Luke Howard points out a team photo on the field house wall of the 2000 state title team. Howard was a ballboy on the team. Nineteen years later, Howard steps in as the Hornets head coach. The Hornets report for football drills Aug. 5.
Attending a Brazlian soccer camp at McKamie Stadium were: (back row) Damian Guerrero, Angel Almendariz, Braden Shuemake, Molly Hogan, Bailee Armstrong, Mary Hogan, Peyton Dooley, Rachel Conner, Payton Armstrong, Barrett Boyd, Gracie Penrod, Hugo de Souza Duarte. (front row) Oswaldo Leon, Leonardo Leon, Javier Bonilla, Abraham Almendariz, Cody Graham, Jack Armstrong, Bethany Penrod, Raisa Leon, Ally Penrod and Ellie Kelley.
Luke Howard and his wife ,Savanna, and son ,Cole, have joined the Gatesville athletic family. Howard was named the head football coach for the Hornets this week.
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Varsity candidates
Members of the 2019 Hornets football team met for a team shot Thursday at McKamie Stadium. The Hornets new coach is Luke Howard, a 2007 graduate of Gatesville. The job is hias first as a head coach. Aug. 5 is the first day for workouts.
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Mineola bound
The Key Plumbing 6U team will play in Mineola Monday. Members of the team are: (back row) coaches Todd Sullivan, Jeanette Warren, Heath Warren, Steve Robles. (middle row) Jase Jones, Ruben Castillo, Dominik Ortega, Victor Cortez, Damien Chacon, Ryan Jackson(front row) Isaac Vega, Ethan Robles, TJ Sullivan, Jase Wiley and Jacob Lowe. Not Pictured: Rylan Key.
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Teamed up
The Rangers and Attic Breeze have advanced to the 8U machine pitch state tournament in Brownwood. The Rangers took first place and Attic Breeze was second in district. Pictured above are: (front row) Mason Davidson, Kaser Gerdel, Luke Taylor, Thor Tobias, Lucas Elliot, Braylon Brown, Jaxon Mayberry, John Ellis Cash, Hunter Albin, Brayden Warren, Isaack Casas, J.J. Leyva, Bryson Walker and Vinny Yocona. (Back row) Cannon Malden, Bryce Turner, Gatlyn Melbern, Kendin Holstein, Jason Gibson, Wyatt Matoska, Levin Lynch, Rancher Jeffcoat, Preston Barron, Colby Derrick, and Jake Spencer.
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Battling in Clifton
The Hydro Dillo Graphics 12U team competed in Clifton in the Texas Teen-Age state tournament. They defeated China Spring, 13-0, in their opening game. Members of the team are Marlee Henderson, Hannah Cuellar, Emily Turner, Romi Bomar, (middle row) Kyleigh Walker, Jamie Lisenby, Madison Manning, Jordy Manning, Hayleigh Webb, (back row) Coach James Turner, Anna Owens, Jacy Archie, Madison Hester, Coach Carey Hester, Catherine Pearson and coach Stephanie Hester.
Jeffrey Morse (right) and boat captain Jack Morse show off the fish that took first place in the Central Texas High School Tournament Trail June 29 at Lake Buchanan. Morse and teammate Ethan Lilljedahl of the Jonesboro High School team fi nished first and second in the final tournament of the season.
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On to state
The Gatesville Messenger 10U team went unbeaten in the district tournament. Members of the team are: (front row) Paydon Garrett, Rogan Smith, Kian Dingianni, Cash Heath; (second row) Blayze Fisher, Callen Webb, Branson Hodges, Grady Keeton, Gavin Klecka and Austyn Pickle; (third row) Brady Gist, Levi Villagrana and Brody Brown. Coaches are Waylon Pruitt, Eric Rockow and Chris Garrett.
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Pitching power
Tucker Melton unleashes a pitch for Valet Cleaners. Melton is a solid pitcher and batted fourth in the lineup for Valet Cleaners.
Jeffrey Morse took first place with five bass weighing 16.9 pounds to give Jonesboro High School’s bass team a one-two finish at the Central Texas High School Tournament Trail June 29 at Lake Bucha
Brody Brown avoids an inside pitch during the district tournament for the Texas Teen-Age Baseball-Softball Association. Brody, a member of The Gatesville Messenger team, advances to the state tournament in Groesbeck.
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Making a play
Austyn Pickle makes a play from second base for The Gatesville Messenger, the district-winning team in 10U.
The Gatesville Messenger won the 10U baseball district tournament and will represent Gatesville in the upcoming Texas Teen-Age Baseball-Softball Association state tournament in Groesback.
