https://www.theazlenews.com/author/3,eddy-prather en Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2166,brooms-out-three-teams-sweepIt was a program sweep for Azle volleyball Friday, Sept. 18, when the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams all came away with victories over district rival Saginaw in front of the home crowd.The...]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2166,brooms-out-three-teams-sweep https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2163,volleyball-players-spread-hornet-spiritAzle High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball players helped elementary students start their school day with a little extra Hornet spirit Friday, Sept. 18.Members of the Lady Hornets volleyba...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2163,volleyball-players-spread-hornet-spirit https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2162,azle-varsity-tennis-secured-a-playoff-berth-with-an-11-8-victory-over-fossil-ridgeIt was a program sweep for Azle volleyball Friday, Sept. 18, when the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams all came away with victories over district rival Saginaw in front of the home crowd.The...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:41:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2162,azle-varsity-tennis-secured-a-playoff-berth-with-an-11-8-victory-over-fossil-ridge https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2160,azle-jv-football-picks-up-35-14-victory1.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2160,azle-jv-football-picks-up-35-14-victory https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2159,hornets-offense-stays-hot-against-communityThe Azle Hornets made the trip to Community High School in Nevada Friday, Sept. 18, and came away with a 42-14 win, improving their record to 3-1 heading into district play.Quarterback Auston Morgan c...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:14:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2159,hornets-offense-stays-hot-against-community https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2158,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Haley MalewiskiWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Haley Malewiski and I am a senior.”How long have you attended Azle Christian School?“I’ve been here for six years now.”Do you have any...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2158,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2157,azle-christian-school-rolls-to-home-sweepAzle Christian School’s Fighting Crusaders volleyball team swept Bethesda Christian at home Sept. 17.The Crusaders battled through a tough opening set, winning 26-24. The second set was not easy eithe...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:57:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2157,azle-christian-school-rolls-to-home-sweep https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2156,crusaders-crush-ovilla-christian-60-0Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders exploded for 48 first-quarter points and defeated Ovilla Christian 60-0 Friday, Sept. 18, in a homecoming game shortened at halftime by the six-man football 45-point...]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:44:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2156,crusaders-crush-ovilla-christian-60-0 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2148,hornets-clinch-playoff-berthAzle varsity tennis secured a playoff berth with an 11-8 victory over Fossil Ridge Tuesday, Sept. 15.The Hornets’ win locked up a spot in the UIL team tennis postseason with one regular season match r...]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:25:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2148,hornets-clinch-playoff-berth https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2142,azle-tennis-rolls-past-saginaw-16-3The Azle tennis team picked up a big district win Tuesday, Sept. 8 at home against Saginaw, winning 16-3.The victory moved the Hornets to 2-1 in district play and gave Azle some momentum as the team t...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2142,azle-tennis-rolls-past-saginaw-16-3 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2141,azle-sweeps-into-district-playThe Azle Lady Hornets, fresh off their tournament in Orlando, Florida, opened district play Tuesday, Sept. 8 at home against Chisholm Trail.The Lady Hornets wasted little time downing the Lady Rangers...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:33:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2141,azle-sweeps-into-district-play https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2140,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Audrey BeallWhat is your name and grade?“My Audrey Beall. I am a senior.”How long have you been a cheerleader?“For as long as I can remember, my whole life. I just love it — it’s been my pa...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2140,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2139,air-raid-takes-flight-in-azle-s-49-41-win-over-macarthurIn an unusual Thursday night matchup, the Azle Hornets went on the road and defeated the Irving MacArthur Cardinals 49-41 in a thrilling, high-scoring game Sept. 10.The visiting Hornets produced sever...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:18:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2139,air-raid-takes-flight-in-azle-s-49-41-win-over-macarthur https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2138,crusaders-roll-past-perrin-whitt-46-0The Azle Christian School Fighting Crusaders made quick work of previously unbeaten Perrin-Whitt Friday, Sept. 11, shutting out the Pirates 46-0 at home.The game ended at halftime because of six-man f...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2138,crusaders-roll-past-perrin-whitt-46-0 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2137,all-stater-smith-commits-to-hardin-simmonsGrayson Smith can do just about all of it on a football field.Catch it. Throw it. Kick it. Snap it.The Azle Christian School senior has built his career as a utility player who can line up at wide rec...