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Payton Chism drives the ball. COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Payton Chism drives the ball. COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Tigers plunder Pirates, 67-38

Drew Barkley
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Tigers improved their district record to 3-1 on Friday with a victory over the visiting Pine Tree Pirates to move into a tie for second place. A dominant second half defensive showing by the Tigers limited Pine Tree to just 8 points and pushed the Tigers to an easy win.
Pewitt’s Kye Perry drives to the basket during Monday’s game at Hooks. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Pewitt’s Kye Perry drives to the basket during Monday’s game at Hooks. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Brahmas, Lady Brahmas both fall at Hooks

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Pewitt Brahmas and Lady Brahmas both returned to the court Monday after a pause due to Covid, with the squads traveling to Bowie County to take on Hooks.
Freshman Reggie Webster COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Freshman Reggie Webster COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Tigers get back on track, dominate Marshall, 44-28

Drew Barkley
Friday, January 14, 2022
After losing just their second district game in three seasons last Friday, the Mount Pleasant Tigers got back to the grind and locked down their defense to defeat Marshall on Tuesday. The Tigers held the Mavericks to just 39% from the floor and forced 26 turnovers.
Paris Beard drives to the basket against a Marshall defender. COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Paris Beard drives to the basket against a Marshall defender. COURTESY PHOTO / JOHN WHITTEN

Lady Tigers remain undefeated in District, defeat Marshall

Drew Barkley
Friday, January 14, 2022
Mount Pleasant wasted no time in taking down Marshall who was also undefeated entering Tuesday night’s game. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 16-8 lead after one quarter and pushed that lead to 26- 10 at halftime.
Mount Pleasant volleyball player Genesis Roberson signed her letter of intent Monday evening with Southwestern Christian College of Terrell. She is pictured with her mother (left) and SWCC coach LaReisha Murphy. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Mount Pleasant volleyball player Genesis Roberson signed her letter of intent Monday evening with Southwestern Christian College of Terrell. She is pictured with her mother (left) and SWCC coach LaReisha Murphy. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

A new ‘Genesis’: Roberson signs with SWCC

Quinten Boyd
Friday, January 14, 2022
A genesis is a new beginning or origin. Genesis Roberson’s origin story began and was shaped in Mount Pleasant. Her genesis as a collegiate athlete will begin in Terrell at a school with an East Texas connection.
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