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Monday, Hemphill students gathered early with their directors and coaches, not to practice or prepare for the upcoming season, but instead to spend time in service to their school and community. Football, band, volleyball, cross country, twirlers and cheerleaders all pitched in to clean, pick up trash and help get Hornet Country clean and green for the year.

Hemphill Varsity Cheer performed Thursday evening at Hornet Stadium during the opening festivities for the 2022-2023 school year. Stunting by group, on the left, Maisie Wright, Chadsyde Price, Dashia Richards and Kiera Frazier. Middle: Amaya Hutchison, Bremiyah Williams, Laken Wilkerson, Jonnierae Hawver. Right: Madison Vazquez, Chalee Gibbs, Amelia Gay, Ryliegn Procell and Katie Lindow. Check out our Facebook page for complete coverage of Meet the Hornet with photos of The Little Green Band, Twirlers, Varisty and JV Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and more.

The alumni team proved they still had what it takes last week when they faced off with the Hornet Varisty. It was a great match, with both teams taking a game to force a tie-breaker.

Members of the Hornet Class of 2023 met at Holly Park for a sunrise service on Sunday. Refuge pastor George Ross prayed over the seniors and shared a message for the parents and students. Project Graduation hosted the event and following the service breakfast was served at the Refuge in Milam.

Athletics and extra curriculars are kicking off right and left in Sabine County. Last week Hemphill ISD hosted a meet and greet for their coaches. Left to right: John Cryer- Offensive Coordinator, James Coleman- Football, JH Basketball & Track, Stephanie Elliott- Athletic Trainer, Lane Cook- Football & Assistant Jr. High Principal, Jeff Ashen- Defensive Coordinator, Head baseball, Phillip Ebarb- Head Girls Basketball & Cross Country, Tod Stark- Athletic Director, Head Boys Track, Michael Harris- Football, Head Powerlifting & Track, Teneeshia Henson Williams- Jr High Volleyball, Assistant High School Girls Basketball, Track, Gaby Carvajal- Head Cross Country, Tineshia Green- Head Girls Powerlifting & Head Girls Track, Kelli Noble- Head Softball, Assistant High School Volleyball, Reggie Parks- Football, Head Boys Basketball & Assistant Softball, Dorthy Henson- Jr High Volleyball, Basketball & Track, Meredith Diggles II- Girls Coordinator, Head Volleyball, Assistant Softball, Not pictured: Garrison Vanya- Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Baseball & Basketball. Reporter photo by Kenny Wick

The Lady Hornets Volleyball camp started on July 28th, and the prospective team was stretching for success. A team roster has not yet been determined, but we will let you know as soon as we are notified of its completion. The new Girls Coordinator, Head Volleyball, Assistant Softball Coach Meredith Diggles II, who came over from the Woodville ISD, was amazed at the banners posted in the Hornet Gym, and says “I see some real talent in these girls, and with some hard work, we plan on adding some more banners to these walls.” Reporter photo by Kenny Wick

A new season is off to an early start with the Tigers first practice off to a roaring start at 630 Monday morning. Coach Danny Bragg was pleased with 35 players on the field, and optimistic about building a team around his returning core group. With a strong district which includes Garrison, Grapeland, Joaquin, San Augustine, Shelbyville, and Timpson, the Tigers will be working hard to improve on last years 4-7 record. Reporter photo by Bill Dodson

For three days last week, 16 young Hornets showed up for work with the Hornet High School coaching staff. The camp was open to 1st through 6th grade players, organized by Hemphill Youth Football Coach Kade Noble, who had the assistance of the entire Hornet staff running the kids through the fundamentals of conditioning, blocking, passing, defense, and game stratagies. Reporter photo by Kenny Wick

The Tim Stanley Baseball Summer Camp kicked off at West Sabine High School ball field on Thursday July 14th, through 16th, for kids current age 7 – 14. Coaches Chase Malone and Tim Forse were keeping a keen eye on techniques while honing the skills of these eager young ball players. Reporter

These Combat girls battled back through the losers bracket and never quit despite playing for two days in this heat on turf; they finished second. Back: Robert (Puddin) Wright, Katie Lindow, Myah Gay, Amelia Gay, Christian McGuire, Brian Corley, Stormi Craig, and Chad Gay, Front: Laken Wilkerson, Aryane Merrill, Rylie Corley, Addison Hebert, and Ashley Beason. Photo Submitted