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Pirates win tourney remembering their own

Lipan runners qualify for regional meet

Layth Taylor
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Briggs Berry, it could be said, was one of the most likeable athletes ever to come through Granbury High School. Sadly, he never got to see adulthood as he passed in 2014 from a rare immune deficiency.

On Monday, Oct. 7, the Pirates hosted the Briggs Berry Memorial at Pecan Plantation, held annually to honor the late former Pirate golfer who helped the team reach the state tournament in his playing days.

“It is very important and I’m glad we have the tournament every year in the name of him,” Pirates coach Steve Ward said. “He touched many lives and was a fun and exciting golfer.

“Many of the coaches that attend the tournament remember Briggs when he played and that is important.”

The Pirates Purple team won the tournament with a 302 score, led by Jacob Reagan and Quinn Bradley with scores of 75 each. Brock was second with a 317.

The Pirates Gold team was third at 325, with Braxton Pugh pacing them with a 74, the lowest individual score in the tournament. Reagan defeated Bradley in a scorecard playoff for second.

Also for the Pirates Purple, Caden Davis and Parker Jones each shot 76 and Lincoln Sherril posted a 79. Rounding out the Pirates Gold were William Webb, 83, followed by Drew Haynes and Carter Martin at 84 each, with Aiden Matherne shooting 91.

The four lowest individual scores comprise the team score.

“I’m real pleased with the way the guys shot. They are getting better every week,” Ward said. “This was a great tournament to see what the guys can do. We have a lot of players and they push each other to be better.”

Granbury White placed fourth with a 329. They were led by Kamden Aparicio’s 79. Followed by Jaxson Vaughn and Henry Ballew at 82 each, Brayden Thackerson at 86 and Hunter White with a 93.

Granbury Lavender shot 371, led by Miller Schenewark, 83; Kylan Loving, 87; and Grady Molder, 89.

Granbury Black shot 373, paced by Briar Rouse, 86, and Jeff Bowerman, 93. Granbury Grey’s 405 was led by Coleman Dunn with a 93.

LIPAN CROSS COUNTRY

Court Gaylor and Wyatt Yates led Lipan runners in the District 11-2A Meet Monday, Oct. 7, which was run in Lipan. Both qualified for regionals with a top 10 individual finish.

Gaylor ran the 5K course in a time of 18:04.34, placing fifth, while Yates was seventh in 18:27.36.

Leading the Lady Indians was Addiline Lawrence, who narrowly missed a regional berth with a 13th-place finish, posting a time of 13:49.88 over the 3.2K course. Also for the Lipan girls, Annslee Tarpley was 17th in 14:01.99; Zoe Bolfing, 28th, 15:29.92; and Peyton Lawrence, 30th, 16:14.89.

Also for the Indians, Tucker Tims, 20th, 20:46.32; and Brayden Harrison, 25th, 21:32.12.

The 2A Region II Meet is in Grand Prairie Monday, Oct. 21. From there, the top four teams and the top 10 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to state.

GRANBURY FOOTBALL

For a third consecutive game the Pirates (1-4, 0-3 in District 3-5A Division I at press time) will face one of the state’s top five teams. After falling 63-20 at then No. 1 Denton Ryan, followed by hosting then No. 1 Aledo at press time, they travel to No. 5 Richland (6-0, 4-0) Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

The Pirates had a bye week while the Royals defeated Keller Fossil Ridge 57-14 at home this past week.

Granbury season offensive leaders at press time: Hayden Meyer 588 yards, seven TD, four interceptions passing, 121 rushing yards; Andrew DeBello 194 rushing yards; Jackson Arnett 16 catches, 226 yards, two TD; Jonathan McCandless 18 catches, 194 yards, three TD.

Granbury season defensive leaders at press time: Chase Cantrell 38 tackles, six for loss, two sacks; Tahj Clayton 28 tackles; Cooper Cumba 25 tackles, two for loss, sack, fumble recovery for TD; Elijah Johnston 21 tackles.

Richland offensive players to watch at press time: Drew Kates, 75% completions, 1,730 yards, 19 TD, one interception, 267 yards, four TD rushing; Xavier Johnson 27 catches, 685 yards, seven TD.

Richland defensive players to watch at press time: Roddrick Roberts 50 tackles, 12 for loss, three sacks, interception; Carlos Davis 40 tackles.

The Royals have won 18 of their past 19 games dating to last season in which they were 12-1 and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. They have scored at least 35 points in 17 straight games and are averaging over 50 points this season.

The Royals lead the all-time series with Granbury 2-0, winning in 2008 and 2009.

TOLAR FOOTBALL

After a week off for both teams, the Rattlers (4-1 at press time) and Early were playing their District 5-3A Division II opener at press time. Next, the Rattlers turn their attention to hosting Dublin (0-5 at press time) Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

Tolar season offensive leaders at press time: Briton Rice 60% completion, 824 yards, six TD, three interceptions, rushing TD; Peyton Brown 79 carries, 426 yards, five TD; Brylen Feist 15 catches, 256 yards, two TD; Drake Owens 11 catches, 209 yards, TD.

