Every two years, Texas high school athletic directors and coaches plan contingencies for the district realignment announcement from the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The league recently announced its latest alignments for 2026-28. In Class 3A, the Whitney Wildcats football program will remain in Division I and face some familiar foes in West and Grandview in … Continue reading UIL releases 2026-28 district realignments
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WISD board reviews school progress, budget
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 2 and heard mid-year progress reports and budget requests. Middle-of-year reviews for both Whitney intermediate and middle schools were presented, based on the Northeast Evaluation Association's Measures of Academic Progress. WIS scored highly in both growth and achievement for science, math, … Continue reading WISD board reviews school progress, budget
Wildcats claim first district title in six years with win over rival West
The Whitney Wildcats will play a bi-district playoff game in Irving Thursday after defeating West to earn a district championship Friday. The Whitney Wildcats left no doubt Friday night, capping the regular season with a statement win and their first district championship since 2018. Behind another dazzling all-around performance from junior quarterback Kobe Haynes, the … Continue reading Wildcats claim first district title in six years with win over rival West
Whitney and Aquilla chase district titles, eye deep playoff runs
Two Hill County football programs — the Whitney Wildcats and the Aquilla Cougars — have been building toward this moment all season. Both have already punched their playoff tickets. Both are undefeated in district play.And this Friday night, each will take the field with a chance to claim an outright district championship against a long-time … Continue reading Whitney and Aquilla chase district titles, eye deep playoff runs
New congressional map moves area to District 17
The Texas Legislature's congressional redistricting effort is set to move Hill County out of the 6th District, represented by Jake Ellzey, to the 17th District, currently represented by Pete Sessions. Bosque County is also in District 17 under the new map. The mid-decade redistricting was requested by President Donald Trump, who said that Republicans were … Continue reading New congressional map moves area to District 17
UIL releases 2022-2024 district realignments
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 16, 2022 Texas high school athletic directors and coaches have received the district realignment announcement from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) that comes every two years. In 3A Division I football, Whitney will play in a nine-team district, up from seven previously. West, Grandview, Maypearl, Dallas Madison, Dallas A+ and Dallas … Continue reading UIL releases 2022-2024 district realignments
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