Greg WilleMar 1, 20223 minFAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournamentREMATCH 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 WilleFeb 22, 20222 minNEW QUEST BEGINS: Season after state semifinal trip, No. 10 Academy boys open playoffs vs. FairfieldPLAYOFF TIME: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin (left, shooting) and the 10th-ranked Bumblebees (24-7) begin the Class 3A state...
Greg WilleOct 8, 20215 minWEEK 7 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Belton heads to Heights; Academy, Yoe clash; Rogers, No. 1 Franklin collideBy GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com BELTON – One week before their rivalry showdown with Temple, the Belton Tigers...
Greg WilleMay 8, 202110 minNOT DONE YET: Rowlett's pitching, key hit extend career as Academy overtakes Franklin to win seriesCLUTCH PERFORMANCE: Academy junior pitcher/shortstop Blaine Rowlett delivered on the mound and at the plate Saturday afternoon as the...
Greg WilleMay 5, 20211 minBASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Academy set for first-round series against 20-3A champion FranklinBy GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – The Academy baseball team begins its Class 3A bi-district...