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Riders start fast, hold on to win 40-33

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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. The Center Roughriders spent the week getting ready to fight for playoff seeding, assuming it would take four wins for the third seed.

Tigers prevail in in fourth quarter

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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.

Timpson hands Shelbyville 61-0 shutout

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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.

Joaquin remains in the hunt

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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. Joaquin earned a 43-40 victory that required a full 48 minutes of their best effort.

Timpson makes short work of Joaquin

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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. The Bears are a force to be reckoned with boasting multiple D1 prospects and a real chance at a state title this year.

Tigers roll past Cushing

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The Tenaha Tigers hosted the Cushing Bearkats last Saturday at their homecoming game for their third district game of the season. Tenaha earned a 28-7 win over the Bearkats to remain undefeated in district play.

Dragons win as time expires

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Despite a 14-0 deficit at halftime, the Shelbyville Dragons roared back to earn a win over the San Augustine Wolves. Heading into this matchup, Shelbyville was seeking a way to adjust after losing junior quarterback DJ Barnes.

Joaquin stumbles at the finish line

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Things went from bad to worse for the Joaquin Rams Friday night. They have struggled mightily this season adding only one victory to the win column thus far with a 1-6 overall record. The bright side headed into their homecoming matchup with San Augustine was that despite the rough start, Joaquin still controlled their own destiny moving forward. A win over the Wolves and a win over the West Sabine Tigers would ensure their place in the post season.
 

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