Sports Briefs for June 27

Brock coach honored

Brock Lady Eagles softball coach Mia Richards was named the Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Class 4A Coach of the Year for 2025. She led the Lady Eagles to 28-2-2 record, including 10-0 and the District 6-4A championship.

Brock was undefeated before dropping two games to Monahans in the third round of the 4A Division II playoffs.

GOLF

Purdon, Crick participate in Tangle Ridge tourney

Aledo Ladycats Sydney Purdon and Emily Crick competed in the Texas Junior Golf Tour’s Patriot Classic/4-Ball Showcase at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie June 11-12.

Crick placed third in the Girls 15-18 age group, shooting a two-day total of 147 (74-73). She and Purdon teamed to placed second in the 4-Ball Showcase, shooting 140 (70-70).

Ziegler fourth in NTPGA Junior event

Christian Ziegler of Aledo continued his strong summer of play. He finished tied for fourth in the Boys 9-10 age group at the North Texas PGA Junior Golf Tour Prep event at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas on June 16.

Ziegler, who has several tournament wins this summer, shot 45 over the par-36 nine holes.

Aledo tryouts

Tryouts for the 2025-26  Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats golf teams will held 10 a.m. on July 31 at Squaw Creek Golf Course. Golfers are advised to bring:

• A completed physical form.
• Golf clubs and balls.
• Wear a collared shirt, tucked in.
• An understanding of basic rules.
• Copy of report card.
• Water bottle.
• $20 green fee.

The tryouts will include:

• Short game evaluation.
• Full swing evaluation.
• Play nine holes walking.
• Discussing golf etiquette.
• Discussing commitment to the team.

Prior to 5 p.m. on July 24, the deadline to register, email coach Bryan Mourning at bmourning@aledoisd.org.