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Pro angler and tournament organizer Randy Despino of Colfax, Louisiana recently announced that participants in the 2024 Despino’s Tire Service “Fishing for Kids” team bass tournament on Toledo Bend will not be allowed to use forward facing sonar on tournament day. Despino may be the first organizer ban the use of the technology a large scale bass fishing event. This year’s tournament will pay $20,000 to the winning team. (Courtesy Photo, MLF)

Pro angler and tournament organizer Randy Despino of Colfax, Louisiana recently announced that participants in the 2024 Despino’s Tire Service “Fishing for Kids” team bass tournament on Toledo Bend will not be allowed to use forward facing sonar on tournament day. Despino may be the first organizer ban the use of the technology a large scale bass fishing event. This year’s tournament will pay $20,000 to the winning team. (Courtesy Photo, MLF)

Forward Facing Sonar Ban

News Staff
Saturday, December 16, 2023
The founder of a popular charity bass tournament benefitting children’s hospitals recently announced a rule change for the upcoming 2024 event that has grabbed the attention of the fishing community and stirred some debate among anglers who enjoy casting for cash.
Harts Bluff finished third in the small school bracket at the 2023 TRMC Titus County Throwdown tournament.

Harts Bluff finished third in the small school bracket at the 2023 TRMC Titus County Throwdown tournament.

Red Devils win title, Bulldogs 3rd, Hawks 5th at TRMC Titus County Throwdown

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Titus County welcomed several medium and small sized schools to courts at Harts Bluff and Chapel Hill for the first Titus County Throwdown, held over the weekend. It was a successful tournament for Titus County’s three participants.
MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
Monday, Dec. 11 • CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. • Brice3rdgradeawards, 10:00 a.m. • CorprewChristmasstore open • Wallace choir performances at Brice 8:30, Corprew 9:30, Sims 1:30, Fowler 2:10 • MPHSTigerDollBooster Club meeting, MPHS Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Mount Pleasant’s Beard glowing to national attention

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
DALLAS – Paris Beard was all blushed up, sporting a beaming glow before a Saturday matinee game. Makeup and basketball? Does that make sense? “I just feel like it’s part of my game,” Beard said, brandishing a smile that mirrors her basketball skills.
Rolston Morton and Clayton Miller

Rolston Morton and Clayton Miller

MPHS anglers close out fall season on Lake Tawakoni

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team finished the fall season at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Tawakoni on Saturday, December 2. First for the Tigers, the team of Clayton Miller and Rolston Morton placed 19th out of 145 boats with 4 fish weighing 9.
The Chapel Hill Lady Devils came out on top in the second annual Regan Stiles Invitational Tournament, held over the weekend in Longview at Pine Tree High School. The Lady Devils defeated Jacksonville, 46-44; Alba-Golden, 48-29; Beckville, 53-10; Chireno in the semifinals, 51-45; then won over Jacksonville in the title game, 40-30. Mackenzie Espinosa was named tournament MVP. The Lady Devils have won six straight games going into their matchup this past Tuesday at Lindale. COURTESY PHOTO

The Chapel Hill Lady Devils came out on top in the second annual Regan Stiles Invitational Tournament, held over the weekend in Longview at Pine Tree High School. The Lady Devils defeated Jacksonville, 46-44; Alba-Golden, 48-29; Beckville, 53-10; Chireno in the semifinals, 51-45; then won over Jacksonville in the title game, 40-30. Mackenzie Espinosa was named tournament MVP. The Lady Devils have won six straight games going into their matchup this past Tuesday at Lindale. COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Devils win tourney title in Pine Tree

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Chapel Hill Lady Devils came out on top in the second annual Regan Stiles Invitational Tournament, held over the weekend in Longview at Pine Tree High School.
Lady Bulldogs bring home 1st tourney title

Lady Bulldogs bring home 1st tourney title

Lady Bulldogs bring home 1st tourney title

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs won their first tournament in program history over the weekend with three wins in the James Bowie Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Harleton in their opening game, 27-23, then won their semifinal matchup over the host Lady Pirates, 40-33.
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