Hejny leaves game with injury
Former Aledo Bearcats quarterback Hauss Hejny limped off the field in the first quarter of Colorado State’s game against Brigham Young University on Saturday, Sept. 19. Rams head coach Jim Mora said he suffered a hamstring injury in the 41-23 loss.
He remains day-to-day.
Hejny left the game, but then returned for another series before leaving for the rest of the contest. He finished the night 6-of-10 passing for 80 yards and a touchdown, along with one rush for 4 yards.
The touchdown pass was Hejny’s 10th of the season opposite a single interception.
Aledo JV competes in varsity event
The Aledo junior varsity teams competed in the Haltom Buffalo Stampede recently, with the Ladycats placing third and the Bearcats fourth. The Bearcats also had a team in the JV division that finished third. Leading Aledo over the 5K courses were:
Girls: 10. Kendall Bricker, 21 minutes, 42.01 seconds; 13. Arwen Sensenig, 22:35.43.
Boys: 2. Brody Bruno, 16:51.44; 13. Noah Baker, 18:10.48.
Boys JV: 4. Jayden Smith, 19:57.39; 11. Caleb Connelly, 20:51.92.
Tison, Hall runners compete in Poolville
Top runners for Hall:
Girls
Seventh grade: 5. Emersyn Thien, 16 minutes, 1.29 seconds; 12. Madison Brown, 17:46.81.
Eighth grade: 1. Lucinda Scott, 14:47.41; 4. Ellie Whiteman, 15:15.67; 7. Brooklyn Green, 16:19.49.
Boys
Seventh grade: 7. Landon Wallace, 14:44.32.
Eighth grade: 1. Aiden Wallace, 12:35.15.
Top runners for Tison:
Girls
Seventh-grade: 4. Emersyn Locklear, 15:40.66.
Boys
Seventh grade: 13. Colten Gill, 15:33.32.
Eighth grade: 5. Isaac Carpo, 13:50.13; 11. Jackson Bush, 14:25.35.
WC men, women open season with wins
The first event of the fall season proved to be a resounding success for the Weatherford College men’s and women’s golf teams as both placed first at the Texas Intercollegiate, hosted by Texas Wesleyan University.
Playing at Hawks Creek Golf Club in Westworth Village, the WC women’s golf team outplayed several strong competitors, including conference rival McLennan. The Coyotes finished 28 strokes ahead of the Highlanders, remaining in single digits over three rounds.
Sophomore Suwanna McPhee tied for third place individually for WC with a score of 2-over par. Joining McPhee in the top 10 were Ceilidh Spare (fifth), Laura Czastka (tied for sixth) and Yixuan Mu (eighth).
The WC men’s golf team tied for first alongside Texas A&M-Texarkana, with both teams finishing at 24-under par, two strokes ahead of third-place Texas Wesleyan (22-under par).
Returning NJCAA All-American Michael Mayer placed third individually for WC, while fellow All-American Nicholas Lewis placed fifth and Tanaka Chatora finished close behind in sixth.
Win a round with a Hall of Famer
Supporters of Weatherford College and Coyote athletics have a rare opportunity to play golf with one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history.
The Den, Weatherford College’s NIL collective, is conducting a silent auction with the winning bidder receiving a foursome that will play alongside Baseball Hall of Famer Greg Maddux at The Coyote Cup golf tournament. The event is on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Canyon West Golf Course.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit The Den and its efforts to create name, image and likeness opportunities for Weatherford College student athletes. Bidding is open now and closes Sept. 30.
To place a bid, visit givebutter.com.
Maddux is widely considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. During his 23-year Major League Baseball career, he compiled 355 victories, won four consecutive National League Cy Young Awards, and helped lead the Atlanta Braves to a World Series championship in 1995. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Bearcat/Ladycat Fundraiser
The 23rd Annual Bearcat/Ladycat Fundraiser golf tournament will be held Oct. 25 at Squaw Creek Golf Course. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 1 p.m.
