Sports

Monitor File Photo/Russell SlatonKerens’ Muziq Gunnell (left, shown Jan. 31 versus Hubbard, honored by District 18-2A Co-Coach of the Year Gerald Hurd for scoring 1500-plus career points) is 18-2A’s Most Valuable Player.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonAddison Stephens of Mabank navigates a Lindale Lady Eagle triple team in the Regional Semifinals in Athens.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonBella Chrouk of Mabank advances the ball during the March 28 Regional Semifinal at Bruce Field in Athens.

Monitor Photo/Amber CurtisTucker Davis of Mabank pitches March 18 at Van, a District 15-4A contest that his team lost 11-1.Monitor Photo/Amber CurtisGunnar McGilvra tags a Van runner at third base March 18; Mabank also fell to Van in Mabank March 21, 6-3.

Courtesy Photo/Elaine Frosch, Kemp ISDThe 2024-25 Kemp Yellowjackets boys’ soccer team gathers for a photo following their March 21 Class 4A Bi-District playoff game at Little Elm’s Lobo Stadium.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens pitcher Krayton Ritchie delivers a first-inning fastball against Cross Roads during his team’s March 11 District 20-2A opener.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens second baseman JJ Hightower watches as the ball leaves his bat early in the March 11 contest against...

Monitor File Photo/Russell SlatonMabank freshman Honey Aldridge, playing Nov. 25 against Ennis, is the District 15-4A Newcomer of the Year and Academic All-District.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKayla Gonzales of Kerens hits a ground ball during the first inning of March 3’s District 20-2A opener for her team against Mildred.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens second baseman Blair Blue concentrates on the action at the March 3 Mildred game at Bob Lancaster Park...

Courtesy Photo/Mabank High SchoolMabank High School powerlifters compete at their Regional Meet Feb. 27 at Longview Pine Tree High School, including Julie Vinson (from left) and state qualifiers Fernanda Soria, Callie Riley, Lindsey Cope and Amber Huggins, the latter four moving to the State Meet...

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonHoney Aldridge of Mabank seeks an outlet pass during the Feb. 25 State Semifinal game against Decatur.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMabank’s Jayda Searcy protects the ball from a Decatur player while dribbling toward teammate Jacey Jones.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonEustace head baseball coach Ethan Nors (from left) coaches Talyn Smith at third base during Feb. 17’s 13-2 home victory.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonEustace starting pitcher Rhett Dyer goes into his windup during the first-inning of Feb. 17’s season-opening win over Rice.