Whitney running back Jontae Johnson powers past the Mart Panthers in the season opener at Wildcat Stadium. Returning from an injury last season, Johnson looked as strong as ever and played a key role in Whitney offensive attack. The Whitney Wildcats made a statement in their season opener, cruising past the Mart Panthers 63-34 in … Continue reading ‘Cats storm past Mart in opener
ValedictorianAllison Willis SalutatorianKaden Tanner Whitney High School presented diplomas to 110 graduating seniors Friday night, May 23, at Wildcat Stadium. This year's top two graduates were Valedictorian Allison Renee Willis, the daughter of Mark and Colleen Willis, and Salutatorian Kaden Tanner, the son of Michael and Nicole Tanner. Willis will attend the University of Texas … Continue reading WHS bids farewell to Class of 2025
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
The Wildcats lost to the Palmer Bulldogs 41-32 in the Class 3A Division I Bi-District Championship played at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie Thursday, November 14. Pictured is senior Hagan Landrum picking up some yards on a pass reception in the third quarter. The Whitney Wildcats clawed into the playoffs this season and fought until the … Continue reading Wildcats close out successful season with playoff trip
The Wildcats secured a playoff spot with a 38-0 win over the West Trojans last week. Pictured above is Delvion Walter powering past the Trojans to help push Whitney into the playoffs. Anthony Librado photo Staring at a must-win scenario against the rival West Trojans, the Whitney Wildcats (6-4, 2-3) left no doubt about which … Continue reading Wildcats advance to playoffs
(Note: This game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 7 due to weather conditions.) The Whitney Wildcats got back into the groove Friday night, November 1, dancing past the Groesbeck Goats and keeping the hope for a playoff berth alive. The Wildcats posted 42 points in the second half to slam the door … Continue reading Wildcat victory sets up must-win showdown with West
Pictured is #33, senior fullback Dalton Neagle. The Whitney Wildcats came out swinging against the Little River Academy Bumblebees Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. It was the Wildcats' final non-district contest, and the eye-opening 76-30 victory showcased why Whitney will be a force to be reckoned with for the remainder of the season. The Wildcats … Continue reading Wildcats swat Bumblebees 76-30
With six touchdowns, Jontae Johnson helped propel the Wildcats to a big win over Rogers Friday night. The Rogers Eagles flew into Wildcat Stadium with high hopes for an upset against the Whitney Wildcats this past Friday night. Rogers, a smaller 3A-Division 2 school, immediately set the tone with a 66-yard rushing touchdown on the … Continue reading Wildcats fly past Rogers Eagles 64-13
Jontae Johnson anchored the Wildcats’ offensive attack with another hard-nosed performance on the ground. Johnson guided Whitney down the field in the third quarter to help stretch the lead to 20-0. In a gritty showdown following a loss to Fort Worth Benbrook, the Whitney Wildcats (2-1) emerged victorious with a 23-14 win over their Hill … Continue reading Wildcats hold off Eagles’ late rally for 23-14 win
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