County athletes to be honored tonight
Several area high school senior student-athletes will be honored tonight and have a chance to earn money for college at the Greater Denton Sports Commission annual awards banquet.
Baseball: Melissa rallies to oust Argyle
FRISCO — Much like in Game 2 of their regional quarterfinal series with Melissa, Argyle jumped out to a quick lead in Saturday’s decisive third game.
Baseball: Melissa beats Argyle to force Game 3
FRISCO — After a couple of innings had passed in Game 2 of a regional quarterfinal series between Argyle and Melissa on Friday night, it looked as if Argyle was poised to win the game and advance to the fourth round of the playoffs next week with a sweep.
Baseball: Free pass
FRISCO — Argyle inflicted the most damage against Melissa by keeping its bats hovering around their shoulders instead of around the plate.
Volleyball: Argyle’s Keenan commits to Tech
Katy Keenan could have eventually had plenty of options to choose from in regards to where she would continue her volleyball career when her days at Argyle are over.
Basketball: Signed and sealed
Before Zach Dickerson ever put on an Argyle uniform and helped the Eagles win the 2011 Class 3A state title, and before he became the team’s leading scorer in his senior year, Dickerson sat down with Argyle head coach John King the summer before his freshman year.
Baseball/softball: Playoffs resume for four area teams
Local area teams will resume their postseason treks today when the University Interscholastic League baseball and softball playoffs resume, starting today.
Track & field: Argyle’s McCloud defends 3A title
AUSTIN — As he watched his competitors from Lampases and Tyler Chapel Hill clip the bar Saturday, Spencer McCloud tried to hold his emotions together. “After I got 6-8, watching the other two guys I wanted the best for them,” said the Argyle senior. “But when they missed and I knew I had the gold medal, I wanted to smile. My emotions were everywhere. I wanted to run around, jump around and roll around. When you know you’re a state champion, it’s a great feeling.”
Track and field: Change of course
ARGYLE — Back when Spencer McCloud was a sophomore at Argyle, he carried dreams of one day continuing his basketball career at a small college. But once the Argyle track coaches went searching the school’s gym for a kid who could leap well beyond his height, they stumbled across McCloud, who stumbled across a new set of career plans.
Baseball, softball playoffs resume
When the baseball and softball playoffs resume today after a week-long hiatus, several area teams will continue their journeys to the state tournament.
Boys golf: Argyle misses state title by one stroke
AUSTIN — With four holes remaining in the Class 3A state tournament Friday, Argyle and Andrews were tied for first place.
Boys golf: Argyle second after first day
AUSTIN -- As the winds picked up and the temperature dropped in Austin, the Argyle boys golf team thrived. Argyle erased a tough start to Thursday’s play and was in second place after the first round of the Class 3A boys state golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course. The Eagles finished with a team score of 319, three strokes behind first-place Andrews.
Boys golf: Eagles begin state tourney play today
ARGYLE — On two occasions over the next two days, Argyle senior Blake Lyle will step up to hole No. 8 at Austin’s Jimmy Clay Golf Course, the same hole that devoured his driver last spring in the state tournament.
Football: Argyle duo plan to continue friendship at Kansas State
Within a span of four days, Sam Sizelove and Connor Wilson decided they’d like to be teammates after they finish playing football at Argyle next fall.
Softball, baseball playoff action resumes
Due to possible inclement weather in store for Thursday, the Guyer softball team will open the week’s playoff schedule today when the Lady Wildcats travel to Aledo to open a best-of-three Class 4A area-round series at 7:30 p.m.
Tennis: Argyle, Krum doubles teams earn bronze
The Class 3A tennis tournament on Monday in College Station had an tense aura that both the Argyle and Krum boys doubles teams battled their way through to claim bronze medals.
Tennis: Argyle, Krum doubles teams ready to play
After meeting in the Class 3A Region II tennis tournament final in Allen, both the Argyle and Krum boys doubles teams will compete in the state tournament today in College Station.
Track notebook: Injuries can’t keep Ryan from regional
Throughout the track and field season, Ryan coach Janson Head has penciled in different names for the boys 1,600-meter relay.
Soccer: Guyer players lead all-district selections
After bringing home Guyer’s first state championship in a girls team sport, the Guyer Lady Wildcats were well represented when the all-district teams were released.
Football: Headed to Tech
Last Saturday afternoon, when Texas Tech celebrated one of the state’s favorite unofficial holidays with the annual spring intrasquad football scrimmage, Argyle junior wide receiver Ian Sadler decided he wanted to be a part of future festivities.
Football: Argyle’s Sadler commits to Texas Tech
Argyle junior Ian Sadler orally committed to Texas Tech on Saturday, according to multiple reports and his Twitter account.
Baseball: Argyle claims No. 6
ARGYLE — The Argyle Eagles weren’t going to let go of their string of district championships without a fight. Outslugging and outpitching Celina from the third inning on in Friday night’s District 10-3A title game, Argyle nailed down its sixth straight crown with an 11-4 win over the team that entered the game with a matching league won-loss record.
Baseball: Coghlan adding up to overall success
When Argyle hosts Celina at 7 tonight for the District 10-3A title, senior third baseman Davis Coghlan will step to the plate as the Eagles’ leading hitter. But unlike his teammates, he won’t be going home afterward.
Boys tennis: Argyle duo wins title, but Krum still alive
Argyle and Krum doubles teams have advanced to the state tournament, scheduled for April 29 and 30 in Austin.
