Greg WilleFeb 20, 20233 min readBUZZING INTO THE POSTSEASON: 24-win Academy boys begin playoff trek with Fairfield rematch at MidwayPLAYOFF TIME: The Academy Bumblebees (24-9) begin the Class 3A boys basketball playoffs with a bi-district game against the Fairfield...
Greg WilleAug 19, 202213 min readBIG-TIME GROWTH: 11-win season, increased numbers boost Academy as Bees brace for difficult districtWORKING TOWARD SUCCESS: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal recorded a breakthrough junior season in 2021, making 75 catches for 1,395...
Greg WilleMay 12, 20222 min readREMATCH TIME: After bi-district sweep, No. 9 Academy seeks revenge vs. Whitney in area-round seriesBy GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – To keep their successful baseball season going and reach...
Greg WilleNov 27, 202115 min readCLIPPED IN A CLASSIC: Mraz, Academy rally, but late Diboll field goal stops Bees' playoff run, 37-34VALIANT PERFORMANCE: A week after he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Academy's area-round playoff win against Winnie East...
Greg WilleNov 25, 202113 min readWHATEVER IT TAKES: Academy's history-making Bees challenge stubborn Diboll in Region III semifinalALWAYS ON THE RUN: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal, shown making a 70-yard touchdown reception during the Bumblebees' bi-district...
Greg WilleOct 9, 20219 min readFURIOUS FINISH: Mraz, Academy rally back from 11-point deficit in fourth to defeat nemesis Yoe 32-28CLUTCH PERFORMER: Academy trailed Cameron Yoe 28-17 with 7 minutes remaining Friday night at John Glover Stadium, but sophomore...