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BUZZING INTO THE POSTSEASON: 24-win Academy boys begin playoff trek with Fairfield rematch at Midway
PLAYOFF TIME: The Academy Bumblebees (24-9) begin the Class 3A boys basketball playoffs with a bi-district game against the Fairfield...
Greg Wille
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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FAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournament
REMATCH TIME: One year ago, guard Darion Franklin (2) and Academy defeated Hayden Helton (4) and Franklin 69-47 in a Class 3A Region III...
Greg Wille
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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READY FOR ROUND 2: No. 10 Academy boys battle Clifton, seek return trip to Region III quarterfinals
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com GATESVILLE – After charging past Fairfield in its Class 3A playoff opener, the...
Greg Wille
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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NEW QUEST BEGINS: Season after state semifinal trip, No. 10 Academy boys open playoffs vs. Fairfield
PLAYOFF TIME: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin (left, shooting) and the 10th-ranked Bumblebees (24-7) begin the Class 3A state...
Greg Wille
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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INSIDE FIREPOWER: Erwin pours in 33 as Academy beats Troy 52-38; Lady Bees face No. 2 Fairfield next
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com BELTON – Ellie Erwin outscored cold-starting Troy 8-2 in the first quarter...
Greg Wille
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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PULLING AWAY: Third-quarter blitz sends Academy past Lake Belton, 90-79; Bees meet Connally in final
LET IT FLY: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin takes a 3-point shot over Lake Belton junior Devin Gossett during the host...
Greg Wille
Dec 11, 202110 min read
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LUMP OF COLE: McWilliams' fouls hinder Academy in state semi; Livingston, Blackmore key Cougars' win
SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN: San Antonio Cole junior guard Silas Livingston takes a jump shot over Academy senior defender Tanner Rambeau during...
Greg Wille
Mar 10, 202114 min read
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DRIVE DOWN MEMORY LANE: Academy AD Hunt remembers 2002 championship as current Bees advance to state
JUST LIKE OLD TIMES: Jared Hunt is Academy ISD's athletic director, but 19 years ago he was a backup junior guard on coach Alex...
Greg Wille
Mar 9, 20219 min read
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FRANKLIN FUEL: Skilled junior point guard, surging Academy set for state semifinal vs. seasoned Cole
DRIVING FORCE: Junior point guard Darion Franklin has helped lead Academy to the Class 3A state semifinals by averaging 18.2 points in...
Greg Wille
Mar 9, 202110 min read
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STATE-MENT: Led by McWilliams, Cephus, Academy sinks unbeaten East Chambers 68-58 to earn state trip
NET PROCEEDS: Academy head coach James Holt celebrates with his players after cutting down the net following the Bumblebees' 68-58 win...
Greg Wille
Mar 7, 202111 min read
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SURVIVAL: Mraz-to-McWilliams helps Academy oust New Waverly in 2OT; Bees play East Chambers in final
SENIOR MOMENT: With 16th-ranked Academy trailing No. 7 New Waverly 60-58 with 3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter Friday night,...
Greg Wille
Mar 6, 202112 min read
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Finally past Round 3 hurdle, Holt, Academy battle 26-1 New Waverly in 3A-III semi
POSTSEASON APPAREL: Academy head coach James Holt (wearing tie) and assistant coaches Jason Rankin (holding paper) and Chuck Mann wear...
Greg Wille
Mar 5, 20219 min read
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RUN AND SHOOT: Football talents translate to hoops as Cephus, Mraz help boost Academy playoff charge
SEASONED PERFORMERS: Academy senior guards Jerry Cephus (left) and Kollin Mraz have helped lead the 16th-ranked Bumblebees (20-7) to 13...
Greg Wille
Mar 4, 202110 min read
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BEES BREAK THROUGH: Balanced Academy blasts Franklin 69-47 for elusive Round 3 win; New Waverly next
MOVING FORWARD: Academy senior forward Tanner Rambeau scored 11 of his 15 points after halftime Saturday afternoon to help the...
Greg Wille
Feb 28, 202110 min read
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SHOWDOWN TIME: Rambeau brothers, No. 16 Academy battle No. 17 Franklin in Region III quarterfinal
BEES BROTHERS: Senior power forward Tanner Rambeau (right) and junior guard Trae Rambeau are multiple-season standout players for...
Greg Wille
Feb 27, 202112 min read
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RUNAWAY: Franklin, McWilliams, Academy rock Scurry-Rosser; Bees face Franklin in Region III quarters
FULL SPEED AHEAD: Academy senior wing Jaylin McWilliams scored 18 points to help lead the 16th-ranked Bumblebees to a 59-37 win over...
Greg Wille
Feb 25, 20217 min read
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WORTH THE WAIT: After storm-caused hiatus, Franklin fuels Academy boys' 70-43 playoff rout of Teague
BACK ON THE ATTACK: Playing his first game since Feb. 9, Academy junior point guard Darion Franklin made three consecutive 3-point shots...
Greg Wille
Feb 21, 20218 min read
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DECISIVE RUN: Cephus ignites for 13 in third as Academy beats rival Rogers 53-32, goes 12-0 in 19-3A
GAME-CHANGING PERFORMANCE: Academy senior shooting guard Jerry Cephus made three 3-point baskets and scored all 13 of his points in the...
Greg Wille
Feb 13, 20219 min read
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RUNAWAY: McWilliams scores 26, Academy feasts on Rogers turnovers to win 19-3A rivalry clash 69-42
MAKE YOUR MOVE: Academy junior point guard Darion Franklin (left) tries to drive past Rogers defender Zach Davis as teammates Chris...
Greg Wille
Jan 20, 20217 min read
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