https://www.theazlenews.com/author/3,eddy-prather en Thu, 07 May 2026 08:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1671,azle-rodeo-team-bound-nthsra-finalsThe Azle High School rodeo team will be well represented at the upcoming North Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals after a strong season on the circuit.The finals are scheduled for May 29-30 at...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 08:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1671,azle-rodeo-team-bound-nthsra-finals https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1668,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Brooklyn SharpWhat is your name and grade?“Brooklyn Sharp. I am a senior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have a cat named Trixie,I adopted almost two years ago.”What is your favorite class ri...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 08:20:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1668,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1667,hornet-anglers-cast-their-way-to-stateThe Azle High School bass fishing program is headed to the state tournament after two Hornet teams excelled at the regional event May 2 at Possum Kingdom Lake.Competing against 222 teams from across N...]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 08:07:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1667,hornet-anglers-cast-their-way-to-state https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1666,2026-azle-isd-athletic-camps]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:12:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1666,2026-azle-isd-athletic-camps https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1665,cross-timbers-golf-course-hosts-u-s-women-s-open-qualifierCross Timbers Golf Course will serve as the site of a prestigious national golf qualifying event Wednesday, May 13, when the course hosts an official U.S. Women’s Open qualifying tournament conducted...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 16:29:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1665,cross-timbers-golf-course-hosts-u-s-women-s-open-qualifier https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1640,conger-mitchell-lauded-by-thscaFollowing an exhilarating season that ended with a state wrestling title, two Azle High School coaches have been recognized for guiding their programs to success.Azle High School girls wrestling coach...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1640,conger-mitchell-lauded-by-thsca https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1639,azle-athletes-ink-futures-on-signing-dayAzle High School celebrated another milestone for its senior class Thursday, April 30, as nine student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent in a ceremony held at the school gym.The Hornets were...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 13:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1639,azle-athletes-ink-futures-on-signing-day https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1638,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Connor DavisWhat is your name and grade?“Connor Davis. I am a senior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, sir, I have a dog named Cole.”What is your favorite class right now?“This year I would proba...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 13:19:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1638,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1637,junior-high-rivals-take-center-stage-at-hornet-stadiumThe stage felt a little bigger Wednesday night, April 29, as the Azle Junior High and Forte Junior High soccer teams met on the turf at Hornet Stadium for the second annual “Pride of Azle Derby.”For j...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 13:08:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1637,junior-high-rivals-take-center-stage-at-hornet-stadium https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1636,rigg-introduced-to-azle-rotaryAzle High School head football coach Wilson Rigg was formally introduced to the community Thursday, April 30, during the Azle Rotary Club luncheon. Coach Rigg introduced his new catch phrase for the A...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 13:01:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1636,rigg-introduced-to-azle-rotary https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1623,quick-stingsSOFTBALLSee story in this issue.BASEBALLThe Hornet varsity baseball team ended its 2026 season against district rival Aledo. On Tuesday April 21, the Hornets lost a close decision to the Bearcats 3-2....]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1623,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1622,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Adalyn KripnerWhat is your name and grade?“Adalyn Kripner. I am a freshman.”What is your favorite sport?“I’ve got to say softball.”What is your favorite class right now?“Right now, it would...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:06:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1622,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1621,lady-hornets-season-ends-in-bidistrict-roundThe Azle High School Lady Hornets saw their 2026 softball season come to an end in a best-of-three bidistrict playoff series against Argyle at Northwest High School.Argyle claimed the series in two ga...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1621,lady-hornets-season-ends-in-bidistrict-round https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1617,drones-take-flight-at-ahs-football-practiceTechnology continues to evolve across high school athletics, and at Azle High School, that evolution is taking flight — literally.Members of the Azle High School drone program are now using unmanned a...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:46:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1617,drones-take-flight-at-ahs-football-practice https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1614,rigg-hornets-make-strides-during-spring-footballThe Azle High School football program wrapped up its second week of spring practice with a scrimmage Friday morning, April 24, marking another step forward under first-year head coach Wilson Rigg.Spri...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:38:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1614,rigg-hornets-make-strides-during-spring-football https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1613,azle-youth-sports-expands-programsAzle Youth Sports is gearing up for a busy year, offering a full slate of youth and adult programs while also announcing a significant step forward in league competition beginning in 2026.The organiza...