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:58:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2137,all-stater-smith-commits-to-hardin-simmons https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2119,neri-leads-azle-runners-at-burleson-elk-runAzle cross-country turned in several top finishes Friday, Sept. 4, at the Burleson Elk Run at Chisenhall Park.The Lady Hornets finished fourth overall in the varsity girls elite 5,000-meter race, led...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:19:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2119,neri-leads-azle-runners-at-burleson-elk-run https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2118,azle-falls-to-weatherford-in-fourThe Lady Hornets fought back after a difficult opening set Sept. 1, but Weatherford regained control and left Azle with a four-set victory.Weatherford defeated Azle 25-11, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-15 at Az...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:05:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2118,azle-falls-to-weatherford-in-four https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2117,azle-tennis-keeps-fighting-in-tight-contestsAnother close team-tennis match came down to the final few courts for Azle Sept. 1.The Hornets hosted Brock in nondistrict action and came up one point short, falling 10-9.The loss continues a trend f...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2117,azle-tennis-keeps-fighting-in-tight-contests https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2115,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Emily CafferataWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Emily Cafferata and I am a sophomore.”How long have you played volleyball?“I’ve played volleyball for three-and-a-half years now.”Do y...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2115,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2114,forte-girls-tackle-new-groundOne female football player at Forte Junior High would be unusual enough.This season, the school has two.Eighth graders Zoey Ortiz and Emma Flores each decided independently to play football, joining a...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:44:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2114,forte-girls-tackle-new-ground https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2113,hornets-fall-to-weatherford-28-14The Azle Hornets battled Weatherford into the second half Friday, Sept. 4, but the Kangaroos pulled away for a 28-14 win at Hornet Field.Azle entered the game with a 1-0 record after last week’s 28-24...]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2113,hornets-fall-to-weatherford-28-14 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2096,azle-battles-granbury-ahead-of-orlando-tripAzle stayed within striking distance throughout its Aug. 28 match against former district rival Granbury, but the Lady Hornets could not extend the night past three sets.Granbury defeated Azle 25-21,...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:55:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2096,azle-battles-granbury-ahead-of-orlando-trip https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2095,auston-morganTHIS WEEK: Auston MorganWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Auston Morgan and I am a junior.”How long have you played football?“I have played football for four years. I started playing in seventh...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2095,auston-morgan https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2094,meet-the-hornets-fires-up-azle-crowdAzle High School put its fall teams, spirit groups and championship programs in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd Aug. 24 during Meet the Hornets, the school’s annual community pep rally.The AHS...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:31:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2094,meet-the-hornets-fires-up-azle-crowd https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2093,rivals-now-teammates-laterWhen Forte Junior High and Azle Junior High meet on the volleyball court, bragging rights are on the line. The two schools squared off Thursday, Aug. 27.The crosstown rivalry is significant enough tha...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:12:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2093,rivals-now-teammates-later https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2092,azle-rallies-past-cooper-in-season-openerThe Wilson Rigg era at Azle High School opened with a comeback win.Quarterback Auston Morgan connected with Kaden Haas for a 38-yard touchdown with 57 seconds remaining in the game Friday, Aug. 28, li...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:03:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2092,azle-rallies-past-cooper-in-season-opener https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2091,acs-blanks-stephenville-faith-in-openerThe Azle Christian School Fighting Crusaders defeated Stephenville FAITH 49-0 Friday, Aug. 28 at home.The Crusaders built a 14-point lead by halftime before breaking the game open with 35 points in th...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:51:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2091,acs-blanks-stephenville-faith-in-opener https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2066,azle-takes-opening-set-before-centennial-ralliesThe Azle Lady Hornets volleyball team played host to Burleson Centennial Tuesday, Aug. 18 following a busy first week of action.Azle brought a 6-4 record into the nondistrict matchup and got off to a...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2066,azle-takes-opening-set-before-centennial-rallies https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2065,ahs-cross-country-wins-3-divisions-at-gingerbread-jamboreeThe Azle cross-country teams turned in a strong showing at the Denton Ryan Gingerbread Jamboree Thursday, Aug. 20 at Camp Copass in Denton.Azle won the varsity girls, varsity boys and junior varsity b...