Sports Archives - January and February 2008

Katts Win Two in Sweetwater
2/29/2008
The Sweetwater Mustang softball tournament got underway with pool games Thursday where the Coleman Bluekatts picked up a couple wins. Pool games are practice games, one hour in length. The Katts beat Abilene Cooper JV 12-2 and Stamford 6-0.

Friday's schedule is another pool game at 10:00am followed by bracket play Friday afternoon and Saturday.


Reynolds / Hurtado Homer in Bluecat Win
2/29/2008
Coleman Varsity won the 1st game of the Wall Baseball Tournament, defeating San Angelo Central Junior Varsity 15 – 12. Winning pitcher was Pedro Valdez. Hitting homeruns for the Bluecats were Matthew Hurtado and Jack Reynolds.


Basketball Tournament at Novice March 29th
2/29/2008
The Novice Junior Class will host a fundraiser basketball tournament on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Novice High School gym. “Shoot for Prom Tournament ‘08” will be limited to eight teams, and it will be a single elimination tournament. The first eight teams will be entered in the tournament. Entry fee will be $10.00 per person with an unlimited number of players per team. Teams may be co-ed. The first place team members will receive a T-Shirt.

Full concession will be available all day and will include breakfast burritos, hamburgers cooked on the grill, Bar*B*Que Sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, frito pie, French fries, etc. T-Shirts will be on hand for sale with the tournament logo. A hand-made picnic table will be raffled off as well other items. Tickets may be purchased from a Novice Junior classman for $1.00 each. There will be a free-throw shoot-out with an entry fee of $2.00 per person. The winner will receive half of the shoot-out money collected.

Admission will be free all day.  We need volunteers for concession workers, bookkeepers, clock runners, and referees.  Anyone of high school age or older may create a team to participate.

For more information, or to enter a team, contact Mincy Briley at 625-1071 or 325-668-4174.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a fun day of basketball.  All proceeds will go to the Novice Junior Class.


Bluecats Win Home Opener Against Miles
2/27/2008
The Coleman Bluecat Varsity baseball team won it’s home opener, defeating the Miles Bulldogs by the score of 12 – 2. The game ended in the 6th inning due to the 10 run rule. Pedro Valdez was the winning pitcher. Winner of the 1st Texas Ranger Raffle was Rodney Schumann. Coleman’s Varsity and JV will play Thursday in the Wall Tournament.


Bluekatt Softball Players Receive Big Country Honors
2/26/2008
Bluekatt third baseman Carissa Zarate has received recognition from the Abilene Reporter-News by making the Top Ten Players of the Week. Eden Duquette and Sonya Cruz received honorable mention. This information follows:

Carissa Zarate, third base, Soph., Coleman softball - - Was named co-MVP at the Rachel Harrist Invitational in Breckenridge, going 6-for-9 with five RBIs, including a grand slam in a  9 – 6 win over Class 3A Vernon in the semifinals. The Lady Bluecats enter this week 4 – 1.

Honorable Mention:

Eden Duquette, pitcher/second base, Jr., Coleman softball (6-for-9 with three triples in the Breckenridge tournament)

Sonya Cruz, pitcher, Jr., Coleman softball (totaled six scoreless innings in two appearances vs. Hawley)


Ballinger Tops Katts in Softball
2/26/2008
Miserable doesn't even begin to describe the weather conditions the Bluekatts and Ballinger Lady Cats played in Monday afternoon in Ballinger. With wind over 40mph, blowing dust and blowing infield, the two rivals squared off and duked it out for 7 rounds, er, innings. We hesitate to say when the dust had settled (because it never did), Ballinger won the first district game of the year 16-15. The Katts will play in the Sweetwater Tournament starting this Thursday.


Katts Bring Home 2nd Place from Breckenridge
Off to a Great Start This Season

2/25/2008
The Bluekatt softball team competed in the Rachel Harrist Classic Breckenridge Tournament last Friday and Saturday and brought home the 2nd Place trophy in the Silver Division.

The ball games on Friday where pool games and did not count in win-lost scoring.


The Bluekatts defeated Breckinridge JV 20-0; Vernon 9-6 and lost in the Championship game to Hawley 7-0.