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1613,azle-youth-sports-expands-programs https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1610,bound-for-stateThe Azle Christian School Fighting Crusaders track and field program brought home some serious hardware after a standout performance at the 2026 TAPPS 1A North Regional meet April 24 at Lake Country C...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:23:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1610,bound-for-state https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1606,lady-hornets-set-for-bi-district-showdown-with-argyleThe Azle Lady Hornet softball team is headed to the postseason and will face Argyle in a bidistrict playoff series later this week.Game 1 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Game 2 will be...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1606,lady-hornets-set-for-bi-district-showdown-with-argyle https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1589,coming-up-in-azle-christian-school-sports]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:31:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1589,coming-up-in-azle-christian-school-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1588,sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1588,sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1587,neri-joins-inaugural-weatherford-college-distance-programAzle High School senior Azucena “Cena” Neri will be part of history this fall as a member of the inaugural women’s cross country and track program at Weatherford College.Weatherford College will launc...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1587,neri-joins-inaugural-weatherford-college-distance-program https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1586,landers-legacy-drives-azle-golf-forwardFor decades, Robert Landers has been far more than just the namesake behind one of Azle’s most important athletic fundraisers.He has been a mentor, supporter and lasting symbol of what dedication to l...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:12:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1586,landers-legacy-drives-azle-golf-forward https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1585,quick-stingsSOFTBALLThe Lady Hornet varsity entered the week having already clinched a play-off spot. On Tuesday, April 14 Brewer visited Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams and walked away with a 10-3 victory. Madi...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:03:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1585,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1584,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Chandler AllsupWhat is your name and grade?Chandler Allsup. I'm a seniorWhat is your favorite sport?Football is up there; I think baseball beats it because I’ve been playing for so long.Wha...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:58:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1584,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1583,junior-high-athletes-shine-at-meet-of-championsAzle Junior High and Forte Junior High athletes delivered top-tier performances April 2 at the Meet of Champions, the annual end-of-season showcase that serves as the junior high district track and fi...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:48:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1583,junior-high-athletes-shine-at-meet-of-champions https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1571,coming-up-in-azle-sports]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1571,coming-up-in-azle-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1570,coming-up-in-azle-christian-sports]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:12:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1570,coming-up-in-azle-christian-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1569,quick-stingsSOFTBALLThe Lady Hornet varsity beat the Granbury Lady Pirates 4-0 Tuesday, April 7 on the road. Brooklyn Harris and Adalyn Kripner combined to throw a shutout. The Lady Hornets got on the board in th...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1569,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1568,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Azucena NeriWhat is your name and grade?Azucena Neri. I am a senior.What is your favorite sport?Cross country 1000%.What is your favorite class right now?My favorite class is probably culin...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1568,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1566,ahs-sends-strong-group-to-area-meetThe Azle High School boys and girls track teams turned in strong showings at the 2026 District 5-5A Track and Field Championships held April 9-10 at Aledo High School, with numerous athletes advancing...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1566,ahs-sends-strong-group-to-area-meet https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1560,azle-senior-to-become-published-authorKayla Eversole will soon add “published author” to her resume.The Azle High School senior, who recently turned 18 and will graduate next month, is set to publish her debut novel, “Unvisible: Forsythia...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1560,azle-senior-to-become-published-author https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1556,azle-alum-scott-thrives-on-big-12-stageKayla Scott, a 2008 graduate of Azle High School, continues to make her mark in college athletics as the director of basketball operations at West Virginia University.Scott recently completed her thir...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:06:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1556,azle-alum-scott-thrives-on-big-12-stage https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1542,quick-stingsGOLFSee story in this edition.SOFTBALLThe Lady Hornet varsity lost to Fossil Ridge 12-8 Tuesday, March 31. Maddison Holleman hit an inside-the-park home run in the second inning scoring two runs; she...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:52:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1542,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1541,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Seth WebbWhat is your name and grade?Seth Webb. I’m a senior.