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Crusaders win district

As usual, the football Crusaders are returning to the postseason.

Azle Christian School (8-1, 3-0) demolished Victory Christian in Decatur 49-0 to lock up another district championship.

That victory sends ACS to the first of three playoff rounds.

The Crusaders will host defending state champs St. Paul’s Prep Friday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. It’s a rematch of the 2017 state title game won by St. Paul’s 52-37

For this year’s playoff run, ACS got standout performances – as usual, coach Gary Rushing noted – from Bobby Greenwood and Landon Boling.

Contest needs a tie-breaker

The second-to-last football contest was not an easy one – and that’s been the case for most of the season. Still, one entrant missed only two games. Taking the $20 first place check for that sterling effort was Kyle Betz. Two contestants were off on three games each. That engaged the tiebreaker game of Houston Texans 19, Denver Broncos 17 (36). Closest to that number was Steve Brashears with his guess of 45. He won $10. Taking third and $5 was Terry E. Vogel who predicted a tie-breaker of 52.

Baseball Hornet a Heisman candidate

An Azle athlete has made the first cut in the race for the Wendy’s High School Heisman. Senior baseball Hornet Cameron Baker was one of 42,000 athletes vying for the next round of the competition. He is now one of 7,500. Nominees come from all over America. State winners will be announced Nov. 7, AHS baseball coach Stephen Smith said.

JVs end with 2 victories

The football junior varsity Hornet seasons ended with wins.

The Green (8-2) trounced Saginaw 34-20.

Wide out Tyson Winfrey scored a pair of TDs against the Rough Riders.

Safety Landen Hobbs was lauded for his “exceptional game,” coaches recalled, adding that all members of the D were strong.

“The Green didn’t hold anything back,” coaches said of the finale.

The White edged Boswell 14-12.

Azle finishes 3-5A unbeaten, streak now 9

The streak is still alive.

As expected, the Hornets bashed Saginaw in AHS’ finale to end the regular season unbeaten in 3-5A.

The 45-14 thumping of the Rough Riders came in Week 10 – meaning Azle (9-1, 8-0) gets two weeks to prepare for its bi-district foe.

That opponent will not be decided until after the last regular season games in neighboring District 4-5A.

Whichever team it is – Colleyville Heritage, Den-ton, or Carrollton Creekview – Azle, as the No. 1 seed out of 3-5A, will host the bi-district clash.

Happy Hornets

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Hornets take District 3-5A championship

It was a night to remember. Azle (8-1, 7-0) hosted a desperate Brewer team on Senior Night for the Hornets Oct. 26 before a large crowd anxious to see AHS

Tip off time!

Lady Hornet head girls’ basketball coach Mitzi Mar-quart has seen a lot of hoops in her career. In fact, last season while leading Azle, she recorded her 500th career win.

Dorris sets win record

There is a new name at the top of the Most Wins, Career list for Azle High School. AHS coach Devon Dorris passed Gary Rushing in victories with 46 when