Carissa Zarate was named Co-MVP of the Silver Division of the tournament. She went 6 for 9 with 5 RBI’s and a Grand Slam Home Run in the win over 3A Vernon.

Eden Duquette pitched the win over Vernon and went 6 for 9 with 6 RBI’s and 3 triples.

Amanda Gober went 4 for 9 with 4 RBI’s and a triple.

Rynn Norris went 6 for 8 with 2 RBI’s, pitched the win over Breckinridge and had 3 scoreless innings against Hawley.

Sonya Cruz pitched 6 scoreless innings against Hawley. Four of them where in a 2-0 pool game win on Friday.

The team raised over $1,400.00 for the Rachel Harrist Scholarship Fund. The funds where presented to Rachel’s mother and brother after the Friday morning game with Breckenridge. Keagan Slayton brought in over a $1,000.00 and Jackie Birdwell had $300.00.

The Lady Bluekatts would to thank the faculty and students of Coleman High and the businesses and people of Coleman for there support of the girls.

Thanks to Joe Zarate, the girls gave decals with RH & crossed bats to the members of both Breckinridge teams.


CCC Releases 2008 Tournament Schedule
2/25/2008 (by SuJo McKee)
The Coleman Country Club is excited to announce its 2008 Tournament Schedule. Beginning March 9th, 18-hole Sunday scrambles will be held monthly. Mark your calendars now for the upcoming tournaments.

The first tournament of the season will be the Spring Fling Three-Person Tournament March 29-30 followed by the Couples Scramble April 26-27. The Four-Person Scramble will be held May 17-18 and the Flynn Invitational will be May 31 – June 1. The Coleman Rodeo Association’s golf tournament will be Saturday, June 21st in the morning. June 28-29 will be the Coleman/Blanket Three-Person Scramble with Saturday’s round being played at Coleman Country Club and the Sunday round in Blanket. The Three-Person Scramble will be July 19-20 and the One-Person Scramble will be August 2-3. On August 16-17, the Member-Guest Tournament will be held followed by the last tournament of the season, the Club Championship, September 13-14.

The first paid entries will be used to fill the limited number of spots. Entry forms will be available at www.colemancountryclub.com  and on the bulletin board at the Club. For more information or to enter a team, call 325-214-0486 or 325-214-0487.

The Coleman Country Club is pleased to welcome Sandy Neal and Bob and Linda Kerr as new members. For more information on membership, visit the website at www.colemancountryclub.com  or call the pro-shop at 625-2922.

Speaking of the website, www.colemancountryclub.com is getting a face lift for the 2008 year. Unfortunately it is not completed so please check back often for the new look. The 2008 Tournament Schedule and results will be available on the website soon!


COLEMAN RESULTS – STRAWN POWERLIFTING MEET
2/25/2008
GIRLS DIVISION
Tiffany Baker - 1st in her division, 3rd overall for the meet
Mackenzi Spake - 3rd in her division

BOYS DIVISION
Edgar Barrios - 12th in his division
Daniel Arrieta - 10th in his division
Duston Crawford - 7th in his division
Matthew Guerrero - 5th in his division
Manuel CruZ - 6th in his division

There were a total of 170 lifters at this meet. All participants represented Coleman very well.
Coach Patton & Coach Simmons


Basketball Tournament at Novice March 29th
2/25/2008
The Novice Junior Class will host a fundraiser basketball tournament on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Novice High School gym. “Shoot for Prom Tournament ‘08” will be limited to eight teams, and it will be a single elimination tournament. The first eight teams will be entered in the tournament. Entry fee will be $10.00 per person with an unlimited number of players per team. Teams may be co-ed. The first place team members will receive a T-Shirt.

Full concession will be available all day and will include breakfast burritos, hamburgers cooked on the grill, Bar-BQ Sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, Frito pie, French fries, etc. T-Shirts will be on hand for sale with the tournament logo. A hand-made picnic table will be raffled off as well other items. Tickets may be purchased from a Novice Junior classman for $1.00 each. There will be a free-throw shoot-out with an entry fee of $2.00 per person. The winner will receive half of the shoot-out money collected.

Admission will be free all day.  We need volunteers for concession workers, bookkeepers, clock runners, and referees.  Anyone of high school age or older may create a team to participate.