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:05:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2065,ahs-cross-country-wins-3-divisions-at-gingerbread-jamboree https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2064,rangers-take-14-5-victory-over-azleThe Azle Hornets hosted Chisholm Trail Tuesday, Aug. 18, to open district play in team tennis.The Rangers came away with a 14-5 victory over the Hornets.Unlike traditional individual tennis tournament...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:57:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2064,rangers-take-14-5-victory-over-azle https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2063,on-the-record-with-eddy-pON THE RECORD … WITH EDDY PHere’s where local sports folks go on the recordTHIS WEEK: Cameron ShortWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Cameron Short and I am a junior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:52:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2063,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2062,hornets-finish-preseason-against-decaturThe Azle Hornets wrapped up their preseason work Thursday, Aug. 20 with a road scrimmage against Decatur, their last test before opening the 2026 season against Abilene Cooper Aug. 28.For first-year h...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2062,hornets-finish-preseason-against-decatur https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2061,crusaders-see-progress-in-final-tuneupThe Azle Christian School Fighting Crusaders continued preparations for the 2026 football season with a home scrimmage against Harvest Academy Thursday, Aug. 20.Head football coach Chad Geeslin came a...]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:58:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2061,crusaders-see-progress-in-final-tuneup https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2049,ahs-cross-country-teams-place-second-at-kennedaleAzle High School’s varsity girls and boys cross-country teams each finished second overall Friday, Aug. 14 at the Kennedale Wildcat Run, while the Hornets’ junior varsity boys captured first place as...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:17:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2049,ahs-cross-country-teams-place-second-at-kennedale https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2047,this-is-not-a-drillAzle High School students had just completed a planned evacuation drill Tuesday, Aug. 18, when the practice became reality.Shortly after the drill ended, an odor of natural gas in the culinary departm...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2047,this-is-not-a-drill https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2044,hornets-open-home-tennis-schedule-with-two-winsThe Azle Hornets opened the home portion of their team tennis schedule with a pair of convincing victories before dropping five matches later in a busy stretch to begin the fall season.Azle started Au...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:58:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2044,hornets-open-home-tennis-schedule-with-two-wins https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2041,lady-hornets-finish-opening-week-5-4The Azle Lady Hornets opened the 2026 volleyball season with a five-set thriller at home Aug. 10 and closed out a busy first week with a 5-4 record, including a 4-3 showing at the Denton Ryan tourname...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2041,lady-hornets-finish-opening-week-5-4 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2040,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Reagan WilliamsWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Reagan Williams and I’m a junior.”What is your favorite class right now in school?“My favorite class would probably be English.”What i...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:17:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2040,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2039,defense-stands-out-in-early-morning-scrimmageBecause of the heat, the Azle High School football intrasquad scrimmage was moved to Friday morning, Aug. 14, giving the Hornets an early start and their first chance to test the new system in a scrim...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:07:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2039,defense-stands-out-in-early-morning-scrimmage https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2020,azle-cross-country-opens-season-at-homeAzle cross-country opened its season Aug. 7 on Azle ISD’s new course located behind Santo Forte Junior High.Several surrounding schools participated in the season-opening meet, called the Clash of the...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2020,azle-cross-country-opens-season-at-home https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2019,lady-crusaders-open-season-with-home-scrimmageAzle Christian School’s Lady Fighting Crusaders opened their volleyball season with an impressive scrimmage Aug. 6 at the school’s home gym.ACS faced First Baptist Academy of Dallas in the preseason m...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:18:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2019,lady-crusaders-open-season-with-home-scrimmage https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2018,lady-hornets-hit-the-court-runningThe Azle High School Lady Hornets opened the 2026 volleyball season with a busy weekend of scrimmages.The Lady Hornets hosted Springtown, Tolar and Lake Worth for their first scrimmage of the season A...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2018,lady-hornets-hit-the-court-running https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2017,ahs-grads-earn-tswa-all-state-honorsTwo recent Azle High School graduates earned Texas Sports Writers Association All-State honors following the 2026 baseball season.The TSWA All-State teams recognize the top high school baseball player...