Category: Sports

TVCC Rodeo A Big Success

TVCC Rodeo

Press release

With more than 400 competitors representing 20 colleges, the 7th annual Trinity Valley Community College rodeo was a success last weekend at the Henderson County Fairpark Complex.

“We had a great rodeo with awesome fan support,” said TVCC rodeo coach Brent Bratton. “Like always, we appreciate our great volunteers and support from the community.

“The support and the great weather made for one of our most successful rodeos. I would like to thank everyone again who made this possible and for coming out and cheering on our team.”

TVCC’s top competitors were Cody Graham, Kyle Crow and Marley Hammer.

Graham, a Wills Point sophomore, placed sixth in Steer Wrestling in the long go and average.

Crow, a Lone Oak sophomore, split fifth place in Team Roping in the long go and sixth place in the short go and average.

Hammer, a Colorado freshman, split sixth place in Barrel Racing and in the first go, as well as ninth in Breakaway Roping.

Hardin’s Dedication Takes Her to State Swim Meet

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Allison Hardin

(HCN recently did a podcast with AHS Swim Coach Audrey Haley, who talked about Allison Hardin. You can listen to it here.)

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

Allison Hardin swims more hours a week — 30 — than most people work for a part-time job. The 16-year-old Athens High School junior rises at 4:50 a.m. for her private swimming lessons three mornings a week. She swims before school, heads to the pool as soon as classes are over, and is back at the pool on Saturdays. Check this info at the official site.

“It’s swim, school, swim, swim, school, swim,” said Hardin with a wry grin. Yes, it’s hard, she admitted, but “my goal was to make it to state, and I succeeded.”

At about 4:30 p.m. this Friday, Hardin will be at the University of Texas at Austin, in the Joe Jamail Swim Center, racing against the best high school 100-meter freestylers in the state. What she hopes for, has worked and sacrificed for, is to swim faster than she ever has. That was exactly what happened at regionals, when Hardin not only qualified for state against students from bigger schools with more established swim programs, but she did it with a personal best time. Continue reading “Hardin’s Dedication Takes Her to State Swim Meet”

Congratulations, Lady Tigers on Playoff Win

Lady TigersThe Malakoff Lady Tigers  beat New Diana, 55-47, in playoff action in Tyler Tuesday to become bi-district champions. (Photo by Mandy Monroe Burkhalter)
The Lady Tigers’ Area Round playoff game vs. Little River Academy will be Friday, 6 p.m. in Hubbard. Tickets are $5 for adults $3 for students.

Jones Wins Eustace Polar Bear Golf Tournament

DSC_0615Malakoff High School’s Alexis Jones won the Eustace Polar Bear Golf Tournament Monday, Feb. 9. Alexis was a Regional Qualifier last year in golf and started off great this year with a Championship Win at the first Tournament. Alexis shot a 96 at Pinnacle to take the win. (Malakoff Courtesy Photo)