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ROUND 3 RUMBLES: Academy, Lake Belton, Salado, Gatesville face tough tests in regional quarterfinals
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com The Texas high school baseball playoffs began two weeks ago with 32 teams in each...
Greg Wille
May 17, 20235 min read
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STRENGTH VS. STRENGTH: 19-3A squads Troy, Academy, Yoe, Lorena challenge 17-3A quartet in area round
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com District 19-3A baseball has been extremely competitive this season. Playoff teams...
Greg Wille
May 10, 20234 min read
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PLAYOFF TIME: Academy, Troy, Cameron Yoe set for postseason play after moving through grueling 19-3A
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com After advancing through a grueling schedule in District 19-3A, Academy, Troy and...
Greg Wille
May 3, 20233 min read
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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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BIG-TIME GROWTH: 11-win season, increased numbers boost Academy as Bees brace for difficult district
WORKING TOWARD SUCCESS: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal recorded a breakthrough junior season in 2021, making 75 catches for 1,395...
Greg Wille
Aug 19, 202213 min read
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REMATCH TIME: After bi-district sweep, No. 9 Academy seeks revenge vs. Whitney in area-round series
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – To keep their successful baseball season going and reach...
Greg Wille
May 12, 20222 min read
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BEES BUZZ INTO POSTSEASON: 19-3A champ, ninth-ranked Academy begins playoffs in series vs. Groesbeck
PLAYOFF TIME AGAIN: One year ago, Academy center fielder/pitcher John Tomasek played a key role as the fourth-seeded Bumblebees upset...
Greg Wille
May 5, 20223 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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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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FINAL 2021 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
SENIOR SUCCESS: Blake Bundy produced a strong all-around senior season for Academy, helping lead the 11-2 Bumblebees to the Class 3A...
Greg Wille
Dec 1, 202118 min read
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CLIPPED IN A CLASSIC: Mraz, Academy rally, but late Diboll field goal stops Bees' playoff run, 37-34
VALIANT PERFORMANCE: A week after he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Academy's area-round playoff win against Winnie East...
Greg Wille
Nov 27, 202115 min read
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Academy's history-making Bees challenge stubborn Diboll in Region III semifinal
ALWAYS ON THE RUN: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal, shown making a 70-yard touchdown reception during the Bumblebees' bi-district...
Greg Wille
Nov 25, 202113 min read
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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
SENIOR SURGE: After playing his junior season at Wichita Falls City View, wide receiver Devan Williams returned to Temple for his senior...
Greg Wille
Nov 24, 202118 min read
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BATTLE-TESTED BEES: Close wins, vital chemistry carry Academy into area-round duel vs. East Chambers
KEY COMPONENT: Academy junior wide receiver/safety Scout Brazeal, shown after his team's 32-28 home win over Cameron Yoe on Oct. 8, has...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 20216 min read
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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
OFF TO THE RACES: Temple junior wide receiver/quarterback Mikal Harrison-Pilot sprints for a long gain against Waxahachie as senior tight...
Greg Wille
Nov 17, 202118 min read
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REGULAR-SEASON AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
RISE AND SHINE: Temple junior receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot jumps above Copperas Cove defender Jaylen Donnell to make a 30-yard touchdown...
Greg Wille
Nov 10, 202117 min read
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AREA FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Belton, Salado, Rogers seek momentum before playoffs; Academy eyes 9-1 record
SURGING INTO THE PLAYOFFS: Junior wide receiver Scout Brazeal and coach Chris Lancaster's playoff-bound Academy Bumblebees (8-1, 4-1) can...
Greg Wille
Nov 5, 20216 min read
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WEEK 10 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
BRINGING THE HEAT: Temple senior defensive tackle Tommy Torres puts pressure on Killeen sophomore quarterback Roderick Norman during the...
Greg Wille
Nov 3, 202116 min read
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