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Lady Jackets fall behind early and can’t recover

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Kapri Riley of Mineola fires a pass ahead to feed a Lady Jacket fast break.

The Mineola Lady Jackets played from behind the whole game and could never challenge the Lady Eagles of Harmony. Mineola fell 46-31 to the visitors in action last Friday.

Jackets hang 100 on Harmony

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Stephen Ogueri (32) snags the rebound for Mineola in the Yellow jackets’ 100-36 win over Harmony.

The Mineola Yellowjackets got 32 minutes of non-stop sprint work conditioning during their 100-36 home win against Harmony last Friday.

Burroughs’ career night paces Lady Bulldog victory

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Quitman’s Ava Burroughs (14) hits for two of her career high 32 points in the Lady Bulldogs’ district win at Winona last Tuesday night. Burroughs also added 16 rebounds.

In the plush surroundings of the Winona gymnasium, a huge third quarter proved to be the difference as the Quitman Lady Bulldogs took their second district win, 69-36 Jan. 5.

Quitman’s Levi Thompson (5) goes to the bucket for a score in the Bulldogs’ district win at Winona. Thompson had 19 points and hit on 13-16 free throws.

Second-quarter run helps Bulldogs secure win

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The Quitman Bulldogs used a strong second quarter to subdue Winona and record a 67-51 district win.

Late stops preserve Lady Panther win

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Lady Panther Bella Crawford dishes the ball to a teammate while leading a break in the win against Como-Pickton.

“That was all heart,” stated Alba-Golden Lady Panther head coach Dale Clement. “Those last two defensive stands, I am so proud of them, it was all heart.”

Bella Crawford and Cacie Lennon (2) trap the North Hopkins ball handler in the half court press.

Alba-Golden top Lady Panthers

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North Hopkins entered the red kingdom's court last Friday for a district matchup with Alba-Golden, and the host Lady Panthers defended their territory, blowing out the visiting Lady Panthers 75-17.

Whitehouse wins battle in Mineola

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Dawson Pendergrass hops to the aid of Hunter vanDover (10) on defense against Whitehouse.

The Yellowjackets were just shy of Whitehouse, 42-36, when they hosted the Wildcats on Jan. 5, despite Mineola being short three players for the game. Scoring was hard to come by.

Mt. Vernon pulls away late from Mineola girls

Wednesday, January 6

Lady Jackets Kapri Riley and Jayden Gardner (11) contest a jump shot in action against Mount Vernon.

The Mineola Lady Jackets were on the road Jan. 2 to Mount Vernon and went down in defeat to the home team, 44-39, in a tightly-played game.

Tigers no problem for Yellowjackets

Wednesday, January 6

Aidan Steward (20) and Trevion Sneed apply the press to a Mount Vernon Tiger.

The Mineola Yellowjackets routed Mount Vernon last Saturday, 73-34, on the Tigers’ home court. The win was decisive.

A-GHS boys games canceled

Wednesday, January 6

The Alba-Golden boys basketball team was forced to cancel two games during the holidays.

Jack Tannebaum keeps a close eye on the Chapel Hill ball handler as they approach mid-court.

Chapel Hill blasts Quitman boys

Wednesday, January 6

The Quitman Bulldogs fell victim to a hot shooting Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill team 77-31 to fall to 1-2 in district 13-3A Saturday afternoon at Ballard Memorial Gym.

Lady Bulldogs fall to Chapel Hill

Wednesday, January 6

Maddy Pence fights for possession between two Lady Red Devil rebounders.

The Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill Lady Red Devils are ranked fifth in the state in 2021 and are just two years removed from a state championship. They showed they deserved their ranking with a 78-27 win over Quitman last Saturday.

Lady Jackets hold Pittsburg at bay

Wednesday, January 6

Macy Fischer plays tight defense, forcing a difficult pass.

The Mineola Lady Jackets took a 60-44 non-district victory against Pittsburg last Tuesday.

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Volleyball, football players earn all-state academic team honors

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The following student athletes from Mineola High School have been named to the academic all-state teams by the Texas High School Coaches Association.

