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Mount Pleasant’s Dylan Bennett pulls away at the conclusion of the 100 meters at the Mount Pleasant Relays last week. Bennett ran a 10.92 to claim first in the event. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Mount Pleasant’s Dylan Bennett pulls away at the conclusion of the 100 meters at the Mount Pleasant Relays last week. Bennett ran a 10.92 to claim first in the event. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tiger track teams finish weather-shortened MP Relays in top three

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Mount Pleasant looked to be good hosts as the district invited 11 other schools to Sam Parker Field for Thursday’s annual Mount Pleasant Relays. Mother Nature had other plans as lightning in the area forced the end of the event before the conclusion of the 400 meter dash.
Major river systems that feed large reservoirs with abundant white bass populations are prone to come alive with the brawny sport fish during early spring as the annual spawning run kicks in to gear. (Photo by Matt Williams)

Major river systems that feed large reservoirs with abundant white bass populations are prone to come alive with the brawny sport fish during early spring as the annual spawning run kicks in to gear. (Photo by Matt Williams)

White Lightning

News Staff
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Outdoors Writer There is a springtime shindig brewing on rivers and creeks across Texas. Depending on the location, the fun may have already begun. The life of the party is Morone chrysops. That’s the scientific moniker pinned on white bass, also called sand bass.

Outdoors Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Outdoors Writer The most recent flurry includes big league events hosted by the Bassmaster Elite Series, Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour and MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational. A couple were held on Texas waters.
MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Monday, March 4 • CDCtrainingfor new volunteers • CorprewDr.Seuss week • CorprewSpring picture day • WallaceTELPAS • WallaceFBLAwork day, 3:45-5:30 p.m. • MPJHbandpopcorn delivery day • MPJHCheertryout clinic, MPHS gyms, 4:30-6:00 p.m. • MPHSCheertryout clinic, MPHS gyms, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The Chapel Hill Red Devils improved their record to 35-1 with a win over Hooks in the regional quarterfinals Tuesday. The Red Devils played Ponder in the regional semis Friday at Prosper High School. If Chapel Hill won, the Devils played in the regional finals Saturday afternoon. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

The Chapel Hill Red Devils improved their record to 35-1 with a win over Hooks in the regional quarterfinals Tuesday. The Red Devils played Ponder in the regional semis Friday at Prosper High School. If Chapel Hill won, the Devils played in the regional finals Saturday afternoon. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Red Devils hold off Hooks in rematch, book slot in regional tournament

News Staff
Saturday, March 2, 2024
The rematch turned out to be as exciting as the first go-around.
From left: MPHS Tiger Powerlifting team members (L to R) Jose Gonzalez, Andrew Guerette, Ryder Marshall, Clayton Miller, Coach Blake Lodes, Alejandro Castro, Blake Broach, Juymil Lewis, Luis Alvarado, Bruno DeLeon COURTESY PHOTO

From left: MPHS Tiger Powerlifting team members (L to R) Jose Gonzalez, Andrew Guerette, Ryder Marshall, Clayton Miller, Coach Blake Lodes, Alejandro Castro, Blake Broach, Juymil Lewis, Luis Alvarado, Bruno DeLeon COURTESY PHOTO

MPHS Tiger Powerlifters qualify for Regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
After four meets, the Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Powerlifting team has qualified seven lifters for Regionals. MPHS competes in Region 3 Division 1 which encompasses all 5A and 6A high schools in the Northeast Texas area.
Coach Joey Chism and the Mount Pleasant Tigers finished basketball season with a 28-8 record and will graduate four seniors: Jordyn Hurndon, Chris Williams, Tre Williams and Kai Price. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Coach Joey Chism and the Mount Pleasant Tigers finished basketball season with a 28-8 record and will graduate four seniors: Jordyn Hurndon, Chris Williams, Tre Williams and Kai Price. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers reach area but fall against top-ranked Lancaster

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Tigers, after finishing second in 15-5A, looked to shake that away and make what they hoped would be a lengthy trip through the 5A playoffs.
Chapel Hill’s Jaydyn Haley defends New Boston’s Adrian Myrks during the bi-district round. The fourth-ranked Red Devils took on fifth-ranked Hooks Tuesday for the chance to play at this weekend’s regional tournament, TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Chapel Hill’s Jaydyn Haley defends New Boston’s Adrian Myrks during the bi-district round. The fourth-ranked Red Devils took on fifth-ranked Hooks Tuesday for the chance to play at this weekend’s regional tournament, TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Red Devil run continues as team takes on Hooks in regional quarterfinals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The fourth-ranked Chapel Hill Red Devils knew they would enter the playoffs with a target on their backs. Thus far, the Devils have turned away every challenge.
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