Sports

Courtesy Photos/Kemp ISD On Saturday, March 4, the Kemp Junior High Jr. Stingerettes competed at the Forney Showtime Competition and were named the 2023 Grand Champions.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens’ Lane Lynch pitches against Mart, striking out eight Panther batters in four innings.

Courtesy Photo/Mabank Isd 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.

Courtesy Photo/Nicoli Hinkle 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.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens’ Bobby Williams dishes off a pass to a teammate in the Bobcats’ home finale Feb. 10.  Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Lane Lynch of Kerens looks for an outlet against Cayuga during his team’s Feb. 10 loss.  

Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper 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.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens Lady ‘Cat Blair Blue splits between two Frankston Maiden defenders during Feb. 3 action. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Tiani Hall of Kerens eyes the basket while handling the ball in the lane against Frankston.

Monitor File Photo Mabank Volleyball Head Coach Stacy Shelton with the Lady Panthers. Shelton announces her retirement from coaching and education after 35 years, including the last 23 years at Mabank High School.

Courtesy Photo The eighth grade Malakoff Lady Tigers brought home second place in the district tournament, finishing the season 10-2 in district.