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AHS tickets on sale next week

As the Azle High football team prepares for the 2020 season, Hornet fans will have to experience football games in a drastically different way because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iya’s route from Africa to Azle

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Football is king in Texas, and while Azle High football player Bernock Iya’s first dream was to play toplevel soccer like his father and brother, the influence of his community led him on a different path.

Football Contest Results Week 3

In what turned out to be an exciting week on the grid iron the Azle Football Contest saw 10 contests in week three. The top finisher was Kyle Gathright who picked seven of 10 games correctly after one game was listed incorrectly.

Dorris brothers making an impact with Azle Football

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It’s pretty common to find a family of siblings that play varsity sports together and create lasting memories, but for Devon and Derek Dorris, their connection as brothers runs even deeper as a coaching tandem at their hometown school.

Hornet volleyball hopes to turn the corner in 2020

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The last four seasons have been a roller coaster ride for Hornet volleyball, however, the maturation of the squads young core from 2019 could pay off big time this coming season.

Football Contest Results Week 2

Week two was another dominant performance by the Swanzy family as both Eddy and Margaret Swanzy came in first and second place respectively for the Azle football contest. The couple each chose the same games earning eight correct picks out of 10 games listed.

McAlister Jr. looking to go out with a bang

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Getting signed to play Division-I college football is a difficult goal to reach. However, reaching that goal during a global pandemic is even harder – something Azle High senior receiver Eric McAlister Jr. is just months away from accomplishing.

Football Contest Results Week 1

After nearly having to cancel the Azle Football contest because of the global pandemic, locals can be happy to know that football is back - even if it’s only back at a 50-percent capacity.

Azle High senior

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Azle High senior receiver Eric McAlister Jr. running routes during a preseason practice Monday morning at Hornet Stadium. McAlister is currently a three-star recruit who is expected to sign a college scholarship by the spring of 2021. Photso by Quinton Lilley

Hornets back on the Gridiron

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It’s been just over eight months since Azle High School’s football team was knocked out of the UIL 5A playoffs and alot has happened since with the outbreak of COVID-19. However, according to AHS Head Coach Devon Dorris, getting back out on the practice field has brought some normalsy back in to his coaches and players lives. “I’m really excited about our team this year, and I believe we have alot of talent on both sides of the ball. This year has been more different than any other year I’ve coached, but being back with the guys has been a lift to our mindset as the season approaches.”