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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Orange and Black Football Game

Friday, May 25^th

Aledo Bearcat Stadium

Freshmen 4:30 Kickoff

Varsity 5:15 Kickoff

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Former Bearcat Aaron Tallant Appointed Ensign in the U.S. Navy

Aaron Tallant, a former multi-sport Aledo athlete (football, basketball and baseball), was appointed as an Ensign in the United States Navy on May 17, 2012, where he will serve as a Navy doctor upon completion of medical school. He was recognized as a Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Graduate (for the highest standards of leadership, academic excellence and military performance). Two days later, he graduated from the University of Texas/Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and will attend the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock. Aaron was also accepted into two additional medical schools - the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth.

Aaron attended the University of Texas on a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship all four years. While at UT, he earned University Honors numerous semesters and received an Endowed Presidential scholarship from the College of Liberal Arts and multiple UT NROTC Alumni Foundation scholarships.

Bearcat photographer Teri Edwards did an excellent job of capturing a moment in the series against Ft. Worth Southwest which left fans on both sides breathless. Calloway Kirkpatrick was struck on his pitching arm above the elbow. It was hard to tell how serious the injury was. Kirkpatrick played through the injury and completed the shut out. Click on the video above to see the play.

Area Baseball Playoffs begin tonight at HOME:

Aledo-Stephenville Rivalry One Last Time

The last possible chance for Aledo to compete in a playoff with Stephenville for a couple of years begins tonight at Bearcat Field. Beginning next year, Stephenville will drop to Class 3-A for at least two years. Aledo, champions of District 5-4A will play Stephenville, runner up in District 8-4A.

Aledo is riding high after a two game sweep of Ft. Worth Southwest last week. In game one, the Bearcats rode a shutout pitching performance by Calloway Kirkpatrick and timely hitting to defeat the Raiders 10-0. Game two was an incredible comeback for the Bearcats. Trailing 6-0 going into their last at bat in the seventh inning, Aledo exploded for seven runs to take the lead. Senior Mason Taylor shut down the Raiders in the bottom of the seventh to preserve the victory.

Stephenville comes into the series with some momentum of their own. The Yellowjackets lost game one at Mansfield by a score of 3-2. They returned home to Young Field and won both games of a double header by the scores of 6-2 and 1-0.

The Aledo-Stephenville will not end. Coach Buchanan has scheduled the opening 2012 football game at Tarleton against the Yellowjackets. Coach Smith has Stephenville on the basketball schedule for the next two years.

The playoffs are just a different story. Stephenville will be bringing in a lot of fans tonight and will pack their own field Saturday. These contests just have a mystique of their own. Fans should be in for a great series.

Aledo Bearcats vs. Stephenville Yellow Jackets

Stephenville @ Aledo, Friday May 11 @ 7 PM

Aledo @ Stephenville, Saturday May 12 @ 1 PM

Game three (if necessary) will follow game two

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Bearcats Win 7-6 after 7 run 7th inning!!!...more to come later!

Friday, May 4, 2012

Bearcats win 10-0 behind Kirkpatrick, Roberson

Calloway Kirkpatrick tossed a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts as the Bearcats win game one of bi-district playoffs against Ft. Worth Southwest. Baker Roberson had three RBI including abig hit in the sixth to drive in two runs and Garrett Michael Ellis drove in two including the gamewinning run.

Calloway Kirkpatrick took the hill for Aledo against the Ft. Worth Southwest Raiders. It was game one of the best of three Bi-District playoffs. Aledo, the champions of District 5-4A are taking on the Raiders, the fourth place team from District 6-4A. Behind solid pitching and timely hitting, the Bearcats prevailed in a 10-0 win. Kirkpatrick set the tone for what the Raider hitters would face retiring them in order with two strikeouts.

The Bearcats scored in the bottom of the first. Zayne Willems walked and the catcher was replaced by courtesy runner Cole Turner. Matt Bishop reached on an error scoring Turner.

Kirkpatrick sailed through the second inning and got some defensive help in the third. With one out, Southwest hit a double in right centerfield. Tyson Mauser tracked in down and made a perfect throw to cutoff man Devan Watts who fired a strike to 3B Foster Sawyer for the out at third.

The Bearcats scored three runs in the bottom of the third. Watts got things started with a walk and promptly stole second base. Willems drove him home on a solid line drive up the middle. Turner came in to run for Willems. SS Bishop reached again on an error but was thrown out trying to steal second. Cox and Sawyer both walked loading the bases. Baker Roberson hit a sacrifice fly bringing home Turner. Garrett Ellis drove home Cox with a single to complete the rally and put Aledo up 4-0.

Kirkpatrick ran into some trouble in the top of the fourth. With one out, he walked the next hitter followed by back-to-back singles. He worked out of the jam by inducing a pop up to Watts and striking out the final batter leaving the bases loaded.

Aledo put up three more on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth starting the inning at the top of the order. Mauser and Watts walked and Willems was hit by a pitch and replaced on the base paths by Turner. Bishop lifted a sacrifice fly to deep left scoring Mauser. Bryan Cox walked and Sawyer hit a clean double over the shortstops head scoring Watts and Turner.

The Bearcats received a jolt in the fifth when Kirkpatrick was hit by a line drive in the left arm (his pitching arm). Calloway stayed on the ground as the trainers worked on him. Luckily, the ball hit him above the elbow. Coach Barry was asked about the play. I was looking down at my lineup card and didnt see him get hit. I was very concerned about him, said Coach Barry. Kirkpatrick regained his feet and the home crowd gave him a big round of applause. He finished the rest of his night perfectly retiring the last four batters he faced including three by strike out.

The Bearcats scored three more in the bottom of the sixth to end the game by run rule. Baker Roberson knocked in two with a double and Garrett Ellis drove in the winning run on a fielders choice. Junior Matt Walker will take the mound tonight in Ft. Worth hoping to sweep the series.

