High School Softball Results Plus Cowboys Take Boise State LB In 1st Round

In bi-district playoff softball last night, Rivercrest defeated Maud 9-4 in their one-game series.

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Prairiland lost to Redwater in game one of their series 9-7. The Lady Patriots were down 9-0 going into the sixth inning. They managed to score three runs in the sixth and four more in the seventh but the comeback fell short there. Game two of that series is tonight at 6:00 pm at Pine Tree High School

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And in a game heard on Mix 107.7, the North Lamar Pantherettes defeated Brownsboro in game one of their series 11-1 in five innings. North Lamar finished with 17 hits. Eight of those went for extra bases including a three-run homer by Jaycie Hall that was part of a seven-run fourth inning. Game two of the series will be tonight at 7:00 pm on Mix 107.7. Pregame at 6:45.

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Last night in Bi-District softball action the Mt Pleasant Lady Tigers shutout Mesquite Poteet 3-0 in game one of their three-game series. Avery Ayers was masterful in the circle, pitching a complete game. Game 2 tonight is at 5:30 with Game 3 if necessary, following Game 2 on KLAKE 97.7.

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The Mt Vernon Lady Tigers fell to Hooks 8-7 in game one of their best of three series. Game 2 is tonight at 6:00 pm on STAR 969. Game 3, if necessary would be Saturday at noon on KLAKE 97.7.

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Tonight district champs Hughes Springs will face the Cooper Dogettes in a one-game series at NTCC. First pitch scheduled for 8:00 pm on STAR 96.9.

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Congratulation to Paris Junior College Sophomore Leon Redd, who committed to play at Bethune Cookman College.

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With the 19th pick in the NFL Draft last night, the Dallas Cowboys took Leighton Vander Esch, a linebacker from Boise State. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns.

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The Rangers will begin a series in Toronto tonight on 1490 AM and 96.3 FM KPLT. Mike Minor will be on the mound for Texas. Marcus Stroman for the Blue Jays. Pregame at 5:30 first pitch at 6:05.