Aubrey ISD

The Lady Chaps wrapped up the McKinney Tournament with 3 more wins to go a perfect 5-0 during the tournament. This improves the Chaps overall record to 14-2. Read the full report here>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXnhuiombq7CjcOcIBDctJ0zMy3jvL3m/view?usp=drivesdk

Over the weekend, our boys' powerlifting team competed in the regional meet at Decatur High School. Overall, we came in 4th out of 27 teams. Toby Davis won as the 181lb regional champion and is a State Qualifier with a total of 1490lbs. Aaron Freyer placed 2nd in the 165lb class, also a State Qualifier, with a total of 1335lbs. Reese Saunders placed 4th in the 198lb class, qualifying for State with a total of 1400lbs. Xavier McCoy placed 3rd in the 275lb class, becoming an alternate for the State meet, with a total of 1450lbs. Christian Southard placed 4th in the 114lb class, and Tyler Stuckey placed 8th in the 132lb class. Of the 6 competitors, 5 brought home medals in their respective weight classes. We are proud of the hard work and determination shown by these young men and are excited for those going to compete at the State Powerlifting meet held on March 22nd in Abilene.

We are proud to announce 6 AHS Bass Teams have qualified for the Regional Tournament being held at Possum Kingdom Lake on Saturday, April 20th! The competition only accepts the top 40% from our district. We are proud to have Brock Temple & Banks Buck, Jacie Weger & Jayce Rose, Tyler Ormsby, Jace Gonzalez, Garrett Whitley, and Billy Young & Parker Thurman representing us. Additionally, Aubrey secured an impressive 3rd place finish in District out of 41 schools.

The Aubrey Chaparrals Boys Track Team had four athletes invited to compete in the 2024 Bluebonnet High School Track Meet held at E.B. Cushing Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M. The meet was held on March 1st and 2nd. The four athletes were: Landon Martino, Brock Temple, Ryan McMeen and Tyler Brown. These four athletes not only competed against some of the best in Texas, but some of the BEST athletes in the Nation! Please see results below: https://www.flashresults.com/2024_Meets/Outdoor/03-01_Bluebonnet/index.htm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Van Alstyne Track meet originally set for Thursday, March 7 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 6. Please refer to the updated schedule of events below for further details.

The Aubrey Chaparral Track teams competed at the Bobcat Relays in Celina. The Lady Chaps JV and Varsity teams finished in 3rd overall, as well as the JV Boys and the Varsity Boys came in as Runner-Up. We are proud of all the great effort and look forward to even more success next week. Aubrey Chaparrals will be in Van Alstyne on Thursday, March 7. Complete Results of the Bobcat Relays: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/521662/results

Aubrey Independent School District introduces its inaugural dance team members. The team will be under the direction of Madison Jarvis.

3/1 & 3/2 On day two of the Aubrey/Frisco ISD Tournament, Aubrey Varsity Baseball tied Ponder (0-0) and lost to Frisco Heritage (5-1). Saturday, the final day of the tournament, Aubrey defeated Princeton (4-3) on a 'walk off' two out, two RBI single by Grant Liebenstein. The Chaps will return to play Tuesday, March 5 at Home for their first district 11-4A game vs Celina at 7:00pm. Ponder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R 3H 0E Aubrey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R 3H 1E Chase Harrington: 4IP, 2H, 0R, 6K Braeden Flak: 3IP, 1H, 0R, 1K Diego Tagliaferro: 1-4, (2B) Heritage 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 5R 6H 1E Aubrey 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1R 2H 3E Tyler Winten: 4.2IP, 5H, 4R, 1ER, 4K Diego Tagliaferro: 2.1IP, 2H, 1R, 1K Cam Sanders: 2-2, (2B) Branden West: 1RBI Princeton 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3R 3H 1E Aubrey 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4R 8H 0E Cole Govea: 4.2IP, 1H, 1R, 2K Austin Harding: 1.1IP, 2H, 2R, 2K Anthony Brumley (W): 1IP, 0H, 0R, 1K Grant Liebenstein: 3-4, (2B), 2RBI Grant Ramsey: 2-3, 2R Hank Nokes: 1-3, 1RBI Diego Tagliaferro: 1-4, 1RBI

Steve Smetana, a dedicated substitute teacher at Fuller Elementary School, achieved a major milestone this week by conquering the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Carrying the Chaparral flag with him, he proudly declared, "Inspire, Nurture and Empower," echoing the Aubrey Independent School District's mission statement. Currently in Tanzania, Mr. Smetana shared that he selected the Chaparral flag as a symbol of his love for his Fuller family and everything Aubrey ISD represents. Without a doubt, Mr. Smetana embodies the spirit of an #InspiringChap.