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:04:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2017,ahs-grads-earn-tswa-all-state-honors https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2016,hornet-tennis-opens-strong-in-san-antonioThe Azle High School tennis team opened its season with two convincing victories and a narrow loss on a three-match trip to San Antonio July 31 and Aug. 1.AHS began the season July 31 with a dominant...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:57:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2016,hornet-tennis-opens-strong-in-san-antonio https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2015,crusaders-kick-off-fall-practiceAzle Christian School opened fall football practice Aug. 3 with 17 players reporting as the Fighting Crusaders began practicing for the 2026 season.A talented group of returning seniors will lead ACS...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:46:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2015,crusaders-kick-off-fall-practice https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2014,westbrook-lands-first-head-baseball-coaching-jobZach Westbrook’s baseball career did not follow a straight path, but the journey has led the 2019 Azle High School graduate to his first head coaching position.Westbrook has accepted a position at Sey...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:41:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2014,westbrook-lands-first-head-baseball-coaching-job https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2012,aisd-salutes-excellence-in-coachingAzle ISD honored three coaches during its 2026-27 coaches convocation Monday, Aug. 3, at the Azle ISD administration building.The annual convocation brings together coaches from across the district to...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2012,aisd-salutes-excellence-in-coaching https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2011,here-s-where-local-sports-folks-go-on-the-recordWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Nathan Tuggle, and I am going to be a junior at Azle Christian School.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have a dog named Morty.”What is your favorite class right no...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:18:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2011,here-s-where-local-sports-folks-go-on-the-record https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2010,oh-thank-heavenThe city of Reno held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, Aug. 7, for a new 7-Eleven at 4470 E. Highway 199, a development city officials hope will bring additional retail growth to the community.Repres...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/2010,oh-thank-heaven https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1989,ahs-volleyball-builds-on-30-win-seasonThe Lady Hornets enter the 2026 volleyball season with an experienced group of returning players, several promising underclassmen and expectations of returning to the playoffs.Head coach Kenly Buckhol...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:02:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1989,ahs-volleyball-builds-on-30-win-season https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1988,lady-hornets-get-preseason-work-at-metro-elite-campThe Lady Hornets used the final days before the 2026 season begins to work together during a three-day Metro Elite Volleyball team camp July 27-29 at Azle High School.The high-intensity camp was condu...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:51:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1988,lady-hornets-get-preseason-work-at-metro-elite-camp https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1987,hornet-elite-hornet-ready-close-out-summer-workoutWeeks of lifting, running and conditioning came ended in late July as Azle ISD athletes wrapped up the Hornet Elite and Hornet Ready summer strength and conditioning programs.Hornet Elite held its fin...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:43:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1987,hornet-elite-hornet-ready-close-out-summer-workout https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1986,sexton-s-comeback-leads-to-division-ii-baseballA serious elbow injury wiped out Cooper Sexton’s senior baseball season at Azle High School, but it did not end his baseball career.Sexton, a 2023 AHS graduate, suffered the injury during the Hornets’...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:35:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1986,sexton-s-comeback-leads-to-division-ii-baseball https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1985,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Creek VinesWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Creek Vines. I am a junior.”Do you have any pets?“Yeah, I’ve got three dogs or four dogs if you count both houses, and a cat. Their names...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:31:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1985,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1973,volleyball-camp-prepares-players-for-upcoming-seasonMore than 100 future Lady Hornets sharpened their skills during the volleyball intermediate camp, held July 20-22 at the Azle High School gym.Head volleyball coach Kenley Buckholt said 35 incoming fre...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:35:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1973,volleyball-camp-prepares-players-for-upcoming-season https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1972,sheets-baseball-journey-leads-from-azle-to-texas-a-m-texarkanaBrandon Sheets' baseball journey has taken him from Azle High School to four college programs, and the former Hornet believes each stop has helped shape him into the player he is today.Sheets, a 2022...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1972,sheets-baseball-journey-leads-from-azle-to-texas-a-m-texarkana https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1971,coaching-school-signals-beginning-of-new-seasonAround Texas, coaches simply call it "Coaching School."Officially known as the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School and Convention, the annual event has long served as the unofficial...