Sports

Sports Roundup for Oct. 23

Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 8:21 pm

FISHING

Aledo Anglers win at Lake Whitney

The Aledo Anglers earned first place team honors at the Texas High School Bass Association Lake Whitney tournament the weekend of Oct. 16-18. It’s the club’s second consecutive first place team finish this season after September’s win at Lake Granbury.

FOOTBALL

Hall, Tison square off

Eighth-grade B: Hall 32, Tison 16. Hall Players of the Game - CJ Hilgendorf with an interception and Braydan Vela with two rushing touchdowns.

RUNNING

Aledo, Weatherford JV at District 3-6A Meet

Girls (5K)

Aledo: 2. Kendall Bricker, 21:59.55; 4. Lily Elgin, 22:27.95.
Weatherford: 1. Chloe Burton, 21:18.31; 3. Iluciana Craven, 22:13.70; 5. Alexandria Dixon, 22:40.24.

Boys (5K)

Aledo: 1. Brody Bruno, 16:57.45; 2. Noah Baker, 17:54.02; 5. Holt Huxel, 17:58.04.
Weatherford: 6. Ian Edwards, 17:59.91.

Tison wins Lone Star 8 title

Weatherford Tison Middle School won the Lone Star 8 cross country championship recently. Standouts included:
Seventh-grade girls: Emersyn Locklear, third place.
Seventh-grade boys: Colton Gill, eighth place.

Coyote Chase Race set

Lace up your running shoes and join Weatherford College for the 33rd Annual Coyote Chase Race on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to take part in either the 5K race or the 1-mile race, both starting at 9 a.m. on the Weatherford campus.
Registration is $15 in advance for children ages 12 and under and $20 on race day. Participants ages 13 and older may register for $25 in advance or $30 on race day.
Pre-registered runners will receive a long-sleeved, microfiber T-shirt.

The top three finishers in more than 40 age categories will receive medals. Categories include all ages for the 5K and up to age 12 for the 1-mile.

The event will feature the popular School Challenge, which rewards participation from local schools. The school with the most registered runners will earn its physical education teacher $300 in supplies. Second place will receive $200, and third place will receive $100.
All proceeds from the race benefit WC Foundation scholarships.
For more information, including online registration, visit the event website at https://wc.edu/about/foundation/coyote-chase-race.php.

GOLF

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.

RODEO

Area athletes among NTHSRA leaders

North Texas High School Rodeo Association
Barrel racing: 1. Skye Sandefur, Aledo, 231 points; 2. Burton Caldwell, Aledo, 189; 5. Kyley Morgan, Weatherford, 168.
Goat tying: 9. Kaydence Hirota, Weatherford, 105.
Steer wrestling: 5. Casen Standifer, Aledo, 49.

SOFTBALL

Ladycat softball fundraiser

The annual Aledo Ladycats Softball fundraiser featuring a Lulu $500 gift card is underway. Tickets are $5 each or $5 for 20, with all proceeds going to support the AHS softball program.
Visit their Facebook page to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held Halloween weekend.

TENNIS

Tison tops Hall

In a matchup of Weatherford middle schools, Tison defeated Hall, winning 25 of 32 matches. The entire Tison team was named as Players of the Match.

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.