Sports

SS track competes at the Regional meet

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DENTON — The Sulphur Springs track and field program competed at the Regional Track and Field meet at the University of North Texas last weekend. During that time, both teams performed well in multiple events.

Wildcats lose to NL

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PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Wildcats were dealt their third straight loss Tuesday following a 14-3 defeat at the hands of the North Lamar Panthers. Throughout the course of the game, the Panthers outplayed the Wildcats at every opportunity and couldn’t establish any rhythm.

Three schools do well at Regional Meet

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DENTON — The 1A Region III track and field meet was held at the University of North Texas this past weekend. Three Hopkins County schools — Miller Grove, Saltillo, and Sulphur Bluff — would all represent their schools well, with multiple high placings.

Lady Eagles beat A-G in seeding game

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LONE OAK — The No. 3 Como-Pickton Lady Eagles earned the top seed in District 17-2A Tuesday by defeating the Alba- Golden Lady Panthers 10-5 in a playoff seeding game. After a close first inning, the Lady Eagles caught fire in the second inning and held off the Lady Panthers late, earning the No. 1 seed in the district.

Cumby beats Fruitvale

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FRUITVALE — The Cumby Trojans earned their first district win of the season Tuesday by crushing the Fruitvale Bobcats 19-1 on the road. The game’s outcome would be decided early on, as the Trojans dominated from the beginning and never wavered, leading to blowout win.

C-P, Cumby, NH compete in Regionals

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SPRINGTOWN — The 2A Region II track and field meet was held at Porcupine Stadium on the campus of Springtown High School this past weekend. Three Hopkins County schools — Como-Pickton, Cumby, and North Hopkins — would all represent their schools well at the meet.

Lions edge out Yantis

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SALTILLO — The Saltillo Lions clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 Tuesday by outlasting the Yantis Owls 6-5 in extra innings. After trailing for much of the game, the Lions rallied back and managed to win in extra innings.

Bears clinch district title in win over MG

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MILLER GROVE — The Sulphur Bluff Bears locked up their second consecutive district championship Tuesday with a 10-2 victory over the Miller Grove Hornets on the road. Throughout the game, the Bears made the key plays needed and never let their guard down, cruising to a win.

NH holds off C-P

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BIRTHRIGHT — The North Hopkins Panthers won their fifth consecutive game Tuesday by taking down the Como-Pickton Eagles 4-2 at home. After surrendering two runs early on, the Panthers responded with four unanswered runs, taking home the win.