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The Mount Pleasant Tigers finished 2023 with their first winning season since 2012, ending the year with a 52-34 win over Hallsville. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers take care of business against Hallsville, but upsets prevent playoff berth

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Though it was no longer in their hands, the Mount Pleasant Tigers still had a chance at a playoff berth Friday with a win and a Marshall loss to Whitehouse. The Tigers even had an opportunity to finish tied for third in district with a win, a Marshall loss and a Pine Tree loss at Texas High.

Four Cross Country Runners from Harts Bluff Early College High School advanced to the state meet that will be in Round Rock on November 4th. They are: Johnathon Diaz, Jose Garcia, Perla Solorio, Alexa Arzate COURTESY PHOTO

Harts Bluff runners advance to state

News Staff

Saturday, November 4, 2023

“Scout”, a 2 1/2-year old female Jack Russell Terrier owned by Jared Polasek, is fast becoming a crackerjack at helping hunters recover wounded deer. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

Lost and Found

News Staff

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Outdoors Writer If Scout could write, she might offer a timely message like this one to Texas deer hunters. Dear Deer Hunters, The word around my house is it is going to be great season with plenty of boss bucks running around out there.

From left, Harts Bluff’s Kaitley Green, Yaretzi Sanchez, Alexis Gonzalez, Kaylee Clay and Kaithlin Le celebrate after a block by Sanchez during the Lady Bulldogs’ bi-district match against Maud in Pittsburg. Harts Bluff won over Maud, 3-0, to advance to the area round before falling to Garrison, 3-0. Harts Bluff finishes the year at 16-17 and loses just one senior -- Kaitley Green -- from this year’s team. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Harts Bluff volleyball adds to its history, wins over Maud in bi-district, falls to Garrison in area round

News Staff

Saturday, November 4, 2023

The Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs returned to the site of their greatest volleyball triumphs Tuesday evening on the heels of their most successful district seasons looking for an encore. After finishing second in district play, the Lady Bulldogs returned to the playoffs, playing their bi-district round matchup at Pittsburg’s Jack Arnwine Gymnasium for the second consecutive year.

Khloe Dunn (left), Boat Captain James Dunn (center), and Kamen Dunn (right) with their Tournament Champion and Big Bass awards

MPHS Bass Fishing team wins tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin

News Staff

Saturday, November 4, 2023

The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team continued their fall season at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin on Saturday, October 28. For the first time in team history, an MPHS team won the tournament with a second team placing in the top five. Mount Pleasant High School ranked first among all 28 schools with a total of 11 fish weighing 36.59 pounds, netting them a trophy for the school to display, scholarships, and gift cards.

Tony Grant and the Mount Pleasant Tigers face a must-win game Friday at home against Hallsville to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Sam Parker Field. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers face must-win game at home after road loss at Pine Tree

News Staff

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Mount Pleasant Tigers still have a shot at a playoff spot, but now face a must-win situation in the season finale. Mount Pleasant could have clinched a spot in the playoffs with a win Friday, but another team facing a must-win situation – the Pine Tree Pirates – used a big second half performance to pull away from the Tigers and pick up a 42-14 win.