Bearcats vs. Southwest Box Score

Friday, May 4^th Aledo at Fort Worth Southwest 7 PM

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bryan Cox and the Aledo Bearcats begin 2012 playoffs tonight

Photo by Teri Edwards

Bi-District Baseball Playoff Series

Aledo Bearcats vs. Fort Worth Southwest Raiders

Thursday, May 3^rd- Southwest @ Aledo Bearcat Field 7 PM

Friday, May 4^th Aledo at Fort Worth Southwest 7 PM

Saturday, May 5^th Aledo at Fort Worth Southwest 7 PM (if necessary)

Tickets: Adults $5; Students $3

Accepted Passes: THSCA, THSBCA, District 5-AAAA and District 6-AAAA

Class 4A Baseball Playoff Bracket

Bearcat Baseball Playoff Central

How the Playoffs Work for the Bearcats

Things we pretty much know about the Playoffs:

Aledo is in District 5-4A
District 5-4A is in Region I for playoff purposes. To see the teams and districts in Region I (see playoff brackets above). In general, when Aledo makes the playoffs, the bi-district opponent will be a team from District 6-4A.
The Texas UIL changed alignments for next year. This will be the last season playing teams from district 6-4A.. This district is composed mainly of Ft. Worth ISD schools in Class 4-A.
Seeding for the playoff brackets is determined by how the team finishes in district.
At the very bottom left of page 1, you will see W5 playing F6. This means Aledo, winner of District 5 will play the fourth place team from District 6. Coach Barry confirmed the fourth place team from District 6 is Fort Worth Southwest.

Things we dont really know about the Playoffs:

For each round of the playoffs, the opposing coaches negotiate how what the playoff format will be.
As you can imagine, the weaker team will want a one-game playoff and the stronger team will want a three-game playoff.
If the coaches can not agree, a coin flip will determine the playoff format.
Now, where do we play? Schools in close proximity such as Aledo and Ft. Worth Southwest will most likely agree to a home-and-home series such is noted above.
Another coin flip will determine where the game will be played.
Later on in the playoffs when the schools get further apart, the coaches may agree on a neutral field somewhere between the two opponents.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Our Aledo Ladycats are in sixth place in the State Golf Tournament in Austin. Click below for live updates:

State 4-A Live Golf Scoring Updates

Monday, April 30, 2012

Ladycat Golf Team in State Tournament

Members of the team are Quincy Ballard, Haley Gann, Savannah Moody, Jesse Bearden and Taylor Brookshire.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Ladycats Season Ends with 4-3 loss to Lady Cougars

Congratulations to the Fort Worth West Side Lady Cougars as they will move in to the Area round after sweeping Aledo two games to none. It wasnt the way three Ladycat seniors wanted to end the year, but Kacie Brann, Caroline Ledford, and McKaylee Rouse left it all on the field Saturday night at Ladycat Field. Aledo could not close the gap after giving up three runs in the top of the first inning. A furious comeback fell short as the Ladycats lost the game 4-3.

Playoff Game 2 Box Score

Playoff Game 1 Box Score

Ladycat Video Game 1

Congratulations to the Bearcat and Ladycat Track and Field Teams. They competed in the Region Finals Friday and Saturday in Abilene. Only the top two finishers go to state. Brittany Trought came in third in the 300 meter hurdles and Shea Paul Wood came in third in the Pole Valut. Wood would have been returning to state for the second straight year. Sprinted Johnathan Gray disqualified in the prelim's and will also not return to state.

Friday, April 27, 2012

First Inning Blues Down Ladycats 4-2 in Game # 1

Playoff Game 1 Box Score

Ladycat Video Game 1

Game 2 tonight in Aledo @ 7 pm

Ladycats Softball playoffs are underway as Aledo traveled to west Ft. Worth to face the Western Hills Cougars in game one of the Bi-District matchup. A bizarre first inning including some defensive lapses caused the Ladycats to fall behind 3-1 after the first inning and they never recovered losing game one by 4-2. I told the girls we have to win two games. It doesnt matter how we do it. We come home tomorrow night. We have to win and win again on Monday, said Aledo Coach Jeff Lemons.

Aledo struck quickly in the top of the first. Back-to-back doubles by Allie Arneson and Megan Mason opened the game nicely for Aledo. The Arneson double was down the left field line and Masons was down the right field line.

The bottom of the first started out great as Kori Kizer made a diving catch in foul territory in left. With one out, 3B Alley Gabbert was not able to make a play on a big hop she lost in the sun. Starter Kacie Brann walked the next hitter and both Lady Cougars advanced on a wild pitch. The next hitter struck out but advanced on an error by catcher Mason. The first Lady Cougar run scored on the play.

Coach Lemons called in his infield with runners on first and third and it appeared to work as shortstop Arneson caught a hard grounder and came home. Mason was not able to put a tag on the second run and the hitter reached on a fielders choice. Mason and Arneson made a great play for the second out as Mason caught the runner on third in a rundown and Arneson ran her down. Western Hills scored the third run of the inning on a single.

Things settled down a lot after the first inning, especially on defense. Haylee Bowden made a diving catch for the second out in the second inning and Brann helped herself with timely strike outs. The Lady Cougars did manage one more run in the bottom of the sixth when the leadoff hitter reached on an error and came around to score on a fielders choice.

The Ladycats other run came in the top of the fourth when Rhylie Makawe tripled to open the inning and Caroline Ledford knocked her in on a fielders choice. Double plays by Western Hills killed Ladycat rallies in the fifth and sixth innings.

The series continues in Aledo Saturday night.

