Sports Briefs for July 4

Parker County well represented in State Lineman Challenge

Linemen from high school football teams across Parker County joined others from across the state at the State Lineman Challenge June 21 at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene.

Two local squads finished first in their divisions. Brock won the 4A Division, scoring 57 points, and Azle tallied 56 points to win in 5A.

The Brock junior varsity placed third in Class 3A with 36 points and Springtown was third in 4A with 50. Rounding out area participants, Weatherford placed fifth in Class 6A with 47 points.

GOLF

Aledo’s Purdon third in tourney

Sydney Purdon of Aledo had another strong showing this summer. She finished third in the Girls 15-18 age group at the North Texas PGA Junior Tour’s Medalist Division tournament on June 25 at Iron Horse Golf Course in North Richland Hills.

Pardon shot an 18-hole score of 84.

Playing from Aledo in the Boys 15-18 age group, Christian Moll shot 83 to tie for eighth. Also in that group, Andrew Todey and Pierce Russom, both from Aledo, finished tied for 20th and 29th, respectively, shooting 89 and 101.

Aledo tryouts

Tryouts for the 2025-26  Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats golf teams will held be July 31 at 10 a.m. at Squaw Creek Golf Course. Golfers are advised to bring:

• A completed physical form.
• Golf clubs and balls.
• Wear a collared shirt, tucked in.
• An understanding of basic rules.
• Copy of report card.
• Water bottle.
• $20 green fee.

The tryouts will include:

• Short game evaluation.
• Full swing evaluation.
• Play nine holes walking.
• Discussing golf etiquette.
• Discussing commitment to the team.

Prior to July 24 at 5 p.m., the deadline to register, email coach Bryan Mourning at bmourning@aledoisd.org.

RODEO

WC begins new chapter as competitors in reformed rodeo region

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Board of Directors met June 12 and approved a proposal to split the Southwest Region into two regions beginning with the 2025-26 season.

The Southwest Region is currently made up of schools with more than 800 competitors. This change will help to even the playing field, creating two regions of approximately 400 student-athletes, comparable to other regions in the NIRA.

Beginning in 2025-26, the split will create the Cross Timbers and High Plains regions, with WC competing in the Cross Timbers with Angelo State University, Cisco College, North Central Texas College, Ranger College, Sul Ross State University, Tarleton State University, Texas Christian University, and Vernon College.

That means WC will no longer have annual trips to Portales, New Mexico; Lubbock, Odessa, Snyder, Clarendon, Big Spring, and other long trips for their regular season rodeos.

“One of the biggest reasons for the split was for the safety of our students and animals, along with the huge cost of producing rodeos with over 800 kids,” said Johnny Emmons, WC’s head rodeo coach. “Now we are back down to 400 students, way more manageable and affordable, less travel, less time away from class, and a little more representation at CNFR.”

The change will also mean WC will host an annual NIRA rodeo, tentatively scheduled for mid-October.

WRESTLING

Proctor to compete in elite event

Cash Proctor of Brock has been invited to represent Team Texas in Fargo, North Dakota at the 2025 US Marine Corps Junior Nationals. The competition is scheduled for July 10-19.