For more information, or to enter a team, contact Mincy Briley at 625-1071 or 325-668-4174.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a fun day of basketball.  All proceeds will go to the Novice Junior Class.


Bluekatt Softball Team in Action in Breckenridge
2/22/2008
The Coleman Bluekatt Softball Team
PLAYED three games today (Friday) in Breckenridge.
Game One -
 vs. Breckenridge  -  Lost  5 - 2
Game Two -
vs. Bridgeport  -  Lost  6 - 0
Game Three -
vs. Hawley  -  Won 2 - 0
Game Four - vs. Hawley - Lost 7-0 in championship game - won 2nd place


Bluecat's Baseball Wins Opener in Miles
2/21/2008
The Coleman Bluecats won it’s opening game in the Miles Baseball Tournament, defeating San Angelo Central’s sub varsity by the score of 9 -1. The victory improved Coleman’s record to 2-0 on the season. Pedro Valdez got the victory on the mound giving up 5 hits and only 2 walks, while striking out 8 batters. Leading hitters for the Bluecats were freshmen Jonathan Sanchez 2-3, sophomore Andrew Isom 2-3, Juniors Glen Edington 2-4, Dalton DeLeon 2-4. 
Coleman will play 2 games Friday, starting at 1:30.


Duquette Named in Reporter-News Top 10 Players of the Week
2/21/2008
Coleman Bluekatt junior Eden Duquette, a pitcher/infielder for the Coleman Bluekatts, put up some impressive numbers recently which earned her a spot on Evan's Top 10.

Comments as follows: "Despite softball's early start, Duquette is already playing like it's mid April. In a 17-0 win over Goldthwaite, she worked three shutout innings (striking out six), and went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double, two triples and six RBIs. Not too shabby for a February debut."

Honorable Mention: Rynn Norris, pitcher/infielder, Soph., Coleman softball (tossed two shutout innings, 3-for-4 with two runs scored vs. Goldthwaite); Amanda Gober, catcher, Fr., Coleman softball (2-for-3 with three RBIs vs. Goldthwaite)


Powerlifting Results from Brady
2/20/2008
The Bluecat powerlifters were in competition at Brady on February 16th. The results are as follows:
GIRLS DIVISION

TIFFANI BAKER 1ST in her grouping
MACKENZI SPAKE 5TH in her grouping

BOYS DIVISION

BRITT BARTELL 6th in his grouping
DUSTON CRAWFORD 7th in his grouping
DANIEL ARRIETA 12th in his grouping
ZACH DOYLE 12th in his grouping
MANUEL CRUZ 14th in his grouping

Also competing for the Bluecats was Caleb Walker.

There were 254 lifters at the meet in Brady. All Coleman lifters represented their school and community with class.

Coach Patton


Bluecat Powerlifting Results from Hawley Meet
2/20/2008
GIRLS DIVISION


Mackenzi Spake Jr 355 lb total 2nd in her division
Tiffani Baker Jr 780 lb total 2nd in her division

BOYS DIVISION

Edgar Barrios Fr 680 lb total 19th in his division
Britt Bartell Fr 675 lb total 15th in his division
Caleb Walker Jr 890 lb total 9th in his division
Daniel Arrietta So 865 lb total 11th in his division
Stanley Cole Jr 1030 lb total 9th in his division
Duston Crawford Jr 1000 lb total 11th in his division

Also competing for the boys team was Manuel Cruz (Fr.).

All lifters did an outstanding job of representing their school and community. There were over 250 lifters from schools in the surrounding area.

The teams are coached by: Doug Patton & Brenda Simmons


Bluecat Tennis In Full Swing
2/20/2008
Coleman Bluecat tennis players have their season underway, having played at the Coleman City Park on Tuesday and in Santa Anna this coming Friday. We ran a few pictures last week, pictured below are other members of the team.


Brooks and Valdez Combine for One-Hitter
2/19/2008
Coleman Varsity baseball team defeated the Brady Bulldogs by the score of 17 – 0. Corbin Brooks and Pedro Valdez collaborated for a 1 hitter.  Pedro Valdez also hit the game's only homerun.

