A pack of Wildcats swarms and attacks a Pottsboro Cardinal during Friday’s playoff battle in Melissa. The Whitney defense held strong against Pottsboro, stuffing the running game and producing key stops to give the Wildcats a chance for a comeback. (Brittany Hamilton photo) Whitney’s spirited playoff run came to an end early Saturday morning after … Continue reading Whitney battles weather, slips to Pottsboro
Jontae Johnson fights through multiple defenders on a fourth-and-one carry that picked up a first down. Whitney’s postseason opener turned into a sprint from the opening whistle, and the Wildcats had just enough fuel — from stars and role players alike — to outlast Whitesboro 61–55 in a bi-district thriller Thursday night at Ellis Stadium … Continue reading Whitney wins wild playoff thriller
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
Pictured is senior Jontae Johnson, who continued to contribute to the team's success as they defeated Grandview Friday night. For the first time since 2019, the Whitney Wildcats got the best of their district nemesis — and they did it in convincing fashion. Behind a lights-out defense and an all-star performance from Kobe Haynes at … Continue reading Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
The Whitney High School varsity baseball team will play in the Class 3A Regional Final after beating Orangefield last week. The Wildcats took game one 5-2, lost game two 6-3 and put it away with a win in game three, 6-2. Pictured is Cooper Haygood in game two. Haygood struck out 10 batters and gave … Continue reading Cats take semifinal series to advance
The Whitney Wildcats earned a Class 3A area championship after beating Fairfield in a best-of-three game series played last week in Ennis. Whitney will face Orangefield in the next round, with a three-game series at Rusk High School Thursday, Friday and Saturday (if needed). The Whitney High School varsity baseball team advanced to the University … Continue reading ‘Cats come back to take area series
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