Following an impressive victory against Mart to kick off the season, the Whitney Wildcats took the field at Wildcat Stadium Friday night with a game plan to keep the momentum alive in the home opener against the Benbrook Bobcats. The team was hyped, the crowd was loud and the lights were bright, but Benbrook meant … Continue reading Wildcats slip in home opener, prep for showdown with Hillsboro
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Wildcats start season strong with dominating win
Whitney’s Jontae Johnson powers into the end zone Friday night against Mart. The junior running back led the Wildcat offense with more than 300 total yards and two touchdowns. With a starting lineup of savvy veterans and new additions, the Whitney Wildcats picked right up where they left off last season. In 2023, the team … Continue reading Wildcats start season strong with dominating win
‘Cats win 17th bi-district championship
The Whitney varsity baseball team earned its fourth consecutive bi-district championship after winning in a best-of-three game series two games to one against the Mildred High School Eagles last week. Whitney took game one, beating the Eagles 2-0 in Whitney Thursday, May 2.With the bases loaded in the first inning, the Whitney dugout almost went … Continue reading ‘Cats win 17th bi-district championship
Lady ‘Cats make it interesting in bi-district round of playoffs
The Whitney High School varsity softball team exited the playoffs after losing in the bi-district round to Malakoff two games to one. After losing game one 10-6 Friday, April 26, the Lady 'Cats forced a game three by downing Malakoff 6-1 Saturday, April 27. In game two, Whitney got on the board first after Dani … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats make it interesting in bi-district round of playoffs
WHS Royelles bring home awards
Whitney High School's drill team won multiple awards, including the Best In Category Champion Award for their kick routine and the overall Platinum Sweepstakes Award, at their recent regional competition. The public is invited to see the routines at the group's April 18 Spring Show. The Whitney High School Royelles drill team competed at the … Continue reading WHS Royelles bring home awards
WISD board holds February meeting
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting
Wildcats to face old, new opponents next year
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced its district realignment Thursday, February 1, and the Whitney Wildcats will battle some familiar foes as they form District 5-3A Division 1 with West, Grandview and Maypearl. The Wildcats will also square off with newcomers, the Mexia Black Cats and Groesbeck Goats. The six-team district gives Whitney three additional … Continue reading Wildcats to face old, new opponents next year
District schedule now underway for ‘Lady Cats’
The Whitney High School girls basketball team began district play Friday, January 5, with a home game against the Maypearl Panthers. The Lady Panthers came away with a 56-36 win in the first district matchup. The Lady Wildcats had already competed in three tournaments prior to district. The first was at Brock, where they faced … Continue reading District schedule now underway for ‘Lady Cats’
Wildcats’ historic run ends in third round of playoffs
Whitney’s chase for a championship ended in a flash as the Wildcats faced off against a ferocious Winnsboro team this past Friday at Kaufman Stadium. With a fast and furious start, Winnsboro flew around the field and never gave the Wildcats a chance. The Red Raiders, now 13-0 on the year, racked up two scores, … Continue reading Wildcats’ historic run ends in third round of playoffs
Wildcats knock out Goats to advance
The Whitney Wildcats (10-1) stormed into the first round of playoffs like a young Mike Tyson, delivering a flurry of knockout punches to quickly claim the 2023 Bi-District Championship. Staring up at the Waco ISD Stadium scoreboard this past Saturday, the Groesbeck Goats (7-4) never knew what hit them. Whitney attacked from all angles, racing … Continue reading Wildcats knock out Goats to advance
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