Sports Briefs for July 11, 2025

Fall registration underway

Registration is underway for fall sports in Aledo Athletics, Inc.

USSSA and Pony Leagues start the 2026 season in 2025. If your player’s birthday is before May 1, 2026 or Dec. 31, 2025, they must register and play in the age group they will be aged into. For example, if they turn 7 on Feb. 14, 2026, they must register for 8U this fall season, even though they are currently 6.

Players will not be allowed to play down.

For more information, visit their website aledoathletics.com or their Facebook site.

GOLF

Purdon, Dolman win local tourney

Aledo High School sophomore Sydney Purdon took first place in the Girls 15-18 age group in a North Texas PGA Junior Tour - Medalist Tour event at at Squaw Creek on June 30. She posted a score of 81 and won a scorecard playoff.

Also, senior Alec Dolman took the top spot in the Boys 13-14 division, shooting a 76. Christian Moll shot 75 to take second in the Boys 15-18 division.

Also, senior Harper Price shot 89 to tie for fifth in the Girls 15-18 category.

Anderson second at Rockwood

Aledo High School juniors Tyler Anderson and Kylie Kirkland each placed second in their divisions at the Texas Junior Golf Tour/First Tee Series tournament at Rockwood Golf Course in Fort Worth on June 27. Anderson shot 4-over-par 76 and Kirkland posted a 79.

Also, sophomore Sydney Purdon placed fifth and senior Harper Price was 10th.

Former WC golfer narrowly missed spot in The Open

Charlie Townsend, who played for Weatherford College from 2022-24, recently competed for a spot in this year’s British Open. He advanced to the final round of qualifying.

Townsend is from Byfleet, England. While at WC, he Academic All-North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference and NJCAA All-Academic First Team in 2023-24.

Aledo tryouts

Tryouts for the 2025-26  Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats golf teams will held be July 31 at 10 a.m. at Squaw Creek Golf Course. Golfers are advised to bring:

• A completed physical form.
• Golf clubs and balls.
• Wear a collared shirt, tucked in.
• An understanding of basic rules.
• Copy of report card.
• Water bottle.
• $20 green fee.

The tryouts will include:

• Short game evaluation.
• Full swing evaluation.
• Play nine holes walking.
• Discussing golf etiquette.
• Discussing commitment to the team.

Prior to July 24 at 5 p.m., the deadline to register, email coach Bryan Mourning at bmourning@aledoisd.org.