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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Eustace running back Mason Patek eludes the reach of a Rice defender Sept. 13. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Eustace defender Colton Lawson puts down the Rice quarterback deep in Rice territory.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Eustace running back Mason Patek dashes through the Buffalo defense Sept. 6. Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Talyn Smith of Eustace is swarmed by teammates after scoring a Bulldog touchdown.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens’ Abby Combs sets up a Lady ‘Cat teammate for a kill attempt against Trinidad. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Brooklyn Wendt of Trinidad focuses on a dig during the Sept. 3 match against Kerens.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kameron Wilkinson, who scored two rushing touchdowns against Kemp Sept. 6, races toward the goal line in the first half.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Annel Duran of Malakoff digs against Rusk in her team’s five-set setback at home Aug. 27. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff’s Cameryn Cheek goes on the offensive at the net with a kill against Rusk at home Aug. 27.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank’s Blaine Foote chases down the Bullard quarterback in the first half of Aug. 30’s game. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank quarterback Kaden Penland drops back and looks for an open receiver against Bullard.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton The varsity Malakoff Tigers leave their locker room, located in the new high school across the street from Tiger Stadium.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank’s Lindsey Cope serves against Malakoff in the second game of the Lady Panthers’ opening day of matches. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kalli Smith of Mabank goes up at the net for a kill during the Aug. 13 match hosting Malakoff, which Mabank won.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton New Kerens ISD athletic director and head football coach Brent Watkins, who was Malakoff’s defensive coordinator for 15 years and helped lead Malakoff to the 2023 Class 3A, Division I football state championship, tells attendees his plans for Kerens, saying he likes...

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank quarterback Kaden Penland drops back during the Aug. 9 intrasquad scrimmage at Panther Stadium. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Brayden Linder carries the ball as a quarterback during the Aug. 9 Mabank football intrasquad scrimmage.