Friday, April 27, 2012

LADYCAT SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS BEGIN TONIGHT: Best 2 of 3

Friday, Aledo 2 Fort Worth Western Hills 4

Playoff Game 1 Box Score

Saturday, April 28- Fort Worth Western Hills at Aledo ...... 7 PM

Monday, April 30- @ Weatherford (if Necessary)

Ticket prices: $5 adults; $3 students

Passes accepted: THSCA, TGCA, and Districts 5-4A and 6-4A administrator passesTicket prices: $5 adults; $3 students
Passes accepted: THSCA, TGCA, and Districts 5-4A and 6-4A administrator passes

Thursday, April 26, 2011

Varsity Bearcat Baseball and Ladycat Softball

Ladycat Playoff Bracket

How Softball Playoffs work for our Aledo Ladycats

Things we pretty much know about the Playoffs:

Aledo is in District 5-4A
District 5-4A is in Region I for playoff purposes. To see the teams and districts in Region I.
In general, when Aledo makes the playoffs, the bi-district opponent will be a team from District 6-4A.
Aledo plays playing teams from district 6-4A until re-alignment next season. This district is composed mainly of Ft. Worth ISD schools in Class 4-A.
Seeding for the playoff brackets is determined by how the team finishes in district. (Click here for playoff bracket)
On the top half of the bracket, you will see W6 playing F5. This means Ft. Worth Western Hills, winner of District 6will play Aledo, the fourth place team from District 5.

Things we dont really know about the Playoffs:

For each round of the playoffs, the opposing coaches negotiate how what the playoff format will be.
As you can imagine, the weaker team will want a one-game playoff and the stronger team will want a three-game playoff.
For the Ladycats, Coach Lemons and the Western Hills coach will go with the three game playoff.
If the coaches can not agree, a coin flip will determine the playoff format.
Now, where do we play? Schools in close proximity such as Aledo and Western Hills will most likely agree to a home-and-home series or single elimination playoff game.
Another coin flip will determine where the game will be played.
Later on in the playoffs when the schools get further apart, the coaches may agree on a neutral field somewhere between the two opponents.

Aledo Sports Daily is committed to bring you the best information about our Ladycat playoffs on a daily basis. Please check this tab daily for updatesSoftball Playoff Central

Varsity Baseball and Softball Results from Tuesday

District Champion Bearcats Lose First District Game to the Birdville Hawks 5-4

Bearcats vs. Birdville Boxscore

The Bearcats were home Tuesday night for Aledos final regular season home of 2012. It was Senior Night for ten Bearcat players and their parents. This was also the final meeting with district rival Birdville Hawks as both teams will switch districts next year.

Aledo scored first when Matt Bishop reached on an error and stole second. Zayne Willems knocked in Bishop with a sharp single up the middle. Baker Roberson also walked in the inning but was left stranded.

The Hawks tied it up in the second with a single with one out. After a Matt Walker strike out, the number nine hitter singled. The leadoff hitter singled scoring the tying run for Birdville. The final out of the inning was recorded on a nice play getting the Hawk runner at third. For Aledo, Bryan Cox doubled in the second but didnt advance.

Birdville struck again in the top of the third. The leadoff hitter walked followed by an error by pitcher Walker. With one out, the next hitter walked. Aledo got the second out on a fielders choice. After walking the next hitter, Walker was removed from the game and Mason Taylor came on the get the last out on a strikeout.

The Bearcats threatened again in the third. Bishop led off with a single and Willems was hit by a pitch. Two strike outs and a caught stealing ended the inning for Aledo. Taylor worked a 1-2-3 fourth and Aledo had a base hit from Garrett Ellis in the fifth. Neither team scored.

In the fifth, Birdville loaded the bases on a walk and two singles. The Hawks ended up scoring two runs on a fielders choice and a throwing error. The Bearcats didnt score in the bottom of the fifth or sixth despite Jacob Grammers single, a Ridge Cook walk, and Trevor Parrish reaching on an error. Taylor struck out the side in the sixth.

The Bearcats came to bat in the bottom of the seventh down three runs. Aledo had the top of the order coming up and they responded in a big way. Watts and Bishop started off with singles bringing up Willems. He promptly deposited a double scoring both Bishop and Watts. Ridge Cook had a sacrifice fly scoring Caleb Frysinger who came in to run for Willems. The Bearcat rally fell short when Trevor Parrish just missed a pitch and flew out to left followed by a strike out.

Kyle Gromann had worked a 1-2-3 seventh but got into some trouble in the extra innings. In the eighth, Gromann started out with a strikeout but the next two hitters singled. With two on, the next hitter walked leaving the bases loaded with one out. The next Birdville hitter walked with the bases loaded driving in what became the winning run. Gromann struck out the next two hitters leaving Aledo a chance going into the bottom of the eighth.

Failing to score in the bottom of the eighth, the Bearcats suffered their first loss of the season in district. With the district championship in hand, the Bearcats were disappointed but had a great end to the night with Senior Night 2012.

Ladycats Make Playoffs Despite Spirited 4-2 Loss to Birdville

The Ladycats return to the playoffs again despite a 4-2 loss to district rival Birdville. The Ladycats clinched with a 13-0 win for Azle over Brewer on Tuesday night.

The bottom of the first saw Aledo Ladycats take an early lead, 2-0. A triple by Rhylie Makawe, scoring Haylee Bowden who walked to started the inning off. Aledo Ladycats then tacked on one more runs when Makawe scored on a wild pitch.

Susan Welborn got the win for Birdville. She allowed two runs over seven innings. The Birdville pitcher struck out seven, walked two and surrendered four hits.

Birdvilles big inning was the third when the Lady Hawks scored three runs on a two-run error and an RBI single.

Coach Jeff Lemons young Ladycats are peaking at just the right time. The game had a playoff feel for the Ladycats as they turned in a very respectable game after getting whitewashed 10-0 earlier to Birdville.

