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“Scout”, a 2 1/2-year old female Jack Russell Terrier owned by Jared Polasek, is fast becoming a crackerjack at helping hunters recover wounded deer. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

Lost and Found

News Staff

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Great Outdoors If Scout could write, she might offer a timely message like this one to Texas deer hunters. Dear Deer Hunters, The word around my house is it is going to be great season with plenty of boss bucks running around out there. I’ve already seen several big ones up close.

p Travis Belin charges down the sideline outpacing Brownsboro Bear defenders. (Leon Aldridge photo/The Light and Champion)

Roughriders send Bears into hibernation

Chris Watlington

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Friday, on the last night of the regular season, there were three games in District 8 and one team on bye. The Carthage Bulldogs had the night off having clinched their eighth consecutive district championship. Two of the actual games—Rusk vs Canton and Van vs Bullard— had playoff implications.

Tenaha topples Overton

Colton Bragg

Thursday, November 9, 2023

In Texas high school football at the end of the season, it is never safe to take an undefeated opponent lightly. Last Friday night, the Tenaha Tigers squared off against the 9-0 Overton Mustangs. Tenaha entered the matchup with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-0 district record.

Timpson take Battle of the Attoyac

Colton Bragg

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Battle of the Attoyac is a yearly meeting between the football teams of Timpson and Garrison. Each year, these rivals meet with bragging rights on the line. This year, the Garrison Bulldogs traveled across the Attoyac River to face the Bears in Timpson.

Riders v Gilmer @ Hallsville High School

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Riders v Gilmer @ Hallsville HS November 10, 2023 Tickets will be sold at the gate; Adults and Students - $7 Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Kickoff time is at 7:00 p.m. Riders are the visiting team.

Kaden Dixon was responsible for two Center touchdowns Friday in the Riders 40-33 win against the Bullard Panthers. (Leon Aldridge photo/The Light and Champion)

Riders start fast, hold on to win 40-33

Chris Watlington

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Bullard Panthers were fighting for their playoff lives Friday night, coming into the game with a 1-3 district record and assuming it would take three wins for the fourth seed.

Tigers prevail in in fourth quarter

Colton Bragg

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Tenaha Tigers squeaked out a victory over the Mount Enterprise Wildcats last Friday night. The two teams traded the lead several times in a hard-fought game twith neither team giving ground. The Tigers prevailed, earning the final lead in the fourth giving them a 36-34 win on the road.

Timpson hands Shelbyville 61-0 shutout

Colton Bragg

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Timpson Bears have earned their ninth straight victory of the season. The Bears traveled to Shelbyville to face the Dragons and walked away with a 61-0 shutout. Timpson has now won 39 straight regular season games.

Senior Gauge Jordan rolls to his left seeking an open receiver down field. (Photo by Taylor Bragg)

Joaquin remains in the hunt

Colton Bragg

Thursday, November 2, 2023

With their backs against the wall on Friday night, the Joaquin Rams needed a win to maintain any hope of extending their season. The Rams rose to the occasion and finished their regular season with a win against the West Sabine Tigers.

Timpson makes short work of Joaquin

Colton Bragg

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Friday night was one to forget for the Joaquin Rams as they traveled to Timpson and were left scoreless after four quarters. Timpson made short work of Joaquin to the tune of a 69-0 shutout.

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