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'WE NEEDED IT': Leopards rally for 8-7 win in 11 innings, then rip Cisco 10-3 for vital NTJCAC sweep
CLUTCH PERFORMER: Temple College sophomore left fielder Andre Jackson played a key role as the Leopards swept a conference doubleheader...
Greg Wille
Mar 24, 20228 min read
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FRUSTRATING WEEK: TC pitching falters as North Central sweeps No. 20 Leopards to start conference
Temple College freshman Hogan Heller hits a third-inning single against North Central Texas pitcher Brandon O'Neill during the...
Greg Wille
Mar 13, 20228 min read
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FAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournament
REMATCH TIME: One year ago, guard Darion Franklin (2) and Academy defeated Hayden Helton (4) and Franklin 69-47 in a Class 3A Region III...
Greg Wille
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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READY FOR ROUND 2: No. 10 Academy boys battle Clifton, seek return trip to Region III quarterfinals
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com GATESVILLE – After charging past Fairfield in its Class 3A playoff opener, the...
Greg Wille
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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FULL STEAM AHEAD: Johnson, District 12-6A co-champion Belton begin playoff charge tonight vs. DeSoto
PRODUCTIVE PERFORMER: After Belton shared the District 12-6A championship with Harker Heights, Lipscomb-signed senior forward TJ Johnson...
Greg Wille
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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NEW QUEST BEGINS: Season after state semifinal trip, No. 10 Academy boys open playoffs vs. Fairfield
PLAYOFF TIME: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin (left, shooting) and the 10th-ranked Bumblebees (24-7) begin the Class 3A state...
Greg Wille
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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INSIDE FIREPOWER: Erwin pours in 33 as Academy beats Troy 52-38; Lady Bees face No. 2 Fairfield next
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com BELTON – Ellie Erwin outscored cold-starting Troy 8-2 in the first quarter...
Greg Wille
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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BACK ON THE PROWL: Leopards aim to build on productive 2021, gain ground on national champ McLennan
TALENTED GROUP: Temple College's 2022 baseball team includes these six players who signed with NCAA Division I programs in November:...
Greg Wille
Feb 4, 20229 min read
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SAME DISTRICT, FRESH LOOK: Reigning champ Temple to welcome Midway, Hutto, Weiss in realigned 12-6A
FULL SPEED AHEAD: Senior-to-be receiver/quarterback/safety Mikal Harrison-Pilot and the Temple Wildcats will defend their District 12-6A...
Greg Wille
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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BALANCED ATTACK: Johnson brothers shine, get strong support as Belton rips Northeast in 12-6A tuneup
FROM WAY DOWNTOWN: Belton sophomore Trap Johnson takes a 3-point shot over Austin Northeast Early College defender Manny Jaimes during...
Greg Wille
Dec 16, 20219 min read
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PULLING AWAY: Third-quarter blitz sends Academy past Lake Belton, 90-79; Bees meet Connally in final
LET IT FLY: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin takes a 3-point shot over Lake Belton junior Devin Gossett during the host...
Greg Wille
Dec 11, 202110 min read
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ONGOING QUEST: After Temple extends run of success, Stewart says upgrading Wildcats' strength vital
BITTERSWEET FEELING: The Temple Wildcats will welcome back team captains Naeten Mitchell (4), Mikal Harrison-Pilot (7) and Taurean York...
Greg Wille
Dec 3, 202114 min read
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FINAL 2021 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
SENIOR SUCCESS: Blake Bundy produced a strong all-around senior season for Academy, helping lead the 11-2 Bumblebees to the Class 3A...
Greg Wille
Dec 1, 202118 min read
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CLIPPED IN A CLASSIC: Mraz, Academy rally, but late Diboll field goal stops Bees' playoff run, 37-34
VALIANT 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 Wille
Nov 27, 202115 min read
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ELITE PERFORMERS: Offensive MVP Howard, repeat Defensive MVP York, Brown pace Temple All-12-6A picks
REWARDING EXCELLENCE: Temple senior running back Samari Howard was voted Offensive Most Valuable Player of District 12-6A, one year after...
Greg Wille
Nov 26, 20219 min read
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Academy's history-making Bees challenge stubborn Diboll in Region III semifinal
ALWAYS ON THE RUN: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal, shown making a 70-yard touchdown reception during the Bumblebees' bi-district...
Greg Wille
Nov 25, 202113 min read
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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
SENIOR SURGE: After playing his junior season at Wichita Falls City View, wide receiver Devan Williams returned to Temple for his senior...
Greg Wille
Nov 24, 202118 min read
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NOT QUITE ENOUGH: Hoover, Evans, key turnover deny Temple as No. 5 Rockwall-Heath wins rematch 45-33
PHYSICAL BATTLE: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York tries to tackle Rockwall-Heath senior running back Zach Evans during a Class 6A...
Greg Wille
Nov 20, 202113 min read
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REMATCH RUMBLE: Surging Temple shoots to get back at high-scoring Rockwall-Heath in area-round clash
IN HOT PURSUIT: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York (5) chases Waxahachie junior quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. during the...
Greg Wille
Nov 19, 202112 min read
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WELL-ROUNDED YOUNGSTER: Junior strong safety Moore brings versatile game, persona to Temple defense
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: In his first full season as a varsity starter, Temple junior strong safety Zion Moore has contributed 47...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 202114 min read
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