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is baseball; I’ve been playing baseball for maybe 15 years.What is your favorite c...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:36:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1541,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1539,coming-up-in-azle-christian-sports]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1539,coming-up-in-azle-christian-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1538,sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1538,sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1537,madisyn-hicks-co-offensive-newcomer-of-the-yearFreshman Madisyn Hicks was selected as the co-offensive newcomer of the year after the 2026 season that saw the Lady Hornets advance to the bi-district round of the playoffs.  Eddy Prather |...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1537,madisyn-hicks-co-offensive-newcomer-of-the-year https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1536,hornet-relays-honor-longtime-coach-donnie-ostermannAzle High School hosted the Donnie Ostermann Hornet Relays Thursday, April 2, at Hornet Stadium, continuing a long-standing tradition while honoring one of the program’s most influential figures.Oster...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:07:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1536,hornet-relays-honor-longtime-coach-donnie-ostermann https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1535,strong-performances-highlight-donnie-ostermann-hornet-relaysAzle Track and Field hosted the Donnie Ostermann Hornet Relays April 2 at Hornet Stadium, using the meet as a final tune-up before the district 5-5A Track and Field Championships scheduled for April 9...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1535,strong-performances-highlight-donnie-ostermann-hornet-relays https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1534,hornets-take-third-in-district-golf-tournamentThe Hornet boys golf team earned a spot on the medal stand with a third-place finish at the District 5-5A Golf Tournament March 30-31 at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle.Competing in a strong distric...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:39:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1534,hornets-take-third-in-district-golf-tournament https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1533,lady-hornets-compete-at-district-5-5a-golf-tournamentThe Lady Hornet golf team competed in the District 5-5A tournament Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2 at Cross Timbers Golf Course.Juniors Cailyn Coleman and Taylor Merrill led the Lady Hornets after t...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1533,lady-hornets-compete-at-district-5-5a-golf-tournament https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1503,azle-hornet-sports-calendar]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1503,azle-hornet-sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1502,azle-christian-fighting-crusaders]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:44:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1502,azle-christian-fighting-crusaders https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1499,hornets-compete-at-pojo-relaysThe Hornet track and field program, including varsity and junior varsity boys and girls teams, competed Thursday, March 26 at the POJO Relays held at Porcupine Stadium in Springtown.Azle freshman stan...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:51:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1499,hornets-compete-at-pojo-relays https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1497,lady-hornets-earn-strong-showing-on-all-district-soccer-teamThe Lady Hornet soccer team was well represented when the District 5-5A All-District superlatives were announced for the 2026 season.Despite finishing runner-up in district play to Aledo, Azle earned...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:41:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1497,lady-hornets-earn-strong-showing-on-all-district-soccer-team https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1495,quick-stingsGOLFSee story in this edition.SOFTBALLThe Lady Hornet varsity played Aledo Tuesday, March 24 at Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams, when they were defeated by the Bearcats 10-0.The Lady Hornet varsity c...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:33:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1495,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1491,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Lily HudmanWhat is your name and grade?Lily Hudman. I’m a senior.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is cross country.What is your favorite class right now?Newspaper.What advice w...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1491,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1488,hornets-tune-up-at-district-previewThe Azle boys and girls golf teams got a preview of their postseason course last week as they competed in the District 5-5A preview tournament at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle.The district preview...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1488,hornets-tune-up-at-district-preview https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1487,hornets-split-busy-week-on-diamondThe Azle Hornets baseball team had a busy week, highlighted by a big district win on the road against Saginaw before closing the week with two losses.On Tuesday night, March 24 the Hornets traveled to...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1487,hornets-split-busy-week-on-diamond https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1486,azle-baseball-honored-with-grant-teaff-beyond-the-game-awardThe Azle High School baseball team received statewide recognition this week, being named a recipient of the 2026 Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award.Azle was selected as one of 20 Texas high school...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1486,azle-baseball-honored-with-grant-teaff-beyond-the-game-award https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1476,quick-stingsSOCCERThe Lady Hornet varsity soccer squad ended its season Thursday, March 19 with a loss to Argyle in the UIL bidistrict playoffs. The Lady Hornets had a banner season, going 15-10-1 on the year and...