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The Mount Pleasant Tigers will look for a second consecutive trip to the regional tournament beginning with Thursday’s bi-district game against Nacogdoches.

The Mount Pleasant Tigers will look for a second consecutive trip to the regional tournament beginning with Thursday’s bi-district game against Nacogdoches.

MP soccer teams kick off playoff runs this week

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Both Mount Pleasant High School soccer teams have made the playoffs and will kick off their journeys toward the state tournament this week. The Tiger boys (11-9-1) will look for a second consecutive trip to the regional tournament and start their run at 7 p.m.
Chapel Hill’s Kentravion Broughton runs toward first during the Red Devils’ game against Quitman last week. The Devils fell in their first two district games, both at home, dropping a 4-3 decision to Mineola and an 8-3 matchup against Quitman. The Red Devils traveled to Mount Vernon Tuesday and will play at Alba-Golden Friday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Chapel Hill’s Kentravion Broughton runs toward first during the Red Devils’ game against Quitman last week. The Devils fell in their first two district games, both at home, dropping a 4-3 decision to Mineola and an 8-3 matchup against Quitman. The Red Devils traveled to Mount Vernon Tuesday and will play at Alba-Golden Friday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Devils hope to bounce back after two district losses

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Devils hope to bounce back after two district losses

Tigers fall at home to Hallsville

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Tigers welcomed Hallsville to town Friday, but a rough second inning led to a tough finish as the Bobcats picked up a 13-3 win over the Tigers. Hallsville scored five runs in the second inning to extend their lead to 7-1 and closed the game with four runs in the fifth inning.
Ella Cross rounds third on her way to scoring a run during Friday’s game against Hallsville. The Lady Tigers fell just short against the Lady Cats, 6-5. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Ella Cross rounds third on her way to scoring a run during Friday’s game against Hallsville. The Lady Tigers fell just short against the Lady Cats, 6-5. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Tiger comeback falls just short against Hallsville

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers played their first district game at home Friday afternoon against district co-leaders Hallsville, looking to stay within striking distance of the district lead early on.
Avery Martin connects on a swing during a recent game. The Rivercrest Lady Rebels traveled to Saltillo Tuesday and will host Sulphur Bluff at 11 a.m. Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Avery Martin connects on a swing during a recent game. The Rivercrest Lady Rebels traveled to Saltillo Tuesday and will host Sulphur Bluff at 11 a.m. Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Rebels win district opener on the road

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Rivercrest Lady Rebels kicked off their district schedule on the road Friday as they traveled to Fruitvale to meet the Lady Bobcats.
Seth Robertson and Kathrynn Boldin

Seth Robertson and Kathrynn Boldin

MPHS Anglers advance to Regional tournament

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team finished the regular season at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Tawakoni on March 11. Five teams from MPHS participated in the tournament with 2 teams reeling in fish and earning placements.
Rivercrest’s Cason Fields slides into third base as Harts Bluff’s Hunter Green awaits the throw. The Rebels defeated the Bulldogs, 12-1, Tuesday at NTCC’s Eagle Field at Bob Baker Stadium.

Rivercrest’s Cason Fields slides into third base as Harts Bluff’s Hunter Green awaits the throw. The Rebels defeated the Bulldogs, 12-1, Tuesday at NTCC’s Eagle Field at Bob Baker Stadium.

Rebels run district record to 2-0; Bulldogs fall in ‘home’district opener at NTCC

News Staff
Saturday, March 18, 2023
It was a tale of two teams at different points of their respective programs. The Harts Bluff Bulldogs are in their first official UIL year. Coming off the program’s first-ever win last week, the team is looking to build momentum in what is a tough baseball district.

Tigers fall to Scrappers; win district opener at Marshall

News Staff
Saturday, March 18, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Tiger baseball team hosted an out-of-state opponent before kicking off district play as the team battles for a return to the playoffs after a strong season last year. The Tigers concluded last week with a home date against Nashville (Ark.) on Friday.

MT. PLEASANT ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Monday, March 20 • CDCTraining for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. • Corprew Book Fair • MPHSAlgebraI/ Biology/US History interim assessments • MPHSTigerDoll tryout clinic, MPHS Tiger Doll room, 4:15-6:30 p.m. • MPHSTigerDoll Booster Club meeting, MPHS cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.
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