Micah Mccartney

It took a little while for the Alvord Bulldogs to get going in their Week 9 District 6-2A Division I home battle against Tioga Thursday, but the home squad came up big when it mattered most. Trailing by 12 after the first quarter, the Bulldogs tied the game at 20 just before halftime, and took their first lead early in <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/alvord-eyes-district-title-after-week9-win-over-tioga/">[…]</a>

Alvord sophomore Hudson Kelly made his presence known at the 2A Region II Championships Tuesday at Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington by quickly rising through the field with the front pack of runners.  Although predicted to finish 32nd based on his finish at the 2A Region II championships Oct. 6 at Alvord High School, Kelly — who led the <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/kelly-runs-in-top-10-earns-state-spot/">[…]</a>

The body of an unidentified female was found near Decatur High School Monday morning. Decatur Police Department Captain Keith Hilton confirmed the deceased woman's body was located by the owner of the adjacent property northwest of the school, located at 750 East Eagle Summit Drive at about 10:20 a.m. "There was a body found this morning by a farmer walking <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/body-found-near-decatur-high-school/">[…]</a>

A silver finish at the 2024 District 7-4A championships was the fuel that lit the fire for Decatur senior Tate Clackler for 363 days. Determined to take home the league’s top prize, Clackler returned to Joe Wheeler Park Monday for his final run on his home course. The veteran Eagle runner faced one final challenge in his quest for gold <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/clackler-takes-gold-in-final-7-4a-run/">[…]</a>

The Decatur swim program proved to be ready to jump back in the water last week. Hosting Azle and Boyd, the Eagles swam to the boys team title with 616 points — 445 more than second place Azle. Preston Dollins was one of the team’s top swimmers, earning individual gold medals in the 50 butterfly (26.77), 50 freestyle (25.42) and <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/decatur-boyd-swim-programs-start-season-with-wins/">[…]</a>

Still searching for their first win of the season in Week 4, the Decatur Eagles avenged a 20-point road loss to the Graham Steers last season with a blowout victory in front of the home fans.  Decatur (1-2) led by 6 at halftime (21-15), and scored 29 unanswered points in the second half to claim a 50-15 victory in the <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/decaturs-big-second-half-leads-to-rout-against-graham/">[…]</a>

Trailing by 14 late in the first half, the Decatur Eagles rallied to make two-time defending TAPPS Division I state champion Argyle Liberty Christian sweat it out. Decatur (0-2) fought its way back to take a 3-point lead 4 seconds into the fourth quarter, but a pair of short yardage rushing touchdowns by Warrior quarterback Quinn Murphy sealed the contest <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/eagles-fall-to-liberty-christian-in-home-opener-35-24/">[…]</a>

More than six months after claiming the program’s first state championship title, the 2024-25 Decatur Lady Eagles officially closed the books on their golden season in style. Players and coaches were honored during a ring ceremony Monday inside the Decatur High School gymnasium. “I’ve been looking forward to seeing the girls’ faces when they opened their ring boxes for a <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/lady-eagles-receive-state-rings-following-dominant-2024-25-campaign/">[…]</a>

The Decatur Eagles’ young squad stepped onto the field and faced a daunting task in a Week 1 ranked matchup against 4A Division II No. 4 Brock Friday night.  Trailing by 7 at halftime, the Eagles were unable to make up ground late. Instead, Brock’s powerful offensive attack proved to be too much in the second half, as the home <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/decatur-struggles-late-against-brock-in-week-1-loss/">[…]</a>

It only took an hour for the Victory Christian Academy Patriots to find the win column for the first time in the 2025 season.  Fueled by anticipation following a brief weather delay, the Patriots (1-0) dominated in every aspect of the game. VCA outgained Coolidge JV by almost 200 yards (263-64) en route to a 52-0 blowout win Thursday at <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/patriots-shut-out-coolidge-jv-in-2025-debut-52-0/">[…]</a>