Sports

Jake Wilson Memorial Bass tournament was held May 1

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The 4th Annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was held on Saturday, May 1st at the Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork, Texas. We had a total of 48 boats trying for the 10 prizes and trying to catch the biggest bass for 500.00 Dollars. The First Place prize paid $2000.00, Second place is $1000.00 ,Third place is $700.00, Fourth Place is $500.00, Fifth Place is $400/00, Sixth Place is $300.00, Seventh Place is $250.00, Eight Place is $200.00. Ninth Place is $$175.00, and Tenth Place is 150.00 Applied Consultants is our Corporate Sponsor and they are the company that my Son had just gone to work with. Applied is the most awesome team and they prepare the food, drinks, and snacks for the volunteers and anglers. We have been so blessed to have Applied stand with us and to help us find even more ways to honor our Son and carry on with his love for children.

Tiger Doll officers

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The MPHS Tiger Dolls recently announced their team leadership for the 2021-2022 school year. Pictured left to right are on front row Captain Mary Kait Heeren, 1st Lieutenant Grelyn Goolsby, Lieutenant Chloe Carter and Lieutenant Anna Kate Fisher. Back row are Head Sergeant Victoria Hernandez, Sergeant Genevieve Rubio, Sergeant Madeline Plascencia, and Sergeant Mireya Villarruel.

Goin’ Gold Band drum majors announced

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The MPHS Goin’ Gold Band announced its Drum Majors for the 2021-2022 season. Head Drum Major is Abril Ramirez, with Assistant Drum Majors Manoa Bagsic, Sebastian Campos, and Pablo Mata. Pictured from front left to right Sebastian Campos and Abril Ramirez. Back left to right Manoa Bagsic and Pablo Mata. COURTESY PHOTO

Harts Bluff choir puts on concert

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The choirs at Harts Bluff performed their last concert for the year Tuesday night, May 4. They sang a variety of songs from classical style to pop style including “Abba Forever.” Pictured below is the 6th grade choir and the Harts Bluff Chorale Choir including 7th - 9th grades. The choirs are under the direction of Amy Kessler. COURTESY PHOTOS

New uproar program provides opportunity for young Lady Tigers

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A dream of several educators and Mount Pleasant community members has finally come to fruition with the creation of the Lady Tiger Uproar program this Spring. The organization led by President Crystal Jackson and Vice President Crystal Freeman are excited to present the opportunity for young girls to be able to compete at a higher level on and off the court.

NTCC Rodeo Winds Down Year

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The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team will make the trip down to Athens, Texas May 7th and May 8th to close out the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region season. Trinity Valley Community College will serve as the host for the event that was originally scheduled for February when the winter storm hit.