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for the Monarchs, as the team finished with an overall record of 30-4, and advanced to the area round. The Poolville volleyball team also won a district championship last season, advancing three rounds to the regional quarter-finals before losing in a four game set to Munday. Rodriguez and Pae also advanced to the state quarter-finals in tennis in the boys doubles event.
Springtown For the Porcupines, the girls basketball team got things started on a good note, claiming the fourth and final playoff spot in district 5-4A this past season. Pole vaulter Benji Brokenshire qualified for the state track and field meet in the spring, as well, and finished 9th for Springtown with a jump of 14’ 06”.
Weatherford The Weatherford softball team claimed a district championship in 2012 to advance to the playoffs, but drew a tough first round opponent in Midland Lee. The Kangaroos baseball team squared off with Lee in the first round of the playoffs as well, after finishing second in district competition in 2012. Weatherford defeated Lee 16-8 and 18-2, before losing in the second round to El Paso Montwood. Trooper Reynolds was named the Offensive Player of the Year in district, while Tyler Hanson received Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jered Rhodes was selected as the Newcomer of the Year, while Beau Burrows was chosen as the Freshman of the Year. Joshua Cox was named the Offensive MVP of District 4-5A in boys basketball, as well. Kangaroo wrestler Garrett Hadley qualified for state in the 170-pound weight class for Weatherford this season, and Andrew Cape was a state qualifier in powerlifting.
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In its inaugural season, the Weatherford College softball team earned a spot in the post
Springtown High School student Benji Brokenshire vaults at the state track meet in 2012.
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season, winning 17 of its last 19 games to earn a playoff berth. The Coyotes, who finished the season with a 33-22 mark, competed in the North Texas Junior College Athletic College Tournament in early May. Pitcher Kylee Studioso, infielders Katy Vandewater, Casey Cromwell and Beverly Corry, and outfielder Samantha Alegria were all named to the All-Conference first team. The Coyotes baseball team also had a strong showing in 2012, finishing 29-23 and earning a sport in the Region V tournament. Weatherford had two players named to the first team All-Conference squad in third baseman Cameron Allerheiligen and short stop Peter Cuomo, and had three players taken in the MLB draft. First baseman Tejay Antone went to the New York Mets in the 22nd round, pitcher Cameron Cox was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 25th round, and pitcher Jacob Stone was taken by the Cincinnati Reds in the 39th round. In Rodeo, Weatherford College breakaway roper Cierra Kunesh and team roper Will Woodfin qualified for a spot in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Kunesh won the regional championship with a score of 580 points, 245 points ahead of her nearest competitor. Woodfin was in seventh place heading into the final of the team roping event, but powered his way back to a regional title. The Weatherford College men’s and women’s basketball team also earned regional berths this past season. The men finished 15-11 on the year, while the women were 25-7 and reached the regional semi-finals before losing in double overtime. On the men’s side, forward Matt Qualls was selected as the conference’s Newcomer of the Year, and guard Chris Whitehead earned firstteam all-conference honors. On the women’s side, Hannah Christian was named Newcomer of the Year, and Gintare Mazionyte, JohVanna Darrington and Ryan Green were all named to the first team AllConference team.
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