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Yellowjacket junior Aidan Steward drives the baseline in action against Trinity.

Yellowjackets roll past Trinity Academy

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Mineola’s 64-51 victory over visiting Trinity Academy Dec. 3 was three games in one. The first game spanned the first quarter and extended three minutes into the second period. Fluid scoring by both sides marked this action, and it ended with 5:16 on the clock left in the first half and the score tied at 19.

Boettcher notches 700th win leading Alba-Golden

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The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers’ Nov. 25 win over All Saints was a pretty normal basketball game between two young teams. The Lady Panthers prevailed 47-35 to earn their fourth win of the early season. Unbeknownst to but a few, the win was also the 700th career girls high school coaching victory for new Alba-Golden Head Coach Eric Boettcher.

Mineola Country Club Thursday senior scramble

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1st place: Robert Linker, Gary Odem, Loy Frazier, Jerry Herd

Bella Crawford (15) drives to the basket to score two of her fifteen points on the evening.

A-G Lady Panthers edge Scurry-Rosser

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The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers clawed out a solid victory last Tuesday, 42-35 over the Scurry-Rosser Lady Cats.

Quitman faces stern test in Lipan tourney

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The Quitman Bulldogs went west to Lipan to take on some of the top basketball schools in the state. In their four games, three opponents were state-ranked. Quitman took on fellow Class 3A team Millsap before tangling with Class A defending state champion and current number one team in the state Slidell, followed by playing 13th ranked Lipan and 21st ranked Saltillo.

Bulldogs have little trouble in victory over Cumby

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Quitman Bulldog Jace Reid connects on two of his 33 points in last week’s 88-26 win over Cumby as teammates Aiden Corrior (14) and Cody Hawley (12) prepare to rebound.

The Quitman Bulldogs steamrolled past Cumby ripping the Trojans 88-26 last Tuesday at Ballard Gym. The Bulldogs raced to 28-7 first quarter lead and never looked back.

Last-second win aids Mineola effort

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T.J. Moreland, right, of Mineola presses the ball in tourney play against Commerce.

It was an inbound play from under the Mineola basket. With 16 seconds left on the clock, and the score tied at 45, the Yellowjackets needed a score to stay in the tournament. Inbound plays are a source of pride in the Jacket basketball program, and that pride is well-placed. The pass went to the second man flashing into the lane. Kelby Bruner secured the pass and in one motion went up for an uncontested lay-in.

All-district 19-3A football honors announced

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The Alba-Golden Panthers have six players named to the District 19-3A D2 all district football first team. They are offensive lineman Jacob Dailey, fullback Austin Hartley and running back Jon Chadwick. On the defensive first team are defensive lineman Tim Mitchell and safety Jon Chadwick.

Quitman hosting two neighbors in tournament

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Three Wood County boys basketball programs will be on display beginning Thursday through Saturday at the Quitman Basketball Tournament at Ballard Memorial Gym and the high school gym.

Lady Jackets earn consolation at Athens

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The Mineola Lady Jackets made a huge splash by defeating 4-A schools Liberty-Eylau and Chapel Hill (Tyler) en route to the Consolation Championship at the Athens Invitational Dec. 5-7.

Lady Jacket Sabria Dean drives the lane before dealing an assist to teammate Kelsey Brewington.

Mineola too much for Malakoff

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All facets of the Lady Jackets’ game were on point last Tuesday as Mineola defeated the visiting Malakoff Lady Tigers, 54-23. A smothering press, excellent court awareness and beautiful ball movement highlighted the win.

Quitman girls go 1-2 in Spring Hill tournament

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The Quitman Lady Bulldogs defeated Carlisle in the opening round of the Spring Hill Tournament before falling in a close game against the hosts in the second round. They Lady Bulldogs easily …

Whitehurst hits 25 as Quitman runs past Boles

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Lady Bulldog senior Julia Simpkins (22) protects the ball as she drives to the basket in Quitman’s win over Boles last week.

Quitman’s Maddy Whitehurst put together a career night pouring in a game high 25 points and five rebounds leading the Lady Bulldogs past Boles 53-39 at Ballard Gym last Tuesday. …

Alba-Golden drops in new UIL alignment

Wednesday, December 4

The University Interscholastic League, governing body for Texas high schools, announced conference cutoffs Tuesday. As a result Alba-Golden High School will drop one division for competitive …

Lady Panthers pull away from All Saints

Wednesday, December 4

Coming off a humbling performance in the Eustace Tourney, the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers chalked up a solid victory over the All Saints Lady Trojans Nov. 25. A strong inside game, with Hannah Wright …

Quitman’s Reiny Luman (41) fights for the ball in last week’s game against North Hopkins along with teammate Maddy Whitehurst (30).