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:19:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1971,coaching-school-signals-beginning-of-new-season https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1970,ahs-baseball-earns-national-academic-honor-for-sixth-straight-yearSuccess in the classroom continues to be a hallmark of the Azle High School baseball program.In addition to having players recognized with Academic All-State honors, the Hornets have once again earned...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1970,ahs-baseball-earns-national-academic-honor-for-sixth-straight-year https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1952,azle-6u-world-series-run-ends-in-winners-bracket Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1952,azle-6u-world-series-run-ends-in-winners-bracket https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1951,allen-inducted-into-off-road-motorsports-hall-of-fameWhat began in Tom and Kim Allen's backyard garage has grown into one of the most respected names in off-road steering systems.Tom Allen, founder of PSC Motorsports, has been selected to the Off-Road M...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:51:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1951,allen-inducted-into-off-road-motorsports-hall-of-fame https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1950,lady-hornet-wrestlers-earn-fargo-all-american-honorsAzle's nationally recognized girls wrestling program added two more Fargo All-Americans when Zaylyn Woods finished fifth in the 16U Girls Freestyle division and Noah Kovach placed eighth in the Junior...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1950,lady-hornet-wrestlers-earn-fargo-all-american-honors https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1935,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Clara StrewWhat is your name and grade?“Clara Strew. I am a junior.”Do you have any pets?“I do not have any pets.”What is your favorite class right now?“My favorite class is English.”What i...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1935,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1934,hornet-advanced-football-camp-sees-100-plusMore than 100 incoming seventh- through ninth-grade football players took the field at Azle High School this week as first-year head football coach Wilson Rigg hosted his inaugural Hornet Advanced Foo...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1934,hornet-advanced-football-camp-sees-100-plus https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1933,azle-6u-10u-teams-see-send-off-to-pony-world-series ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:17:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1933,azle-6u-10u-teams-see-send-off-to-pony-world-series https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1931,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Tori MooreWhat is your name and grade?“Tori Moore I am a junior.”Do you have any pets?“Yeah, I have two dogs, Stormy and Titus.”What is your favorite class right now?“I like history because...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1931,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1930,ahs-ffa-members-earn-lone-star-degrees-at-state-conventionThe Azle High School FFA chapter returned home with several accolades after attending the 98th annual Texas FFA Convention held July 6-10 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.Three Azle FFA members ear...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1930,ahs-ffa-members-earn-lone-star-degrees-at-state-convention https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1927,wind-in-her-sails Azle has its own sailor.Isla Mrstik will be a junior at Azle High School this fall, where she competes in track and field. Outside school, however, she participates in a sport that does not alwa...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:44:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1927,wind-in-her-sails https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1926,akers-chases-baseball-dream-in-alaskaFormer Azle High School standout Tyler Akers is spending his summer more than 3,500 miles from home, sharpening his baseball skills in one of the nation's premier collegiate summer leagues while prepa...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:37:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1926,akers-chases-baseball-dream-in-alaska https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1925,dave-campbell-s-magazine-predicts-hornet-playoff-returnDave Campbell's Texas Football magazine has made its preseason predictions, and the Azle Hornets are among the surprises.Before anyone bets the farm on preseason picks, remember these predictions were...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1925,dave-campbell-s-magazine-predicts-hornet-playoff-return https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1924,dahl-selected-by-tigers-in-fifth-round-of-mlb-draftFormer Azle High School standout Declan Dahl was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the fifth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The right-handed pitcher was the 158th overall selection on...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1924,dahl-selected-by-tigers-in-fifth-round-of-mlb-draft https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1904,are-you-ready-for-some-football-well-soccerIf you are anything like me, you have to be impressed by the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place throughout North America. The United States, Canada and Mexico are serving as hosts this year. AT&T St...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:46:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1904,are-you-ready-for-some-football-well-soccer https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1903,terry-finds-new-home-at-the-azle-news-springtown-epigraphAshley Terry joined The Azle News and Springtown Epigraph in September 2025 after several years at the Hood County News. She said she was ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to broaden her ex...