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Pewitt’s Junnie Johnson drives for a layup during the Brahmas’ tournament game in Rivercrest against Winnsboro. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Brahmas win 1, lose 3 close games at Rivercrest Classic

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Pewitt Brahma varsity boys basketball team headed to Rivercrest this past weekend for the annual RIvercrest Classic. Joining the Brahmas at the round-robin tournament were the host Rebels, Winnsboro, Jefferson, Como-Pickton and Chisum.

Braden Buchanan brings the ball up-court during Chapel Hill’s title game rematch against Bowie. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Red Devils finish 2nd at Tiger Town Tourney

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Chapel Hill Red Devils took part in the Titus Regional Medical Center Tiger Town Tournament, held at Mount Pleasant High School. The Red Devils were part of the small school bracket with Alvarado, Avinger, Bowie, Clarksville, DeKalb, Linden-Kildare and Maud.

Rivercrest’s Selena Kelley was named to the Rivercrest Classic all-tournament team. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Rebels finish 2-2 at home tourney

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Rivercrest Lady Rebels welcomed several teams to Rivercrest Gymnasium as part of the annual Rivercrest Classic. Joining the Lady Rebels were Detroit, LIberty-Eylau JV, Honey Grove, Como-Pickton, Commerce and MIller Grove. The Lady Rebels held off the Liberty-Eylau JV in game one, 36-33.

Kamryn English soars for a layup during Rivercrest’s tournament game against Jefferson. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rebels finish 3-2 at own tourney

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Rivercrest Rebels welcomed four teams to the annual Rivercrest Classic this past weekend, going 3-2 for the event. Joining the host Rebels were Pewitt, Winnsboro, Jefferson, Como-Pickton and Chisum. The Rebels kicked off the classic with a 75-50 win over Como-Pickton.

The Chapel Hill Lady Devils followed up their performance in the WInnsboro Hoopfest last week with a road win at Class 5A Nacogdoches. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Chapel HIll Lady Devils win at Nacogdoches

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Chapel Hill Lady Devils hit the road last week to take on Nacogdoches. The Lady Devils held on to defeat the Lady Dragons, 39-31. Chapel Hill jumped out to a 22-13 lead at halftime and held off a late Nacogdoches charge for the win. Katie Hart led Chapel Hill with 16 points and four steals.

Tiger Town Tournament

News Staff

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

TRIBUNE PHOTOS / QUINTEN BOYD Chapel Hill’s Jaydyn Haley drives to the basket during the Red Devils’ pool game against Bowie. Chapel Hill’s Braden Buchanan puts up a three-pointer. Chapel Hill’s Caden Kump snags a rebound. Mount Pleasant’s Will Hills goes for a lay-up against Denton Braswell.

Rivercrest Classic

News Staff

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

TRIBUNE PHOTOS / QUINTEN BOYD Rivercrest’s Kamryn English follows a screen from Derrion Ricks during the Rebels’ game against Chisum. Pewitt’s A’myree Johnson soars for a lay-up against Jefferson. Pewitt’s Junnie Johnson makes a move toward the basket.

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Pinckard steps down as football HC; remains as athletic director

Quinten Boyd

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Mount Pleasant Head Football Coach Ritchie Pinckard recently announced he would be stepping down as head coach of the Tigers. Coach Pinckard will remain as the school’s athletic director. “I felt it was the best move for my coaches and my family at this time,” Coach Pinckard said.

Bulldogs crown CHESS Knights

News Staff

Friday, December 10, 2021

Kaitley Green goes up for a layup during Harts Bluff’s game against CHESS. Alexa Arzate brings the ball up on a fast break. Allie Mayfield snags a rebound during Tuesday’s game. A Harts Bluff player attempts a putback. Jacob Lilly skies for a layup. Luke Adair drives to the basket.

MPHS Bass Fishing team competes at Lake Fork

News Staff

Friday, December 10, 2021

The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team continued their regular season at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Fork on November 13. First for the Tigers, the team of Clayton Miller and Cody Slone placed 55th out of 128 teams with fish weighing 2.08 lbs.

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