Sports

April, 2016

• 28 April

  Rusk AD Arrested

      The new athletic director for Rusk ISD  has been arrested for allegedly assaulting  his wife. The wife of 40 year old Lloyd Homer Keel filed a complaint that was investigated by Rusk police officers. Keel was then arrested on warrants charging him with Unlawful Restraint and Assault-Family Violence. Keel …
• 28 April

  East Texas Football Great Dies

      An East Texas football great has died in Denver at the age of 74. Gladewater native Winston Hill, a four-time AFL All-Star and four-time Pro Bowler spent 14 seasons with the Jets and one with the Los Angeles Rams. He was instrumental in the Jets win over the …
• 28 April

  Softball Playoffs On Tap Plus Rangers Take Down Yanks

    Paris – The softball playoffs begin tomorrow. The North Lamar Pantherette’s host the bi-district series opener against Tyler Chapel Hill on MIX 107.7. First pitch is at 7pm. The Detroit Lady Eagles play game one against Avery tonight at Chisum high school at 7pm. Rivercrest will take on James …
• 27 April

  Softball Playoffs on Tap Plus Rangers Trounce Yankees

    Paris – Yesterday morning in a press release Paris Junior College announced the Board of Regents has voted to discontinue the volleyball and golf programs, citing financial restraints. According to Dr. Pam Anglin, doing away with the programs will save PJC $350,000 annually. In high school baseball last night …
• 27 April

  LeTourneau University

      East Texas Baptist University posted a 13-3 win over LeTourneau University in a non-conference game at Conrad-Vernon Field on Tuesday night in Longview. The YellowJackets (13-19) found themselves behind 6-0 before getting on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third. East Texas Baptist (26-11) scored in six …
• 26 April

  Mt Pleasant Baseball

      Hello Ladies and Gentleman, As we enter into the last week of the season, I wanted to make sure everyone knows what we have planned before it begins. 1. Our Baseball Game tonight involves our Little League night where any child/student wearing a little league shirt/jersey will get …
• 26 April

  PJC Players Sign with 4-Year School Plus Mavs Eliminated

    Paris – A pair of PJC Lady Dragon basketball players have signed with 4-year universities to continue their collegiate careers. Tiffany Murdock will be headed to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff while Kierra Smith signs with Missouri Southern State University. The North Lamar Panthers pull off an …
• 25 April

  High School Baseball Results Plus Stars Advance

    Paris – Over the weekend in high school baseball the Paris Wildcats win a wild one in the crosstown showdown 3-1 in 10 innings over North Lamar. The win clinches 3rd place for Paris while North Lamar remains in 2nd in district 15-4A. On Friday the Wildcats fell to …
• 25 April

  Lamar County Sheriff’s Investigate Burglary Near Powderly

    Lamar County deputies are continuing to investigate a residential burglary in the Powderly area.  Investigators say a large gun safe, containing long guns and handguns was stolen. Men’s and women’s jewelry was also taken during the break-in.  
• 24 April

  LeTourneau University

      BASEBALL The LeTourneau University baseball team split a doubleheader with host ASC leading Concordia, losing game one – 5-2 and winning game two – 7-6 on Saturday in Austin. The YellowJackets (13-18, 9-12 ASC) with the split have moved one step closer to a third-consecutive appearance in the …