10, 25-14, 25-7 on senior night. Brock and Boyd to play tiebreaker at 5 p.m. Saturday in Peaster.
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The @boydladyjackets setter @tori_pelle14 after the sweep of Bridgeport Tuesday. Pellegrini had 29 assists.
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The Slidell Greyhounds are presented with their gold state championship medals. #txhshoops #UILState
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.@TexanBasketball head coach @MikeMHatch has accepted a position as @SMUBasketball’s recruiting coordinator.
Hatch won his 600th game last season and led Northwest to the state tournament for the second straight year.
Full story by @ReeceWaddell15: wcmessenger.com/2018/sports/…
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BREAKING NEWS: Decatur’s relay team of Will Quintana, Kamerin Ferguson, Jake Poteet and Hunter Huggins claimed the 4A state title in the 4x200 relay in 1:26.51.
The Eagles turned a disappointing disqualification in the 4x100 into redemption with a 4x200 state championship.
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Decatur’s @tristontread won a bronze medal in the 800, finished 10th in state in cross country and went to state tournament in basketball. He is Wise County’s Male Athlete of the Year.
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With her state medal in cross country and playoff runs in volleyball and basketball, Decatur’s Jentry Lamirand is our Female Athlete of the Year. To her coaches, it was an obvious choice.
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After 34 years of coaching – 27 of them at Boyd – one state championship and a lifetime of memories, long-time Yellowjackets coach John Basting retired last week.
Full story by @ReeceWaddell15: wcmessenger.com/2018/sports/…
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Amazing effort by Bridgeport Bulls fighting back from down 2-0 and battling through OT. Heck of run. #vamostoros
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Decatur won its first regional tournament game in 16 years Friday night, fending off Estecado 52-46 in the 4A Region I semifinal.
The Eagles are now one win from the state tournament.
Recap by @ReeceWaddell15, brought to you by Decatur Heat & Air: wcmessenger.com/2019/sports/…
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After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last year, Northwest is projected by many to take home its first district title in 2018.
How the Texans are putting aside the past and chasing history.
Full story and offensive/defensive preview by @WCM_RGreene: wcmessenger.com/2018/sports/…
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Ian Ritchey left Boyd High School 16 years ago with a state football ring on his finger.
The linebacker on the Yellowjackets’ 2004 2A Div. I state title team has made his way back home as the district’s athletic director and football coach.
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The @boydladyjackets receive bronze medals after epic five set match against Goliad
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FINAL: Decatur Lady Eagles 3, Rusk 2
Decatur wins the 4A Region II semifinal 2-0 and advances to the region final.
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The winner of the 3,200 at the Assault of Eagle Summit, @DecaturXCTF Jentry Lamirand talks about course.
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THE WAIT IS OVER.
After 75 years, Slidell is back on top of the Class A basketball world. Check out our special Saturday E-edition celebrating the Greyhounds’ first title in 75 years here: wcmessenger.com/saturday-mar…
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Decatur alum @bryce_elder13 will take the mound in today’s Texas Baseball Orange & White Fall World Series at 4 p.m. on Longhorn Network
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Whether it be the playoffs or practice, Seth Hakanson's approach to the game is simple: All gas, no brakes.
After draining two IVs in the ER after giving it his all against Gainesville, Decatur's ironman came back 7 days later and dominated.
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Four Bridgeport High Schools student athletes signed collegiate offers tonight.
🏐 Zoe Hall: @TCUvolleyball
🏐 Makenna Gantt: @Hillvball
🏀 Ashley Ingram: @TWU_Basketball
🏈 Caleb Bartlett:
@TxWesFootball
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Bridgeport Bulls are headed to state tournament. Bridgeport wins 4A Region I title 2-1 over San Elizario. Goals by Eric and Jesus Aguilar
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FINAL: Decatur 55, Andrews 48.
The Eagles advance out of the area round for the first time since 2013 and will take on district foe Hirschi in the regional quarterfinal next week. #txhsfb
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After guiding the Decatur Eagles to a second straight 4A state title, David Park has been named the 4A boys coach of the year by the Cross County Coaches Association of Texas.
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Decatur @EFNDFootball’s Braxton Roth signing to play football with Fort Hays State University.
Roth was a second-team all-district selection, recording 4 sacks and 78 tackles last year. He also forced three fumbles and recovered another.
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Two of Wise County’s top basketball stars will join forces at the same college program this fall.
Boyd’s Paytin Bullard and Bridgeport’s Emily Vidal announced via Twitter Friday their intentions to play at Ranger College.
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The 2018 Wise County Messenger volleyball preview is here!
Head over to wcmessenger.com/sports/ and see how your school stacks up this season. Stories by @ReeceWaddell15, @WCM_RGreene and @a_jack17.
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Fly out to right ends game. Decatur beats Gilmer 2-0 in 4A Region II semifinal. Decatur on to Region final
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The Decatur Eagles won the 4A Division at the prestigious Greenhill/Luke’a Locker 6-mile relay at Norbuck Park in Dallas Saturday.
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.@DecaturXCTF Derrick Bible captured the 8-4A title and led Decatur to team title.
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WORKING TOGETHER - @OfficialBoydHS and @Decatur_HS cross country teams under @XC_CoachPark and @ohernandez22 train together on the hills of Eagle Summit.
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Bridgeport’s Zoe Hall jumps 5-5 to win gold in the high jump at the 4A Region I meet in Lubbock, and will advance to the 4A state meet.
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FINAL: Northwest 55, Southwest 51.
@TexanBasketball advances to the 5A Region I regional semifinal Friday. #txhshoops
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Decatur grad Parker Hicks (@ParkerHicks00) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will play Virginia at 8 p.m. Monday for the NCAA national championship.
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After earning Lone Star Conference Player of the Year honors, Decatur native Parker Hicks has a new accolade to his name.
The the Lubbock Christian University senior forward was named an All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
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ALL WISE VOLLEYBALL - The 2017 All Wise Volleyball team is in today’s @WCMessenger @boydladyjackets @decaturvball @TxnVB @BridgeportHS @AlvordISD @ChicoISD @AnaliseLucio @satasha_k @ToddJordyn @maceevaltr @larrinelizabeth @MakennaGantt
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One of Wise County’s top athletes will be racing his way north in the fall.
Decatur’s Triston Read announced Tuesday his commitment to run track at Oklahoma State University.
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Delaney Pellegrini’s kill sends @boydladyjackets to state completing sweep of Bushland 25-19, 25-18, 25-14
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
With wins in the area round tonight, it WILL BE a Decatur vs. Bridgeport affair in the Regional Quarterfinals next week.
Time, date and location are currently TBD.
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Northwest @TexanBasketball beat Alamo Heights on Thursday night, and they did it with a sea of red behind them.
Administrators excused students who bought a ticket Thursday and Friday to allow them to attend the tournament.
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