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FHS Baseball Celebrates Win Over Westwood
Gustavo Aguilera tags out a Westwood runner for an out in the top of the seventh inning (at top). Cameron Cockerell pitches for the Eagles in their 2-1 district win over Westwood on Thursday evening. River Bonds is ready to make a play at first base.
Bulldogs, Lady Dogs head for Regionals
Several Bulldogs and Lady Dogs are headed for the Regional Track Meet on April 19-20 in Palestine. Last week the Marlin boys and girls track teams participated in the Area Meet hosted by Bosqueville High School. The girls finished in fourth place with 50 points and the boys finished in third place with 73 points. Placing for the girls were: Triple jump: Keundra Wilson - 1st place Shot Put: Saniya Suiters - 1st place Discus: Saniya Suiters - 4th place 100-meter dash: Keundra Wilson - 1st place 100-meter hurdles: Anastasia Cleveland - 3rd place 4x100 relay: 2nd place: Sharyia Womack, Kya Mitchell, E’Marii Butler, Keundra Wilson 4x200 relay: 6th place: Sharyia Womack, Cerenity Thomas-Judie, E’Marii Butler, Keundra Wilson Placing for the boys were: High jump: Arik Smith-Shelly - 6th place Shot Put: Braden Steele - 2nd place, Brysen Steele - 4th place Discus: Mario Hopwood - 5th place, Braden Steele - 3rd place 100-meter dash: I’Aire Kee - 1st place 200-meter dash: Keyshaun Massington - 5th place 110-meter hurdles: Christian Diles - 3rd place 300-meter hurdles: Christian Diles - 3rd place 4x100 relay: 1st place: I’Aire Kee, Jaden Ray, Keyshaun Massington, and Caden Judie 4x200: 2nd place: De’Angelo Wright, Jaden Ray, Keyshaun Massington, and Caden Judie
’Cats win 2; tied for second
In the midst of a hotly contested playoff race, the Mexia baseball team scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to slip past Buffalo, 5-4, in a District 20-3A game at Buffalo on Friday, April 12. They scored a 9-4 decision at Elkhart on Monday, April 15, in a game that has been postponed last week due to inclement weather. With the victories, the Blackcats are 7-4 in district and tied with Groesbeck for second place. The two teams were slated to play at Mexia on Tuesday. Fairfield and Palestine Westwood are a game behind, tied for fourth place...
Ladycats fall to Elkhart, Buffalo in district play
The Mexia softball team lost to Elkhart, 180, in a District 20-3A game at Mexia on Monday, April 15. The contest was postponed last week due to inclement weather. Elkhart scored two runs in the first inning and erupted for 11 in the second inning. They tacked on five runs in the third inning. The game was stopped after three innings due to the 15-run mercy rule. Valerie Garcia and Daizy Fuentes each had a single to account for Mexia’s two hits in the game. Mexia was scheduled to host Groesbeck on Tuesday. The Ladycats will return to action Friday, April 19, wen...
4A Baseball: Hudson beats Palestine 3-2 in extra innings
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) — In a matchup of the top two baseball teams in 4A-Region 3 District 18, Hudson beat Palestine 3-2 in extra innings. Hudson moves into first place in 4A-Region 3 District 18 with the win, its’ second one-run victory over Palestine this season.
Oakwood Students Innovate to Boost Local School Sports Attendance
Last year, three Oakwood secondary students, Riley, Zoey, and Jesse, from the class of '24, started the @oakwoodathletics Instagram account. Their goal was to boost game attendance and highlight athletic achievements. This student-led initiative offered insights into Oakwood's athletic culture and their future aspirations.
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