Aubrey ISD

Attention Chaparral Nation! Aubrey High School seniors Mustapha Corr and Jeremiah Harper will represent Aubrey at the 2024 U.S. Army Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 21. The game will be played at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, with kickoff at 8 p.m. Congratulations to Mustapha and Jeremiah on this incredible honor! For more information, visit: https://usarmybowl.com/?

At this evening’s board meeting, the Aubrey ISD Holiday Card and its designer, Madison “Madi” Houck of Aubrey High School, were recognized. Although Madi was unable to attend, both she and her beautiful card received well-deserved recognition.

At this evening’s December School Board Meeting, the following recognitions were made: Fuller Elementary School Pledge Leaders: Jace Hicks Violet Lujan Aubrey High School Football THSCA Academic All-State: 1st Team Nathan Hough 2nd Team Alyssa “Lulu” King - Manager/Student Trainer Alex Osterman Honorable Mention Brooke McAlister - Manager/Student Trainer Jack Moreno Brock Temple Aubrey High School Volleyball TGCA Academic-All State: Kynadi Hall Alyssa “Lulu” King Alayna McMullen Gracie Michael Abby Wright Aubrey High School Volleyball TGCA All-State: Kynadi Hall Baylee Hampton

Check out the Tuesday night basketball game reports for both your Lady Chaps and Gentlemen Chaps below. Coach Black Reports: Aubrey vs. Sanger A: 3 | 10 | 20 | 27 S: 10 | 27 | 36 | 53 Leading Scorers: • Margaret Conley: 8 • Addi Cagle: 4 • Layla Johnson: 3 • London Butler: 3 • Abby Lynch-Buxton: 3 The Lady Chaps traveled to Sanger last night for a district matchup and fell 27-53 to a very tough Sanger team. Once again, the girls played with grit and heart for all four quarters. We saw some improvements in our offense, and our defensive effort was strong. While we’re still working on limiting turnovers, the girls are learning from their mistakes and moving in the right direction. We have one more game before the break at home vs. Celina on Friday at 12:30 p.m. ———————————- Coach Smith Reports: We fought hard but came up short in a tough district road game, losing to Sanger in overtime 70-63. The team came out with a lot of energy in the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead. However, Sanger fought back in the second quarter, going on a few runs and sending us into halftime down by 2. We came out strong again in the second half, going on a quick run, but the rest of the game was a back-and-forth battle. In the end, they made a couple more shots than we did. I am extremely proud of how hard our boys played. This is going to be a challenging district, and we have 11 more district games ahead. We’ll regroup and get ready for Celina on Friday. Aubrey Scorers: • Tyler Brown: 8 • Marquez Lucas Jr.: 12 • Tyler Hightower: 17 • Aidan McKeehen: 7 • Jadin McMoore: 7 • Jaedon Bogar: 12 District Record: 0-1

Aubrey is currently in 3rd place for the Community Connection School of the Year Award, presented by Optimum, and the $2,500 grand prize! With only a few hundred votes separating us from the top two schools, Prosper and Lubbock Cooper, it’s crucial to keep voting now and as often as possible through January 17th. Remember, voting is unlimited! Vote here: https://www.texasfootball.com/community-connection-school-program-presented-by-optimum/?ref=subnav

Update #2: The schedule for the games with Celina has been adjusted again. The boys’ varsity team will now travel to Celina to play on Friday at 12:30 p.m., while the Lady Chaps’ varsity team will play in Aubrey at the same time.

The Aubrey Middle School Career Exploration Fair took place Dec. 16, 2024. Professionals from a variety of careers were on-hand to share insights about their field with eager to learn sixth through eighth graders. See More: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/LBaqM8hBF72m1Hx6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Aubrey Boys Basketball Weekend Recap Dec. 13-14, 2024 Dec. 13: We lost to an extremely tough team from Australia in our second game of the day, 74-54. They had us outsized at every position with a starting lineup of a couple of 6’7” guys and a 6’6” shooting guard. Nevertheless, we came out with lots of energy and went into halftime tied 33-33. It hurt us when our 6’3” post got into foul trouble, causing us to be even smaller. I am extremely proud of how hard our kids fought the entire game. I believe that if we play with that intensity and desire, we will win a lot of district games. Aubrey Scorers:    •   Tyler Brown - 7    •   Marquez Lucas Jr. - 3    •   Tyler Hightower - 18    •   Aidan McKeehen - 8    •   Jadin McMoore - 14    •   Jaedon Bogar - 4 Overall Record: 11-4 Dec. 14: We had a rough game today against TCA as we lost 53-43. We struggled getting any kind of rhythm to our offense. I felt our defensive effort was good. We played hard, and I have to give some credit to TCA’s shooting ability as they shot the 3 ball well. I believe we will bounce back from this, learn from it, and be focused and ready for our first district game in Sanger on Tuesday. Aubrey Scorers:    •   Tyler Brown - 8    •   Marquez Lucas Jr. - 6    •   Tyler Hightower - 9    •   Aidan McKeehen - 6    •   Jadin McMoore - 3    •   Nate Dyer - 2    •   Jaedon Bogar - 9 Overall Record: 11-5 — Coach Smith

To accommodate Celina’s state championship game on Friday, Dec. 20, basketball schedules have been adjusted. JV games have been canceled, and the varsity girls will now play at 12:30 p.m., followed immediately by the varsity boys’ game.