Senior pitcher Kacie Brann is back in top form after suffering from head injuries during the first half of district. She pitched seven strong innings against the Lady Hawks by scattering seven hits, striking out five, and allowing only one earned run.

These young Ladycats can be a force in the playoffs. After starting the year 3-4, Aledo is 4-2 in the second half of district with a chance to go 5-2 against Brewer Tuesday night.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Aledo Girls Golf Team Headed to State!

(L to R) Quincy Ballard, Haley Gann, Jesse Bearden, Savannah Moody, Taylor Brookshire. Photo by: Gina Galloway Wood.

Boys Finish Third at Regionals. Logan Lambert advances to state.

State Champion Girls with Coach Power (L) and Coach Nelson (R)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Senior Night for Bearcats and Ladycats:

Both teams have crucial district games tonight against Birdville. The Ladycats can clinch a playoff spot with a win and the Bearcats can clinch the District 5-4A Championship with a win.

7:00 PM tonight at Aledo

Be Early! The Ladycats will celebrate their seniors before the game:

Aledo Ladycat Seniors:

Kacie Brann

McKalee Rouse

Johnnie Montanio

Caroline Ledford

Aledo Bearcat Seniors:

Matt Bishop
Austin Byrd
Bryan Cox
Garrett Ellis
Callaway Kirkpatrick
Trevor Parish
Alan Roewe
Mason Taylor
Cole Turner
Devan Watts

Monday, April 16, 2012

District Track Meet

Brittany

BrittanyTrought set a district record in the 300 meter hurdles. The previous record was held by her teammate Alanna Martin.

Ladycats place 2^nd and Bearcats place 3^rd at the Regional Track Meet

Wood, Gray attempt a repeat to the State Track Meet

Bearcat and Ladycats District Track Meet Results

Aledo will be well represented at the Region I Qualifier meet in Abilene on April 19 and 20. Aledos Johnathan Gray (100 meters) and Shea Paul Woo (Pole Vault) will attempt to return to the State Track Meet in Austin May 11^th and 12^th.

Carl Williams will qualify in two field events, the High Jump and the Triple Jump. Jaylen Hill will throw the Discus at the Region Qualifier. Zach Morrow will run the 800 Meters. Aledos 4 x 100 Relay Team of Shea Paul Wood, Jonny Carter, Willie Gibson, and Johnathan Gray will compete. The 4 x 200 team of Wood, Gibson, Aaron Hinsley, and Gray will look to advance.

The Ladycats can boast of two district champions. Brittany Trought set a new district record in the 300 Meter Hurdles with a time of 46:49 seconds. Trought broke the record of teammate Alanna Martin last year. The Ladycat 4 x 200 team of Brittany Trought, Daniella Trought, Alyssa Dry, and Amelia Rosenberg won district with a time of 1:46.60.

Sophomore Katie Mitchell qualified in two field events, the Long Jump and the Triple Jump. Bronte Frank will throw the Discus in Abilene. Mykah Wilson also moves onin the High Jump.

The Ladycat 4 x 400 relay team of Danielle Trought, Kandance Canaday, Alyssa Dry, and Amelia Rosenberg will pass the baton at the Region Qualifier. Rosenberg also qualified for the 400 Meter run as an individual event. Alanna Martin came in second in the 200 meters and will also be making the trip to Abilene.

Best of Luck to all Ladycats and Bearcats!

District 5-4A Track Meet Video- JV and Varsity

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Courtesy of PorcupineSports

Bearcat Baseball and Ladycat Softball

Brann, Gabbert, Kizer Shine in 5-2 Win at Azle

Kacie Brann's pitched a masterful game with eight strikeouts. Brann allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks over seven innings. Ally Gabbert went 2-3, sparking Aledo Ladycats to a 5-2 victory in seven innings over Azle on Saturday at Azle.

The Ladycat win coupled with 14-0 loss by Brewer to Byron Nelson gives the Ladycats a two game lead with two to play. We havent secured the last playoff spot yet said Coach Jeff Lemons. Its possible for us to tie with Brewer.

Lemons should have reasons for optimism. Aledo started out the first half of district with a 3-4 record. The Ladycats are 4-1 in the second half. This was a big win for us. We had some great defensive plays tonight, especially from our Second Baseman Rhylie Makawe, said Lemons.

Playoff Scenario:

The Ladycats make the playoffs with an Azle win over Brewer at home on Tuesday, or a Ladycat win at home against Birdville. A Brewer win and an Aledo loss would make the April 20^th showdown at Brewer a must win for the Ladycats. Coach Lemons said a loss by Aledo in this scenario would result in a one game playoff with Brewer.

Aledo got off to a 2-0 start in the top of the first inning. With two out, Megan Mason drew a walk. Taylor Putnam ran for the catcher Mason. Rachel Makawe reached on an error by the Second Baseman Alex Cook then singled scoring Putnam. Makawe scored on a throwing error.

Both teams were scoreless until the Ladycats scored two more runs in the top of the fourth. Alex Cook and Kacie Brann started things off with walks. Sammie Clarkson came in as a courtesy runner for the pitcher Brann. With one out, Kory Kizer doubled down the left field line scoring Cook and Clarkson for RBI.

Aledo scored again in the top of the sixth. Kacie Brann tripled to right and Clarkson came in to run for her. Allie Gabbert got her second hit of the game scoring Clarkson. Ashton Adkins also singled in the inning.

The Lady Hornets were not dead yet. They scraped together two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a single and two Aledo errors. Brann struck out the final hitter of the inning to stop the threat.

The Ladycats play at home on Tuesday, April 17^th. It will be the final home game for Kacie Brann, Sammie Clarkson, and Carolyn Ledford.

