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Hornets cruise past Burnet 42-7

Hornets cruise past Burnet 42-7

Hornets cruise past Burnet 42-7 in nondistrict finale

Gatesville Messenger
Saturday, September 26, 2026
By Clay WhittingtonMessenger CorrespondentBURNET– After putting together their most well-rounded game of the season, the Hornets are ready to rest. In their  final  nondistrict contest, Gatesville traveled to Burnet on Friday and dominated.
Javon Howard kicks the ball throguh the uprights during a point after touchdown attempt for the Tigers. COURTESY PHOTO

Javon Howard kicks the ball throguh the uprights during a point after touchdown attempt for the Tigers. COURTESY PHOTO

Oglesby opens season with win

Special To The Messenger
Friday, September 4, 2026
The Oglesby Tigers opened up The 2026 football season with a victory over Plano Corum lions. The Tigers fell behind 70 to 56 in the third quarter but made a tremendous comeback to defeat the lions 86 to 84 in the fourth quarter .
Ford now prepping for college

Ford now prepping for college

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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.
Bikers began the race at 7:15 a.m. on June 13 at the Civic Center. Photo by David Scott

Bikers began the race at 7:15 a.m. on June 13 at the Civic Center. Photo by David Scott

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Exchange Club hosts annual Fire Ant bike race

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
The 30th annual Fire Ant bike race, hosted by the Gatesville Exchange Club, recently took place starting in the parking lot at the Gatesville Civic Center.More than 219 participants registered to be in the race.
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

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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.
Lady Eagles and coach reflect, look ahead

Lady Eagles and coach reflect, look ahead

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Lady Eagles and coach reflect, look ahead

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
When the 2026 high school softball season began, only two teams in Texas history had won three consecutive University Interscholastic League state championships, Coahoma in the 3A ranks and Corpus Christi Calallen in Class 4A.
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