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Running back Braylon Jones and the Mount Pleasant Tigers will open their season Friday against the Pittsburg Pirates in the Black and Gold Classic. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Running back Braylon Jones and the Mount Pleasant Tigers will open their season Friday against the Pittsburg Pirates in the Black and Gold Classic. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Tigers open season with Black and Gold Classic against Pittsburg

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Sports Editor It is said that “iron sharpens iron,” but for the second time this month, black and gold will sharpen black and gold.
Quarterback Chase Duffer and the Rivercrest Rebels open their season Friday on the road at Queen City. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Quarterback Chase Duffer and the Rivercrest Rebels open their season Friday on the road at Queen City. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Rebels looking to maintain consistency as season starts at QC

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Sports Editor The Rivercrest Rebels have had one goal as they go into the start of football season: “Work hard. Be consistent.” Consistency will be the Rebels watchword this season.
The future is now: HB wins first volleyball trophy

The future is now: HB wins first volleyball trophy

The future is now: HB wins first volleyball trophy

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Sports Editor Harts Bluff Early College High School is in the midst of a journey. In its third year as a high school, the school is entering a UIL athletic district for the first time this season.

Northeast Texas Community College athletics returns to action

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Northeast Texas Community College Women’s and Men’s Soccer teams returned to campus on August 10th to begin preparing for the upcoming season. Recently promoted Head Coaches, Heather Brady will oversee the Women’s program and Juan (JD) Perales will oversee the Men’s program.

Lady Rebels go 2-2 in Chisum Tourney, fall to Miller Grove

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sports Editor The Rivercrest Lady Rebels, just a few days from competing in the Chisum Tournament last weekend, hit the road Tuesday to take on Miller Grove, looking to use their defense to come out with a win. Unfortunately, the Lady Hornets used their offense to negate the Lady Rebels’ defense.
Mount Pleasant’s Mason McMinn drops back to pass during last week’s scrimmage against Pleasant Grove. The Tigers open their season Friday at Sam Parker Field against Pittsburg.

Mount Pleasant’s Mason McMinn drops back to pass during last week’s scrimmage against Pleasant Grove. The Tigers open their season Friday at Sam Parker Field against Pittsburg.

Teams make final preparations for football season

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sports Editor The area’s football teams held their final dress rehearsals Thursday and will officially kick off the 2022 football season next week, with one at home and two on the road. The Mount Pleasant Tigers concluded their scrimmage season Thursday at Greenville.
NTCC Athletics moves to digital tickets

NTCC Athletics moves to digital tickets

NTCC Athletics moves to digital tickets

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Northeast Texas Community College Athletics is moving to digital tickets for the upcoming 2022-2023 sports seasons. In an effort to help our fan experience, Eagle Athletics is now working with Hometown Tickets to provide online ticket sales.
TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD Rivercrest’s Cason Fields breaks away from a Detroit defender during Saturday’s scrimmage. Fields would score on the play. The Rebels will scrimmage Maud and Ore City Thursday at the Swamp.

TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD Rivercrest’s Cason Fields breaks away from a Detroit defender during Saturday’s scrimmage. Fields would score on the play. The Rebels will scrimmage Maud and Ore City Thursday at the Swamp.

Rebels rebound, show high energy in scrimmage with Detroit

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Sports Editor In scrimmages, teams will make mistakes, but as in games, the more important factor is how the team rebounds from the mistake.
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