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1476,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1475,coming-up-in-azle-christian-school-sports]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1475,coming-up-in-azle-christian-school-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1474,azle-hornet-sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:50:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1474,azle-hornet-sports-calendar-what-s-coming-up-in-high-school-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1473,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Preston Dixon, ACS BaseballWhat is your name and grade?Preston Dixon. I am a senior.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is baseball.What is your favorite class?Probably economics....]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1473,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1472,from-state-gold-to-national-gloryAzle High School freshman Zaylyn Woods continues to make waves on the national wrestling stage.Woods captured the championship at the 16U Junior Folkstyle Nationals in Fort Wayne, Indiana March 12-15,...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:18:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1472,from-state-gold-to-national-glory https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1471,lady-hornets-season-ends-in-bi-district-roundThe Lady Hornets varsity soccer team saw its postseason run come to an end Thursday night, falling to Argyle 4-0 in a UIL Class 5A Division II bidistrict playoff match.Argyle struck early, finding the...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:01:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1471,lady-hornets-season-ends-in-bi-district-round https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1470,lady-hornets-compete-in-state-powerlifting-meetThe Lady Hornets competed in the 2026 Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Meet Friday, March 20, with several lifters earning top finishes against the state’s best competition.Senior Dako...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:55:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1470,lady-hornets-compete-in-state-powerlifting-meet https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1469,hornets-split-district-series-with-fossil-ridge-over-spring-breakThe Azle Hornets split a pair of district games with Fossil Ridge during spring break, earning a road win before falling in the home matchup Thursday at Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams.Azle opened th...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:52:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1469,hornets-split-district-series-with-fossil-ridge-over-spring-break https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1468,champions-league-debuts-at-stinger-fieldThe Azle Baseball and Softball Association officially kicked off its season Sunday, March 22 with a special event that marked a new chapter for the organization and the community.The ABSA hosted the i...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1468,champions-league-debuts-at-stinger-field https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1467,crusaders-outslugged-in-district-clash-at-homeThe Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders dropped a high-scoring district contest Tuesday, March 17, falling 17-7 to Bethesda Christian at the Lions Club baseball fields.ACS, which plays its home games in...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:20:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1467,crusaders-outslugged-in-district-clash-at-home https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1448,azle-christian-school-sports-calendar]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:02:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1448,azle-christian-school-sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1447,sports-calendar]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:57:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1447,sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1446,rigg-ready-to-be-a-hornetNewly named Azle High School head football coach Wilson Rigg has wasted little time getting acclimated to his new role since he was hired in January.Taking over a program during a UIL realignment year...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:28:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1446,rigg-ready-to-be-a-hornet https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1445,lady-hornets-earn-playoff-berthThe Lady Hornets battled for the district 5-5A championship Friday, March 13, traveling to Aledo for a high-stakes matchup with the Bearcats.Azle defeated Aledo earlier in district play at Hornet Stad...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:18:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1445,lady-hornets-earn-playoff-berth https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1444,hornets-close-soccer-season-against-aledoThe Azle Hornets wrapped up their 2026 boys soccer season Friday night, March 13, falling to Aledo 5-1 in their final home game of the year.Azle battled early and kept the match competitive in the fir...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1444,hornets-close-soccer-season-against-aledo https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1443,quick-stingsSOCCERThe Lady Hornet varsity soccer team secured a playoff spot and had a chance to win a district championship Friday night, March 13. Unfortunately for the Lady Hornets, they dropped a 2-0 dec...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:02:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1443,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1442,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Brianna ZeleskyWhat is your name and grade?Brianna Zelesky. I’m a senior.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is softball, of course.What is your favorite class?Probably math, I’m...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:53:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1442,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1441,azle-golf-teams-compete-at-buzzy-invitationalThe Azle varsity boys and girls golf teams competed in the Buzzy Invitational at Diamond Oaks Country Club, turning in several solid performances against a competitive field.The Lady Hornets were led...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1441,azle-golf-teams-compete-at-buzzy-invitational https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1427,quick-stingsSOCCERThe Lady Hornet varsity soccer team secured a play-off spot Tuesday, March 3 by defeating Granbury in penalty kicks. Yasmeen Tejeda, Katie Trammell, Emma Nelson and Addison Horner all scored on...