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AHS’ Rodriguez wins state in powerlifting

AHS’ Rodriguez wins state in powerlifting
AHS’ Rodriguez wins state in powerlifting

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communicaitons Specialist

Jose Rodriguez is likely to be the most accomplished powerlifter in the history of Athens High School. This past Saturday in Abilene, Rodriguez lifted a total of 1,145 pounds to become the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division 2 State Champion in the 132-pound weight class.

“He’s probably the most decorated powerlifter in Athens High School history,” said head powerlifting coach Craig Brown. “He’s a four-time state qualifier; he’s the regional record holder in two different weight classes for benchpress; a two-time medal winner and a state champion.” Continue reading “AHS’ Rodriguez wins state in powerlifting”

Carpenter, Surls Win at Texas High School Rodeo Region IV Finals

Cutter Carpenter
Cutter Carpenter
Cole Surls
Cole Surls

Press release

Local cowboys finished with top honors at the conclusion of the Texas High School Rodeo Region IV Finals in Athens on March 29.

In the junior high division, Cutter Carpenter, 8th grade student at Martin’s Mill Junior High, won Champion Boys Goat Tyer, Champion Calf Roper, Champion Ribbon Roper, Champion Chute Dogger, 3rd Place Header in Team Roping and Champion All Around Cowboy. Cutter will now advance in all five events to the Texas Junior High State Finals Rodeo in Gonzales the week of May 24 – 30. Cutter is the son of Andy and Mistie Carpenter of Athens.

In the high school division, Cole Surls, senior at Cross Roads High School, won Champion Header in the Team Roping. Cole will now advance to the Texas High School State Finals Rodeo in Abilene the week of June 7- 13. Cole is the son of Phillip and Kim Surls of Athens.

Barker, Lyons Play in All-Star Game

Bball (1)Athens High School seniors Bryla Barker and Courtland Lyons participated in the Texas Roundup All-Star Game this past Saturday. Bryla and Courtland scored 15 points a piece in their games and were both approached by college scouts. Participation in the tournament is restricted to 48 high school seniors from Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A high schools. (Courtesy photo)

Lady Cards Win 2-0T Thriller

2015 di wbb championship logoBy Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

Started breathing again?

The Lady Cards survived a physical, tension-filled thriller in double overtime Thursday night for a 67-62 win against Iowa Western in quarterfinal action at the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Tournament.

As a result, the third-seeded Lady Cards (31-3) are still alive for a fifth straight appearance in the national title game and fourth straight national championship — ninth overall. They will face second-seeded Chipola (32-1) in the semifinals tonight at 8. Chipola was an easy 76-44 winner against No. 7 Southern Idaho in its quarterfinal tilt. Continue reading “Lady Cards Win 2-0T Thriller”

TVCC Surpasses Play4Kay Goal

Play-4Kay-logoOn Feb. 14, Trinity Valley Community College teamed up with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association to raise awareness — and money — for the fight against breast cancer with a Play 4Kay initiative.

Thursday, TVCC announced the final totals for the fundraiser. According to the @TVCCSports Twitter feed, the college raised $10,200 for the Kay Yow cancer fund.

The goal was $8,000.

The initiative is named in memory of former North Carolina State head women’s basketball coach Kay Yow, who died after a third recurrence of breast cancer in January 2009. The movement continues to grow and change lives, especially during February.