The Girls' Soccer team triumphed over Pilot Point tonight, securing a 4-1 victory. Landry Gannon netted three goals and assisted on another, while Lilly Stewart added one goal. Kendall Sweetman, Alexis Quinn, and Maria Maldonado each contributed with an assist. This win marks a significant turnaround for the girls after a challenging week, showcasing their resilience both on and off the field. Next Tuesday, March 5th, the Lady Chaps will hit the road for their third consecutive game, facing Gainesville. The JV match kicks off at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:15 PM. The Aubrey Boys' soccer team emerged victorious against a determined Pilot Point squad with a 1-0 win. Aubrey exhibited a more possessive style of play than usual, leading to a goal by Kevin Prado. They dominated the second half with possession and shots, despite Pilot Point's goalie putting on a stellar performance. Despite facing injuries and a yellow card, Aubrey ensured that everyone got playing time. Next Tuesday, for Senior Night, Aubrey faces a tough Gainesville Team, with the JV game starting at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:15 PM at Chaparral Stadium.

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) highlights the significance of a healthy school breakfast in supporting students' success. This annual event, occurring during the first week of March, honors the national School Breakfast Program and its role in providing children with a strong foundation each day. Mark your calendars for #NSBW24 happening from March 4-8, 2024.

Christy Looper from Aubrey Middle School and Haydeni Ballestero from Fuller Elementary School were acknowledged as the Feb. Child Nutrition Employees of the Month for their dedication to the nutritional well-being of Aubrey ISD students.

2/29/24 Aubrey Varsity Baseball started the first day of the Aubrey/Frisco ISD Tournament on Thursday splitting their two games losing to Gunter (9-3) and defeating Denison (9-1). The Chaps continue the Aubrey/Frisco ISD Tournament tomorrow at Home vs Ponder (12:30pm) and vs Frisco Heritage (5:30pm). Gunter 9 Aubrey 3 Gunter 0 7 0 2 0 0 9R 11H 1E Aubrey 0 1 2 0 0 0 3R 5H 1E Branden West: 2-3, 1R Grant Liebenstein: 1-2 (2B), 1R, 1RBI Denison 1 Aubrey 9 Denison 0 0 0 0 1 1R 4H 1E Aubrey 1 4 2 1 1 9R 9H 1E W: Branden West (2-0) West: 3 Inn, 2H, 0R, 1K Toby Davis: 2 Inn, 2H, 1R, 1K Diego Tagliaferro: 2-3 (3B), 2R, 3RBI Branden West: 2-2, 2RBI Cameron Sanders: 1-2, 3R

The Lady Chaps picked up 2 wins today in the McKinney Tournament. They defeated Sherman (14-0) and Plano West (7-1). This improves our overall record to 11-2. 1 2 3 4 5 R H E Sherman 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Aubrey 7 1 4 2 x 14 11 2 Winning Pitcher: Mya Cherry - 3 IP / 7 K’S / 3 BB / 1 HB / 1 Hit / 0 Runs allowed Molly Reid came in for 2 innings of work. Molly Reid - 2 IP / 1 K / 3 BB / 1 Hit / 0 Runs allowed Leading Hitters Judah Van Rijn…..2-2 (HR, 2B - 2 RBI) Berkley Noles……2-2 Molly Reid….2-3 (2B - 2 RBI) Mya Cherry….1-2 (2B - 2 RBI) Brooklyn Weier….2-3 (3B - 2 RBI) Tamia Cherry…..2-3 (2B, HR - 2 RBI) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Plano West 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 Aubrey 0 0 1 0 2 1 3 7 11 1 Winning Pitcher: Brynlie Dunkin - 7 IP / 9 K’S / 3 BB / 4 Hits / 1 Run allowed Leading Hitters Brynlie Dunkin…..3-4 (2 RBI) Abby Lynch-Buxton…..2-3 (2B, 3B) Tamia Cherry……2-4 (1 RBI) Molly Reid…..1-4 (2B - 1 RBI) Brooklyn Weier….1-4 (HR - 3 RBI) Keeli Fuller…..1-3 (2 SB) Judah Van Rijn…..1-3 **The Lady Chaps will be back in action tomorrow at McKinney High. #Holdtherope

