Sports

COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Chapel Hill Cheer

The Chapel Hill Devils Varsity Cheer Team took 6th place at the 3A D2 UIL State competition held in Fort Worth on Thursday, January 12th. This group is made up of young athletes that have worked hard to prepare for competition while also cheering on all of the Chapel Hill athletes.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Hawks start new year with win

After an extended holiday break, the CHAAMP Hawks Men’s Varsity basketball squad returned to action Tuesday night, taking on district rival Paris Homeschool on the road. The Hawks were a bit rusty in their first action of 2023, overcoming a 39% shooting night to defeat the Warriors 39-34.
Mark Grider and the Rivercrest Rebels hope to bounce back from a district-opening loss this week with games at Harts Bluff and at home against Clarksville.

Mark Grider and the Rivercrest Rebels hope to bounce back from a district-opening loss this week with games at Harts Bluff and at home against Clarksville.

Lady Rebels roll past JB; turnovers stifle Rebels in loss to Pirates

The Rivercrest Lady Rebels were looking to maintain their position at the top of the district while the Rebel boys hoped to kick off district with a win as both teams hosted James Bowie Friday.
Mackenzie Espinosa puts up a three-pointer during Friday’s game at Mineola.

Mackenzie Espinosa puts up a three-pointer during Friday’s game at Mineola.

Chapel Hill teams sting Yellowjackets

Chapel Hill’s state-ranked Red Devils and Lady Devils went to Mineola Friday with goals in mind. For the Lady Devils, they hoped to get the bad taste of their loss to Winnsboro out of their mouths and kickstart a new winning streak.
Alt Text for Image

Alt Text for Image

Red Devil soccer goes 1-0-2 at Tatum Invitational

After getting off to a 1-2-2 start to their year, the Chapel Hill Red Devil soccer team bounced back with a strong performance at the Tatum Invitational over the weekend. The Red Devils finished their time in Tatum going 1-0-2 in their trio of games.
Mount Pleasant’s Paris Beard gives instructions during a recent game. Beard finished with 16 points as the ranked Lady Tigers held off Longview, 39-38, Friday evening. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Mount Pleasant’s Paris Beard gives instructions during a recent game. Beard finished with 16 points as the ranked Lady Tigers held off Longview, 39-38, Friday evening. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Ranked Lady Tigers survive scare against Longview

When a team is undefeated, carrying a ranking next to their name, they are going to get everyone’s best shot. This is especially true when the opponent has lost four straight to said ranked team and carries its own proud set of traditions.
Pewitt’s Kei’drick Hawkins drives for a layup during Friday’s game against Queen City. The Brahmas fell to the Bulldogs, 49-46.

Pewitt’s Kei’drick Hawkins drives for a layup during Friday’s game against Queen City. The Brahmas fell to the Bulldogs, 49-46.

Lady Brahmas drop decision to Queen City; Brahmas fall in heartbreaker to ‘Dogs

The District 14-3A race in girls’ basketball is shaping up to be a close one, if the first round of district play is any indication. Going into Friday night, Queen City, Hooks and New Boston were all tied for the district lead. Hooks won over Queen City, but lost to Atlanta.
Reggie Webster and the Mount Pleasant Tigers are 24-0 and ranked eighth in Class 5A. The Tigers hosted Marshall Tuesday and will travel to Tyler to take on the Lions Friday evening. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Reggie Webster and the Mount Pleasant Tigers are 24-0 and ranked eighth in Class 5A. The Tigers hosted Marshall Tuesday and will travel to Tyler to take on the Lions Friday evening. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Eighth-ranked Tigers win at Longview

The eighth-ranked Mount Pleasant Tigers hit the road, traveling to Lobo Coliseum to take on a strong Longview squad. The Lobos, who finished 15-15 last season, were off to a hot start to the season, coming into Friday’s game at 183. However, two of their losses came in district play.
Chapel Hill’s Abigail Thrapp puts up a shot over Winnsboro’s Faith Acker during Tuesday’s game. The 18th-ranked Lady Raiders picked up the win over the 11th-ranked Lady Devils, 49-38.

Chapel Hill’s Abigail Thrapp puts up a shot over Winnsboro’s Faith Acker during Tuesday’s game. The 18th-ranked Lady Raiders picked up the win over the 11th-ranked Lady Devils, 49-38.

Lady Devils fall in state-ranked showdown; Devils win over Winnsboro

Two of the stronger girls’ programs in East Texas linked up Tuesday in a ranked vs. ranked matchup as the 11th-ranked Chapel Hill Lady Devils took on the 18th-ranked Winnsboro Lady Raiders in front of a packed house at Chapel Hill.