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Above, the Martins Mill Mustangs capped their home schedule with an impressive 66-27 win over the visiting North Hopkins Panthers Feb. 14. The win not only served as the Mustangs 33rd consecutive triumph, but as head coach Jake Bell’s 200th victory. Bell’s father, two-time state championship winner Jeff Bell, serves as head coach of the Panther program. Left, Martins Mill, ranked first overall in the state in the 2A classification, finished up a perfect 34-0 regular season with an 89- 38 road win over the Boles Hornets Feb. 17. As champions of District 14-2A, the Mustangs will take on District 13-2A fourth seed Trenton in the bi-district round at approximately 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Greenville High School.
Read moreThe Edgewood Bulldogs will need to put in some additional work before the final curtain can drop on District 12-3A play, finishing the regular season tied with the Rains Wildcats after a grueling schedule that has already included 12 district contests.
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The Van Vandals officially hit the final days of District 14-4A play for the 2019-’20 season last week, getting two steps closer to the start of this year’s playoffs with games against Brownsboro and Mabank.
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The Canton Eagles were scheduled to wrap up the regular season last week, hitting the court twice with contests against the Wills Point Tigers and Brownsboro Bears. Due to a tie in the final standings Canton, which has long been qualified for the playoffs, will take on one more district foe before opening its playoff run either Feb. 24 or Feb. 25.
Read moreCatfish anglers from several states will travel to W. Tawakoni, TX and Lake Tawakoni for a King Kat Tournament Trail event presented by Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s. Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes.
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The Wills Point Tiger tennis program traveled east Feb. 14, competing against 24 other schools at the 6A Tyler Lee Tim King Invitational Tournament. Medalists for the Tigers included: Kash Adams/Jacob Daniell, second place A doubles; Marisa LaJone/Katelyn Bryant, third place A girls doubles; Jacob Sanford/Maddie Hiler, first place B mixed doubles; and Abby Kreil/Sawyer Sewell, third place girls B doubles.
Read moreThe Tiger tennis team opened the tournament season by playing in the Kilgore Invitational Tournament Feb. 7. Wills Point had a strong showing overall, placing second at the tournament behind the Lindale Eagles.
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The Van Vandals and Canton Eagles resumed their longstanding rivalry on the basketball court Feb. 7, clashing for the second time this season in a critical District 14-4A showdown.
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