Coleman Junior Varsity won its opening game of the season, defeating the Brady Bulldogs by the score 24 – 2. The game lasted only 4 innings because of the 15 run rule after 4 innings of play. Gary Heath pitched the entire game striking out 6 batters and walking only 2.

Coleman's next opponent will San Angelo Central Sophomores, in the Miles tournament which runs this Thursday through Saturday.

Don't forget, the Coleman HIT A THON will be Monday February 25 at 5:00. Texas Ranger Raffle drawing will be Tuesday February 26 following the Home game versus the Miles Bulldogs.


Bluecat Softball Team Wins in Abilene
2/18/2008
Put a "W" in the win/loss column for the Bluekatt softball team.  The ladies traveled to Abilene Monday afternoon and brought home a 10-0 victory over the Abilene Cooper JV.  The Katts have the majority of their team back from last year which went one deep in the playoffs. 

The Katts will travel to Breckenridge starting Thursday to play in a tournament through Saturday.


Tentative Bluecat Football Schedule Released
2/19/2008
Coleman Bluecat football fans will see Hufford Field only four times while traveling to six out of town stadiums, although the trips won't be as bad as they could be. We won't play a home game until the fourth game of the season.  The two long hauls, Olney and Rogers, are going to be played at neutral locations - Olney and Coleman in Cisco to begin the season on August 29th followed by Coleman and Rogers in Brownwood on a Saturday.  Again, this is a tentative schedule, but here it is as it stands now:

Aug. 29 vs. Olney @ Cisco

Sept. 6* vs. Rogers @ Brownwood (Saturday game)

Sept. 12 vs. Hawley @ Hawley

Sept. 19 vs. Colorado City @ Coleman

Sept. 26 vs. Comanche @ Comanche

Oct. 3 - Open

Oct 10 vs. Dublin @ Coleman

Oct. 17 vs. Bangs @ Bangs

Oct. 24 vs. Brady @ Coleman

Oct. 31 vs. Early @ Early

Nov. 7 vs. San Saba @ Coleman


CHS Tennis Season Begins
2/12/2008 (courtesy Debbie Jameson)
Coleman High School tennis began with a practice meet in Santa Anna on Thursday, Feb. 7th. This officially puts tennis in "full-swing"! The Coleman High School tennis team has been practicing since early January, and Coach Diana Dobbins looks forward to another successful tennis season.

The Coleman High School Tennis Team consists of Coach Diana Dobbins, Dallas Horton, Cole Hubbard, Tommy Baumgarner, Nolan Buford, Marcus Diaz, Tye Barnett, Jeremy Jameson, Thomas Wells, Kenna Cornelius, Meagan Ogden, Mohini Bhatka, Tori Valdez, Sarah Hailey, Ashley Bremiller and Allicyn Brooks.

The Coleman High School Tennis Team will compete this Thursday in Abilene in the Jim Ned Tournament.


Bluekatt Softball Team Crushes Goldthwaite
2/12/2008
In only their fourth game of the season, the Coleman Bluekatts disposed of the Goldthwaite Lady Eagles 17-0 Monday at the local field.

At Left:  Photo by Gary Strickland was
taken at the Abilene High Tournament last Saturday showing Bluekatt catcher Amanda Gober tagging a Lady Abilene High Eagle at home plate as the umpire gets a good look.


ATTENTION - Time to Register for Girl's Softball
2/12/2008
It's time for Softball Registration. Any girls interested in playing Coleman Youth Softball need to sign up. You must be age 5 by January 1st, 2008 to play. Forms may be picked up at Screen Art Graphics, Coleman Elementary or Coleman Jr. High.
All forms must be returned by February 18th. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Please return forms to Lee Wayne West at Screen Art Graphics. Questions? - contact Lee Wayne West 325-625-2508 Joe Zarate 325-636-3292 or Raeann Mills 325-625-5753.  Registration Fee is $40.00.


Softball Season is Underway
2/10/2008
It was a beautiful day for softball Saturday in Abilene as fans enjoyed warm temperatures to watch the Bluekatt Softball Team begin its season.
It was a practice tournament giving Coleman three games to play. They defeated Hawley JV, defeated Abilene High JV and defeated Sweetwater JV.

