Athens High School will be offering a mini cheer camp on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8:30-12:30 at the AHS Annex. The camp is open to pre-K through 6th graders. Participants will be able to cheer during the first half of the Oct. 24 home game when the Hornets play Kaufman. Cost is $30 for early registration and $35 the day of camp. To register, please email Jamie Durham at [email protected] or call 903-677-6920.
Clay Sieber led the way for Trinity Valley Community College in the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo this past weekend in Uvalde.
The Arp freshman won the first round of Team Roping with a time of 5.5 seconds. He also placed third in average and is currently the No. 1 Heeler in the Southern Region.
Navasota freshman Desmond Calhoun placed seventh in the first round of Tie Down Calf Roping with a time of 9.8 seconds.
Rigby Baker, a Vidor freshman, made a great run in Tie Down Roping with a time of 2.6 seconds.
Keaton DeNio is currently second in Tie Down Roping in the Southern Region.
CLEANING OUT THE NOTEBOOK: The Benson clan poses with Big Red on the sideline of The Battle in the Valley at TVCC last Saturday. The game is sponsored by Paul Bensons’ Virtual Communications. … TVCC beat the College of DuPage 73-14.
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy recently hosted the first ever Texas Christian Athletic League (TCAL) swim meet at the Cain Center. ACPA has been instrumental in lobbying for the sport to be adopted under the league’s umbrella. The TCAL is a state-wide league that represents schools from all over Texas.
ACPA Athletic Director, Shawn SanMiguel, has coordinated efforts with TCAL to launch the new program.
“We are excited to have this opportunity to showcase our kid’s talents in a way that will be recognized at a state level,” said SanMiguel. “We were able to work with the Cain Center Director Tere Lawyer to coordinate efforts to bring the meets to our own community.” Continue reading “ACPA Starts Swim Team, Plans Oct. 18 Meet in Athens”