Kirkpatrick Fans 13 in Bearcat win at Azle

Bearcat Boxscore at Azle on 4/13/2012

Bearcats Keep Rolling Defeat Azle 4-1

Calloway Kirkpatrick had the Azle Hornets off balance all night mixing his fastball with biting sliders, curves, and slurves, a slow curve. He struck out 13 Hornets and surrendered only three hits with no walks. He gave up one unearned run. Zayne Willems struck out the final two Hornets.

The Bearcats got on the board first in the top of the third inning. Bryan Cox led off the inning with a single. Tyson Mauser followed with an infield single off the pitchers glove. Austin Byrd put down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move the runners to 2^nd and 3^rd. Leadoff hitter Devan Watts lifted a sacrifice fly to center scoring Cox.

Calloway Kirkpatrick sailed through the first two innings, but ran into some trouble in the bottom of the third. Something very rare happened. Two batters in a row struck out swinging but reached first on passed balls. Kirkpatrick struck out the first four batters he faced and still had only two outs. Garrett Ellis made a nice play on a sinking line drive to left to end the inning.

The Bearcat defense rose up again in the fourth. Devan Watts made a diving stop and throw to first base to end the inning on a ball destined for center field. Through four innings, Kirkpatrick had ten strike outs.

Aledos bats came alive in the top of the fifth inning. Tyson Mauser started things off with a single. Austin Byrd sacrificed Mauser to second. Devan Watts stroked a hit into right center he stretched into a triple. It was Watts second RBI of the game as Mauser came around to score. Matt Bishop knocked in Watts with a triple and stole third base. After Zayne Willems flew out, Foster Sawyer stroked stand-up double scoring Bishop.

Tuesday, April 17^th will be the final home game for Aledo seniors. Game time against Birdvill will be 7:00 p.m. at Bearcat Park.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Baker Roberson and the Bearcats go for their 11th Straight District 5-4A win tonight at Azle. Game time is at 7:00.

Photo by Terri Edwards.

Tuesday's Varsity Results:

Bearcats Clinch Playoff Spot with 10^th Straight District win over Boswell 4-3 at Bearcat Field

Matt Walker picked up the win in a shaky start. Walker only gave up three hits over five innings but gave up five walks. Two Aledo errors didnt help matters for Walker. He gave up three runs but only one was earned. Mason Taylor pitched scoreless sixth and seventh innings for the save. Taylor allowed only one hit, walked none, and struck out two.

The win clinches a playoff spot for the defending District 5-4A Bearcats. With four games remaining, Byron Nelson has a record of 6-4. Aledo has defeated the Bobcats twice this season and no other team has less than five losses.

Offensively, Aledo took an early lead in the bottom of the first when Devan Watts singled. Matt Bishop grounded out on a hit and run to move Watts to second. Foster Sawyer knocked in Watts to give the Bearcats an early 1-0 lead.

In the second, Boswell loaded the bases on two walks and an error. They scored both of their runs on fielders choice ground balls. Aledo got two hits by Baker Roberson and Tyson Mauser but could not push a run across.

Boswell threatened again in the third by advancing a runner to second with two outs. The next hitter stroked a single up the middle. Austin Byrd fired a laser to catcher Zane Willems who protected the plate and recorded the out on a bang, bang play.

The Bearcats put the game away by scoring three runs in the bottom of the third. Devan Watts started the inning with a walk. Matt Bishop was hit by a pitch. Willems flew out to left for the first out. Foster Sawyer came through again with a sharp single scoring Watts. Baker Roberson walked and Bryan Cox grounded into a fielders choice eliminating Bishop on the bases. With two outs, Garrett Ellis knocked in Roberson and Cox.

The Bearcat defense shined again in the fourth. Two walks and a single loaded the bases again for the Pioneers with one out. The next hitter grounded to Watts for a 4-6-3 double play. Watts flipped to Bishop who completed the double play to Bryan Cox.

Boswell scored one more run in the fifth on a wild pitch. The Aledo defense rose to the occasion again when Bishop made a great play on a slow grounder to end the inning. Aledo failed to score in the fifth and sixth innings despite Garrett Elliss second hit and Devan Watts third hit. Watts was thrown out trying to stretch a single to a double. It was a terrible call and the umpire heard it from the Aledo faithful.

Mason Taylor took care of the rest as Aledo is attempting to go undefeated in district with four games remaining.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Photo by Vickie Wilkens

Varsity Black Team, Nicholson Move to Regional Tournament

Aledos Varsity Black team took second place at the District 5-4A golf tournament held at Pecan Valley Golf Course. Dalton Trimmer tied for second with a two day total of 150 (76-74), Brandon Wilkins placed sixth with a 153 (78-75), Brett Nicholson, Varsity Orange, placed 10th. Varsity Black: Dillon Trimmer, Brandon Wilkins, Trevor Rice, Logan Lambert, Riley Shyroc will all play at Regionals in Abilene Monday and Tuesday. Varsity Orange's Brett Nicholson will be playing at Regionals as a medalist.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Savannah Ann Moody took third place at the Girls District Golf Tournament. Taylor Brookshire came in 7th and the team came in 2nd. Team going to Regionals in Abilene April 18 & 19.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Ashleigh Caldwell (left) won the 100 meter hurdles and placed second in the 300 meter hurdles at the District Qualifier Meet in Stephenville last Thursday and Friday. Winners move on to the district meet on April 2nd and 3^rd.

Brandon Wilkins and the Aledo Black Golf Team are competing in the The Mansfield Vernon Newsom Tournament this weekend.

Photo by Vickie Wilkins

Edmund Gutierrez, Jr., former Bearcat, is now walking after a miraculas comeback from a brain injury. See Sibille Tallant's story below.