The Lady Chaps lost to Anna 0-8 bringing our overall record to 9-8 and our district record to 6-5. After battling two tough games back to back, the girls are fighting to finish the last 3 games of district strong. Next, the girls will take on Pilot Point on Friday, March 1st. The Girls Varsity team will kick-off at 5:15!

National School Breakfast Week (#NSBW24) is happening from March 4-8, 2024, with the theme "Surf’s Up with School Breakfast." Organized by the Texas Department of Agriculture and school nutrition teams, this celebration highlights delicious breakfast meals, promotes healthy lifestyles, and connects students to Texas agriculture. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast at no cost during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Encouraging your child to participate in the school breakfast program can help them start the day with the nutrients and energy they need for academic success. For more information visit>> www.SquareMeals.org. Aubrey ISD students participating in the breakfast program have the chance to win prizes in a raffle at the end of the week! #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast #TXSBW

Congratulations to Aubrey ISD Communications and Web Director Eva D. Coleman for winning the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Best of Poster category for districts under 15,000 students for her 2023 Kindergarten Kickoff poster design. The award was presented during the TSPRA annual conference Star Awards in Sugar Land, Texas on Feb. 28, 2024. In addition, Coleman received a Gold Star Award in the Invitation/Announcement/Post Card/Thank You Note category for districts with less than 15,000 students for Aubrey ISD APPCON materials; and a Silver Star Award in the Video-General Event category for less than 15,000 students for the video about Aubrey High School’s college fair during the school day.

The Aubrey boys soccer team took on Anna last night for the 4th place battle in district. Anna, normally a high powered offensive 3-5-2 attacking team, was held to 0-0 in regulation. In penalty kicks Aubrey came up short 6-7. Penalty kicks were taken and scored by Spencer Berger, Vladyslav Dryshliuk, Juan Paredes, Osvaldo Osorio, Juan Serrano, and Kevin Prado. Aubrey is still searching for a victory and leaving no stone unturned for a second round of district victory vs an opponent. Aubrey plays Pilot Point on Friday away.

Aubrey…..3, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 3….8-8-2 Lake Dallas….0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 0…5-6-0 Winning Pitcher-Brynlie Dunkin threw 4 1/3 innings striking out 6, walking 4, and allowing 3 hits. Mya Cherry came on in relief striking out 5, walking 4, and allowing 3 hits. On offense….Carmen Alexander led the way going 3-4 with a triple. Brooklyn Weier was 2-3 with a double. Keeli Fuller was 2-3 and Tamia Cherry hit a solo homerun. This improves the Lady Chaps record to 9-2. Go Chaps!!!! #Holdtherope 

This week the Aubrey Boys and Girls teams competed in various tournaments on multiple days. The results are as follows: Monday The girls teams competed in the Lindsay Invitational at Gainesville Golf Course. This was the 1st tournament of their high school career for all players. Each player gained valuable lessons and experience that will help them to better themselves for the rest of the season. The top scorer on the team was Kate Fetters, who posted a 112. Tuesday Aubrey #2 golf team competed in the Lindsay Invitational at Gainesville Golf Course. All players played much better from their previous tournament. They all look forward to the next tournament to keep improving.The top scorer on the team was Blake Eisley, who posted a 101. Wednesday Aubrey #1 golf team competed in the McKinney High Invitational at Oak Hollow Golf Club. With the brutal conditions, play was suspended after 9 holes. Today, the players learned how to play the ball in very windy conditions. Luke Bartel and Grant Ramsey led the team at +10 at the turn. Both Girls and Boys will look to improve their game next week at Stone Creek Golf Course in Sherman.