The Community News
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2011-2012
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High School Sports Aledo Aledo continued a strong winning tradition in football, repeating as the 4A Division II state champions in 2010. Running back Johnathan Gray scored eight touchdowns in the state championship game against LaMarque, giving him the Texas all-time record for most touchdowns scored in a season with 59. Gray is in striking distance his senior season to surpass other records, including career rushing touchdowns and career 100-plus yard games. In volleyball, Aledo coach Kathy Goings’ team recorded its 400th win under her guidance, and advanced to the regional tournament, where they lost to eventual state champion Canyon Randall. Aledo’s fall tennis team also advanced to the regional tournament. The girls basketball team made it to the area championship before falling to Stephenville. The Bearcat boys golf team finished fifth at the state tournament, while the Ladycats softball team advanced to the regional quarterfinal. Baseball advanced to the area championship game. In spring tennis, the boys doubles team of Taylor Dedeke and Rob Raines fell just short of qualifying for the state tennis tournament. In swimming, Kira Schlosberg advanced to the state meet in the 200 IM, and the 100-yard breaststroke and placed 5th at the state meet. The Bearcat soccer team went two levels into the playoffs, and the Ladycat soccer team was bi-district champion. Both teams are coached by Derek Vierling. Aledo sent five qualifiers to the state track tournament. Jonathan Gray placed 4th at the state meet in the 100m dash.
Brock The Lady Eagles walked away with the Division 2A state championship title in basketball, continuing an incredibly strong tradition. The Lady Eagles have appeared in the tournament game six times in the past 10 years. The Eagles lost to Melissa High School in the Division 2A regionalquarterfinal matchup. The basketball program on the whole passed a milestone as the boys basketball program celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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All eyes will be on Aledo running back Johnathan Gray in the 2011 football season. The Texas Longhorn recruit holds the state record for most touchdowns in a season, and is within striking distance of several others.
After their state runner-up performance last year, softball made a good show, losing to City View in the regional quarterfinal. Linsey Hays, who will attend Baylor, was also selected to the UIL All-Star team in addition to rising senior Rylee White. Baseball also advanced far into the playoffs, barely losing the regional final to Palmer, and the team also produced two all-star awardees, Ryan Burden and Coleman Bowden. In the state championship for track
and field, Kamy Cole took away her third consecutive gold medal in the 1600 meter race. Cole, who has won seven UIL gold medals during her high school career, is now attending Oklahoma University. At the regional competition for track and field, Brock also gave a strong performance. Kelly Clark qualified for the 1600 meter run, and Jaylan Neatherland qualified for womens’ 200m dash. Kambrie Shoush qualified in 800m.
In cross country, Brock had a strong performance, and sent seven runners to the state meet. Kelly Clark led the team, placing 43rd, with teammates Coltin Green (56), Conner Blanton (57), Lane Southern (75), Troy Faulkner (86), Keith Steel (94) and Devin Lowe (102) rounding out the run. At the regional meet, Clark placed 16th and Kamy Cole placed 10th on the Girls’ side with Bailey Barksdale (18) and Kambrie Shoush (24) scoring high in the field as well. Turn to SPORTS, page 38