What a shot

Albert D. Villegas/The Community News: Aledo Ladycats’ Taylor Hays tries to disrupt a Mineral Wells offensive play in the third quarter during their Jan. 16 away game. The Ladycats lost 82-73.

Albert D. Villegas/The Community News: Aledo Bearcats’ Will Saint lets off a shot in the paint against the Mineral Wells defense during a Jan. 16 district game on the road. The Bearcats lost 51-40.

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Albert D. Villegas/The Community News - Aledo junior quarterback Cole Loftin (5) finds running room with blocking by Bobby Whan (45) in the Aledo Bearcats' state semifinal championship game against Copperas Cove. The Cove defeated the Bearcats 35-12.

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The Bearcat defense continued its domination of opposing teams with its third consecutive shutout against Cleburne on Friday at Bearcat Stadium. Shown are Anson Kelton (47), Taylor Zambreski (8) and other Bearcat defenders gang-tackling a Cleburne runner.

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Aledo Ladycats hitter Hannah Harris beats the first base tag in the first inning of the Region 1-4A Final played against Cleburne Thursday at Mansfield High School.