By Matt Wiley
Despite having an outstanding regular season record of 17-2, the hopes of a District title have ended for the girls of the Freedom Patriots softball team. But, even though the Freedom girls lost in the finals of the Class 7A-District 9 playoffs, losing 4-2 to the top-seeded Chamberlain Chiefs in the District title game, which was played at Freedom on April 18. Freedom and Chamberlain both had 7-1 records in the District during the regular season.Continue reading
Well, this isn’t the story I was hoping to report, but you know what they say about the “best laid plans,” right?Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
The “Ole Ball Game” has returned to both Freedom and Wharton high schools, both of which are hoping to gather some steam as each team’s focus shifts to finishing strong and getting prepared for the upcoming District playoffs.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
The “Ole Ball Game” has returned to both Freedom and Wharton high schools, both of which are hoping to gather some steam as each team’s focus shifts to finishing strong and getting prepared for the upcoming District playoffs.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley & Gary Nager
The Wharton Wildcats are well on their way. After clinching the Class 8A-District 7 title on February 6 and dominating two rounds (see below) of the Class 8A Regional playoffs, Wharton still had a chance to wake home long-time coach Tommy Tonelli’s first-ever State title. Another win, at home, on Feb. 23 against Orlando University High (17-11) would advance head coach Tommy Tonelli’s Wildcats to the State Semifinals for the first time in school history.Continue reading