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:19:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1427,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1426,azle-christian-school-fighting-crusader-athletics-calendarAzle Christian School Athletics Calendar]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:16:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1426,azle-christian-school-fighting-crusader-athletics-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1424,azle-sports-calendarComing up in Azle Sports]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:57:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1424,azle-sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1423,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Fallon IngletWhat is your name and grade?Fallon IngletWhat is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is softball, of course.What is your favorite class?Probably English. I’m taking English I...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:52:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1423,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1422,kripner-s-perfect-night-powers-lady-hornets-past-chisholm-trailThe Azle Lady Hornet softball team cracked some bats Tuesday, March 3, defeating Chisholm Trail 11-1 at Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams on Umpire Appreciation Night.Leading the offensive charge was A...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:39:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1422,kripner-s-perfect-night-powers-lady-hornets-past-chisholm-trail https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1421,hornets-fall-in-close-match-on-azle-youth-soccer-nightThe Azle Hornets boys’ soccer team dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision Tuesday, March 3, at Hornet Stadium during a special Youth Night celebration.Azle’s lone goal came from Rendon Stephens, who finis...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1421,hornets-fall-in-close-match-on-azle-youth-soccer-night https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1420,lady-hornet-powerlifters-claim-regional-silver-send-9-to-stateThe Azle Lady Hornet powerlifting team turned in an impressive performance Tuesday, March 3 at the regional meet at Sherman High School, earning the silver medal and collecting multiple individual med...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1420,lady-hornet-powerlifters-claim-regional-silver-send-9-to-state https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1398,azle-christian-school-sports-calendar]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:10:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1398,azle-christian-school-sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1397,quick-stingsSOCCERThe Lady Hornet varsity soccer team shut out Fossil Ridge Tuesday, Feb. 24 with a score of 3-0. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Kimberly Licero, Addison Horner and Madison Hicks.The Lady Horne...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:02:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1397,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1396,sports-calendar]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1396,sports-calendar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1395,third-grader-holds-her-own-at-stock-showMadison Lankford may only be in the third grade, but she already knows how to handle a big stage.The Hilltop Elementary student made her debut at the world-famous Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo last...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:02:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1395,third-grader-holds-her-own-at-stock-show https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1394,neri-shatters-azle-s-3-200-meter-record-at-decatur-relaysAzle freshman Jazmin Neri delivered a dazzling performance Thursday, Feb. 19, breaking a long-standing school record in the 3,200-meter run at the Decatur Eagle Relays.Competing in the event for the f...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:53:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1394,neri-shatters-azle-s-3-200-meter-record-at-decatur-relays https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1393,lady-hornets-fall-to-springtownThe Springtown Lady Porcupines shut out the Azle Lady Hornets 6-0 Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Jim Bob Nations Field of Dreams, handing Azle a tough loss in varsity action.Azle’s starting pitcher Fallon Inglet...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:41:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1393,lady-hornets-fall-to-springtown https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1392,lady-hornets-blank-fossil-ridge-to-stay-in-district-chaseThe Lady Hornets soccer team continued its push near the top of the district standings with a convincing 3-0 victory over Fossil Ridge Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Hornet Stadium.Sitting in second place, Azle...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:31:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1392,lady-hornets-blank-fossil-ridge-to-stay-in-district-chase https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1390,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: BELLA ROBLESWhat is your name and grade?Bella Robles. I am a sophomore.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is softball, of course.What is your favorite class?I would say I’m a mat...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:18:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1390,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1373,winter-guard-earns-bronze-at-wgi-regional-sets-sights-on-daytonAfter finishing first-place three weeks earlier at the North Texas Color Guard Association Red Oak contest, the Azle High School Varsity Winter guard continued its momentum with a bronze-medal perform...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:01:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1373,winter-guard-earns-bronze-at-wgi-regional-sets-sights-on-dayton https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1372,coming-up-in-sports]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:51:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1372,coming-up-in-sports https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1371,hot-batsThe Azle Lady Hornets wasted little time Tuesday night, Feb. 17, soundly defeating Aubrey 13-3 at Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams.Azle jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning an...