Sports

Although sports were canceled for Spring 2020, Stephens County can be proud of the honors the Breckenridge Buckaroos basketball team accomplished this past season. Under the direction of head basketball coach Colby Hartfield, the Buckaroos won 24 games with seven seniors during the 2019-2020 season.

Aaryn Medina received three Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors, including District 7 AAA offensive, Big Country Prep Offensive, and All-Big Country 3A.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has canceled the Big Country 2020 All-Star Festival. The events was expected to take place from Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, but due to the severity of COVID-19.

The cancellation includes the inaugural all-star golf tournament, the baseball and softball games and the girl and basketball tournament.

The Breckenridge Independent School District had seven student-athletes out of 320 selected to compete in the Big Country 2020 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star Festival.

With the announcement that all Texas schools are to remain closed to in-person learning, the University of Interscholastic League has canceled all remaining 2019-2020 spring activities and state championships.

Coming out of the preseason with the #2 ranking in district 3A, the Buckaroos baseball team were well-positioned to compete for a state championship before the pandemic.

Shortly before UIL suspended play, the Bucks were riding high with a 7-2 record.

The 19th annual Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame banquet has been postponed until Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m., due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event was originally set to honor Breckenridge football legend, Boyce “Boone” Magness, on Monday, May 4 at the Abilene Convention Center.

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Breckenridge Independent School District has completed upgrades to the Buckaroo Stadium.

The upgrades consisted of remodeling the football field and track surface.

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A feel-good story has arrived in Breckenridge and will give hope to a new generation of student-athletes.

Casey Pearce, a 1993 Breckenridge High School graduate, has returned to serve as the athletic director and head football coach of Breckenridge ISD.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a pause has been felt around the sports world. From professional leagues to the high school level, the virus has affected sections of everyday life.

University Interscholastic League (UIL) has suspended all games in Texas and the earliest games and contests can resume is Monday, May 4. Seniors who were preparing to fight for a state championship are left wondering about the remainder of the season and how this may effect their future."

Breckenridge ISD is nearing the completion of upgrades to the Buckaroo Stadium. The upgrades consist of remodeling the football field and track surface.

“Looks good, they have everything laid out and the creases are coming out of the field,” Athletic Director Casey Pearce said. “Once the weather gets to 65 degrees, they will start gluing the field down in preparation for use.”

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In an effort to support the health and safety of students and communities, the UIL announced Friday it is suspending all UIL interscholastic competition from March 16 until March 29 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

After going 2-2 in the Godley 4A Tournament, the Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity baseball team continued stellar play and beat the Eastland Mavericks, 7-1, Monday, March 9 at home.

In the Godley 4A Tournament, the Bucks’ wins were against Benbrook and Godley and losses came against Saginaw and Crandall.

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