CARTHAGE, Tx -- With their shots not falling, the Carthage Lady Bulldogs relied on their defense Friday night to force 37 turnovers and hold Spring Hill to just 28 points in a 35-28 victory as the Lady Dawgs took over sole possession of second place in the District 16-3A standings.

The state of Texas has its first Heisman Trophy winner since Ricky Williams and Texas Football is making sure he gets his due. Baylor’s Robert Griffin III graces the fifth-annual edition’s striking cover, as does his familiarly-posed bronze trophy, and with good reason — behind Griffin, Baylor completed one of its finest seasons in school history.

The District 16-3A boys basketball race is a tough one, with only two games separating the top four squads after four games. Unfortunately for the Carthage Bulldogs, their time is running out if they want a chance at a postseason bid.

On Tuesday night the Dawgs went on the road and dropped a 62-55 decision to Gladewater to fall to 0-4 in league action, 4-16 on the season. Gladewater improved to 2-2 and stayed into a third-place tie with Gilmer (2-2).

CARTHAGE, Tx -- Two struggling teams from District 16-3A squared off here in Bulldog Gymnasium Friday night in an evenly-matched game. The game was still up for grabs until the Lions held the Dawgs to just six points in the third quarter to pull away for a 63-49 victory.

The setback was the eighth straight for Carthage, which dropped to 4-15 on the year, winless in league play with a 0-3 mark. Henderson picked up its first District 16-3A win, improving to 1-2.