Tomcat News

Weekend Jan 6-9, 2012

We just returned home from Argyle where Jessica auditioned for the ATSSB All-State Band for a third consecutive year. Not only was Jessica selected for the All-State Band, but Jessica placed a unanimous first place out of all 24 trumpets who auditioned. In addition to her placement in the band, Jessica also will be awarded a $500 scholarship from ATSSB for being a 3-year All-State Band member. Will you please join me in congratulating Jessica on this outstanding achievement.

Jan 3, 2012

The JV girls lost to Bells Tuesday night. We have 5 players on the team, so it is always a fight to play hard with no subs. Our record is 3-4.

Dec. 12, 2011

The Freshman Tomcats improved their record to 2-0 against a very thin Callisburg team. Tom Bean started strong and led the entirety of the contest in a 62-9 victory. Dylan Ashlock led the Tomcats with 13 points. Tanner Ellis, Brayden Tanner, and Sheldon Roberson each chipped in double digit scoring with eleven, ten, and ten points. Tyler Danner had eight points and played great defense on the opposing teams point guard all night. Colby McKay had a career high, scoring six points. Gray Trentman and Payton Hall each chipped in a bucket for the Tomcats. This was the most points scored by the Tomcats all year. The Junior Varsity team, consisting of these young men and three sophomores, will take on Trenton Friday night.

Coach Boykin

Football Individual District Honorees
First Team All District

Trey Hodge- Running Back

Travis Hill - Receiver and Safety

Second Team

Cody Miller- Punter

Luke Parrish- Corner Back

Honorable Mention

Sam Ellis- Line Backer

Judah Mangrum- Offensive line

Cody Miller- Safety

Cade Newell- Receiver

Caden Gomez- Defensive End

Academic All-District and All-State Football Players

Brandon McClain
David Lawson

Volleyball Individual District Honorees
Newcomer of the Year - Ashley Selman (This is the first time Tom Bean has ever had a superlative award winner!)

1st Team All-District
Amber Davis

Honorable Mention All-District
Danielle Thompson
Ronni Trentman
Makenzie Jones

The Tom Bean FFA competed in our District VI Leadership Development Events Monday night at Sherman High School. The students did a great job in preparing for these events and three of the teams are advancing to the Area V contest which is Saturday the 19^th at Krum High School. Only the top two teams in each event are able to advance to the area contest.

Junior Skills team placed 2nd and will be advancing to area. The team members are Tesla Peterson, Sheldon Roberson, Brok Shields, Tanner Ellis, and Cheyenne Shipp.

Radio Team placed 2nd and will be advancing to area. The team members are Austin DeBerry, Alxa Kane, and Danielle Reaves.

Junior Creed Speaker was Lauren Khoury. She finished 2nd and will be advancing to area.

Junior Quiz placed 3rd. Team Members are Ashley DeBerry, Madison DeBerry, Mary Claire Cogbill, and Courtney Bramer.

Junior Chapter Conducting placed 3rd. Team members are Lane Beck, Dylan Ashlock, Katie Jones, Sydnee Kane, J.J. Johnson, Brayden Tanner, Bret Shields, Colton Curd, Lexi Fuller.

Destiny Holleman placed 4th with Job Interview and placed fourth.

Senior Quiz placed 6^th. Team members were Maddi Cavender, Maci Chapman, and Sierra Harris.

Noah White placed 12^th with Senior Creed Speaking.

Thank you for your continued support of our program.

Rusty Turner

Marci Chapman

Well the Mighty Tomcat Band fell short of advancing to the State Marching Band Contest on Saturday at Area Marching Contest. The band had their absolute best performance of the year on Saturday, just came up short in the judges' opinions.

I could not be more proud of this band and all their hard work this year. Please join me in congratulating them on a very successful marching season!!!

The Tomcats sent out a shorthanded JV basketball squad to play the Chisum Mustangs. Nathan Shipman, Nathan Banks, Justin Morrison, Nathan Kennedy, and Dalton Burrough were the sole participants in the game. They played hard for the entire game but came up short in the end. I am proud of their effort and know we will succeed when we are back to full strength.

Boys Freshman Basketball 11-15
After starting slow and being tied 20-20 at the half with Bells, the Tomcats took their play to another level. They outpaced the panthers 35-14 in the second half to win 55-34. They were led by Dylan Ashlock with 19 points, 15 from Sheldon Roberson, and 13 from Tanner Ellis. Jacob Thompson, Peyton Hall, and Colby McKay also chipped in on the scoring. The defense was led by Peyton Hall and Tanner Eliis. They are now 1-0 on the year.

Coach Boykin

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