Sports

Lady Rebels fall in district title match against Detroit

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The Rivercrest Lady Rebels had a chance to complete a huge goal Friday when they hosted Detroit with a district title on the line. The gym was packed and the team came out looking to clinch the title against the team they’d split with this season.

Tiger loss at Whitehouse sets up frantic finish to the season

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The road to the playoffs for the Mount Pleasant Tigers got a bit rockier Friday. The Tigers fell on the road at Whitehouse, 37-14, meaning the Tigers likely need to win their final two games – Friday at home against Pine Tree and next week on the road against Hallsvville – and need some outside help to snag a playoff spot.

Lady Devils prepare for playoffs

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For the first time in two years, the UIL volleyball playoffs will include the Chapel Hill Lady Devils. Thanks to Quitman’s loss to Harmony, the Lady Devils clinched the fourth place playoff spot Tuesday despite losing to Mount Vernon.

Lady Brahmas win at Hooks sets up final race for playoff spot

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With their backs against the wall and facing a must-win situation on the road Tuesday at third place Hooks, the Pewitt Lady Brahmas proved they can’t be counted out yet. Needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt, the Lady Brahmas handled early adversity and an energized Hooks crowd to hold off the Lady Hornets, 3-2 (23-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-15, 15-8) and pull back into a fourth place tie with one game left on the schedule.

Brahmas fall in shootout at New Boston

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“So Eden sank to grief; so dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.” – Robert Frost, 1923 A rough year for the Pewitt Brahmas unfortunately continued Friday night as the Brahmas lost on the road at New Boston, 50-48.

Tiger XC Advances to Regionals, Lady Tigers Fall Just Short

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The Mount Pleasant High School cross country teams competed in the District 15-5A district championship meet last week in Hallsville. The boys’ varsity finished second overall vaulting the team to the regional meet in a couple of weeks while the girls’ varsity finished in fourth, just missing the qualification needed. The top three teams in each division along with the top ten individual runners punched their ticket as the Tigers had three runners qualify individually.