Faith, Hope Love, and Medicine

This story is about faith in our God. This story is about hope for a family. This story is about the love of a community. This story is about the power of these three elements working together with the expertise of neurologists and others in the field of medicine..... more:

Faith, Hope, Love and Medicine by Sibille Tallant

Friday, March 9, 2012

Aledo Cheerleaders Announced for 2012-2013

Aledo chooses cheerleaders to replace senior's like Ashlyn Gilmer.

Photo by Teri Edwards

Aledo Cheerleaders for 2012-2013

Aledo Middle School Cheerleaders 2012-2013

Thursday, March 8, 2012

7th Grader Logan Childs clears 7' 6" in the pole vault

Aledo Track Meet- Middle School Boys Results

Ranch House Road.... Willow Park

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Senior Profiles Coming Soon

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Ladycat Softball 2012 Schedule

Bearcat Baseball 2012Schedule

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Thank you Erin Childs for the track results!

7th Grade Track Results from Loflin MS Track Meet (Feb 23) Shot Put Wes Harris - 1st Mac Harrah - 2nd Discus Jordan Fowler - 1st Dillon Davis - 6th High Jump Cameron Caldwell - 3rd Triple Jump Dillon Davis - 1st Kevin Pradez - 6th Pole Vault Brevin McCoy - 1st 2400M Kevin Pradez - 1st Lane Auth - 6th 400M Relay - 3rd Trevor Brosette Cameron Caldwell Denver Bush Kenny Towns 800M Tailer Doyle - 1st Robert Meyers - 2nd Harrison Tillman - 3rd 110M Hurdles Johann Dube - 2nd Preston Jefferis - 3rd 800M Relay - 1st Trevor Brosette Rylan Campbell Kenny Towns Cameron Caldwell 400M Tailer Doyle - 4th 300M Hurdles Preston Jefferis - 3rd Johann Dube - 4th 200M Rylan Campbell - 3rd Denver Bush - 4th 1600M Kevin Pradez - 1st Harrison Tillman - 2nd 1600M Relay - 1st Trevor Brosette Tailer Doyle Denver Bush Cameron Caldwell The 7th Boys team placed 1st overall scoring 200 points.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Bearcat Nation Pushes Mallory Powell to Victory

Commentary by Steve Keck

Today is the reason Aledo is just better than everybody else. We didnt get word about this poll until Jeff Gallemore called me Monday. We discussed helping Mallory Tuesday night at the Bearcat game. At that time, three girls already had more than 500 votes.

Less than 24 hours ago, Mallory had 348 votes. Thursday night she gained some ground and started out today with 755 votes. Today, she finished with 2,325 votes. Thats 1,570 votes just today.

This is why I started this website Bearcat Nation. We have the best of the best student athletes here in terms of ability, character, and academic performance. There are so many things wrong in our nation but this is something we got right. Our athletes.

Thanks to Jeff, the parents and athletes for helping Mallory win!

Updating the vote.... 3 pm Friday

Way to Go Aledo! Bearcat Nation is speaking! At the beginning of the day. Mallory Powell trailed Autumn Williams of Kennedale by 468 votes. As of 3 pm today, Mallory now leads Williams 1,894 to 1,799. Thank you Aledo! 1,116 votes for Mallory already today. Don't stop now!

Aledo Girls WinBig at TOTS Competition in Cleburne

Pictured are L to R) Sydney Smith, Janessa Payne and Camryn Barnett. Sydney Smith took two of the four PRO Level trophies.

Meet and Greet the Bullet Football Team today at SouthWest Ford.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Vote for Mallory Powell as Player of the Week

Greater Fort Worth Power Players of the Week Poll (Feb. 20). Boy and girl receiving most votes will appear in March issue of VYPE High School Sports Magazine. Voting ends Friday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.

Click Here to Vote for Mallory Powell

Mallory Powell averaged 18.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game this season.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Great Season Bearcats!

Aledo Bearcats 39 Trimble Tech 61 FINAL

Senior Matt Bishop led the team with 14 points against Ft. Worth Trimble Tech.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Senior Pierce Gentry scored eight and was tough on defense.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

# 25 Travis Gough was great on the boards all night for the Bearcats.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Bearcats vs. Bulldogs Box Score

The athleticism and basketball skills of the state's fourth ranked Class 4-A team began to show in the fourth quarter. Trimble Tech uses a deep bench and full court pressure the entire game. Tech started to wear down the backcourt of Aledo and fresh Bulldog legs on defense forced turnovers.

Aledo's 'Black Ops' squad came in several times during the fourth quarter. They did a great job of shutting down Trimble Tech. The Bearcats continued to work hard down the stretch, but had to foul in order to keep the game alive.

Matthew Bishop finished out his senior season with the Bearcats with 14 points and a walk to the dressing room with his brother Luke.

Bearcats 27 Bulldogs 34 End of third quarter

The Bearcats started to lose the handle on the ball during the third quarter and turnovers led to two dunks by T.C.U. commit Charles Hill Jr. Toward the end of the quarter, the Bulldogs extended their lead to seven and ended the quarter.

Bearcats 21 Bulldogs 23 End of First Half

Aledo continued kept up the pressure on defense against Trimble Tech. The Bearcats had the lead with less than a minute to play in the half. An intentional foul by Alex Riner on a break-away basket for Trimble Tech gave them two free throws and the ball. The Bearcats defense came alive again and stopped the Bulldogs. Matt Bishop had four in the quarter and tied for the Aledo scoring with Pierce Gentry. They had six in the first half. Johnson has four, Kyle Gromann three, and Travis Gough has two points at the half.

Taylor Johnson is in foul trouble with three and sat out the last 3:32 of the second quarter. Matt Bishop has two and Pierce Gentry two.

