State-qualifying lifters Shayna Hughes and Jaelyn Nava The Lady Wildcat powerlifting team will be represented on the biggest stage later this month as two athletes have officially qualified for the state powerlifting meet. Shayna Hughes earned her trip to state by capturing first place in her weight class at the regional meet. Hughes delivered an … Continue reading Lady Wildcats head to state powerlifting meet
District 17-3A officials recently released basketball all-district honors, with multiple Whitney High School basketball players making the cut. For the boys, junior shooting guard Jaxon Landrum was named sixth man of the year. First team all-district honors went to Kobe Haynes, K.J. O'Hearn and Delvion Walter. Second team all-district sections included Keegan Estill and Jordan … Continue reading ‘Cats receive Dist. 17-3A All-District honors
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
For a team that has relied all season on speed and explosive plays, the Whitney Wildcats needed every bit of that identity Friday night. The Wildcats raced out to a huge early lead, weathered a furious Winnsboro comeback, and then regained control late to secure a 45–38 area-round win at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall — … Continue reading Whitney races past Winnsboro, reaches third round of playoffs
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
A day early and right on time. With the game moved up to Thursday night because of severe weather forecasts, the Whitney Wildcats didn’t miss a beat. Whitney dominated from start to finish, blasting Mexia 59–25 in a statement win that highlighted the team’s growing balance and confidence. The victory moved the Wildcats to 6–2 … Continue reading Whitney tames Black Cats, wins 59–25 in weather-shifted matchup
Whitney High School senior Shaylin Shelton was crowned homecoming queen during halftime Friday night. (Brittany Hamilton Photo) Under the bright homecoming lights, the Whitney Wildcats turned Wildcat Stadium into a highlight reel Friday night, October 17. Big plays, swarming defense and an explosive offense powered Whitney past the Maypearl Panthers 56–13 in a dominant and … Continue reading Whitney lights up homecoming, crushes Maypearl Panthers 56–13
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
Pictured is junior Kobe Haynes as the Wildcats went on a fast-paced scoring spree in Hillsboro Friday. The Whitney Wildcats made it a long night for Hillsboro as they beat the Eagles 70-44 Friday, September 12, at John P. Erwin Stadium in Hillsboro. Hillsboro won the toss, elected to defer and kicked an onside kick … Continue reading Wildcats win ‘Battle of Hill County’ 70-44
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