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:38:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1903,terry-finds-new-home-at-the-azle-news-springtown-epigraph https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1902,former-eaton-coach-joins-ahs-wrestling-staffNew Azle assistant wrestling coach Mattison Parker brings both coaching experience and a strong connection to Azle’s wrestling community.Parker spent the past two years teaching and coaching at Eaton...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:14:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1902,former-eaton-coach-joins-ahs-wrestling-staff https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1901,former-hornet-reaches-mlb-radarFormer Hornet standout Declan Dahl, a 2023 Azle High School graduate, wrapped up his first season at Louisiana Tech University and was invited to attend the Major League Baseball Draft Combine in Ariz...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1901,former-hornet-reaches-mlb-radar https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1900,johnson-to-lead-azle-cheer-and-hornet-muscleDani Johnson is Azle High School’s head cheer coach for the 2026-27 season.Johnson is a local product who graduated from Springtown High School where she was a cheerleader. She continued cheering at M...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1900,johnson-to-lead-azle-cheer-and-hornet-muscle https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1899,azle-hornets-6u-headed-to-pony-world-seriesThe Azle Hornets 6U baseball team has qualified for the PONY Baseball and Softball’s South Zone World Series, which will be held July 15-18 in Youngsville, Louisiana. The PONY acronym stands for “Prot...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:21:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1899,azle-hornets-6u-headed-to-pony-world-series https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1878,ahs-hoopers-take-part-in-premier-summer-showcaseThe Azle High School boys and girls basketball programs spent part of June competing against some of the top teams in the state at the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Showcase.The Azle girls p...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1878,ahs-hoopers-take-part-in-premier-summer-showcase https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1876,azle-wrestlers-tune-up-for-fargo-nationalsAzle High School will send one of its strongest groups ever to the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals — better known as the Fargo Nationals — July 10-18 at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota.The Hor...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1876,azle-wrestlers-tune-up-for-fargo-nationals https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1875,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Hallie CollinsWhat is your name and grade?“My name is Hallie Rollins, and I am going to be a senior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have a Dachshund named Pebbles and I am getting another one...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1875,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1874,may-signs-with-tarleton-after-juco-world-series-runFormer Azle High School standout Austin May is headed to NCAA Division I baseball after signing with Tarleton State following a successful career at Seminole State College.The 2024 Azle graduate helpe...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:53:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1874,may-signs-with-tarleton-after-juco-world-series-run https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1873,geeslin-takes-over-acs-volleyball-programLaney Geeslin, a 2023 Azle Christian School graduate, has been named head volleyball coach for the Lady Crusaders. Geeslin began her college education and coaching career at the same time and is now e...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:41:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1873,geeslin-takes-over-acs-volleyball-program https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1855,mata-to-lead-lady-hornet-soccer-programAzle High School has hired Rechelle Mata to be its head girls’ soccer coach.Mata comes to Azle from Little Elm, where she has served as an assistant coach since 2023. This will not be her first head c...]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:48:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1855,mata-to-lead-lady-hornet-soccer-program https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1854,azle-soccer-camp-draws-heavy-participationAzle ISD held its annual soccer camp June 15-18 at the Azle ISD indoor facility.The camp was led by boys soccer coach John Epps and new girls soccer coach Rechelle Mata. The four-day camp attracted st...]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:23:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1854,azle-soccer-camp-draws-heavy-participation https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1853,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: River AllenWhat is your name and grade?“River Allen, and I’ll be a senior.”Do you have any pets?“No pets.”What is your favorite sport?“My favorite sport is soccer; I’ve played since I was 5...]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:21:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1853,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1852,bell-returns-home-to-lead-azle-wrestlingAzle High School has announced the hiring of Seth Bell as its new head boys wrestling coach, replacing Tyler Harrison, who recently moved into administration at Azle High School.Bell served as the hea...]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:17:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1852,bell-returns-home-to-lead-azle-wrestling https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1849,miles-takes-over-as-acs-athletic-directorAzle Christian School has a new athletic director in Dusty Miles, and one of his first priorities has been growing participation across the school's athletic programs.Miles served as the junior high f...]