The Breckenridge boys basketball team will be traveling north when it steps into District 7-3A play. The Buckaroos, who missed the playoffs last year, are competing in a district with Bowie, Henrietta, Holliday, Jacksboro, Nocona and Wichita Falls City View. Jonathan Trejo, a 6’4” junior will man things inside for the Bucks. Senior guards Nathan Lechner and Kason Knight ... Read More
Big Country
Ballinger Girls Basketball
The Ballinger girls basketball team is primed to take the next step this season. The Lady Bearcats were 17-7 a year ago and finished 10-4 as the third-place team from District 6-3A behind perennial powerhouses Jim Ned and Wall. But Ballinger lost in the bi-district round to Coahoma 51-47. “We will not be as deep as last year, but if we can stay healthy we should be as good ... Read More
Ballinger Boys Basketball
The Ballinger boys basketball team enjoyed an outstanding season in Jeff Holland’s first season as head coach. The Bearcats went 21-5 overall and finished 9-4 as the fourth-place team in District 6-3A behind Wall, San Angelo TLCA and Jim Ned. Ballinger won its bi-district playoff game before losing to eventual regional semifinalist Peaster in the area round. The Bearcats ... Read More
Baird Girl’s Basketball
As Baird tries to rebuild its girl’s basketball program, the Lady Bears will be counting on several underclassmen. But there is optimism because the numbers participating in the program have grown this year, according to coach Samuel Hamrick. “We are very young in terms of upper-to-lower class ratio,” he said. “Compared to last year, this team is raw with the ability to grow ... Read More
Baird Boys Basketball
Josh Smith takes over as the new boy's basketball coach at Baird this year. The Bears struggled to a 3-19 record last season and a 2-10 mark in District 13-1A. But Smith expects a much improved team this year. “Much better,” he replied. “We have many more kids playing, which will make us more competitive.” Baird, which returns four starters and five lettermen, has good ... Read More