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Lady Blues soccer season ends in area round loss to San Elizario
Lady Blues soccer season ends in area round loss to San Elizario News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:55 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Multiple Lady Blues begin to run into position to look for an opportunity to score as they wait for a corner kick during the team’s game against San Elizario in the area round of the playoffs Thursday, March 28. Graham fought hard but took a 2-1 loss which ended their season. ...
GHS track completes final tuneup at Stephenville
GHS track completes final tuneup at Stephenville News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:53 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lillian Noble moves her momentum forward before launching a discus throw during one of the track and field meets earlier this season. The Steers and Lady Blues recently competed at the Col Mobley Optimist Relays in Stephenville last Thursday, March 28. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Pavlo Prenushi...
Lady Blues shut out Glen Rose in 2-0 road victory
Lady Blues shut out Glen Rose in 2-0 road victory News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:51 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Olga Morales squares around to bunt during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Lady Blues defeated Glen Rose 2-0 last Thursday, March 28. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues crowd around the plate as Meagan Brooks (3) steps on home...
Steers fall to Stephenville in final inning
Steers fall to Stephenville in final inning News Staff Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:16 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham sophomore Tripp Mahaney keeps his eye on the ball as he swings and connects with a pitch during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Steers took a close 4-3 loss to Stephenville last Thursday, March 28. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Bruin Wright extends...
Unearthing history: Researchers discover markers, items at local African American cemetery
Unearthing history: Researchers discover markers, items at local African American cemetery News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:22 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Dr. Tamra L Walter (center), Vanessa Sims (right) and others gather around to see a grave marker that was discovered outside of the fence line Saturday, March 24 at the Oak Grove Colored-William P. Johnston Memorial Cemetery. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) James Jackson, who...
County to provide emergency medical kits to first responders
County to provide emergency medical kits to first responders News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:20 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Jarod Cook of the Texas Division of Emergency Management shares a plan Monday, March 25 to distribute Stop the Bleed kits for Young County law enforcement officers to have in their vehicles. ...
Grand jury no-bills county inmate death case
Grand jury no-bills county inmate death case News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:10 pm (THE GRAHAM LEADER | FILE PHOTO) A Young County grand jury this month no-billed the case of an inmate death that occurred in March 2023 at the Young County Jail. ...
Morales, Nees named Athletes of the Week
Morales, Nees named Athletes of the Week News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:08 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Olga Morales is a senior and a leader for the Lady Blues softball team that’s looking for another trip to the playoffs. She’s one of the best hitters on the team and recently moved to the top of the lineup, where she gets on base and helps her team’s offense score runs. She’ll be a big part of the rest of the season success the team sees. ...
Steers golf finishes 4th at district, Nees advances to regionals
Steers golf finishes 4th at district, Nees advances to regionals News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:06 pm (MICHAEL TODD, GRAHAM GOLF | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The Graham Steers golf team competed in the district tournament at the Diamondback National Golf Club in Abilene from March 25-26. As a team, the Steers finished in fourth place, which ends their season, but freshman Jagger Nees advanced to the regional tournament as an individual. From left to right in this photo: Lawson Marin, Nees, Ben Lucas, Geurin Pettus and Zach Bryan. ...
Steers earn signature win at Stephenville
Steers earn signature win at Stephenville News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 1:01 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Colter Johnson follows through on a big swing during a game against Stephenville a few weeks ago. The Steers traveled to Stephenville for another district matchup Tuesday, March 26 and came home with a close 1-0 win. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham pitcher Ryder Taylor makes a pickoff...
Lady Blues bounce back with win over Brownwood
Lady Blues bounce back with win over Brownwood News Staff Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:39 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Olga Morales slides headfirst into third base and beats the throw from the outfield during the team’s 12-0 win over Brownwood this past Monday, March 25. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Peyton Dobbs makes hard contact with a pitch during her at bat in the...
Lady Blues soccer wins first playoff game in program history
Lady Blues soccer wins first playoff game in program history News Staff Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:44 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Lady Blues lift the bi-district trophy up and celebrate together after defeating Borger in a bi-district matchup. The win was the Lady Blues’ first playoff victory in the program’s history as they beat the Lady Bulldogs 4-3 in a penalty kick shootout. (TC GORDON | THE...
Local area leaders speak at State of the Community luncheon
Local area leaders speak at State of the Community luncheon News Staff Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:35 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham ISD Superintendent Sonny Cruse speaks on the school district during a State of the Community presentation with the Graham Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon at North Central Texas College. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) North Central Texas College Graham Campus Director Dr. Magen Bunyard...
GHS track shows progress at Pojo Relays
GHS track shows progress at Pojo Relays News Staff Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:09 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Andon Masterfield of Graham easily clears the hurdle during the 110-meter Hurdles event at the Pojo Relays in Springtown last Saturday, March 23. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Rylan Monsey clears the bar during one of his pole vault attempts at the Pojo Relays in Springtown last Saturday,...
Steers pick up big win on Senior Night
Steers pick up big win on Senior Night News Staff Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:08 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Tate Loesch connects with a ball for a big hit during the team’s 11-4 victory over Vernon last Friday, March 22. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham senior Devon Castro runs for second base and would later come around to score a run during the Steers’ 11-4...
Lady Blues fall in district opener at Stephenville
Lady Blues fall in district opener at Stephenville News Staff Tue, 03/26/2024 - 1:50 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Kathryn Hughes takes a big swing at the plate during one of the team’s games earlier this season. The Lady Blues lost their district opener at Stephenville 5-4 on a walk-off hit last Friday, March 22. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Reese Calhoun winds up and...
Dirty boots, Young County roots: Ricketts breaks into country music industry
Dirty boots, Young County roots: Ricketts breaks into country music industry News Staff Fri, 03/22/2024 - 9:41 am (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | RACE RICKETTS) Olney native Race Ricketts has broken into the country music industry and is closing in on the release of his debut studio album at the beginning of April. Ricketts attended the University of Oklahoma where he started his major songwriting and music career. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | RACE...
Community leaders speak at luncheon
Community leaders speak at luncheon News Staff Fri, 03/22/2024 - 9:37 am (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham City Manager Eric Garretty speaks Tuesday, March 19 during a State of the Community presentation with the Graham Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon at North Central Texas College. (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham Mayor Alex Heartfield speaks about projects ongoing and upcoming with the city during a State...
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