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1849,miles-takes-over-as-acs-athletic-director https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1818,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: Abbie YochumWhat is your name and grade?“Abbie Yochum. I’ll be a junior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have a dog named Carlos.What is your favorite sport?“My favorite sport is volleyball.”D...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1818,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1815,hornet-ready-camp-helps-young-athletes-build-foundations-for-futureMore than 140 elementary students are spending part of their summer preparing for future athletic opportunities through Azle ISD's Hornet Ready strength and conditioning camp.The camp, which began Jun...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1815,hornet-ready-camp-helps-young-athletes-build-foundations-for-future https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1814,harrison-pins-down-new-roleAfter guiding Azle High School wrestling to unprecedented success over the past eight seasons, Tyler Harrison is stepping away from coaching to begin a new chapter in school leadership. Harrison has r...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1814,harrison-pins-down-new-role https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1811,hall-of-famer-doctor-team-u-s-a-athleteFor Dr. Stephanie Parker, the lessons she learned as an athlete at Azle High School helped launch a journey that took her from Lady Hornet athletics to collegiate volleyball, a doctorate in physical t...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1811,hall-of-famer-doctor-team-u-s-a-athlete https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1809,young-players-hit-the-court-at-azle-girls-basketball-campThe future of Lady Hornets basketball was on display this week as a record number of young athletes attended the Azle Girls Basketball Camp.The camp opened June 8 and concluded June 11 at Azle High Sc...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:47:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1809,young-players-hit-the-court-at-azle-girls-basketball-camp https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1807,holleman-balderas-lead-azle-s-all-district-baseball-honorsAzle High School head baseball coach Stephen Smith recently announced the District 5-5A All-District selections and team awards following the conclusion of the 2026 season.District rules prohibit the...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:15:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1807,holleman-balderas-lead-azle-s-all-district-baseball-honors https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1795,mind-over-matterAzle ISD Athletics welcomed Dr. Tracy Carrington, a nationally recognized performance specialist, to Hornet Elite Summer Strength and Conditioning Camp Thursday, June 4, where she spoke to student-ath...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:43:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1795,mind-over-matter https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1794,on-the-record-with-eddy-pTHIS WEEK: TK SimpsonWhat is your name and grade?“TK Simpson. I am a senior.”Do you have any pets?“Yes, I have six dogs, Shaka, Sia, Shante, Shuri and Shushu, and a cat named Star.”What is your favori...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:39:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1794,on-the-record-with-eddy-p https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1791,hornet-elite-finishes-strong-first-week-of-summer-trainingThe first week of summer strength and conditioning is officially in the books for Azle ISD athletes as the Hornet Elite program wrapped up its opening week Thursday, June 4, with strong participation...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:29:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1791,hornet-elite-finishes-strong-first-week-of-summer-training https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1790,new-defensive-coordinator-brings-physical-mindset-to-hornet-footballNew Azle High School defensive coordinator Drew Cunningham is already making his presence felt as the Hornets prepare for the 2026 football season.Cunningham arrives in Azle after spending last season...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:25:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1790,new-defensive-coordinator-brings-physical-mindset-to-hornet-football https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1789,air-raid-arrives-in-azleAzle High School's football program has added another key piece to head coach Wilson Rigg's staff with the hiring of Zach Ross as the Hornets' new offensive coordinator.Ross comes to Azle from Prosper...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:08:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1789,air-raid-arrives-in-azle https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1788,ball-takes-over-state-champion-paradise-basketball-programAzle High School graduate and longtime assistant coach Barret Ball has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Paradise High School.Ball inherits one of the state's premier Class 3A programs...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1788,ball-takes-over-state-champion-paradise-basketball-program https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1780,screwworm-detection-prompts-disaster-declarationGov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.Two cases have been i...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:07:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1780,screwworm-detection-prompts-disaster-declaration https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1769,azle-grad-unveils-tradition-behind-the-masksFor more than 100 years, the mysterious members of the Tarleton State University Purple Poo have quietly worked behind the scenes to keep school spirit alive on and around the Stephenville campus.Azle...]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1769,azle-grad-unveils-tradition-behind-the-masks