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4th-ranked Tigers to face stern tests at regional tourney this weekend

4th-ranked Tigers to face stern tests at regional tourney this weekend

4th-ranked Tigers to face stern tests at regional tourney this weekend

Quinten Boyd
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Mount Pleasant soccer team is looking for a return trip to the UIL state tournament. The other three teams hoping to reach state include the defending state champion, a team that last went to state in 1987 and a team that has bounced back from a two-win season last year.
Evan Grissom prepares to take his turn in the batter’s box during a recent game. Mount Pleasant baseball is currently in a three-way tie for first in district. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Evan Grissom prepares to take his turn in the batter’s box during a recent game. Mount Pleasant baseball is currently in a three-way tie for first in district. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tiger baseball tied for district lead, defeat Pine Tree, 12-6

Quinten Boyd
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Tigers closed the first round of district play Tuesday with a trip to Pine Tree to take on the Pirates. For Mount Pleasant, a share of first place in 15-5A was on the line. The Tigers claimed their share of first at the halfway mark with a 12-6 win over the Pirates.
Katie Hart

Katie Hart

Hot links: CH’s Hart; Red Devil boys advance to regionals

News Staff
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Chapel Hill golf team completed district play this week with six golfers moving on to the regional tournament. The 13-3A District Tournament was held at Sulphur Springs Country Club on Monday, March 28 and Monday, April 4. Junior Katie Hart posted a score of 135 (68/67) for the two days.
The Mount Pleasant soccer team celebrates with the fans and cheerleaders after their regional quarterfinal victory over Whitehouse Friday.

The Mount Pleasant soccer team celebrates with the fans and cheerleaders after their regional quarterfinal victory over Whitehouse Friday.

Record set straight: Tiger soccer returns to regional tournament

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Mount Pleasant soccer slogan for the 2022 season was “set the record straight.” A team accustomed to success saw its season end earlier than they’d hoped last year, with the team falling in the bi-district round.
Pewitt pitcher Dayton Granberry embraces his mother, Rachael, prior to Friday’s game. The Brahmas honored Rachael Granberry, who is battling breast cancer. Following the ceremony, Dayton Granberry pitched a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts and added two hits, three RBIs and two runs scored in the Brahmas’ 20-1 win. COURTESY PHOTO

Pewitt pitcher Dayton Granberry embraces his mother, Rachael, prior to Friday’s game. The Brahmas honored Rachael Granberry, who is battling breast cancer. Following the ceremony, Dayton Granberry pitched a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts and added two hits, three RBIs and two runs scored in the Brahmas’ 20-1 win. COURTESY PHOTO

All for one: Brahma baseball honors Rachael Granberry prior to Friday’s win over DeKalb

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Pewitt Brahmas stayed on pace for a huge matchup Tuesday evening with two district wins. Friday’s performance probably meant a little more to Pewitt pitcher Dayton Granberry. Pewitt returned home Friday to take on DeKalb.
Pictured L-R: Clayton Brison, Brady Sisk, Jackson Stone, Kade Strickland, George Burrows, Matthew Peterson, and Sam Sloan

Pictured L-R: Clayton Brison, Brady Sisk, Jackson Stone, Kade Strickland, George Burrows, Matthew Peterson, and Sam Sloan

Peterson and Goolsby qualify for Regional Golf Tournament

Drew Barkley
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Mount Pleasant golf teams wrapped up district play this week with the both the Tigers and Lady Tigers looking to advance to the next round. The district competitions were held at The Tempest Golf Club near Gladewater. The boys teed off March 28-29, posting a two-day total of 655.
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