Sports

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Tyler McNiel (#29) stands at the plate in Mabank’s home baseball game against Quinlan-Ford on March 7.

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On Saturday, March 4, the Kemp Junior High Jr. Stingerettes competed at the Forney Showtime Competition and were named the 2023 Grand Champions. While spreading kindness forward and behind, they earned the following awards: Grand Champions, Sweepstakes Award, Best in Category for two out of three routines, Grand Champion Director, Judges Award and the Phoenix Award went to Madysen Gibson.

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Kerens’ Lane Lynch pitches against Mart, striking out eight Panther batters in four innings.

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Congratulations to Mabank powerlifters Victoria Shepherd (left) and Callie Riley (right) who have now qualified for the state competition after placing in their respective weight classes. Shepherd took first in the 123lbs weight class, and Riley came in second in the 132lbs weight class. Both girls will travel to Frisco on March 17 for the State Powerlifting Meet.

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A blustery Saturday blew in a win for Lady Panthers, who scored 2-0 against Sunnyvale. Goals were scored by Amber and Colbie, with an outstanding performance from goalie Racheal Farrell.

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Kerens’ Bobby Williams dishes off a pass to a teammate in the Bobcats’ home finale Feb. 10. 

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Lane Lynch of Kerens looks for an outlet against Cayuga during his team’s Feb. 10 loss.
 

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Mabank Lady Panther Bailey Litchfield drives up the court Feb. 13 against the North Lamar Pantherettes during their Bi-district playoff contest at Greenville High School. Litchfield leads Mabank with 11 points in their 50-33 loss.

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Kerens Lady ‘Cat Blair Blue splits between two Frankston Maiden defenders during Feb. 3 action.

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Tiani Hall of Kerens eyes the basket while handling the ball in the lane against Frankston.