Season defensive leaders at press time: Owens 47 tackles, 2.5 for loss, sack; Cash Clark 39 tackles, two for loss, two sacks; Kelvin Murray 36 tackles, five for loss; Feist 31 tackles, one for loss, interception.

Dublin offensive players to watch at press time: Kaden Gaitlin 1,205 yards, 15 TD, seven interceptions passing, 195 yards, TD rushing; Francisco Garcia 23 catches, 300 yards, three TD.

Dublin defensive players to watch at press time: Alonso Moreno 42 tackles, two for loss, interception; DJ Ferguson 31 tackles, five for loss, two sacks.

Two teams could not be going in different directions even more. The Rattlers were 31-4 over 35 games at press time and Dublin was 3-22 over its past 25 games with 10 straight losses.

Ironically, Tolar trails in the short series 2-1, winning 52-14 in 2016 but falling 28-27 in 2018 and 35-20 in 2019.

GRANBURY TENNIS

The Pirates/Lady Pirates secured a playoff berth in resounding fashion, defeating visiting Saginaw 19-0 Tuesday, Oct. 1.

“So proud of how we competed. The score may not look like it, but there were several close matches, but we handled adversity well and kept battling,” Granbury coach Athan Laskaris said.

The Pirates, 10-6 overall, finished third in District 5-5A with a 4-2 record. They were playing bidistrict at Grapevine at press time.

Winners against Saginaw were:

Boys singles: Roland Krause 4-6, 6-3, 13-11; Colten Whitefield 6-4, 6-1; Tyler St. Don 5-7, 6-2, 10-7; Oakley Boyd 6-1, 6-3; Braxton Bailey 8-3; Chase Bohney 8-5.

Girls singles: Mandi Labelle 6-1, 6-1; Paloma Sandoval 6-1, 6-2; Ava Hamrick 6-11, 6-1; Albane Combres 6-0, 6-2; Atleigh Young 6-1, 7-5; Lili Vaughn 8-3.

Boys doubles: Krause/Boyd 6-1, 6-4; Whitefield/St. Don 6-1, 6-0; Bailey Hayden Garcia 3-6, 6-3, 10-3.

Girls doubles: Hamrick/Sandoval 6-1, 3-6, 10-6; Combres/Ellie Weeks 6-1, 2-6, 11-9; Allie Kazmier/Young 6-4, 4-6, 10-2.

Mixed doubles: Labelle/Sullivan Williamson 7-5, 6-2.

GRANBURY VOLLEYBALL

The Lady Pirates (22-18, 5-2 in District 5-5A) split a pair of home matches, defeating Brewer 3-0 Friday, Oct. 4 and falling 3-1 against Chisholm Trail Oct. 8. Granbury is second in district, a half game ahead of Azle and a game up on Chisholm Trail.

Leaders vs. Brewer

Kills: Blakely Bleeker 11, Sienna Watts 9

Aces: Lilyan McCall 2, Allyson McCabe 2, Watts 2

Blocks: Jayla Hayes 2

Digs: McCall 29, Audrey Greinert 16, Watts 16

Assists: McCabe 29

Leaders vs. Chisholm Trail

Kills: Watts 17, Bleeker 10

Blocks: Masyn Noe 3, Hayes 2

Digs: McCall 31, McCabe 25

Assists: McCabe 39

Receptions: McCall 31, Mattie Weaver 19

The Lady Pirates were hosting district-leading Aledo at press time. They travel to Fossil Ridge Tuesday, Oct. 15 and host Saginaw Oct. 22, both matches at 6 p.m.

TOLAR VOLLEYBALL

The Lady Rattlers (23-9, 7-1 in District 8-3A) continued their march toward a playoff berth in their first season back in Class 3A with 3-0 sweeps at Comanche Oct. 4 and at Dublin Oct. 8.

Emma Jackson led the way against Comanche with seven kills, two blocks and two aces. Leaders against Dublin were Kamryn Kolb and Sophia Walters (stats not available at press time).

The Lady Rattlers will host Millsap Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. and play at Eastland Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

GRANBURY CROSS COUNTRY

In preparation for the District 5-5A Meet, the Lady Pirates and Pirates ran in the Brewer Invitational Friday, Oct. 4. The Lady Pirates placed fifth on the 5K Central Park course, the same course on which district was being run at press time.

Lady Pirate individual results were:

19. Josefina Berry, 21:32

24. Ava Stein, 21:53

29. Adalyn Hollis, 22:14

41. Alexie Patrick, 22:45

53. Ziva Sedgwick, 23:57

66. Karolina Berry, 24:41

Leading the Pirates was Tristen Goodwin, who was 83rd with a time of 20:24.71.

The Lady Pirates junior varsity was paced by Elyse Jernigan, 36th in 27:02.

From district, the top three teams and the top 10 individuals qualify for the 5A Region I Meet at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock Oct. 22.