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From left, Harts Bluff’s Jonathon Diaz, Jose Garcia, Perla Solorio and Alexa Arzate all ran in the 2A State Cross-Country Meet, held over the weekend in Round Rock. Garcia finished 48th and Diaz finished 62nd out of 147 runners on the boys’ side. Arzate finished 17th (12:28.10) and Solorio finished 88th out of 150 runners on the girls’ side. All four runners are juniors and will look to return to the state meet next year. COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Harts Bluff’s Jonathon Diaz, Jose Garcia, Perla Solorio and Alexa Arzate all ran in the 2A State Cross-Country Meet, held over the weekend in Round Rock. Garcia finished 48th and Diaz finished 62nd out of 147 runners on the boys’ side. Arzate finished 17th (12:28.10) and Solorio finished 88th out of 150 runners on the girls’ side. All four runners are juniors and will look to return to the state meet next year. COURTESY PHOTO

Going the distance: HB, CH runners perform at state cross-country meet

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Tigers finished 2023 with their first winning season since 2012, ending the year with a 52-34 win over Hallsville. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

The Mount Pleasant Tigers finished 2023 with their first winning season since 2012, ending the year with a 52-34 win over Hallsville. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers take care of business against Hallsville, but upsets prevent playoff berth

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Though it was no longer in their hands, the Mount Pleasant Tigers still had a chance at a playoff berth Friday with a win and a Marshall loss to Whitehouse. The Tigers even had an opportunity to finish tied for third in district with a win, a Marshall loss and a Pine Tree loss at Texas High.
Four Cross Country Runners from Harts Bluff Early College High School advanced to the state meet that will be in Round Rock on November 4th. They are: Johnathon Diaz, Jose Garcia, Perla Solorio, Alexa Arzate COURTESY PHOTO

Four Cross Country Runners from Harts Bluff Early College High School advanced to the state meet that will be in Round Rock on November 4th. They are: Johnathon Diaz, Jose Garcia, Perla Solorio, Alexa Arzate COURTESY PHOTO

Harts Bluff runners advance to state

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
Harts Bluff runners advance to state
“Scout”, a 2 1/2-year old female Jack Russell Terrier owned by Jared Polasek, is fast becoming a crackerjack at helping hunters recover wounded deer. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

“Scout”, a 2 1/2-year old female Jack Russell Terrier owned by Jared Polasek, is fast becoming a crackerjack at helping hunters recover wounded deer. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

Lost and Found

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
Outdoors Writer If Scout could write, she might offer a timely message like this one to Texas deer hunters. Dear Deer Hunters, The word around my house is it is going to be great season with plenty of boss bucks running around out there. I’ve already seen several big ones up close.
From left, Harts Bluff’s Kaitley Green, Yaretzi Sanchez, Alexis Gonzalez, Kaylee Clay and Kaithlin Le celebrate after a block by Sanchez during the Lady Bulldogs’ bi-district match against Maud in Pittsburg. Harts Bluff won over Maud, 3-0, to advance to the area round before falling to Garrison, 3-0. Harts Bluff finishes the year at 16-17 and loses just one senior -- Kaitley Green -- from this year’s team. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

From left, Harts Bluff’s Kaitley Green, Yaretzi Sanchez, Alexis Gonzalez, Kaylee Clay and Kaithlin Le celebrate after a block by Sanchez during the Lady Bulldogs’ bi-district match against Maud in Pittsburg. Harts Bluff won over Maud, 3-0, to advance to the area round before falling to Garrison, 3-0. Harts Bluff finishes the year at 16-17 and loses just one senior -- Kaitley Green -- from this year’s team. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Harts Bluff volleyball adds to its history, wins over Maud in bi-district, falls to Garrison in area round

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs returned to the site of their greatest volleyball triumphs Tuesday evening on the heels of their most successful district seasons looking for an encore.
Khloe Dunn (left), Boat Captain James Dunn (center), and Kamen Dunn (right) with their Tournament Champion and Big Bass awards

Khloe Dunn (left), Boat Captain James Dunn (center), and Kamen Dunn (right) with their Tournament Champion and Big Bass awards

MPHS Bass Fishing team wins tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team continued their fall season at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin on Saturday, October 28. For the first time in team history, an MPHS team won the tournament with a second team placing in the top five.
Tony Grant and the Mount Pleasant Tigers face a must-win game Friday at home against Hallsville to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Sam Parker Field. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tony Grant and the Mount Pleasant Tigers face a must-win game Friday at home against Hallsville to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Sam Parker Field. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers face must-win game at home after road loss at Pine Tree

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Tigers still have a shot at a playoff spot, but now face a must-win situation in the season finale.
The Chapel Hill Lady Devils lost a heartbreaker in their playoff opener at Liberty-Eylau’s Rader Dome Monday evening, falling to Hooks, 3-1 (17-25, 18-25, 25-18, 22-25). Chapel Hill finished second in district play and closes the year with an overall record of 22-15. It was the final game for Lady Devil seniors Kaylee Tompkins, Emily Dixon, Soraya Solis and Abigail Thrapp. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

The Chapel Hill Lady Devils lost a heartbreaker in their playoff opener at Liberty-Eylau’s Rader Dome Monday evening, falling to Hooks, 3-1 (17-25, 18-25, 25-18, 22-25). Chapel Hill finished second in district play and closes the year with an overall record of 22-15. It was the final game for Lady Devil seniors Kaylee Tompkins, Emily Dixon, Soraya Solis and Abigail Thrapp. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Devils fall in playoffs

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Monday, Oct. 30 • CDCtrainingfor new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. • Corprew3rdgrade field trip • MPJHBandcookie dough delivery day • MPHS FFA @ Winona LDE contest • MPHSNational Honor Society induction, MPHS Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. • Football-MPJH 7th grade vs. Pine Tree (home), 5:30 p.m.
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