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Lady Tiger Cross Country runner Kenzy Bragg qualified for the Regional Finals in Huntsville with her 2nd place finish during the Area contest in Broaddus on the 12th. Bragg will be joining other 2A runners on the 24th as they attempt to qualify for the State Finals in Round Rock, November 45.

Hemphill Hornet fans love that Little Green Band and this week they are celebrating a First Division in UIL Marching Contest that was held Saturday in Longview. Three judges rewarded the band for their hardwork by advancing them to Area competition, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Lobo Stadium. According to the NAMMB website, Hemphill will enter the warm up area at 9:30 a.m. and perform at 10:15 a.m. Come out and support this great group of kids and their director, Christian Jesmore.

Friday night these Lady Hornets battled the Huntington Red Devils in a district showdown. They came out victorious after the five game fight! Tuesday night is senior night at home. Come support them. L to R Carlie Patterson, Rylie Corley, Jessie Williams, Bremyiah Williams, Laken Wilkerson, Cami Allman, Amelia Gay, Amaya Hutchinson, Ryelee Bragg, Jonnie Ray Hawver and Averee Williams

The Hornets took the field at the beginning of the third quarter, bound a determined to turn around a rocky first half. That’s just what they did, scoring three times in under eight minutes. The fourth quarter continued to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats right up until the very end. With less than two minutes on the clock, the defense shut New Waverly down and scored to end the game 42-35. Pictured below #25 Timber Strickland gives teammate #1 Anthony White a chance to gain first down yardage.

Meet the new Martin’s Corner mascot, Bambi! As I was delivering newspapers to Martin’s Corner Tuesday, this little fella greeted me as I was leaving the store. Seems he just showed up and has taken up residence, and wants to meet everyone who shows up. I bet taking the kiddos for a burger and fries (and to meet this little fella) would be a great treat for the whole family!

Allen High School, Allen, Texas, has a student enrollment of just over 7,000. The Allen Eagles, currently ranked #9 in the state, have 103 players on their roster.