Outdoors

750 athletes from 41 schools, all gathered to run the woods behind Broaddus High School in one of the first, and one of the largest Cross Country meets in East Texas.

On paper it looked like a Hornet walk-over. Hemphill, with a 2-0 record, had outscored their opponents 105-12, while West Sabine, a very young team with more Sophomores than Seniors, came in 0-2, being outscored 98-60.

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As anyone who has ever played high school, college, even professional sports, or belonged to a fraternity/club will tell you, hazing has been a part of the acceptance process for years.

Frustration was the name of the game, for both teams, at least until halftime Friday night in Shelbyville. When they finally got started, the Dragons may have wished the game would have been called off after looking at the 61-12 final on the board.

The Lady Dragons played better defense. That's the only way to describe Hemphills 3-1 loss to Shelbyville Friday afternoon.

by Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter September 2 saw the West Sabine Tigers play their home opener against the invading Alto Yellowjackets in a misting rain. After receiving the opening kick, West Sabine would mount a drive on their first possession down to the Alto 25 yard line.