It’s a short drive from Aledo to Weatherford. Never before, however, have the two schools so close in proximity competed in the same district in any sport. Until now. On Monday, Feb. 2, …

Arianna Calderon, senior head dance captain of the Bearcats Dance Team (BDT), began dancing at the age of two and competing at age five, but knew it was her passion “ever since stepping into the …

Weatherford College is a place where students grow, athletes shine, and progress pushes forward. As part of that initiative, the Weatherford College Athletics Program will add women’s cross country …

Former Aledo Bearcat state champion quarterback Hauss Hejny is joining his third college football program in as many seasons as he has announced his decision to play for the Colorado State Rams in …

Editor’s note: This story previously appeared on the Weatherford College website. For the first time since 2003, the Weatherford College Coyotes baseball team will have a new head coach …

Roland Krieger took first place in the 275-pound weight class as the Aledo Bearcats competed at the Brewer Invitational recently. He lifted a total of 1,445 pounds. Krieger’s lift total …

The Aledo wrestling teams performed well in the District 4-5A Tournament in Azle this past week. The Bearcats placed second with 278 points, behind champion Azle with 281. The top four finishers …

CHEERLEADING Weatherford wins NCA championship The Weatherford High School cheerleading team was named national champions at the 2026 National Cheerleaders Association Championships at the …

It took a bit longer than expected, but the Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats finally began defense of their District 5-5A soccer championships with victories on Saturday, Jan. 31. The games were …

After cruising to an easy win over Chisholm Trail (69-34) and winning a close contest at Fossil Ridge (62-56), the Aledo Bearcats returned to their home court Tuesday night with Saginaw in its sights …

Following a pair of convincing wins over Chisholm Trail (50-33) and Fossil Ridge (51-33) over the weather-impacted schedule last week, the Aledo Ladycats basketball team returned to its home court …

BASEBALL Aledo scrimmage schedule Feb. 2, at Mansfield Legacy, 4 p.m. Feb. 6, at South Grand Prairie, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7, at Fort Worth Paschal, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 10, at …

Aledo Ladycat powerlifting took part in their second meet of the 2026 season recently at Brewer. The girls posted several season and career bests. Kylie Cameron, Kyla Pierce, Breleigh Mayer, and Lily …

The Aledo High School wrestling team celebrated senior night last week with varsity boys winning over Brewer, 54-22, and varsity girls emerging victorious 36-17. Senior Brice Bohn was celebrated for …

Led by senior Julia Gordy’s perfect day, the Aledo Ladycats swim team posted a second-place finish to Granbury in the District 5-5A Meet at the Northwest ISD Natatorium on Jan. 22. The …

Weather permitting the Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats were beginning defense of their District 5-5A soccer championships at press time. The Bearcats (7-3-1) were set to play at Brewer (4-6), while the …

Julia Gordy has made her mark on the Aledo High School swim team in four seasons of competing. On Jan. 8, she was recognized for her contributions in the program’s annual Senior Recognition Meet at …

BASEBALL Bearcats among state’s best in preseason poll The defending Class 5A Division I state champion Aledo Bearcats will enter the 2026 season ranked No. 5 in the state in overall …

The Aledo Ladycats basketball team has continued to roll through its district schedule in dominant fashion, and that standard did not change for the varsity squad in their latest outings. Most …

Following a 61-46 win at Azle, the Aledo Bearcats basketball team traveled to White Settlement to face the Brewer Bears in another league contest. After a slow start offensively, the Bearcats got …

Behind a sterling defense and a standout performance from goalkeeper Drew Vozeh, the Aledo Bearcats (6-3-1) won the championship of the Crowley Tournament over the Jan. 16 weekend. Vozeh …

Editor’s note: This story originally ran on the Weatherford College athletics website. The national champions aren’t crowned until the spring, but based on their performances in the fall …

BASEBALL Bearcats fundraiser Saturday Time is running out for tickets to the Aledo Bearcats Poker Night Fundraiser on Jan. 17 at Morningstar Amenity Center, 128 Heather Wind Lane, at 7 p.m. …

In their most recent district outings, the Aledo Ladycats basketball team has remained in strong form against foes challenging them for the top seed in District 5-5A Region I. The Ladycats faced off …

Emily Ickert was raised in a family of five children. Growing up, they were taught to work hard in all that they do.   That hard work is paying off in the form of a sterling legacy she will …