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Mount Pleasant’s Drew Dyke delivers a pitch during a recent game. The Tigers played their final home game Friday against Texas High and will finish the season at Tyler High Tuesday and at Longview next Friday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Mount Pleasant’s Drew Dyke delivers a pitch during a recent game. The Tigers played their final home game Friday against Texas High and will finish the season at Tyler High Tuesday and at Longview next Friday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rough road: MP baseball falls to Hallsville, Whitehouse, PT

News Staff
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Every young team will run into a tough stretch at some point. The Mount Pleasant Tiger baseball team has hit its own rough spot in their last few district games, acquitting themselves well but unable to pick up wins in close matchups.
Lady Tigers 5, Pine Tree 1

Lady Tigers 5, Pine Tree 1

Lady Tigers 5, Pine Tree 1

News Staff
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers took to the road and defeated the Pine Tree Lady Pirates 5-1 on Monday afternoon. The win leaves the Lady Tigers with a 7-6 record in District 15-5A and clinched a playoff spot. Mount Pleasant jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top half of the first inning.
A Toyota Legacy Lunker sits idle in a Lunker Bunker at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. Several big bass over 13 pounds from the 2023 collection season are currently paired with select males in spawning raceways at the TFFC. Any resulting fry will be stocked in public lakes over the new few months. COURTESY PHOTO / TPWD

A Toyota Legacy Lunker sits idle in a Lunker Bunker at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. Several big bass over 13 pounds from the 2023 collection season are currently paired with select males in spawning raceways at the TFFC. Any resulting fry will be stocked in public lakes over the new few months. COURTESY PHOTO / TPWD

Paired Up

News Staff
Saturday, April 22, 2023
It’s been a busy year for Toyota ShareLunker. Texas Parks and Wildlife’s popular spawning and restocking program based in Athens accepted 18 fish over 13 pounds during the 2023 collection season, January 1 to March 31. Lake O.H.
BASS newcomer Ben Milliken of New Caney relied heavily on super-sized swim baits to dominate the Bassmaster Open on Toledo Bend. He weighed in 77 pounds, 14 ounces over three days, the third heaviest weight in the history of three-day BASS Opens. COURTESY PHOTO

BASS newcomer Ben Milliken of New Caney relied heavily on super-sized swim baits to dominate the Bassmaster Open on Toledo Bend. He weighed in 77 pounds, 14 ounces over three days, the third heaviest weight in the history of three-day BASS Opens. COURTESY PHOTO

Newcomer Milliken wrecks ‘em in Texas Bassmaster Open

News Staff
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Ben Milliken of New Caney is a world famous Youtube personality well known for his prowess with forward- facing sonar and using large baits to fool giant bass.
Hunter Kaemmerling, Shawn Kaemerrling and Brent Cotton won the $8,000 pot for catching the heaviest cat in the 3rd Annual Neches River Life Big Catfish tournament held April 14-15 on the Neches River. The flathead weighed 49.8 pounds. COURTESY PHOTO / SHELBY M. PHOTOGRAPHY

Hunter Kaemmerling, Shawn Kaemerrling and Brent Cotton won the $8,000 pot for catching the heaviest cat in the 3rd Annual Neches River Life Big Catfish tournament held April 14-15 on the Neches River. The flathead weighed 49.8 pounds. COURTESY PHOTO / SHELBY M. PHOTOGRAPHY

Outdoors Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, April 22, 2023
A record 145 teams and 450 anglers competed in the 3rd Annual Neches River Life Big Catfish tournament held April 14-15 on the Neches River. The tournament paid out over $30,000 in cash and prize giveaways, also a record.
CHAAMP’s Drew Wigley is all smiles after reaching first base for the fourth time on the night. Wigley mustered two hits and two walks in 5 plate appearances.

CHAAMP’s Drew Wigley is all smiles after reaching first base for the fourth time on the night. Wigley mustered two hits and two walks in 5 plate appearances.

Hawks secure undefeated district record to close out ‘23 regular season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The CHAAMP Hawks varsity baseball team traveled to Grant, Oklahoma this past week to face NTAA district opponent Excel Christian Academy Eagles on their home field. After a slow defensive start, the Hawks took control, cruising to a 17-6 win.
Lady Tiger soccer nets 10 on All District team

Lady Tiger soccer nets 10 on All District team

Lady Tiger soccer nets 10 on All District team

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A total of 10 Mount Pleasant Lady Tiger soccer players were recently named to the 15-5A All District team. The team received one superlative award as Dana Memije was named District Midfielder of the Year. Named to the first team were Raegan Houchin, Karina Torres and Ahilin Hernandez.

Chapel Hill sends six to Wednesday’s area track meet

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Chapel Hill’s track teams took part in the District 13-3A Track Meet this past week in Mineola looking to punch tickets to the 13-14 3A Area Track Meet Wednesday in Atlanta. In the team standings, the Lady Devils and JV Lady Devils both finished sixth and the Red Devils finished seventh.
Pewitt’s James Byrd (far right) and Junie Johnson (second from left) battle during the varsity boys 100 meter finals at the District 14-3A Track Meet Thursday in Atlanta. Johnson finished second in the race and Byrd finished third, with both qualifying for the area meet. BEE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Pewitt’s James Byrd (far right) and Junie Johnson (second from left) battle during the varsity boys 100 meter finals at the District 14-3A Track Meet Thursday in Atlanta. Johnson finished second in the race and Byrd finished third, with both qualifying for the area meet. BEE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Pewitt sends 15 to area track meet; Brahma boys finish 2nd overall

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Pewitt’s track team headed to Atlanta for the 14-3A District Meet last week, with 15 Brahmas and Lady Brahmas preparing for a trip back to Atlanta for the upcoming 13-14 3A Area Meet. As a team, the Brahmas finished second in the team standings while the Lady Brahmas finished fourth.
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