Bearcats 13 Bulldogs 12 End of the first

The Aledo Bearcats kept the first quarter tight and took the lead at the buzzer as Taylor Johnson ipped in a missed shot at the buzzer. Johnson had four in the quarter, Pierce Gentry had four,Kyle Gromann hita three, and Bishop scored a bucket

Bearcat News:

This will be the Bearcats first playoff appearance under second year Aledo Head Coach Steve Smith. Coach Smith has resurrected a moribund program to the first 20-win season in a long time. In his first season, Smith had the Bearcats on the doorstep of the playoffs . Tonight will be a tough test against Class 4As # 4 Ranked team.

The Bearcats have some new faces tonight getting a smell of playoff action. Luke Bishop is here from the 12-2 (District) Freshman A team. JV players playing on the varsity tonight include freshman Dawson Gates, and JV players Matt Dunn, Alex Stockdale, and Carl Williams.

Trimble Tech Preview:

For Fort Worth Trimble Tech comes into the game 24-4 and ranked number four in the state.Trimble Tech coach Wendell Ivory said it's four losses this season in tournament play that mean the most.

"We had to learn some patience," he said. "Because we had so many district games -- 18 -- it was vital that we play in the best tournament against the best competition. We learned a lot about playing good defense and then getting the best shot."

"Defense is my main focus," Tech guard Julius Harris said. "We have scorers and if someone is off, someone can and will pick up the slack. For me, it's going to be working hard on position and if I do that, the scoring opportunities come on the other end."

Tech has had seven different leading scorers in games this season, and Harris, who doesn't start, is the legitimate sixth man. Still he leads the Bulldogs (26-4) in scoring at 14.8 points per game, followed closely by Charles Hill at 14.1.

Aledo Bearcats vs. Trimble Tech Bulldogs

Thomas Coliseum

6108 Broadway Ave

Haltom City, TX 76117

Today, February 21 at 8:00 pm

The Aledo Bearcats (20-10) will enter the playoffs as the number four seed in District 5-4A. Aledo finished tied for third place with Timber Creek. A coin flip gave Timber Creek the number three seed. It made a huge difference because Aledo must play # 4 Class 4A ranked Trimble Tech Bulldogs from Fort Worth. They completed District 6-4A undefeated at 17-0 and were 25-4 on the season. The game will be played today, February 21^st at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Bearcat Basketball Playoff Shirts on Sale Now

Playoff shirts for the Bearcat Basketball team are on sale for $12. All proceeds go to Bearcat Boys Basketball. For information, contactHead Coach Steve Smith at swsmith@aledo.k12.tx.us. Checks will be made payable to Aledo HS Boys Basketball Activity Fund.

Keep Track of the Bearcats and Ladycats in The playoffs:

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Ladycats 44 Lady Cougars 49 Final

Great Season Ladycats!

# 3 Senior Alanna Martin. Four varsity letters as a Ladycat.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Down by 13- Ladycats Take a Lead Before Falling

The Ladycats started out hot opening the fourth quarter. Two forced turnovers led to baskets by Mallory Powell and Alanna Martin and cut the Lady Cougar lead to 40-38 with 4:20 left toplay in the game.

After a time out, Alyssa Dry dropped in a beautiful pass to Powell who made the basket plus one and a 41-40 Aledo lead. Megan Wood stole the ball on the next possession and Caileen Tallant made a left-handed layup to put the Ladycats up by three.

A bucket by Seguin trimmed the lead to 43-42 with 2:59 left in the game. Seguin continued their slow and deliberate offense, forced a turnover and scored to go ahead 44-43 with 1:44 to play in the game. Seguin came up with a steal and two free throws to go up by three.

Seguin had the ball and a three point lead 46-43 with 1:06 left in the game. Mallory Powell came up with a steal on defense and hit one of two free throws. Seguin came back and Aledo was forced to foul. Seguin hit both free throws and took a 48-44 lead when Aledo got the ball back with :13 remaining.

Aledo turned the ball over and Seguin iced the game with an offensive rebound off a missed free throw. Seguin converted one free throw and Aledo had a turnover on the rebound. Another foul and a desperation heave by Powell fell short.

Aledo 34... Arlington Seguin 40 end of third quarter

The third quarter started out rough for the Ladycats as the in-bound pass to start the third quarter was stolen and Seguin scored. On their next possession, another turnover led to a three-point play the old fashioned way. The play opened up a 13-point Seguin lead.

Mallory Powell hit a basket and two free throws to cut the lead down to 11. After a made free throw, Alanna Martin got a steal and bucket to cut the Seguin lead down to eight. Seguin slowed their offense down to take time off the clock.

Mallory Powell made two more free throws and the Ladycat defense held Seguin scoreless the rest of the quarter.

Aledo 26... Arlington Seguin 32 (Halftime)

Seguin's full court pressure started to pay dividends in the second quarter for the Lady Cougars. Seguin took their first lead of the game with 3:08 lefu in the second quarter 23-21. Mallory Powell hit a three at the 3:02 mark of the second quarter.

Seguin continued the pressure0 and outscored the Ladycats 23-10 in the second quarter.

Aledo 16... Arlington Seguin 9 end of first quarter.

Arlington Seguin is a physical and athletic team. They use a full court defense and a trapping defense similiar to Aledo. Alyssa Dry is handeling the press. She has also grabbed three offensive rebounds in the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, Mallory Powell scored 7 points and Alanna Martin added five to lead theLadycats to a 16-9 first quarter lead.

The game is about to begin. The Ladycats are wearing their black uniforms as thg visiting team. Hannah Loftin will miss tonight's game with a broken ankle.

# 33 Senior Caileen Tallant. Four varsity letters as a Ladycat.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Keep Track of the Bearcats and Ladycats in The playoffs:

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Aledo Ladycats Playoff Updates

Game # 1 Re-cap

Aledo Ladycats 58. Fort Worth Southwest Lady Raiders 37

It was a physical game for the Ladycats who were already without starter Caileen Tallant who rolled an ankle in practice. The Lady Raiders were big, physical, and tough down low. More...