Quitman’s Ford Tannebaum hits one of back-to-back successful three-point shots for Quitman to start the second half in the Bulldog win over Alba- Golden.

Alba-Golden boys felled by Quitman in district warmup

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Quitman Bulldogs defeated Alba-Golden for the second time this year with a 52-40 win over the Panthers at Delbert Ballard Gym Tuesday before Christmas.

Dawson Pendergrass and Jonah Fischer combine to secure a loose ball in the district opener against Winnsboro.

Jackets run past Winnsboro

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Mineola Yellowjackets opened their 2020-21 district title defense with a convincing 66-53 win over the visiting Winnsboro Red Raiders Monday, Dec. 21.

Lady Bulldog Lindsey Hornaday leads a break against Como-Pickton.

Second half spells difference in Quitman loss to Como-Pickton

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs basketball teams went back into action Dec. 28 in mid-day games at Como-Pickton. The junior varsity team recorded a 26-14 win, while the varsity fell to the host Lady Eagles 40-28.

Quitman defenders Jack Tannebaum (21) Garin Kisinger (35) and Ford Tannebaum (2) defend against Canton on Monday at Delbert Ballard Gym.

Canton rolls past Quitman

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Quitman Bulldogs fell behind a talented Canton Eagle squad 18-5 in the first quarter and never recovered, losing by the final tally of 69-43 Monday afternoon. This was the final non-district game as the team heads back into District 13-3A play against Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon at home.

Bulldogs earn all-district football honors

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Eight Quitman Bulldogs were named to post season honors on the District 9-3A Division II all district team. District champion West Rusk and runner-up Harmony dominated the team.

Jackson Anderson, left, and Trevion Sneed, right, flank head football coach and athletic director Luke Blackwell with their signed letters of intent in hand.

Pair of Yellowjackets ink letters to play D1 football

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Twenty minutes before Mineola High School athletes Jackson Anderson and Trevion Sneed signed their letters of intent accepting scholarships to the University of Colorado and Southern Methodist University, respectively, there was a crowd of 75 family, friends and supporters in the Mineola gymnasium.

Quitman’s Kynlee Love at the high post being defended by Mineola’s Jayden Gardner (11) and Macy Fischer (22).

Lady Jackets stave off Quitman comeback

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

It is not known what Quitman Head Coach Blake Hamrick said at the halftime break. Whatever words were spoken, the Lady Bulldogs came out in the second half a new team.

Hunter Wright (40), Kobe Kendrick (24), and Trevion Sneed have the crafty Commerce quarterback surrounded, with almost nowhere to run. Jackson Anderson (56) was name offensive lineman of the year. Wright was named to first team on both offense and defense. Kendrick was selected defensive MVP and Sneed was chosen all-district MVP. [print available]

Mineola racks up all-district football honors

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

In what many considered the toughest Class 3A football district in the state (all four playoff 5-3A Division 1 teams were ranked), district champion Mineola held its own in the voting for all-district honors.

Mineola boys head to break with three wins

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Mineola varsity boys completed non-district basketball play with wins over Sabine, 58-52 on Dec. 15, and Cumberland, 62-50 on Dec. 19, before opening district play Monday against Winnsboro.

Bella Crawford stretches to secure a steal against Big Sandy last week.

Lady Panthers too much for Big Sandy

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Quick feet and hands benefit any basketball team. Couple this with an ability to anticipate and a team’s defense can overwhelm its opponent nearly every possession. Such was the case last Tuesday in Alba-Golden.

Quitman’s Maddy Pence (22) wrestles for the loose ball with Harmony players Monday. The Lady Bulldogs took a 32-31 win.

Lady Bulldogs pull out a nail-biter

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Quitman traveled Monday to Harmony to face the Lady Eagles. After leading much of the first half, the Quitman Lady Bulldogs played from behind in the latter periods.

Tahjae Black makes a difficult shot on the baseline.

Lady Raiders dominate Mineola

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Winnsboro Lady Raiders came to Mineola on Monday of Christmas week and continued the level of play which sent them into the state playoffs last year. They carved up the Lady Jackets, handing them a 78-28 defeat.