Malakoff beats Mineola on Powers’ last-second shot
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonTiger teammates congratulate Malakoff’s Brandt Powers (center) after he hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Mineola.
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Mabank races by rival Kemp then wins Bi-District title
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonBailey Litchfield of Mabank (left) defends Kemp’s Kim Mendez during the Feb. 4 rivalry game at Kemp.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonHoney Aldridge of Mabank shoots a left-handed layup between Kemp’s Makayla Miller (No. 23) and Allie Pringle.
Kerens boys stay near top of 18-2A with win over Hubbard
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens’ Muziq Gunnell shoots a 3-pointer versus Hubbard in Jan. 31’s District 18-2A game.
Kemp girls defeated by Brownsboro in District 15-4A
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKemp’s Allie Pringle (right) drives around a Brownsboro Bearette in the teams’ Jan. 28 contest.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonEmma Bailey, Kemp’s leading scorer against Brownsboro Jan. 28, maneuvers toward the basket.
Trojans lose to Coolidge Yellowjackets at home in high-scoring affair
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonConner Posey sets the Trinidad offense during his team’s District 24-1A home contest Jan. 24.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonColby Brown of Trinidad, who scored 12 points versus Coolidge, eyes the bucket around a defender.
Mabank boys beat visiting Canton in 15-4A battle
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Monitor Photo/Amber CurtisCarter Sims of Mabank (right), who scored 12 points against Canton Jan. 21, reaches out to defend.Monitor Photo/Amber CurtisMabank’s Daylon Gibbs (No. 0) looks for a teammate during an inbounds play against Canton.
Kemp boys battle Athens in District opener at home
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonJustin McCool of Kemp battles an Athens player for possession during Dec. 31’s District 15-4A basketball game.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKemp’s Josiah Young drives into the lane against Athens Dec. 31, scoring 18 points for the Yellowjackets.
Malakoff girls’ basketball receives high ranking
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Monitor File Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff Lady Tiger basketball player Hillary Dawson (with ball), shown playing Dec. 13 at home against Mineola, has led her team to near the top of state basketball polls for Class 3A.
Kerens basketball takes home Blooming Grove tourney trophies
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Courtesy Photo/Kerens Secondary SchoolThe Kerens Bobcats boys’ basketball team, coached by Gerald Hurd, wins first place at the Blooming Grove tournament Dec. 7, beating Texas Wind High School of Waco 45-37 to secure the tournament championship.
Robinson rallies to steal victory from Kemp boys
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Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKemp point guard Josiah Young looks for a teammate after crossing mid-court.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKemp’s Aiden Fitzhugh follows through with a jump shot over Robinson defenders.
