Sports

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Mabank freshman Honey Aldridge, playing Nov. 25 against Ennis, is the District 15-4A Newcomer of the Year and Academic All-District.

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Kayla Gonzales of Kerens hits a ground ball during the first inning of March 3’s District 20-2A opener for her team against Mildred.

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Kerens second baseman Blair Blue concentrates on the action at the March 3 Mildred game at Bob Lancaster Park in Kerens.

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Mabank 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 March 14 in Edinburg.

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Honey Aldridge of Mabank seeks an outlet pass during the Feb. 25 State Semifinal game against Decatur.

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Mabank’s Jayda Searcy protects the ball from a Decatur player while dribbling toward teammate Jacey Jones.

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Eustace head baseball coach Ethan Nors (from left) coaches Talyn Smith at third base during Feb. 17’s 13-2 home victory.

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Eustace starting pitcher Rhett Dyer goes into his windup during the first-inning of Feb. 17’s season-opening win over Rice.

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Mabank’s Honey Aldridge (right) goes up for a jump ball to start the third overtime against Kennedale Feb. 21.

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Bailey Litchfield of Mabank takes her turn cutting down the net with help from Mabank High School Principal Michael Rowland.

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Malakoff first baseman Brianna Mott gets the ball back to the mound after checking the Jacksonville runner.

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Malakoff’s Alabama Anding pitches a no-hit shutout Feb. 10 to start her team’s 2025 softball season.

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Mabank Lady Panthers fans cheer on their hometown team at Mesquite Horn High School Feb. 17 as the Lady Panthers defeat the Lake Dallas Lady Falcons in the Class 4A Division I Regional Semifinal basketball game to advance to the Regional Finals Feb. 21, also in Mesquite.

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Tiger teammates congratulate Malakoff’s Brandt Powers (center) after he hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Mineola.

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Bailey Litchfield of Mabank (left) defends Kemp’s Kim Mendez during the Feb. 4 rivalry game at Kemp.

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Honey Aldridge of Mabank shoots a left-handed layup between Kemp’s Makayla Miller (No. 23) and Allie Pringle.