Tennis: Two area teams to meet in finals
The Krum and Argyle boys doubles teams will meet for the second time this season, but with a championship on the line at the Class 3A Region II tennis tournament in Allen.
Golf: Wildcats sneak into state berth
The Argyle boys won the Class 3A Region II tournament in Pottsboro after entering the second day in second place to claim the school’s first regional crown and its second consecutive state berth.
Baseball: Lone Star state of mind
ARGYLE — The Argyle Eagles had a statement to make Friday night, and they delivered it loud and clear. “Everyone was sparked up because it was senior night,” Eagles designated hitter Jerid Byer said, “and we wanted to show everybody we were ready to play.” A 10-0 win over the Frisco Lone Star team that last month handed Argyle its only District 10-3A loss did the job.
Golf: Argyle dominates 10-3A tourney
FRISCO — The Argyle boys team placed eight players in the top 10 positions to dominate the field and claim the District 10-3A championship and runner-up positions Wednesday at Frisco Lakes Golf Club.
Baseball notebook: Argyle using loss to Lone Star as wake-up call
Before Argyle’s game against Frisco Lone Star on March 26, Eagles coach Ricky Griffin could feel it coming. His team had been cruising through its schedule. And then it lost to Lone Star by one run.
Baseball: Mushinski strikes out 11 Indians as Argyle cruises
SANGER — Like the giddy-up on Parker Mushinski’s fastball, education was in action and on display for everyone to see on a chilly Tuesday night at Sanger High School.
Boys basketball: Guyer, Denton lead way in District 5-4A awards
In what was a historic year for the Guyer program, and the best one in recent memory for Denton, the District 5-4A all-district team had plenty of representation from both teams following successful 2012-13 campaigns.
Girls basketball: Krum seniors co-MVPs in District 9-3A
The Krum Lady Cats were well-represented on the 9-3A all-district team after making their second state tournament appearance in school history.
Baseball roundup: Argyle dominates Whitesboro 10-1
VAN ALSTYNE — Argyle improved to 12-2 after defeating Whitesboro 10-1 in the Van Alstyne tournament Saturday.
Boys wrestling: Argyle’s Roth wins state championship
AUSTIN — On his first trip to the Class 4A state tournament, Argyle freshman Chase Roth came away with the ultimate prize.
Baseball/softball roundup: Denton overcomes no-hitter to beat Saginaw
Denton was able to overcome being no-hit by Saginaw to pull out a 5-3 victory at the Russell Athletic Classic, capitalizing on four errors and numerous walks, including two by Terrance Lucas.
Boys basketball: Argyle ousted in rout by Wilmer-Hutchins
CARROLLTON — Shock and awe was the story of Friday night’s Class 3A area-round playoff game at Carrollton Creekview. Wilmer-Hutchins, stopped inches shy of the state tournament by Argyle last season, flipped the tables on the defending state champion.
Baseball roundup: Denton downs Denison
Mark Johnson led Denton with a four-inning shutout in a 13-0 win over Denison at the Russell Athletic Diamond Classic.
Softball roundup: Ryan rips Boswell
Ryan improved to 9-3 on the season after defeating Saginaw Boswell 8-0 at the Tina Minke Tournament.
Soccer roundup: Guyer, Birdville play to draw
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS — The Guyer Wildcats played to their first draw of the season Friday night, finishing a game against Birdville tied at 1.
Basketball: Six area teams in action tonight
Fans of Denton school district basketball once again will be able to gather in one place to watch their teams in the playoffs tonight when the Denton and Guyer boys play in an area-round doubleheader — three days after both teams won in a bi-district doubleheader.
Football: Heard highlights area all-state selections
In the final two games of the season, Guyer quarterback Jerrod Heard showed that he was one of the state’s top players while leading the Wildcats to their first state title — a playoff run capped by a come-from-behind win over Georgetown in the Class 4A Division I final.
Girls basketball: Lady Cats oust Argyle
Krum senior Rachel Wallace was bound to miss a 3-pointer at some point in Tuesday’s Class 3A Region II quarterfinal against Argyle.
Baseball: No. 4 Argyle opens with win over No. 9 West
ARGYLE — In a battle between Texas High School Baseball’s No. 4-ranked Argyle and No. 9-ranked West Trojans, the Eagles jumped out to a 5-0 lead after two innings on their way to a 6-1 victory at home in the season opener.
Basketball: Boys begin playoff action; girls in regionals quarterfinals
The UIL state basketball playoffs will be in full swing tonight with boys teams battling in bi-district action while the girls head into the regional quarterfinals.
Girls basketball: Harris sparks Argyle in playoff victory
In the area round of the Class 3A playoffs, senior Allea Harris exemplified the necessary poise and patience her team needed to help move the Argyle Lady Eagles past the area round for the first time in her four years as they defeated the Wilmer-Hutchins Lady Eagles 55-41 at Mansfield High School on Friday night.
Basketball: Playoff quests continue
Following the first round of the playoffs, three area girls teams maintain hopes of reaching the UIL state tournament in Austin, while the boys start their playoff treks next week.
Girls basketball: Moving on
The Sanger Lady Indians turned up the pressure for Monday night’s Class 3A bi-district game at TWU’s Kitty Magee Arena, but it was Argyle that did the cooking.
Girls basketball: Playoffs begin tonight
Two area girls teams will start their postseason run tonight, while two more will open the UIL basketball playoffs on Tuesday.
Basketball roundup: Guyer clinches share of 5-4A title
WICHITA FALLS — The Guyer Wildcats clinched a share of the District 5-4A title with a 66-35 victory against Wichita Falls on Friday night.
