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Pewitt’s Isaac Hodges takes a handoff during a recent game. The Brahmas need wins in their final two games and a Redwater loss to DeKalb next week to set up a three-way tie for the final playoff spot. BEE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Pewitt’s Isaac Hodges takes a handoff during a recent game. The Brahmas need wins in their final two games and a Redwater loss to DeKalb next week to set up a three-way tie for the final playoff spot. BEE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Brahmas need wins in final two games, help, to set up 3-way tie

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
It most certainly has not been the season the Pewitt Brahmas expected on the gridiron. A team that is used to creating its own history now must work to finish strong to prevent setting a record it does not want.
Chase Duffer (left), JaQuan Brown (right) and the Rivercrest Rebels hope to clinch a playoff berth with a win Friday at Quinlan Boles. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Chase Duffer (left), JaQuan Brown (right) and the Rivercrest Rebels hope to clinch a playoff berth with a win Friday at Quinlan Boles. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rebels look to clinch playoff spot with win at Quinlan Boles Friday

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Rivercrest Rebels are in the midst of a “Choose Your Own Adventure” type finish to the season going into their final two games. A win Friday solidifies a playoff spot. Depending on other results Friday, the Rebels could pull into third place with a win in their regular season finale.
Rivercrest’s Emma Johnson and Anna Duvall jump for a block during Friday’s match against Detroit. The Lady Rebels will finish second in district play and open the playoffs next week against Linden-Kildare. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rivercrest’s Emma Johnson and Anna Duvall jump for a block during Friday’s match against Detroit. The Lady Rebels will finish second in district play and open the playoffs next week against Linden-Kildare. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Rebels fall in district title match against Detroit

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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.
The Harts Bluff boys finished 18th overall at the regional cross-country meet this past weekend. Two Harts Bluff runners -- Jose Garcia and Lady Bulldog Alexa Arzate -- will advance to the 2A state meet Nov. 4 in Round Rock. COURTESY PHOTO

The Harts Bluff boys finished 18th overall at the regional cross-country meet this past weekend. Two Harts Bluff runners -- Jose Garcia and Lady Bulldog Alexa Arzate -- will advance to the 2A state meet Nov. 4 in Round Rock. COURTESY PHOTO

HB’s Garcia, Arzate advance to 2A state cross-country meet

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A cross-country tradition is steadily building in this area. After the recent 2A regional meet at Lynn Creek Park over the weekend, that tradition grows as two Harts Bluff runners will advance to the state cross country championships.
From left, Kevi Heath, Braylon Jones, Mason McMinn and Kyler Smith look to the sidelines to receive a play call during a recent game. Mount Pleasant will host Pine Tree Friday at Sam Parker Field, needing two wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

From left, Kevi Heath, Braylon Jones, Mason McMinn and Kyler Smith look to the sidelines to receive a play call during a recent game. Mount Pleasant will host Pine Tree Friday at Sam Parker Field, needing two wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tiger loss at Whitehouse sets up frantic finish to the season

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The road to the playoffs for the Mount Pleasant Tigers got a bit rockier Friday.
Anay Solorio serves during a recent match. Harts Bluff will take part in the school’s first-ever UIL playoff game next week, likely against Ore City. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Anay Solorio serves during a recent match. Harts Bluff will take part in the school’s first-ever UIL playoff game next week, likely against Ore City. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Bulldogs sweep Clarksville; play first-ever playoff game next week

Quinten Boyd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In their first UIL season, the Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs got their first district sweep Friday. Traveling to Clarksville, the Lady Bulldogs pulled off the season sweep over the Lady Tigers with a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-8, 25-13).

Lady Devils prepare for playoffs

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
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.
Both the Rivercrest Lady Rebels and Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs have advanced to the playoffs. Harts Bluff is in line to meet Ore City in the bi-district round while Rivercrest will likely take on Linden-Kildare or Maud. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Both the Rivercrest Lady Rebels and Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs have advanced to the playoffs. Harts Bluff is in line to meet Ore City in the bi-district round while Rivercrest will likely take on Linden-Kildare or Maud. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Lady Rebels win 3rd matchup with Lady Bulldogs; both teams prepare for playoffs

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Tuesday was the final chapter of the Rivercrest-Harts Bluff volleyball matchup for 2022. The Lady Rebels were looking to set up a huge district battle on Friday while Harts Bluff was looking to pull off the upset.
Pewitt’s Ashtyn Boyd sets up Taliyah Brown for what would be the match-winning kill during Tuesday’s matchup against Hooks. Pewitt was off Friday and will take on Redwater in the regular season finale, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Pewitt’s Ashtyn Boyd sets up Taliyah Brown for what would be the match-winning kill during Tuesday’s matchup against Hooks. Pewitt was off Friday and will take on Redwater in the regular season finale, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

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

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
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.
Rivercrest’s Zane Dees turns upfield after taking a handoff during a recent game. Dees ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns, had 25 yards receiving and finished with seven tackles and an interception. The Rebels picked off three passes on the night in the 22-20 win. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rivercrest’s Zane Dees turns upfield after taking a handoff during a recent game. Dees ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns, had 25 yards receiving and finished with seven tackles and an interception. The Rebels picked off three passes on the night in the 22-20 win. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Defense, rushing attack help Rebels hold off A-G, 22-20

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Friday, the Rivercrest Rebels were looking for a win against the team that knocked them out of playoff contention last season in order to give them the inside track on a playoff berth out of District 9-2A Division I.
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