

Lady Chaps play perfect game
When Laney Roos took the field with her Aubrey teammates against Anna on Friday night, she agreed they would need to be at their best to win. “We knew it was a big game,” Roos said. “We really needed a win to get the district lead. That was our focus.” But when the dust settled after Nia Bengtzen’s quick-thinking play at shortstop to end the game, Roos had pitched a perfect game, and the Lady Chaparrals walked away with a 3-0 win to stay on top of the district standings. “We


Pilot Point sending two powerlifters to state competition
Three Pilot Point athletes will be in Abilene on Saturday for the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state meet. Victor Martinez, a junior, will compete in the 165-pound weight class, Edwin Rodriguez, a sophomore, will compete in the 132-pound weight class and Javon Bruce, a junior, will serve as an alternate in the 165-pound weight class. Martinez and Rodriguez are ranked low among state competitors in their respective weight classes, but powerlifting coach Robby Per


Aubrey ISD supporters turn out for evening event
Patrons milled around the silent auction table Friday evening while the Aubrey High School jazz band played smooth lounge music. The occasion bringing them to the Embassy Suites in Denton together: the 20th annual Aubrey Education Foundation Evening for Education. “We’re all here for the kids, we’re all here to open up our pocketbooks, so sit down, relax and enjoy,” foundation President Rodney Cagle said. This year brought in $70,000 between ticket sales, auction items and a


Aubrey church celebrates 100 years in building
Stepping through the doorway and into the sanctuary of Aubrey’s First United Methodist Church is like stepping through time. Saturated with historical significance and drenched in the overwhelming love of a congregation over 150 years old, the structure celebrated its centennial anniversary Saturday. “A whole lot of planning came to fruition today,” FUMC Pastor Joseph Baker said of the day’s festivities. “We could not have done it without the community of the church; we have