Battle Royale: Aubrey Powerlifters Shine at Prosper Meet
On Thursday, Jan. 23, our incredible girls competed at Prosper High School, taking on nearly 200 lifters from 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A schools. They also went head-to-head with three of North Texas’ top programs—Denison, Springtown, and Prosper.
With margins as slim as 5-10 pounds, the battle for podium spots was intense. A huge thank you to our parents, students, and alumni for their support. Special thanks to alum Dana McAlister, who rushed from downtown Dallas to help the team.
Team Achievement
Third Place Team Finish – Just two points behind Springtown, out of 25 schools.
Individual Highlights
97 Weight Class
Matiana Walter – 1st place | Squat: 260, Bench: 135, Deadlift: 250, Total: 645 (New school and personal records)
Zoe Fikes – 4th place | Squat: 225, Bench: 115, Deadlift: 240, Total: 580 (New personal bests in bench and deadlift)
114 Weight Class
Presley Howard – 3rd place | Squat: 250, Bench: 155, Deadlift: 245, Total: 650 (Part of a three-way battle for second place)
Asia’h Dallas – 4th place | Squat: 240, Bench: 125, Deadlift: 265, Total: 630 (New personal bests in squat, deadlift, and total)
123 Weight Class
Brooke McAlister – 2nd place | Squat: 425, Bench: 240, Deadlift: 265, Total: 930 (New school and personal records)
Outstanding Lifter Award – 97-148 Lightweight Classes
132 Weight Class
Emma Gillum – 3rd place | Squat: 370, Bench: 180, Deadlift: 310, Total: 860 (Fought through a three-way battle with 29 lifters)
Madeline Palladino – 6th place | Squat: 275, Bench: 165, Deadlift: 275, Total: 715 (All new personal bests)
165 Weight Class
Carmen Alexander – 3rd place | Squat: 350, Bench: 240, Deadlift: 340, Total: 930 (All new personal bests and school bench record)
Emberlynn Dye – 8th place | Squat: 375, Bench: 185, Deadlift: 275, Total: 835 (One of eight lifters exceeding state qualification totals)
132 Weight Class
Naomi Nkwodinma – 2nd place | Squat: 405, Bench: 255, Deadlift: 325, Total: 985 (New personal bests in squat, bench, and total)
242+ Weight Class
Haylee Moon – 1st place | Squat: 475, Bench: 300, Deadlift: 355, Total: 1130 (New school and personal records)
A Strong Performance
Our girls competed against some of the best, set records, and secured state qualification totals. Their hard work and determination were on full display.
Next Challenge: Aubrey Home Meet
Thursday, Feb. 26
Aubrey High School Auxiliary Gym
First lift: 4:30 p.m.
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for the team.
Small Steps Toward Big Dreams – 100 Days In!
The 100th day of school is a special milestone, celebrating all the learning and growth that has taken place so far this year.
Pictured: 100th Day of School fun in Aubrey ISD! The first two photos feature teachers and kindergarteners at Brockett Elementary, while the third shows Elijah Scott, a 3rd grader at Monaco Elementary.
Join us in congratulating our very own Coach Stout on being named the THSCA Regional Head Volleyball Coach of the Year for Region 3 - 4A!
Join us for a night of vibrant music, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable memories—all in support of education!
Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast! Be part of this incredible evening for a great cause.
Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/iw6i50UJSs0
Attention, seniors! The AEF Senior Scholarship applications are now live. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Apply here: https://aubrey.eformsolutions.com/landing/sign-in
Deadline: March 21
For questions or assistance, contact us at aubreyef@aubreyef.org.
Classes at Aubrey High School will resume as scheduled Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Aubrey High School will be closed Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 for students and staff due to flooding in the building from heavy rains. We apologize for the late notification, however cleanup crews have assessed the campus and certain areas are not suitable for building occupancy at this time. The campus is expected to be open as scheduled on Friday, Jan. 31. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
This meeting is for current eighth-grade students and their families as they prepare for ninth grade.
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTjSNbKu7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Feb. 22, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Rising 9th grade families can sign up for a time to meet with a school counselor to discuss their student’s course requests and AHS personal graduation plan.
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LdpUtmtAu/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The following seniors will be signing their National Letter of Intent on Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Aubrey HS Auditorium.
• Labraylon Bell
• Tyler Brown
• Mustapha Corr
• Toby Davis
• JJ Harper
• Tre Johnson
• Brock Temple
• Dylan Brooks
Check out the full Lady and Gentlemen Chap Soccer reports for Jan. 25 here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XUV5fLQnL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Aubrey girls powerlifting team competed at S&S High School on Thursday, Jan. 23. Read results here: https://www.facebook.com/share/15beWmQtnX/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Read Full Jan. 24 Basketball Reports Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18ttQSMoj6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Aubrey boys’ soccer team faced Celina on Wednesday, 1/22, but came up short in a 0-2 loss. Celina’s first goal came from a counterattack breakaway where Aubrey was unable to secure the back post. Later, with just 1:37 left in the first half, Aubrey conceded a second goal off a Celina corner kick.
