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Azle, Springtown rodeo teams anticipate big seasons

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Rodeo is about to bust out of its chute like a mad Brahma bull, and the Azle and Springtown teams are ready to ride. The North Texas High School Rodeo Association Kick-Off Rodeo is Saturday, and the regular rodeo season starts three weeks later on Friday, September 24.

New sports guy appreciates purpose

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Writing about young people as they compete in sports and traverse an increasingly complicated world is a privilege I don’t take lightly. I’m the new sports guy at Azle News and the Springtown Epigraph, and I approach the job with care.

Hornets hope to sting this season

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The sound of shrill whistles being blown by fired up coaches at the crack of dawn leaves no doubt that football season is here. Practices began this month at Azle High School, and August just happens to be the state’s hottest period with the highest number of triple-digit days on average.

Azle Christian ready for ‘Reveille’ in TAPPS

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The Azle Christian Crusaders boast a talented team, a proven head coach, a history of winning – and a current six-year stretch of falling short.

Lady Hornets attract talent to hive

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Azle High School’s volleyball program is growing stronger than a game-winning kill shot.

Gridiron glories begin in August

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High school football players in Azle and Springtown are grunting and groaning before the first sliver of sunlight peeks over the horizon. In early August, the Azle Hornets and Springtown Porcupines began hitting their practice fields at 6 a.m. to beat the heat.

Golf tourney benefiting Meals on Wheels of Parker County Aug. 19

Tim P. Tillapaugh, Bachelor of the Year nominee, is hosting a charity golf tournament to benefit Meals on Wheels of Parker County. The event is being held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Top Golf 2201 E. 4 Street in Fort Worth.

More students trying to pin down wrestling

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Azle wrestlers worked up a froth for two hours while trying to impress guest coach Shakur Rasheed at Saturday’s summer camp. The All-American wrestler from Penn State University appreciated their effort and told them so just before lunch break.

Boys of summer earn honors

Azle’s baseball players have been busy this summer collecting awards and making plans to play college ball.

Azle Cheer brings the S-P-I-R-I-T

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As Azle cheerleaders prepare to rush the mat for their final performance, a chant of A-H-S fills the air. Not from the Hornets, but from the other cheer squads.