Kerens seizes first win on homecoming night
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Kerens receiver Muziq Gunnell catches a 61-yard touchdown pass for his team’s first Sept. 23 score.
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Malakoff mauls Gladewater in early runaway
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Malakoff linebacker Zack Studley hones in on a Gladewater running back during his team’s 52-13 win.
Offensive outburst no match as Kerens falls to Dawson
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DAWSON–Six touchdowns weren’t enough for the Kerens Bocbats on the road against the Dawson Bulldogs Sept. 16.
Nehemiah Massey had three touchdowns for Kerens in the 62-41 loss Friday night.
Massey finished the night with 34 carries for 203 yards and three rushing touchdowns against the Bulldogs.
Junior quarterback Lane Lynch went 13/30 with 208 passing yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception in the loss.
Representative Keith Bell flips coin on Athens Homecoming night
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Flipping the coin Sept. 16 prior to the Homecoming game between Athens and Kaufman at Bruce Field is State Rep. Keith Bell (right), pictured here with Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims. As Athens is playing Kaufman, Rep. Bell is calling it The Battle of House District 4.
Lady Tigers complete sweep over Lady ’Jackets
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Malakoff Lady Tigers senior Rayona Runnels delivers a kill over the head of a Kemp Lady Yellowjacket defender during their first set Sept. 13 at Kemp High School.
Tigers ground Eagles in double overtime thriller
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Malakoff Tigers wide receiver Austin Massingill hauls in a touchdown against the Salado Eagles Sept. 9 on the road. The Tigers defeat the Eaglees 29-27 in 2OT.
Second-half surge falls short for Kerens
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Kerens quarterback Lane Lynch, who threw three touchdowns in the game, rears back for a first-quarter pass against Mildred Sept. 8.
Mabank rallies, downs Brownsboro for first win
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The Mabank Panthers celebrate their 42-41 win over the Brownsboro Bears Sept. 9 at home for their first victory.
Cross Roads girls’ XC takes first
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The Cross Roads varsity girls’ cross country team places first Sept. 2 in the Slocum meet, running with 99 girls.
Coming in first place was Cassie Turner. Callie Turner places third, Brook Locke (10th), Lizeth Lopez (13th), Alanah Logan (25th), Alexis Sudduth (26th) and Gabby Vazquez (47th). The varsity boys’ team running with 79 boys had Gus Bennett place 11th, Payton (44th), Edgar Izaguirre (66th) and Strait Myers (67th). Kylie Loftin takes home 12th place for the JV girls’ team. Lane Supak takes home first place for the JV boys’ team.
Kerens begins season winless after loss to Bremond
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The Kerens Bobcats drop to 0-2 on the 2022 season as they fell to the Bremond Tigers 57-14. Kerens looks to right the ship at home as they look for their first win Sept. 9 against Mildred Eagles.
