Baseball ends season with heart-breaking losses
May 21, 2013 • Ryan Whittenberg, Co-Editor
The Bulldog baseball team advanced to the regional quarter-final round where they took on number four ranked Southlake Carroll at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. On Friday evening, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 4-0 lead going into the sixth inning courtesy of a bases loaded, base clearing triple... Read more »
Bulldogs win thriller, advance to third round
May 13, 2013 • JM Hillman, Co-Editor
After dropping the first game of the series Friday night, the varsity baseball team bounced back and won two games Saturday to win the Area Champiosnhip. The team’s mental strength was very apparent as it was a hard fought battle all weekend against North Richland Hills Rebels. Juniors Jackson... Read more »
Bulldogs head to second round
May 6, 2013 • JM Hillman, Co-Editor
The varsity baseball team is headed to the area round of playoffs. The Bulldogs traveled to Alpine and had the opportunity to play at legendary Kokernot Field against El Paso Americas. After losing the coin toss that decided the number of games, it came down to an advance or go home game. The pressure... Read more »
Mast signs with Lindenwood University-Belleville
April 19, 2013 • Jeanette Sorianello, Staff Reporter
Senior Ashley Mast signed with Lindenwood University-Belleville to play tennis on April 17. Lindenwood is located in Belleville, Illinois and was Ashley’s first choice. Her effort to sign with a school was aided by the recruiting service ncsa.com. Ashley is a three year varsity letterman and... Read more »
Bulldogs toppled for first time in district
April 17, 2013 • JM Hillman, Co-Editor
An early 3-0 lead by Abilene Cooper proved to be to much as the varsity baseball team suffered their first loss of the district season. The eighth place Cougars out hit the first place and district champion Bulldogs 10 to 5. Although senior relief pitcher Jeremy Hallmark threw very well, four errors... Read more »
Bulldogs make history with back-to-back-to-back district championships
April 15, 2013 • JM Hillman, Co-Editor
Despite many distractions, the varsity baseball team won a district championship Saturday afternoon in Lubbock. With Catoico happening back home Saturday night, Coach Barry Russell was very nervous about how his players would react. The Bulldog’s run support continued as they pounded out 11 hits... Read more »
Softball wins a non-district game
April 15, 2013 • Ryan Whittenberg, Co-Editor
The Midland High softball team took on Lubbock Monterey in a non-district bout. The final score of the game was 5-0 and the game was held at “The Boneyard.” With the victory, the Lady Dawgs remained 11-3 in district and now have an overall record of 26-6. The Bulldogs will take on last... Read more »
Bulldogs tennis team pushes through to district
April 12, 2013 • Abby Bledsoe, staff Reporter
Tennis’s season comes to an end as they fail to move on in district. The tennis team played district on Monday afternoon at the Bush Tennis Center. Juniors K.K. Hanson and Caroline smith lost in the Quarterfinals for doubles. Senior Matt Fitzgerald battled it out against Stephen Mangum... Read more »
Bulldogs get season sweep on cross-town rival
April 10, 2013 • JM Hillman, Co-Editor
The varsity baseball team clinched a playoff spot last night in a game that kept them undefeated. Early wind storms gave hitters from both teams a hard time, but the Bulldogs were still able to knock out 12 hits on their way to a 16th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Senior Alex Mata took the mound... Read more »
Softball suffers district loss to No. 1 Coronado
April 10, 2013 • Ryan Whittenberg, Co-Editor
The Midland High softball team suffered a district loss to the Number one team in Texas, Lubbock Coronado by a score of 8-2. For the Lady Dawgs, Stefani Baeza started the game and Brooke Ryan came in relief. The Bulldogs had five hits, but also suffered four errors in the loss. The Bulldogs have... Read more »
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