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Rebels fall at Cooper

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Rivercrest Rebels hoped to pull off an upset of undefeated Cooper to give them a leg up in the playoff race. Unfortunately, despite a close first half, the Bulldogs pulled away starting late in the second quarter as Cooper picked up a 50-8 win over Rivercrest.
MP’s Ed Wilder heads for open field as Hallsville’s Gavin Mendez tries to pursue him. Wilder finished with 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, but the Tigers fell to the Bobcats, 26-20. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

MP’s Ed Wilder heads for open field as Hallsville’s Gavin Mendez tries to pursue him. Wilder finished with 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, but the Tigers fell to the Bobcats, 26-20. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers lose cat fight in Hallsville

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
With all due respect to Wylie East, Sherman, Texas High and Hallsville, Coach Ritchie Pinckard believes that the team this season that has done the best job at stopping the Mount Pleasant Tigers has been the Mount Pleasant Tigers.

Potential playoff matchups

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Going into the final weeks of the regular season, this space will examine potential playoff matchups in the bi-district round. First place teams meet fourth place in the other district, while the second place and third place squads meet each other.
MPJH XC finishes third, fifth

MPJH XC finishes third, fifth

MPJH XC finishes third, fifth

Drew Barkley
Friday, October 15, 2021
The Tiger and Lady Tiger Junior High cross-country runners traveled to Hallsville last weekend to compete in the district meet which would be the last meet of the season. Both teams performed well with the boys finishing in third overall and the girls posting a fifth-place team finish.

TPWD community outdoor outreach program grant deadline nears

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
The deadline to apply for a CO-OP grant with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is quickly approaching on November 1. Community groups often face barriers connecting Texans to the outdoors -- transportation, meals, training, outdoor gear and supplies, to name a few.
(Above) Chapel Hill’s Keira Hawkins spikes the ball during the Lady Devils’ game against Mount Vernon Tuesday night. (Below) Mount Pleasant’s Trinitee Brannon prepares to serve during a recent match. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / QUINTEN BOYD

(Above) Chapel Hill’s Keira Hawkins spikes the ball during the Lady Devils’ game against Mount Vernon Tuesday night. (Below) Mount Pleasant’s Trinitee Brannon prepares to serve during a recent match. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / QUINTEN BOYD

Volleyball teams gear up for playoff race

Quinten Boyd
Friday, October 15, 2021
The area’s volleyball teams jumped into the second half of district play last week looking to build their cases towards playoff spots. A recap of the week that was on the court: The Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers fell at home against Hallsville, 3-0 (12-25, 13-25, 7-25).
Pewitt subvarsity squads take on DeKalb

Pewitt subvarsity squads take on DeKalb

Pewitt subvarsity squads take on DeKalb

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
Pewitt seventh grade running back Zakevion “Wooda” Betts carries the ball in Thursday’s game against DeKalb. Betts scored a touchdown and Jackson Pelphrey added a sack, but the seventh grade Brahmas lost to the Cubs, 24-6. Pewitt eighth grade running back Kadren “K.D.

Tigers move to 2-1 in district with win at Nac

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
On the road at Nacogodoches Friday, the Mount Pleasant Tigers found their backs against the wall. The Dragons held the Tigers scoreless in the first quarter, then Nac’s D’Marea Weaver notched a 58-yard pick six to put Nacogdoches ahead 14-0.
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