Despite the loss, Aubrey had several counterattacking opportunities and showed noticeable improvement in passing—better than they ever have against Celina. However, finding the net proved challenging. Aubrey came close with a few near misses, but a limited bench due to the flu led to fatigue by the end of the match.
The defense held strong throughout the game, conceding only on two rare mistakes, while goalkeeper Jackson Goble was a standout performer for the team. All the boys gave their best effort on the field and are eager to learn from their mistakes as they prepare for the next game.
Aubrey will face Bonham on Saturday at Bonham, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Tuesday Night Basketball Reports: Gentlemen and Lady Chaps
Aubrey Boys Basketball Game Report
Opponent: Sanger High School
Date: Jan. 21, 2025
Aubrey Recap:
It was another hard-fought district game. I am extremely proud, as always, of how hard these guys played. Their grit and perseverance were on full display, keeping us in the game despite Sanger making 9 of 13 three-pointers and us missing 15 free throws. The final score was 58-56.
We face a tough matchup at home on Friday against Celina.
Aubrey Scorers:
• Tyler Brown: 2
• Marquez Lucas Jr.: 15
• Tyler Hightower: 15
• Jadin McMoore: 3
• Jaedon Bogar: 20
Lady Chaps vs. Sanger
A: 3 | 7 | 20 | 20
S: 7 | 21 | 36 | 45
Leading Scorers:
• Addy Cagle: 8
• Paris Butler: 3
• Layla Johnson: 3
• Lulu King: 2
• Paisley Hopper: 2
• Abby Lynch-Buxton: 2
The Lady Chaps struggled with turnovers in their loss to Sanger on Tuesday night. Despite a strong third-quarter surge that brought the team within 10 points, they were unable to sustain the momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
The Lady Chaps will travel to Celina on Friday.
Aubrey ISD is pleased to announce the opening of Evalois Owens Middle School (OMS) in the fall of 2025. Incoming 6th and 7th grade students zoned for Owens will attend Owens Middle School. Please see the approved zones by clicking here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DvrNjO5s7ycAvijHucd4leN7uIthMf4f/view?huid=hnjljAAom_xbJz1Pch9CmQ Incoming 8th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year may choose to remain at the newly named McNabb Middle School (MMS), formerly Aubrey Middle School (AMS), by completing this Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFNy8jr_ODFDNrhUikVnjg1UxQXrWqAlNuoTWUHABr4CTVwA/viewform. For consideration, all surveys must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. March 1, 2025. Please note that incoming siblings below grade 8 must attend their zoned campus. Please also note that Aubrey ISD will not provide transportation for incoming 8th grade students zoned for Owens Middle School who choose to remain at McNabb Middle School. The following details are administrative considerations: 1. Both campuses will offer the same general education and extracurricular programs (English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted/Talented (G/T), athletics, etc.). 2. Students may be assigned a campus through the Special Education Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process based on programming. 3. Eighth grade students for 2025-2026 can remain at McNabb Middle School with parent transportation. Siblings in lower grades must attend their zoned campus.
Students and community members are encouraged to visit the high school to donate blood and platelets. The more pints we collect, the more lives we save and funds we raise for senior scholarships. See details below.
Direct Questions To: mnowak@aubreyisd.net
Aubrey FFA Public Speaking Contest Showcases Talents at Anna High School
Anna, TX – Jan. 14, 2025 – The District V FFA held its annual Public Speaking Contest this week at Anna High School, bringing together talented students from the Aubrey FFA Chapter and across the district to showcase their speaking abilities and agricultural knowledge.
The competition featured a diverse group of participants, each delivering compelling speeches on various agricultural topics. The results highlighted the dedication and hard work of these young speakers, with several Aubrey students earning recognition for their outstanding performances.
Results from the Contest:
• Addi Appleby (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 6th place
• Angel Baer (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 5th place
• Carmela Castiglione (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 2nd place, earning a banner
• Grace Collins (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 1st place, earning a banner and advancing to the area competition
• Zoe Fikes (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 3rd place, earning a banner
• Lexi Gravely (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 2nd place, earning a banner and advancing to the area competition
• Michael Murry (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 4th place
• Isabel Novak (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 5th place
• McKenna Quade (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 7th place
• Dayzee Tovar (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 4th place
• Naomi Welch (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 4th place
• Ariana Wensel (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 2nd place, earning a banner
• Evan Wilkinson (Aubrey FFA Chapter): 6th place
The contest not only highlighted the participants’ public speaking skills but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among FFA members, promoting teamwork and leadership within the agricultural community.
“We are incredibly proud of all the participants from the Aubrey FFA Chapter and their commitment to excellence. This event not only showcases their speaking talents but also emphasizes the importance of agriculture in our daily lives,” said a representative of the Aubrey FFA Chapter.
The FFA Public Speaking Contest provides a platform for students to develop their communication skills, build confidence, and advocate for the agricultural industry. Winners from this event will go on to represent District V at the upcoming area competition, where they will compete against top speakers from six other districts.
