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The Bucks 7on7 team had a flawless record Saturday, June 5 in the Brownwood qualifier.

Starting with a close game against Lake Belton, the Bucks were able to pull out a win, 22-20. They beat Harper next, 26-12. The team then took on Brownwood and won, 33-13.

On Monday, June 7, the Bucks beat Haskell, 42-7, and then won against Clyde, 31-7.

The Bucks also played Saturday, June 12, in the Jim Ned qualifier. They started with a win against Ponder, 42-12. They beat San Angelo next, 42-13. Then, the Bucks took on Jim Ned and beat them, 30-12.

District 7-3A honors were released for both the 2021 Breckenridge Buckaroo baseball and Lady Buckaroo softball teams.

For the first time since 1999, the Buckaroo 7on7 team has advanced to the state tournament.

On Saturday, May 15, the team went 3-0 in Pool A by defeating Bridgeport (39-25), Graham (28-13) and Peaster (33-20).

The Bucks went on to beat Dumas, who was the Pool B winner, (26-0) setting their record at 4-0 for the day.

The 7on7 team is coached by Head Coach, Shaun Lehr, and Assistant Coaches, Andy Rodgers and Jimmy Cantrell.

The Breckenridge Athletic and Fine Arts Center was full of athletes from 7th grade to seniors and many of their parents, as well. The main floor had all the coaches and their families, along with Breckenridge ISD board members.

Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Casey Pearce introduced his coaching staff and the wives and family members present. A new tradition was set by Coach Pearce, who handed out flowers to all the coaches’ wives, recognizing them for the many hours spent at home while their coaching spouse is doing his job with the athletes.

Three Breckenridge High School athletes signed their letters of intent to continue athletics at the collegiate level. They were joined by Athletic Director Casey Pearce, who was on-hand to introduce the students and witness their respective signings.

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