The Bulldog Report - April 24, 2025
Moran High School athlete Ellis Hise is finishing up a busy spring season with appearances at the district tennis tournament, regional track meet, and regional golf tournament.
He and Ezekiel Henson will travel to Angelo State University this Friday for the UIL regional academic meet. Henson will compete in the social studies event, while Hise advanced in ready writing.
Regional Track
Hise was Moran’s lone representative at the regional track meet held April 18-19 at Abilene Christian. He advanced out of district with a fourth place spot in the discus.
He ended up finishing 14th at the regional event with a throw of 99’03”.
“It was a good season for our kids,” said track coach John Hughes. “We will have a good nucleus of athletes returning next year along with some younger ones to fill in some gaps that will happen with graduation.”
Other Sports
Henson paired up with Dylan Herod in the boys doubles at the district tennis tournament in Clyde this week. They were defeated by Strawn 1-6, 0-6.
In boys singles, Hise won his first match against Boen from Eula 6-2, 6-1, then lost to Gergross from Baird 2-6, 4-6.
In the consolation game, he won over Eula 6-2, 6-1. This win created a playback situation with Hopkins from Strawn for second place. The Moran player was defeated 3-6, 1-6 in a match played on Tuesday morning.
“He’s had a very busy spring, and we are proud of him for all his accomplishments,” said his mother and tennis coach Jo Hise.
Ellis Hise was Moran’s only player to advance to the regional golf tournament played at Maxwell Golf Course in Abilene April 16-17. On the first day, he shot 148, with 124 recorded on the second day, including a hole in one on hole 7.
Moran School
Moran elementary students will travel to Hardin Simmons University’s Western Heritage Day on Thursday, weather permitting.
Moran ISD finishes up STAAR testing this week.
Athletics spring pictures are set for Wednesday, April 30.
Welding Certifications
Last week, several Moran students went to Wichita Falls and earned a welding certification.
“This gives Moran at least 10 students that have earned a welding certification over the last 2 plus years,” said ag teacher Robert Stanley.
Stick Welding (SMAW) certificates earned: (students had to weld with a 7018 rod leaving a 1/4 inch width weld)
Miguel Rodriguez - 1F (welding in the flat position), Allen Hebel - 1F (welding in the flat position), Cotten Campbell - 2F (welding in the horizontal position)
MIG Welding (GMAW) certificates earned: (students wire welded and left a 1/4 inch width weld),Sam Stanley - 3F down (welding down hill, Alan Hebel - 3F up (welding uphill, Cotten Campbell - 3F up (welding uphill)
Cotten Campbell has earned 5 welding certifications over the last two years. Alan Hebel has earned 3, Ellis Hise has earned 2, Sam Stanley has earned 2, and Rayni Vinson has earned 1. There are 4 students that have graduated that earned certifications as well.
