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Brahmas halt Mustangs’ undefeated stampede with 61-36 win

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Going into Friday’s game, both the Pewitt Brahmas and Chisum Mustangs were looking to make a statement in District 10-3A Division II, One team had gotten off to a hot start, winning its first five games, outscoring its first five opponents 268-90 and rolling to victory in its first two district...
Carson Whitley (center) and Connor Young jump to block an extra point during Friday’s game.

Carson Whitley (center) and Connor Young jump to block an extra point during Friday’s game.

Rebels bedeviled by Blue Devils

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The game started with two quick scores and ended up decided by two muffed kickoff returns and a late 14-0 run. Unfortunately for the Rivercrest Rebels, they were the team hurt by both factors as they dropped a heartbreaking shootout, 61-56, against the Celeste Blue Devils at The Swamp Friday night.
Daniel Robles sprints to the finish and takes first place. COURTESY PHOTO

Daniel Robles sprints to the finish and takes first place. COURTESY PHOTO

Tiger XC dominates at Titus County Fair invitational

Drew Barkley
Friday, October 8, 2021
A cool, fall morning created the perfect atmosphere as Mount Pleasant High School hosted its annual Titus County Fair XC Invitational last Saturday morning. The boys’ varsity won its second meet of the season defending their home turf and sweeping the podium in the process.
JV Tigers burn Dragons

JV Tigers burn Dragons

JV Tigers burn Dragons

Quinten Boyd
Friday, October 8, 2021
Nacogdoches may be the Dragons, but Thursday night, it was the Mount Pleasant JV that turned on the burners. Mount Pleasant scored eight touchdowns, with seven covering 20 yards or more, on the way to a 55- 28 JV victory over the Dragons.
Stage set for second half of district volleyball

Stage set for second half of district volleyball

Stage set for second half of district volleyball

Quinten Boyd
Friday, October 8, 2021
Volleyball teams across the area reached the end of their first rounds of district play last week. A recap of last week’s volleyball action: The Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers split their two games, notching a 3-1 win over Pine Tree but losing, 3-0 (22-25, 19-25, 18-25) at Sulphur Springs.
Tigers stymie Whitehouse, 23-7

Tigers stymie Whitehouse, 23-7

Tigers stymie Whitehouse, 23-7

Drew Barkley
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Homecoming festivities and the Titus County Fair created a vibrant atmosphere for Mount Pleasant’s Friday night district matchup versus Whitehouse as the Tigers were looking to move up in the District 9-5A standings.
Rivercrest JH falls to Wolfe City

Rivercrest JH falls to Wolfe City

Rivercrest JH falls to Wolfe City

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Rivercrest Junior High’s Joe Valdez (top) and Zayden Carey (#11) team up to stop a Wolfe City running back during Thursday’s junior high matchup between the Rebels and Wolves.
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NTCC rodeo wrap up

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team hit the road to open up the 2021-2022 season starting with the short road trip to Panola College Rodeo September 24-25, and the long road trip to Uvalde, Texas for the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo October 1-2.
Pewitt’s Tavion Brown celebrates following his game-clinching interception over Hooks.The Brahmas rushed for 378 yards and the defense notched three timely sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in the 52-41 win. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD Glover

Pewitt’s Tavion Brown celebrates following his game-clinching interception over Hooks.The Brahmas rushed for 378 yards and the defense notched three timely sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in the 52-41 win. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD Glover

Brahmas run away with shootout victory over Hooks

Quinten Boyd
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Almost everyone in blue and gray was pleased with the outcome of Pewitt’s district opener at Hooks Friday. Everyone except Pewitt defensive coordinator Michael Mason. “I’m proud we won but I’m upset we allowed 41 points,” he said to the team. “That’s on me. We won’t be allowing that again.
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