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:33:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1371,hot-bats https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1370,lady-hornets-outlast-aledo-in-shootout-thrillerAfter a scoreless battle through regulation, the Azle Lady Hornets broke through in dramatic fashion, defeating Aledo 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Azle Hornet Lady Soccer team...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:17:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1370,lady-hornets-outlast-aledo-in-shootout-thriller https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1369,quick-stingsSoccerThe Lady Hornet varsity soccer team defeated Aledo 4-2 on penalty kicks, after a scoreless regulation. The Ladies also honored first responders and military. Emma Nelson led the way with great g...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:11:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1369,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1368,on-the-record-with-eddy-pThis week: Emma NelsonWhat is your name and grade?Emma Nelson. I’m a senior.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is soccer, of course.What is your favorite class?Probably PALS or Soccer.What...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:05:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1368,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1367,sifuentes-earns-first-team-honors-as-lady-hornets-land-multiple-all-district-selectionsAzle girls’ basketball was well represented on the 2025–26 District 5-5A All-District teams, as released by Lady Hornets head coach Kassie Urban. The teams were selected by the district’s coaches and...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:55:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1367,sifuentes-earns-first-team-honors-as-lady-hornets-land-multiple-all-district-selections https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1366,hornets-season-ends-in-playoff-play-in-heartbreakThe Azle boys basketball season came to a close Friday night in a tense playoff play-in game after a complicated District 5-5A tiebreaker scenario sent the Hornets into a winner-take-all matchup.Azle,...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:44:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1366,hornets-season-ends-in-playoff-play-in-heartbreak https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1349,quick-stingsAzle baseball host tournament Feb. 19Azle baseball welcomes teams to Jim Bob Nation’s Field of Dreams Thursday, Feb. 19. The Hornets play Colleyville at 11 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. they will play Mansfie...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:59:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1349,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1348,on-the-record-with-eddy-pThis week: Zaylyn Woods, STATE CHAMPION WRESTLERWhat is your name and grade?Zaylyn Woods. I’m in the ninth grade.What is your favorite sport?My favorite sport is wrestling , of course.What is your fav...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:53:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1348,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1347,rain-shortens-thayer-s-debut-as-lady-hornets-host-joshuaA chilly, rain-soaked Tuesday night cut short what had shaped up to be a fresh start for Azle softball.The Lady Hornets’ home game against the Joshua Owls Feb. 10 was called in the second inning as st...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:41:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1347,rain-shortens-thayer-s-debut-as-lady-hornets-host-joshua https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1346,lady-hornets-battle-granbury-blank-brewerThe Azle Lady Hornets varsity soccer team continued its strong district run with a pair of competitive matches last week.Azle played Granbury to a 1-1 draw Friday, Feb. 6 in a hard-fought district con...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1346,lady-hornets-battle-granbury-blank-brewer https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1345,crusaders-bow-out-ladies-march-onThe Azle Christian School Fighting Crusaders boys basketball season came to a close last week following a hard-fought district schedule, while the Lady Crusaders remain very much alive in the playoffs...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:22:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1345,crusaders-bow-out-ladies-march-on https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1344,league-on-the-rise-adult-flag-football-boosts-azle-youth-sports-programsWhat began as a creative fundraising idea last fall has turned into a winning effort for Azle Youth Sports.In November 2025, Azle Youth Sports Vice President Jeremy Doyle announced the launch of an ad...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:13:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1344,league-on-the-rise-adult-flag-football-boosts-azle-youth-sports-programs https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1343,wrestling-royaltyThe Azle Lady Hornets claimed the 2026 UIL State Wrestling Championship, while the Azle boys finished as state runner-up, capping a historic showing for the Hornets at the state tournament Feb. 13–14...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:12:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1343,wrestling-royalty https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1327,quick-stingsHornet track competes in Lake Dallas Feb. 12The Hornet and Lady Hornet track teams will compete at the Lake Dallas Bill Cosper Relays Thursday, Feb. 12, time TBA. There will be no field events.Boys so...]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:41:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1327,quick-stings https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1326,on-the-record-with-eddy-pThis week: Emersyn AndersonWhat is your name and grade?Emerson Anderson, I am a senior.What is your favorite sport?Basketball, for sure.What is your favorite class?English. “The Great Gatsby” is...]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:36:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1326,on-the-record-with-eddy-p