They have a game against Goldthwaite in Coleman at 4:00pm Monday, February 11.


Bluecat Lose to Bangs
2/10/2008
The Bangs Dragons defeated the Coleman Bluecats Friday night 60-48 in the CHS Varsity Gym. Glen Edington connected for three 3-point shots and scored 11 to lead the team followed by Dalton DeLeon 10, N'difon Agbor 8, Colton Buzzard 8, Jack Reynolds 4, Bronson Buzzard 2, David Merkley 2, Casey Lofton 2, Jamal Agbor 1.

The Bluecats finish their basketball season in Grape Creek Tuesday night.


Games Coming to Coleman Gym
2/8/2008
Here are next week’s practice/playoff games scheduled to be played in Coleman’s Varsity Gym:

Monday, February 11th:
6:30 p.m. – Priddy vs. Paint Rock Girls Varsity practice game

Tuesday, February 12th:

6:30 p.m. – Varsity Girls Playoff *
8:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Playoff *
* Teams playing are Zephyr, Rising Star, Brookesmith, Santa Anna. The match-ups will be decided after tonight’s games.


Bluekatts End B-ball Season
2/6/2008
The Bluekatt basketball season came to a close Tuesday night at CHS with Jim Ned taking the victories.
In the Varsity game, Jim Ned 61, Coleman 31. In the JV game, Jim Ned 37, Coleman 33.


Baseball Sign-up Information Given
2/5/2008
Baseball registration forms have been turned into the elementary and junior high offices. The cut off date is April 30, 2008, so if you are 12 years old and under before April 30, 2008 you are eligible to play in the youth division. If you are 13 years old before April 30, 2008 you are not eligible to play in the youth division. The schools included are Coleman, Santa Anna, Novice and Panther Creek ISD. Forms must be turned in by 5:00 p.m. 02/18/2008 at Screen Art Graphics 214 South Colorado Street. The fee will be $40.00.


Bluecat Non-District Opponents Named
2/5/2008
The non-district opponents for the Coleman Bluecat football season have been announced. They are Olney, Rogers, Hawley and Colorado City. Olney is about 40 miles south of Wichita Falls. Rogers is southeast of Temple. We're a little more familiar with Hawley and Colorado City.z

Coach Rusty Buzzard said the coaches in the new district, 8-AA, will meet this Thursday to work out the schedule.


Katts Finish Basketball Tonight
Bluecats in the Home Stretch

2/5/2008
The Bluekatt basketball season comes to an end tonight in Coleman as the Jim Ned Indians come to town. The boys have games tonight plus Friday against Bangs and next Tuesday at Grape Creek.

Santa Anna and Panther Creek square off in Santa Anna tonight in their final regular season games.

Novice travels to Brookesmith for the final regular season games.


Standing l-r:  Betty Torres, Kirsten Moore, Hailea Smith, Courtney Moore, Stephannie Bledsoe, DeAnna Hudson, Coach Steffany Fitzpatrick
Bottom l-r:  Paula Mata, Jessica laws, Nikki Ewing, Lauren Allen, Colton Moore (aka THE WATER BOY)

All-academic team:(90 or above average) Kirsten Moore, Courtney Moore, Nikki Ewing
All-tournament team: Nikki Ewing, Courtney Moore


Friday Night Scores
2/2/2008
The Bluecats and Katts lost to Ballinger Friday night in Bearcat land.
The final of the girl's game was 65-31.
The final of the boy's game was 73-63.
The final of the JV boy's game was Ballinger 54, Coleman 21.


Bluecats Have New District #,  Three New District Opponents
2/1/08
Coleman - District 8AA - Bangs, Brady, Coleman, Comanche, Dublin, Early, San Saba

(District 7AA is Ballinger, Coahoma, Colorado City, Grape Creek, Jim Ned, Wall)

Santa Anna - District 9 (Region 3) - Eden, Richland Springs, Robert Lee, Rochelle, Santa Anna and Veribest

Panther Creek - District 13 (Region 4) - Brookesmith, Cherokee, Lohn, Paint Rock, Panther Creek,  Zephyr

Novice - District 12 (Region 3) -  Blackwell, Hermleigh, Trent, Highland, and Moran

Others
Abilene Cooper, one of the smallest Class 5A schools in the last realignment two years ago, dropped to Class 4A based on its student enrollment.