North Hopkins’ late rally nips Lady Bulldogs

Wednesday, December 4

North Hopkins broke open a tight game in the final minutes to secure a 46-41 win over the Quitman Lady Bulldogs Tuesday at Ballard Memorial Gym. The loss dropped Quitman to 4-3. The Lady …

Despite being held by a defender, Bulldog Aiden Corrior would get the ball inside in Quitman’s win over North Hopkins last week.

Quitman withstands late North Hopkins charge

Wednesday, December 4

Led by senior Jace Reid, the Quitman Bulldogs held off the North Hopkins Panthers 58-55 at home last Tuesday. Reid dominated inside the paint scoring 27 points and hauling down 11 rebounds. The …

The Quitman Bulldogs were runner-up at the Union Grove Tournament last weekend. They are (back, left to right) Chris Chabaud, Hunter Gilbreath, Rylie Flanagan, Coach Brandon Fields and Head Coach Jim Reid; (bottom, left to right) Jace Reid, Ben Burroughs, Trey Berry, Cody Hawley, River Chaney, Hayden Cook, Ty Holland, Ford Tannebaum and Aiden Corrior.

Bulldogs second at Union Grove

Thursday, November 28

The Quitman Bulldogs upped their season record to 2-2 with a pair of wins at the Union Grove Tournament, bringing home the second place trophy.

Quitman Bulldog Trey Berry scores two of his team leading 21 points against Canton last Tuesday. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker)

Quitman fights back before falling

Thursday, November 28

The Quitman Bulldogs fought and clawed their way back from an early 13-point deficit to Canton but fell in a close 58-52 game.

Mineola Country Club Thursday senior scramble

Thursday, November 28

1st place Elroy Doggett, Carter Goth, Robert Tullis, Roger Stai, Jimmie Baughmann – 16 under par. Closest to the pin: #5 Carter Goth #9 Kent Mullins #18 J.D. Robbins

Jon Michael Chadwick eyes his ball-handling teammate Hayden Weissert.

Panthers start fast, hold off Campbell in opener

Thursday, November 28

The Alba-Golden boys basketball team successfully started their 2020 campaign, defeating the Campbell Indians 55–43 last Tuesday at home.

Lady Bulldogs put the clamps on Spring Hill

Thursday, November 28

Led by post Ava Burroughs, the Quitman Lady Bulldogs upped their season record to 2-0 with a solid 43-33 win over Longview Spring Hill last Tuesday. The road win was highlighted by another tough defensive outing by Quitman.

Lady Bulldogs take consolation

Thursday, November 28

After falling to a tough Hawkins team in the opening round, the Quitman Lady Bulldog defense and offense came alive to storm past Winona 64-14 and then handle Ore City 33-23 to win consolation at the Union Grove Tournament.

Senior Yellowjacket Wiley Franks pulls down a rebound in a crowd against Paris. (Monitor photo by John Arbter)

Jackets drop opener, show promise

Thursday, November 28

Mineola basketball fans can look forward to another exciting run of top-shelf basketball. Precise execution, composure and physicality highlighted the Yellowjackets’ home opener Tuesday against 4A Paris. Although the Jackets dropped the game 58-52, they demonstrated the diverse talents which will serve them well in the new campaign.

Lady Jackets handle Hallsville in season opener

Thursday, November 21

The Mineola Lady Jackets won their opening home game of the year by defeating the Hallsville Ladycats 40-32 last Tuesday. Mineola showed a significant degree of confidence in their win over a much …

Lady Panther Bella Crawford deflects a Kilgore pass, as teammate Crimson Bryant moves in to secure the loose ball.

Lady Panthers win two, fall to Kilgore

Thursday, November 21

After two season-opening wins at DeKalb and versus West Rusk, the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers fell to Kilgore 54-31 on Nov. 15. Kilgore used a strong third quarter to open a lead which saw them through …

Mineola school board OKs using district fields for youth soccer association 2020 seasons

Thursday, November 21

The Mineola Soccer Association has a new home.

The Mineola ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a facility use proposal prepared by Shelby Turner, Mineola High School Soccer coach, at the Monday night meeting.

Mineola’s Sabria Dean accepted a full scholarship to Lamar University while flanked by her mother Sabrina Dean and her father James Dean, Jr.

Dean taking full ride to Lamar

Thursday, November 21

East Texas girls basketball Player of the Year Sabria Dean was all smiles on Friday afternoon as she accepted a full four-year scholarship to Lamar University.

Quitman’s Ava Burroughs (14) goes up for two of her team-leading 16 points in the Lady Bulldog’s 36-22 win over Campbell Friday night.

Quitman girls off to quick start

Thursday, November 21

It took less than 15 seconds for the Quitman Lady Bulldogs to start new Head Coach Blake Hamrick on a positive note in their 36-22 season opening win over Campbell. Ava Burroughs got the opening …