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Body Anthony White leads the Hornets to the endzone, as time expires at the half, to close within one score of the San Augustine Wolves. Both teams diplayed tremendous potential on offense and deffense.

Body The Lady Hornets added another win to their record last Friday, Aug. 25. The girls in green took the first set 25-21, but fell short the second round losing 26-28. In spite of this, the Hornets buckled down and championed the next two sets winning 26-24 and then 25--

Body Hemphill Volleyball had a great time taking on the alumni. They got the best of us last year and made us work for it this year. Was good to get the upper hand on them this year. We are excited to see you ladies again next year.

Body The Hemphill Hornet Bass Club is about to start it’s 2023 – 2024 fishing season and needs a few more boat captains to take these young anglers out to compete in their tournaments. You don’t have to be a parent of one of the students fishing to be able to be a boat captain.

Body Friday, Aug. 4, Junior High and High school students met at the Pineland Square to spend their morning in service to their community.

Body Carlee Procella participated in the Ellen Trout Zoo’s Junior Zoo Keeper Program this summer. It is a competitive program, only selecting 20 students total to spend two weeks exploring careers as zookeepers.

Body The Huffman Library hosted a 5 day long Summer Reading 2023 for kindergarten through 4th grade level kids, made possible by many local donors. On the 5th and final day, the kiddos enjoyed a lunch of pizza and chicken strips.

Body Harley Odom is at the National High School Rodeo Finals this week. Within the competition are students from 44 states, 4 provinces from Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand for a total of 1,840 contestants. Out of 158 Light Rifle Shooters, Harley finished

Body 70 Texas FFA members representing 55 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 95 Annual Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas on July 13.