Abilene Cooper is matched with Big Spring, Hereford, Plainview, San Angelo Lake View and Wofforth Frenship.

Abilene High will no longer be in a district with its longtime rivals from Odessa and Midland. Instead, the new District 3-5A matches AHS with six Dallas-Fort Worth schools: Burleson, Fort Worth Paschal, Halthom City, Richland (North Richland Hills), North Crowley and Weatherford.

Wylie High School remains in Class 3A. Brownwood drops from Class 4A to Class 3A, and is in a district with Wylie, Breckenridge, Graham, Snyder and Sweetwater.

The new realignment cut-off numbers are below (with previous numbers in parentheses)
(Courtesy Abilene Reporter News)
Class 5A - 2,085 and up (1,985 plus)
Class 4A - 980-2,084 (950-1,984)
Class 3A - 430-979 (415-949)
Class 2A - 200-429 (195-414)
Class 1A - 199 and below (194 and below)
Note: Schools with 99 or fewer students can opt to play Six-Man.


Coleman Youth Association
13 & 14 Year-Old Division Baseball Sign-up Time

1/29/2008 (contributed)
This is a travel league. Last year there were 22 games, all but five were played in Abilene. They are during the week, leaving as early as 4:00pm and getting home as late as 12:00 midnight on school nights.
If you are interested, registration fee is $50. Forms are located at the Junior High Office or at Screen Art Graphics. Registration runs from January 29 through February 4. This is the only time you will be able to sign up, no exceptions.
You must be 13 on or after April 30, 2008 and can not be 15 before May 1, 2008. Please provide a copy of the child's birth certificate. If you have any questions, call Lee Wayne West at 325-625-2508.


Scores from Tuesday Basketball Games
1/30/2008
Coleman - Bluekatt BB - Varsity lost to Early 41-64, the JV lost 30-33.
Bluecat Boys BB -  Varsity lost 55-50. 


Bluecat Lift-A-Thon Fundraiser Thursday
1/28/2008

The Bluecats will be holding their annual Lift-a-thon fundraiser on Thursday, January 31st. 
The Lift-a-thon will be held at the Armory beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact Coach Buzzard if you need any additional information.


Scores From Friday Night
1/26/2008
The Bluecats played in San Saba Friday night with the following results:
Varsity Bluecats - San Saba 66, Coleman 45
Varsity Bluekatts - San Saba 73, Coleman 29 (The Lady Dillos hit 15 3pt. shots)
JV Girls - Coleman 37, San Saba 20
JV Boys - San Saba 42, Coleman 18
Freshman Boys - San Saba 45, Coleman 27


Bluecat Baseball Fundraisers Planned
Hit-a-Thon and Texas Ranger Ticket Raffle

1/25/2008
The Coleman High School baseball teams will have two fundraising activities this year.

According to Coach Kim Smith, the first fundraiser is a Hit-a-Thon on Monday, February 25. Varsity and junior varsity players will get pledges from the general public. Pledges will donate a specific dollar amount per hit and players will generate money determined by the number of hits they get.

The teams will also be raffling off four tickets to a Texas Ranger's game plus $200 expense money. The plan is to do this each month through the end of baseball season with the first drawing on February 26th which corresponds with the Bluecat home game against Miles.


Wall Wins
1/23/2008
It was the Wall home court advantage and Wall victories Tuesday night over the Coleman Bluecats on the hardwood.  For the Bluekatts the JV lost 34-25 and the Varsity score was Wall 61 - Coleman 28.


Bluecats Win Against Grape Creek
Katts Fall to Lady Eagles

1/19/2008
It was a nail biter, one the Bluecats almost gave away but the Eagles couldn't take advantage of Bluecat kindness. The final score was Coleman 58, Grape Creek 56. With 15 seconds left in the game, all the Bluecats had to do was run out the clock, or draw a foul. Instead, they drove down the floor, shot and missed with 6 seconds left, which gave Grape Creek another opportunity. Luckily for Coleman, the Eagles botched the opportunity and the game came to a close with the Bluecats winning their second district game, they are 2-7.
Colton Buzzard led the way in scoring with 19 followed by Dalton DeLeon 13, Jamal Agbor 7, Jack Reynolds 5, Glen Edington 4, Bronson Buzzard 4, Casey Lofton 3, N'difon Agbor 3. 
Shown Above - Casey Lofton (35) and Jack Reynolds (20) go up for a loose ball and have position over two Grape Creek defenders.

