Sports
Buckaroos Basketball Preview
Breckenridge started their 2019-2020 basketball season later than the girls, in hopes that the Buckaroos would make the UIL football playoffs.
The Buckaroos began their season on Tuesday, Nov. 19 as they hosted Ballinger. The team will play five more non-district games and two tournaments before beginning their slate of 14 district games.
For the full preview please see the Nov. 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.
Breckenridge Lady Bucks Preview
The Breckenridge Lady Buckaroos kicked off their season on Nov. 8 with a win over Clyde and now look ahead to a slate of games that features some local rivals and district games.
Breckenridge participated in the Baird Tournament from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17, winning all four games, and taking the tournament in back-to-back years. With a 5-0 record, the Lady Bucks returned to Breckenridge for their first home game.
For the full story please see the Nov. 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.
Little Bucks go to championship
The 2019 Little Bucks Football season is nearing its end.
After the Saturday, Nov. 9, playoff games that took place in Mineral Wells at Ram Stadium for the third and fourth grade Little Bucks team, the team finished their season with a Second Place standing in the league loosing to Millsap by only a deficit of two points. The boys and their Coaches, led by Christian Flores, gave an outstanding example of what Little Bucks Football is as an organization.
Lady Bucks get first win of the season in Clyde
The Breckenridge Lady Buckaroos tipped off their 2019-2020 basketball season with a great performance against the Clyde Lady Bulldogs. Breckenridge won their opener 48-39.
The Lady Bucks scored off the opening tip-off with a pass from Nayeli Hernandez to Madison Stanley. Breckenridge was able to control the game defensively early, but a 3-pointer by Clyde gave them a 4-3 lead.
The Pride of Breckenridge competes in Regional Marching Contest
The Pride of Breckenridge competed in Area on Saturday, Oct. 26, receiving 12th place.
Breckenridge High School Band and Band Director Dane Richardson got a first division at the UIL Region band contest in Mineral Wells on Saturday, Oct. 19. With the first division, the band was able to advance to UIL Area B Marching Band Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, at C. H. Collins Athletic Complex in Denton.
Buckaroos show strength in Homecoming win over Early
Under the lights of Oct. 25 Breckenridge High School announced their Homecoming King and Queen prior to a dominating performance in a win against Early, earning their first win of the season.
Seniors Rolando Gallegos and Cynthia Huerta were announced before kickoff as Homecoming King and Queen. The excitement did not end there as the Buckaroos were all over the field in a 40-7 win over the Early Longhorns.