Ladycat Basketball Playoff Central

Bearcats beat Brewer 57-50... Playoffs set

Aledo Bearcats vs. Trimble Tech Bulldogs

in Haltom City

Tuesday, February 21 at8:00 pm

The Aledo Bearcats (20-10) will enter the playoffs as the number four seed in District 5-4A. Aledo finished tied for third place with Timber Creek. A coin flip gave Timber Creek the number three seed. It made a huge difference because Aledo must play # 4 Class 4A ranked Trimble Tech Bulldogs from Fort Worth. They completed District 6-4A undefeated at 17-0 and were 25-4 on the season. The game will be played Tuesday February 21^st at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.

# 11 Taylor Johnson flies over Brewers top player Jaylen Bridges

Photo by Gallemore Photography

#50 Pierce Gentrywas high scorer for the game with 13 points.

Photo by Gallemore Photography

Finish Tied for third in District 5-4A

Bearcats vs. Brewer Boxscore

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Ladycats Fly by Lady Raiders 58-37

Ladycat freshman point guard Alyssa Dry lifts off in a 58-37 Aledo victory

Photo by: Jim Black

Mallory Powell led all scorers with 28 points

Photo by Jim Black

Aledo Sports Daily is committed to bring you the best information about our Ladycat playoffs on a daily basis. Please check this tab daily for updatesBasketball Playoff Central

Final: Aledo 58 Fort Worth Southwest 37

The Ladycat defense tormented the Fort Worth Southwest Lady Raiders all night as Aledo came away with a 58-37 bi-district victory Monday night in Burleson. Aledo blew open a close game in the third quarter as Mallory Powell scored 13 of her game high 28 points for the Ladycats.

Aledo will play the winner of the Killeen and Arlington Heights game. This game date and time are still to be determined. More

Ladycats vs. Southwest Box Score

Ladycats Roll into Playoffs Tonight

Coach Rusty Johnson has his Ladycats ready to compete for a Region I Championship and a trip to Austin for the Class 4A state championship. Last year, Aledos playoff season was cut short when star Logan Mittie went down with a knee injury early in the second quarter in the area game against Stephenville.... more... Basketball Playoff Central

Class 4-A Girls Basketball Playoff Bracket

Ladycats Final Regular Season Stats

Playoff Game# 1

Aledo Ladycats vs. Fort Worth Southwest

Burleson High School 7:00 pm

517 SW Johnson Ave, Burleson, TX 76028

District 5-4A Monday, February 13, 2012

Springtown (18-15) vs. FW Western Hills (26-6) at Haltom HS 6 p.m.

TC Nelson (19-15) vs. FW Trimble Tech (22-10) at Haltom HS 7:30 p.m.

Keller Timber Creek (21-11) vs. FW Dunbar (17-15) at Keller Central HS 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)

Bearcats Final Game Tuesday Night

Aledo Bearcats at Fort Worth Brewer 7:30 pm

Bearcat Stats through Birdville 29 Games

Bearcat District Stats 9 Games

Middle School Boys Complete Great Season:

Friday, February 10, 2012

Aledo Senior Pat Patterson

Photo by Jim Black

Final Home Game for Bearcat Seniors:

Aledo Bearcats52 (8-5)Birdville Hawks 60(11-2)

Bearcats vs. Birdville Stats

# 3 Ryan Evers

# 4 Matt Bishop

# 10 Drew Wright

# 22 Todd Christian

# 24 Pat Patterson

# 50 Pierce Gentry

Thursday, Febrary 9, 2012

How Basketball Playoffs work for our Aledo Ladycats*

*Or, at least I think so.by Steve Keck

Things we pretty much know about the Playoffs:

2011 Basketball Playoff Brackets

Basketball does not have Division I and Division II like football. All teams play a single elimination tournament with the winner of each region playing in Austin for the title.
Aledo is the winner of District 5-4A.
District 5-4A is in Region I for playoff purposes. To see the teams and districts in Region I, click below:

Region Playoff Alignments

This will be the last playoffs for the Ladycats representing District 6-4A.
In the opening round of the playoffs, District 5-4A will play teams from District 6-4A.will be the norm. This district is composed mainly of Ft. Worth ISD schools in Class 4-A.

2012 Class 4A Playoff Bracket

Seeding for the playoff brackets is determined by how the team finishes in district. Open the link above for brackets in 2011.
At the very bottom left of page 1, you will see W5 playing F6. This means Aledo, winner of District 5 will play the fourth place team from District 6. Coach Johnson confirmed the fourth place team from District 6 is Fort Worth Southwest.
Looking directly above Aledos bracket, you will see T5 will be playing R6. The third place team in our district, Byron Nelson, will play the second place team in District 6, Fort Worth Trimble Tech.
Timber Creek, runner up in District 5 will play the third place team in District 6, Fort Worth Dunbar. Springtown, District 5-4As fourth place team will play Fort Worth Southwest, winner of District 6-4A.

Things we dont really know about the Playoffs:

For each round of the playoffs, the opposing coaches negotiate where thegames will be played.
If the coaches cannot agree on a neutral site, a coin flip will determine the playoff location.

2012 Basketball Rules and Regulations (Post Season)

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Playoff Game Monday February 13

Aledo Ladycats vs. Fort Worth Southwest

Burleson High School 7:00 pm

517 SW Johnson Ave, Burleson, TX 76028

District 5-4A Monday, February 13, 2012

Springtown (18-15) vs. FW Western Hills (26-6) at Haltom HS 6 p.m.

TC Nelson (19-15) vs. FW Trimble Tech (22-10) at Haltom HS 7:30 p.m.

Keller Timber Creek (21-11) vs. FW Dunbar (17-15) at Keller Central HS 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

District 5-4A Standings