In the girl's game, the Katts fell behind early, 16-0 at one point, and never could get back in the game the rest of the night. The final was Grape Creek 47, Coleman 26. The Katts are now 2-7 in district. Scoring were Jessica Morales 8, Carissa Zarate 5, Erin Strickland 5, Jacy Payne 3, Sarah Lofton, 2, Nicole Heath 2, Rene Salas 1. The Katts got most of their points at the free throw line, making 17 of 26.

In JV action, the Katts beat the Grape Creek girls 48-11. Sonya Cruz was high point with 15 followed by Victoria Cruz 10, Tabitha Terrell 8, Mercedes Taylor 6, Angelina Marks 4, Nancy Cruz 3, Shelbie DeLeon 2. Coach Joy Thompson was very proud of how her team played, now 14-4 on the season and 7-2 in district. Tabitha also had 10 assists, Nancy had 6 steals, Angelina and Sonya both recorded 7 rebounds.

The JV boys lost a close one to Grape Creek, 36-33.

Click HERE to see the District 6AA Girls standings.

Click HERE to see the District 6AA Boys standings.


Tuesday Night Scores
1/16/2008
Coleman Bluekatt Varsity Girls - Coleman 43, Bangs 37 - Katts now 2-8 having beaten Bangs twice
Coleman Bluecat Varsity Boys - Bangs 76, Coleman 28 - Cats now 1-5 in district
Boys JV - Bangs 50, Coleman 13
Girls JV - Coleman 34, Bangs 29


Jim Ned Takes District Wins Against Coleman
1/12/2008
The Bluekatt girls varsity ends the first half of district with a record of 1-6. Friday night in Jim Ned, a non-stop press by the Lady Indians in the first half dealt misery to the young Katts who eventually lost by a final of 85-25.

High point for the Katts was Sarah Lofton with 8 followed by Rene Salas 6, Jacy Payne 4, Jackie Birdwell 3, Nicole Heath 2 and Jessica Morales 2. High point for Jim Ned was Taylor with 17 while two others hit double figures.

The Katts travel to Bangs Tuesday night to begin the second half of district. The Katts beat Bangs in round one.

The Bluecat boys varsity is now 1-4 in district after losing to the Indians 70-44. The score ended lopsided but the Bluecats actually led much of the first half and trailed only by two, 36-34, at the half. The Bluecats just couldn't click in the second half and scored only 10 points as Jim Ned racked up the points. For the Bluecats Dalton DeLeon was high point with 10 followed by Colton Buzzard 8, Jack Reynolds 8, Glen Edington 8, David Merkley 2, Jamal Agbor 2, Bronson Buzzard 2, N'Difon Agbor 2, Kyle Hart 1. The Bluecats travel to Bangs Tuesday night. 

The only team to win Friday night was the JV girls who barely got by Jim Ned 31-30. Scoring was led by Victoria Cruz with 8 followed by Sonya Cruz 6, Tabitha Terrell 6, Angelina Marks 4, Dylan Buzzard 3, Nancy Cruz 2, Katelynn McKinnon 2.

The boys JV lost to the Indians 75-17.

 


Tuesday Night Scores
1/9/2008
The Bluekatts and Bluecats fell to Ballinger Tuesday night in varsity action at CHS.

In the girls game, the final score was the Ballinger Lady Cats 59, Coleman 35. The Katts are now 1-5 in district.  In JV action, Ballinger beat Coleman 25-22.

In the boys game, it was close all the way but Ballinger came out on top 62-54. The boys are now 1-2 in district.  In JV action, Ballinger won 33-11.

Coleman will travel to Jim Ned this Friday night.


Bluecats and Katts Lose Games to Early
1/6/2008
The Bluecat boys and girls basketball teams played in Early on Saturday night as schools continue their district basketball games on a rare Saturday night, due to the holiday schedule.

