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...
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Greg Wille
- Nov 18, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Aug 23, 2021
- 12 min
THE BUZZ IS BACK: After Academy's strong first season with Lancaster, revamped Bees eye more success
EXPECTING TO WIN: The Academy Bumblebees went 7-4 and earned a Class 3A Division I playoff berth last season in head coach Chris...
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Greg Wille
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
BASEBALL: After overcoming deficits to move past Franklin, Academy challenges Whitney in area round
BRINGING IT: Academy junior left-handed pitcher John Tomasek earned the win in both of the Bumblebees' comeback victories against...
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Greg Wille
- May 8, 2021
- 10 min
NOT DONE YET: Rowlett's pitching, key hit extend career as Academy overtakes Franklin to win series
CLUTCH PERFORMANCE: Academy junior pitcher/shortstop Blaine Rowlett delivered on the mound and at the plate Saturday afternoon as the...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 24, 2021
- 5 min
ALL-AROUND STANDOUT: Guzman fires two-hitter, hits three-run double as Rogers tops rival Academy 6-2
RIVALRY DUEL IN ROGERS: Academy sophomore Alex Lawton delivers a pitch to Rogers senior left fielder Logan Hare during the first inning...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
BASEBALL: Hoffman fires no-hitter, aids offensive attack as Academy rips Rockdale 11-0 to open 19-3A
Staff report LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – Sophomore right-hander Alex Hoffman pitched a no-hitter and drove in a team-high three runs as...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 10, 2021
- 14 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 9, 2021
- 9 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 9, 2021
- 10 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 6, 2021
- 11 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 6, 2021
- 12 min
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,...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 5, 2021
- 9 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Mar 4, 2021
- 10 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Feb 28, 2021
- 10 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Feb 27, 2021
- 12 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Feb 25, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Feb 21, 2021
- 8 min
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...
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Greg Wille
- Nov 13, 2020
- 13 min
THE NEXT STEP: Lancaster, Academy aim to advance in playoff opener vs. star RB Brooks, Hallettsville
BRINGING THE BUZZ: Senior Jerry Cephus is a starting quarterback and outside linebacker for the Academy Bumblebees (7-3), who battle the...
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Greg Wille
- Aug 26, 2020
- 7 min
FOOTBALL 2020: With new coach Lancaster, Academy optimistic it can be a factor in grueling district
SEASONED PERFORMERS: Wide receiver/defensive back Jaylin McWilliams (left), quarterback/outside linebacker Jerry Cephus and offensive...
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