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ACHS building dynasty

February 15, 2013 by Margo Herrera

Get fired up. With only a few games left, Michael Bacon, head coach for Abilene Christian High School varsity basketball team, and his players are fighting hard to make it to the state championship game for the second year in a row. Winning a state championship game is a dream every sport team wants. For the ACHS Panthers, this is a dream that is ... [Read More…]

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Bacon brings home state championship

March 6, 2012 by Austin Gwin

On Saturday night three ACU seniors lived out a dream as they led Abilene Christian High School to the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 2A state championship over Beren Academy 46-42. Coaches Michael Bacon, Colby Carr, and Nick Smith gave ACHS it's first basketball state championship since 1981. It was a championship game that ... [Read More…]

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ACHS to play in TAPPS State Tournament after 30 year absence

February 29, 2012 by Austin Gwin

Three ACU students have coached the Abilene Christian High School boy's basketball team to the TAPPS State Tournament for the first time in 30 years. Michael Bacon, Colby Carr and Nick Smith, all seniors, make up the coaching staff for the 23-5 Panthers who are hoping to capture their first state title since the early '80s. "In a lot of ways, ... [Read More…]

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30 Jan

REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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