Sports

Just Add Water

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Excitement continues to build in anticipation of the opening of Texas’ newest recreational reservoir, Bois d’Arc Lake. Just don’t get your hopes up too high about getting the green light to go fishing or boating on the 16,650-acre reservoir in Fannin County anytime soon.

Sharp Shooter

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As a sophomore, Chapel Hill’s Katie Hart burst onto the UIL golf scene winning the 3A state golf title. As a junior, Hart finished tied for first after two rounds and finished third after a playoff.

Chapel Hill Sports Banquet

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Chapel Hill athletics honored its athletes and introduced its new mascot during their annual sports banquet, held May 9..

5 MP athletes sign LOIs Wednesday

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Mount Pleasant celebrated five athletes who signed letters of intent to continue playing their sports at the collegiate level during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Willie Williams Gymnasium in front of friends, family, teammates and coaches.

Lady Tiger softball receives all-district awards

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The Mount Pleasant softball program was once again well-represented on the 15-5A all-district team, with 12 players named to the team. Pitcher/infielder Conlee Zachry was named co-Utility Player of the Year in the district.

Mount Pleasant High School athletes named to Academic All-State swim team

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Four Mount Pleasant High School swimmers including seniors Reese Ball, Camdon Johnson, Jack Welborn, and junior Sophie Greco have been named to the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) Academic All-State team. To be nominated, student athletes must be juniors or seniors and must have an overall GPA of at least 3.75.

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Monday, May 15 • CDCTrainingfor new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. • Corprew3rd& 4th grades field trip • Sims4thgrade spotlight, Traughber & Rodriguez, 7:45 a.m.

Monster Mash

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The talk of fairy tale fishing trips seemingly has no end out West, where O.H. Ivie anglers continue to reel in heavyweight denizens to shock the imagination.

Cats on the Prowl:

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The big rains that pummeled parts of eastern Texas in early May caused many creeks and rivers to swell beyond their banks, likewise putting some lakes on a fast rise. While flooding can spell trouble us humans, it can throw good catfish bite into overdrive.