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The Rivercrest Rebels are anticipated to remain with current district opponents Alba-Golden, Como-Pickton, Cooper and Honey Grove, with Quinlan Boles expected to join the new district. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

The Rivercrest Rebels are anticipated to remain with current district opponents Alba-Golden, Como-Pickton, Cooper and Honey Grove, with Quinlan Boles expected to join the new district. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rebels expected to gain new district opponent and lose two

Note: the good people at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recently released redistricting predictions based on the snapshot numbers turned in by the state’s schools. These are merely predictions and one writer’s thoughts on them. The new districts will be announced in February.
Brahmas’ 2nd half run extinguishes Dragons

Brahmas’ 2nd half run extinguishes Dragons

Brahmas’ 2nd half run extinguishes Dragons

In the midst of a tight game in their district opener against Redwater on a cold night last Tuesday, the Pewitt Brahmas turned up the heat in the second half with a massive performance on offense and defense ro clinch the win.
Lady Brahmas hold off Redwater for 1st district win

Lady Brahmas hold off Redwater for 1st district win

Lady Brahmas hold off Redwater for 1st district win

The Pewitt Lady Brahmas picked up their first district win of the year last Tuesday, doing so in the final seconds. With eight seconds left in the game, Pewitt’s Dazha Cooper headed to the line and sank two free throws to give the Lady Brahmas the lead in the waning sec onds.

Tigers win on the road, beat Longview 54-52

Lobo Coliseum has never been a friendly venue for the Tigers, but they found a way to win against Longview to take their first district win. Neither team led by more than 4 pts the entire game as Mount Pleasant went back and forth unable to gain any momentum.
Bulldogs win Broaddus Tournament

Bulldogs win Broaddus Tournament

Bulldogs win Broaddus Tournament

The Harts Bluff Bulldogs finished undefeated in the Broaddus Tournament, returning from San Augustine County with the tournament title. The four tournament wins pushed the Bulldogs to 10-4 in their first season facing varsity competition.
Rebel scoring runs lead to rout of Owls

Rebel scoring runs lead to rout of Owls

Rebel scoring runs lead to rout of Owls

For a few moments at the start of their game against Yantis, it could have been argued that the Rivercrest Rebels started their break a hair too early. After an early time-out and some adjustments leading to more shots falling, it turned out to be a happy pre-holiday for the Runnin’ Rebels.
Lady Rebels go 1-3 in four games before break

Lady Rebels go 1-3 in four games before break

Lady Rebels go 1-3 in four games before break

The Rivercrest Lady Rebels split two home games and lost two on the road in their most recent court action. The Lady Rebels kicked off the week with a 37-14 win over the CHESS Lady Knights. Rivercrest held CHESS scoreless in the first quarter on their way to the victory.
Lady Rebels defeat CHESS, fall in district opener and in Monday matinee

Lady Rebels defeat CHESS, fall in district opener and in Monday matinee

Lady Rebels defeat CHESS, fall in district opener and in Monday matinee

The Rivercrest Lady Rebels split two home games and lost one on the road in their most recent court action. The Lady Rebels kicked off the week with a 37-14 win over the CHESS Lady Knights. Rivercrest held CHESS scoreless in the first quarter on their way to the victory.