In the girls game, the Katts played a much taller Lady Longhorn group, losing 72-48. The teams were separated by only one point after the first quarter, Early 13, Coleman 12. It was the first few minutes of the second quarter that Early shifted into another gear and scored 27 points while containing the Katts to just 10. Coleman held the edge in the third quarter, outscoring Early 14-12. Early outscored Coleman 20-12 in the fourth.

Scoring for the Katts were Carissa Zarate 13, Sarah Lofton 12, Jacy Payne 6, Jessica Morales 6, Cheyenne Turner 5, Amanda Gober 3, Nicole Heath 2, Erin Strickland 2. The Katts are now 1-4 in district.  In the Photo - Jacy Payne controlled the tip-off for the Katts to begin the game.


In the boys game, Early topped Coleman 68-53. Just as the Longhorns had a big size difference over the Bluecats in football, those same tall players were tough to shoot over in basketball. The Bluecats, however, played a very good game and challenged throughout. The halftime score was Early 30, Coleman 28. After three quarters, Early still led 45-36. The Bluecats are now 1-2 in district. We hope to have individual scoring soon.


JV Bluecats Both Win at Early
1/6/2008
The Bluekatt JV girls hung on for a 33-31 victory over Early. Coach Joy Thompson's team is having a successful season.

In the boy's game, the Bluecats and Longhorns were tied 25-25 with 19 seconds left. A Hayden Wise basket lifted the Bluecats to 27-25 with nine seconds left. A Bluecat foul on the trip back down the floor sent an Early player to the foul line. He made the first, missed the next and time expired with the final 27-26 and another win for Coach Mike Nunez and his JV team.


Scores from Thursday Night
1/3/2008
Coleman Bluecats 50, San Saba Armadillos 42

San Saba Lady Dillos 56, Coleman Bluekatts 29


Santa Anna's Fausto Maldonado - 6-Man Defensive Players of the Year
by Abilene Reporter-News
1/3/2008
Santa Anna junior lineman Fausto Maldonado has been named Defensive Player of the Year for Six-Man football by the Abilene Reporter-News. Described as a versatile athlete who has played just about every defensive position over the last three years, Maldonado is a natural leader. He tallied an area-high 153 tackles during the ' 07 season and wreaked havoc on opposing offenses.

Named to the Honorable mention team were Panther Creek sophomore spread back and linebacker Ethan Griffin and Panther Creek defensive lineman, sophomore, Wade Halfmann.


Colton Buzzard is Abilene Reporter-News 2A "Offensive Player of the Year"
Bronson Buzzard, J.D. Crowder, N'difon Agbor Make First Team

1/3/2008

The Abilene Reporter-News sports staff has announced its Super Team for Class 2A football.

Coleman's junior quarterback, Colton Buzzard, (left) is the Offensive Player of the Year. The sports staff chose him as a unanimous selection since he gained more than 1,800 total yards and scored 25 touchdowns, helping the Bluecats average 34 points per game.

The 2A Most Valuable Player award went to Cisco junior quarterback Josh Bridges who helped lead his Lobo team to averaging 43 points per game.

The 2A Defensive Player of the Year was Haskell's senior linebacker Travis Adams who averaged more than 13 tackles per game.

The 2A Coach of the Year was Brent West of Cisco.

Other Bluecats on the 2A Super Team are Dalton DeLeon, junior wide receiver, who caught passes for 420 yards and 5 touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the ball,
N'Difon Agbor is a senior lineman who recorded 62 total tackles, 15.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

J.D. Crowder is a senior linebacker who had 114 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.

Senior defensive back
Bronson Buzzard recorded 58 tackles, 6 interceptions for a career total of 20.

Honorable mention 2A Super Team members are
Bronson Buzzard at running back, Jamal Agbor on the defensive line and Glen Edington at linebacker.


Bluecats Make 2007 AP Class 2A All-State Honorable Mention
1/2/2008
The football honors from a very successful season keep coming for the Coleman Bluecats as four players make All-State Honorable Mention. Colton Buzzard, J.D. Crowder, N'difon Agbor and Glen Edington were named and are pictured below. 


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