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For the Hemphill faithfull who made the three hour drive in the rain, and the ones who couldn’t make the trip, but tuned in to the radio broadcast, Friday nights’ regular season finale with Anderson Shiro was supposed to be a final test before waiting to see who we get in the first round. At 6-3, the Owls have had a good year, hanging on to the fourth spot in District play, exactly where the Hornets left them after a 48-0 spanking that could have been much, much worse.

The West Sabine FFA kicked off the LDE contest season Thursday 10/13 at the Lindale FFA Invitational contest. Teams and placings were: Ag Issues (3rd): Trevor Mitchell, Kadence Clark, Gracie Ross, & Malori Clark Public Relations (4th): Ryan Estes, Kadence Clark, Cora Sepulvado, & Stormi McCroskey Ag Advocacy (6th): Piper Miller, Abby Bragg, Mahala Maxey, & Larissa Jones Senior Creed: Armani Mason and Liz Smith (Made the finals) Junior Creed: James Whitton and Khloe Champagne Senior Quiz (1st place team): Mahala Maxey (High point individual) Abby Bragg (3rd) Lucas Burrow Liz Smith Mallory Hanks Trace Sowell Armani Mason Junior Quiz: Khloe Champagne, Kenzy Bragg, & James Whitton On Tuesday 10/18 they competed at the Longview FFA Invitational Contest, placings were: Sr Quiz- 1st (Mallory Hanks high point individual) Public Relations-3rd Ag Issues- 5th Ag Advocacy- 7th Sr Creed Speaking- 9th Jr Creed Speaking- 10th Jr Quiz- 8th On Wednesday 10/19 the Wildlife team participated in the district contest, They placed 1st in District and 2nd in the multi-district competition. They will be advancing to regionals on Nov 2nd.

Lady Hornet Volleyball got another win last week. This time at home and on senior night! Who could ask for a better highlight! Seniors and coaches pictured l to r: Coach Noble, Rylee Bragg, Jessie Williams, Laken Wilkerson and Coach Diggles. JV Lady Hornets also were victorious against Newton.

Hemphill ISD celebrated Senior Night last week at the last home game of the season. The Class of 2023 made their mark with another win, this time against the Warren Warriors. Pictured l to r:Qwavian Smith, Cadin Clark, Bo Conn, Tayvion Williams, Chris Williams, Jeramiah Blake, Josh Woods, Kam Arrington, Kei’Arryen Parks, Brevin Rushing, Omarion Smith, and Dekevin Smith.

These seniors had a large week! It began with a superior rating at UIL Marching Competition and continued with senior pep rally and senior night at Hornet Stadium. They then traveled with to Area contest in Longview where they received 4th place honors for their division. Seniors pictured l to r: Jordyn Faust, Mason Lloyd, Carson Hill, Yenni Flores, Jason Courville, and Reagan Wall.

From Junior High to High School, Brookeland has had a Cross Country season to brag about. Winning every meet they entered, winning their District title, and qualifying for Regionals in Corpus Christi, the Junior High team brought some serious recognition to Brookeland while establishing their promise of continued success in the future.

On Saturday, October 22 at the St.Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Sam Rayburn presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Keith Combs, an Elite Series pro angler from Huntington, Texas, weighed in 16 pounds 11 ounces on the third and final day to score a come from behind victory with a three day total of 46-5.

If you have been following the Hemphill Hornets this year, it’s easy to see that this team is something special. They face Anderson Shiro in their final district game of the season this week on the road, but last Friday’s Senior Night was the last time they would take the field at home. Pictured above, senior standout Kam Arrington runs for on of many first downs of the night and below, senior quarterback Omarion Smith, with arm around Coach Tod Stark, prepares to run in the next play with teammate Evan McFarland listening in.

West Sabine Tiger Band compteted in Longview this weekend in UIL Marching Contest. The band recieved a two from the judges.

Tiger Stadium was overrun with the stars of the future on Saturday, October 8th, when teams from Timpson, Many, and Pineland, in four age groups, showcased their talents in a series of seven games. If these games are any indication, the future of West Sabine football is in good hands.Number 2 Tiger wide receiver Kam Chatman turns a 5 yard pass from quarterback Brantley Bragg into a 50 yard touchdown after turning on the afterburners and leaving three Many defenders in his dust. 45yr old Flag Timpson19 vs Pineland Black36, 4-5yr old Flag Many Red21 vs Pineland Orange13, 1st-2nd Grade Flag Many Red18 vs Pineland Orange0, 1st-2nd Grade Flag Timpson14 vs Pineland Black25, 3rd-4th Grade Tackle Timpson0 vs Pineland20, 3rd-4th Grade Tackle Many White0 vs Pineland28, and 5th-6th Grade Tackle Timpson19 vs Pineland34