The Chaps have shown excellence not only on the field but also in the classroom! Please join us in congratulating those that earned spots on the THSCA Academic All-State Football Team! The THSCA Academic All-State Teams honor senior athletes who excel in GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT scores. Based on their performance in these areas, the following students have been recognized: 1st Team    •   Nathan Hough 2nd Team    •   Alex Osterman    •   Lulu King (Manager/Student Trainer) Honorable Mention    •   Brock Temple    •   Jack Moreno    •   Brooke McAlister (Manager/Student Trainer) The coaching staff is incredibly proud of these young people for their dedication and achievements both on the field and in the classroom!

Aubrey High School Alum and FFA Member Alexis Reese Blankenship Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree The Aubrey FFA Chapter is proud to announce that Alexis Reese Blankenship, a 2023 graduate of Aubrey High School, has been awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest honor bestowed by the National FFA Organization. This distinction, earned by less than 1% of FFA members each year, recognizes Alexis’s outstanding dedication to agricultural education, leadership, and career development. Alexis achieved this prestigious degree through her Placement Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) at Aubrey Florist, where she gained extensive hands-on experience in floral design, customer service, and small business operations. Her work at Aubrey Florist not only refined her technical skills but also highlighted her creativity and professionalism, making her an exemplary ambassador of FFA values. The American FFA Degree requires members to demonstrate significant achievements in their SAE, as well as community service and leadership activities. Alexis’s unwavering commitment to her SAE and the Aubrey FFA Chapter is a testament to her hard work, perseverance, and passion for the agriculture industry. The Aubrey FFA Chapter is incredibly proud of Alexis for earning this distinguished honor and for serving as a role model to her peers. Her success exemplifies the spirit of FFA and its mission to cultivate leaders in agriculture and beyond. #aubreyproud

Aubrey Recap by Coach Smith Our Aubrey boys kicked off the Krum Tournament with a strong 74-61 victory over City View. A standout 2nd quarter saw us explode for 26 points while holding our opponents to just 12. It was a fantastic team effort, with contributions from both starters and players off the bench. We’re excited to face two tough teams tomorrow! Aubrey Scorers:    •   Tyler Brown: 3    •   Marquez Lucas Jr.: 10    •   Tyler Hightower: 22    •   Aidan McKeehen: 8    •   Jadin McMoore: 17    •   Jaedon Bogar: 14 Overall Record: 10-3

Coach Black Reports: The Lady Chaps fell short in their first district game last night against Lake Dallas. After jumping out to a 7-2 lead early in the first quarter, we struggled offensively, managing only 1 point in the second and third quarters. Despite our offensive challenges, I was very pleased with our defensive effort, holding a team averaging over 40 points per game to just 31. As always, I am incredibly proud of the effort and intensity our team displayed and continue to see growth with every game. Final Score: Aubrey: 8 | 9 | 9 | 17 Lake Dallas: 10 | 17 | 28 | 31 Leading Scorers:    •   Marquia Lucas: 5    •   Addi Cagle: 4    •   Abby Lynch-Buxton: 3    •   Paris Butler: 3 Current Record: 3-12, 0-1 We will be back in action on Friday at home against Gainesville.

Aubrey Recap by Coach Smith: We started the game with a lot of energy last night. A strong defense led to some fast-break scores, helping us jump out to a 21-10 lead. However, we didn’t close out the quarter as well as we should have, allowing them to get back into the game. That said, we made noticeable improvements on areas that hurt us in the tournament. It was a solid win against a good Ponder team on their home court. The final score was 60-48. We have one tournament left before starting district play next Tuesday night. Aubrey Scorers: • Tyler Brown: 4 • Marquez Lucas Jr.: 9 • Tyler Hightower: 14 • Jadin McMoore: 11 • Nate Dyer: 2 • Jaedon Bogar: 20 Overall Record: 9-3

The Brockett Elementary School choir, led by Elizabeth Moose, performed holiday tunes during their performance for Early Bird Learning Center students, families and staff. Their annual performance brings smiles each year. Watch Performance: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19skjYxHk6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Day 3: S&S Tournament Aubrey vs. McKinney Christian Academy A: 15 | 21 | 25 | 36 M: 2 | 7 | 14 | 25 Top Scorers: • London Butler: 10 • Paris Butler: 7 • Margaret Conley: 5 The Lady Chaps improved to 3-11 after defeating McKinney Christian Academy this weekend in the final game of the For the Love of the Game tournament hosted by S&S High School. The team rallied behind another strong defensive effort and showed significant improvement in ball control. Our shooting percentage continues to improve with each game, and we are wrapping up our non-district schedule with two solid team wins. The Lady Chaps will begin district play at home on tomorrow night against Lake Dallas.

The Community Connection School of the Year voting is open through Jan. 17 and is unlimited! Let’s rally together, show our support, and bring this award home to Aubrey! VOTE TODAY...VOTE OFTEN Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4igSBJ3 #VoteAubrey #CommunityPride

Aubrey ISD’s fourth chief of police, Kayla Elizalde, promotion ceremony was held this evening, where she was pinned by her grandfather, Billy Williams, a former constable and the current Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in San Augustine County.

Coach Smith Reports: Aubrey boys fell 58-50 to Red River Academy Saturday. The team looked a bit fatigued and lacked the energy we’ve shown in previous games. However, I’m confident we’ll bounce back, learn from this experience, and be ready for the upcoming tournament this weekend and district play. Next up: at Ponder on Tuesday. Aubrey Scorers:    •   Marquez Lucas Jr. - 5    •   Tyler Hightower - 15    •   Aidan McKeehen - 3    •   Jadin McMoore - 10    •   Nate Dyer - 6    •   Jaedon Bogar - 11 Record: 8-3

All Aubrey ISD campuses and offices will be closed from Dec. 23, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025, for winter break. Teachers and staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6, and classes will resume for students on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Full 2024–2025 Aubrey ISD Calendar here: https://bit.ly/3WFnuNa.