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Body 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.

Body Courtesy Photo 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.

Body Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper 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.

Body Courtesy Photo 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.

Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens quarterback Lane Lynch, who threw three touchdowns in the game, rears back for a first-quarter pass against Mildred Sept. 8.

Body Courtesy Photo The Mabank Panthers celebrate their 42-41 win over the Brownsboro Bears Sept. 9 at home for their first victory.

Body Courtesy Photo 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.

Body Monitor File Photo 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.

Body MIDLOTHIAN–The Mabank varsity cross country teams are off to a great start this season. The Panthers competed Sept. 1 at the Midlothian Invitational and continued their success. The boys, who finished second and third in previous meets, brought home the team championship. 

Body Monitor File Photo The Malakoff Tigers take their season opener over the West Rusk Raiders Aug. 26 at home. The Tigers, behind three touchdowns from Jason Tennyson, were victorious, 28-7 over West Rusk.