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Ford now prepping for college

Ford now prepping for college

Ford now prepping for college

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
You could say Brilee Ford is the epitome of talking softly and carrying a big stick.“Softball has always been my way of coping with my feelings without having to speak,” the former Gatesville Lady Hornet said. “It’s a game where it can be calming and chaotic all at one time.

The Hornet’s Nest

Rickey Phillips Special To The Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
Although we are now into the fourth week of summer break, there are still plenty of activities, workouts, and practices taking place across Gatesville ISD campuses.Turnout for our high school and junior high strength and conditioning programs has been strong.
Varsity tennis players who participated as student coaches during the recent GISD tennis camp. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Wendell Jones, Lexi Bryant, Annabelle Lea, Elijah Tyson, Rogan Smith, Olivia Potts, Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Jillianna Kim, Donnovan Herrera, Quinton Ivy, and Assistant Coach Alex Scott. Courtesy photo

Varsity tennis players who participated as student coaches during the recent GISD tennis camp. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Wendell Jones, Lexi Bryant, Annabelle Lea, Elijah Tyson, Rogan Smith, Olivia Potts, Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Jillianna Kim, Donnovan Herrera, Quinton Ivy, and Assistant Coach Alex Scott. Courtesy photo

GISD Tennis Camp draws record numbers of students

David Scott The Gatesvlle Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Gatesville ISD tennis camp has seen a massive surge in popularity, regularly drawing over 60 kids a day and achieving one of the largest turnouts in the program’s history.

The Hornet’s Nest

Rickey Phillips The Gatesville Messenger
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Good ol’ summertimeThe arrival of summer somewhat signals the beginning of much-needed and much-deserved breaks for athletes and coaches, most of whom have spent the previous nine months hard at it with a daily grind that stretched from week to week for many.

The Hornet’s Nest

Rickey Phillips Special To The Messenger
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Good ol’ summertime The arrival of summer somewhat signals the beginning of much-needed and much-deserved breaks for athletes and coaches, most of whom have spent the previous nine months hard at it with a daily grind that stretched from week to week for many.
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