To register, visit the AHS golf team’s Facebook page.
Aledo fall sixes are back
The Aledo LaCrosse club is bringing back Fall Sixes starting Oct. 4. This is a fast-paced, condensed version of the game featuring six players per team with a 30-second shot clock and played on a smaller field.
The format is also focused on skill development with more touches and more decision-making opportunities. Each session will include skill work, sixes concepts, and competitive intra-club scrimmages.
The season runs through Nov. 8 with a play day/mini-tournament to wrap up the final day of competition.
For more information, visit aledolacrosse.com.
Coyotes capture multiple titles
The Weatherford College rodeo team put together a dominant showing at the Cisco College Rodeo over the weekend, securing event wins in bull riding, tie-down roping and goat tying.
Trace Scarlavai led the way in bull riding, taking top honors with a total score of 165. Teammate Shane Scott followed right behind in second place with a 156.
In tie-down roping, R.J. Johnson captured first place with a time of 17.3 seconds, with teammate Pax Vogel placing second at 17.7 seconds.
Brynlee Tetrick earned a share of first place in goat tying, tying for the top spot with a time of 12.3 seconds.
In barrel racing, Bayler Smith earned a second-place finish with a time of 31.29 seconds.
Also for Weatherford College:
Bareback riding: Blayn Hughston placed third with a 150 on two.
Saddle bronc: Jase Stout placed third with a 141.
Team roping: Jeryn Ellerd paired with Cisco College’s Reid Valentine took second place (11.4 seconds), while Rance Bowden teamed with Ranger College’s Tate Thompson for third (11.7).
WC home event set
The Weatherford College rodeo team will host its second annual Lone Star Region Rodeo on Oct. 9-10 at the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Arena. Competition begins at 6:30 each evening.
Aledo Ladycats fall schedule
Sept. 28, at Birdville, 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Oct. 5, Birdville at Aledo, 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Oct. 19, Aledo at Birdville, 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Aledo Pickleball Fundraiser
The Third Annual Aledo High School Tennis Pickleball Fundraiser will be held Nov. 7 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the AHS courts. Proceeds benefit the AHS tennis program.
Cost to enter the double-elimination doubles tournament is $80 and each entry gets a free T-shirt. Competition will feature multiple brackets.
There will be concessions and raffles as well. To register visit the AHS tennis team’s Facebook page.
In case of rain, the tournament will be moved to Nov. 14.
Volley Tots scheduled
The Aledo Volleyball Club is hosting Volley Tots for ages 4-6 on Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 27 from 4-5 p.m. Classes will consist of age-appropriate drills.
To register visit their Facebook page or aledovolleyballclub.com.
Homeschool skill series
Aledo Volleyball Club is hosting a homeschool skill series for ages 7-9 on Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Sessions are 3-4 p.m.
Visit their Facebook page or aledovolleyballclub.com to register.
Intramural league forming
Aledo Volleyball Club is holding registration for an intramural league for ages 12-14. Sessions are Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Visit their Facebook or aledovolleyballclub.com.
Aledo subvarsity sweeps matches
Aledo junior varsity defeated Arlington Bowie 25-6, 25-17; defeated Arlington High 25-15, 25-10.
Freshmen A defeated Bowie 25-2, 25-9; defeated Arlington 25-11, 25-8.
Freshmen B defeated Paschal 25-9, 25-19; defeated Arlington 25-8, 25-8.
Aledo Middle School vs. Mansfield McKinzey
Eighth grade: A lost 23-25, 25-22, 12-15; B lost 26-28, 25-15, 12-15; C won 25-13, 25-23.
Seventh grade: A won 25-23, 25-16; B won 25-6, 25-13; C won 25-4, 25-14.
“All of our Ladycats played really well and are showing tremendous growth, grit, and commitment to one another,” head coach Lindsey said.
This came on the heels of the teams competing in the Saginaw Middle School Madness Tournament the weekend before, with each team finishing first or second in their respective divisions.
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