Other Schools - Athletics News

Friday, June 15, 2012

ELYSIAN FIELDS, Tx - While members of the Beckville Bearcats' football team get to know each other and sharpen their offensive and defense passing skills, new head coach Eric Robinson is utilizing the summer's 7-on-7 program to observe his new team, to learn its strengths and examine the weaknesses.

The 'Cats are participating in the Elysian Fields League on each Thursday in June, joining the Yellowjackets, New Diana, Shelbyville and Waskom, with games beginning at 6 p.m. each week.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

After winning their first 18 games of the season, eventually taking over the No.1 spot in the state in Class 1A and capturing the District 21-1A Co-Championship and a berth into the regional finals, the Beckville Ladycats led the all-league selections which were released last week.

Beckville junior third baseman Shelbi Jo Dodson and sophomore shortstop Taylor Lindsay were named Co-Most Valuable Players by the coaches in the district, while BHS freshman Cassidy Cox was named the Newcomer of the Year.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Each coach has different aspirations as to where he wants to finish his coaching career. While some are happy with coaching at smaller high schools, others look to move up the 'ladder of success' when given the opportunity.

Gary head coach Ryan Cook believes his 'ship has come in.'

Saturday, June 09, 2012

DIBOLL, Tx - The phrase 'headed to State' and the Carthage Bulldog football team have often gone hand-in-hand in the past five years. After claiming the state title during 'fall ball' in three of the past four years, the 2012 edition of the Dawgs is already making a name for itself.

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Freshman pitcher Samantha Clakely led a strong late-season run by the Carthage Lady Bulldog softball team as she, along with several other CHS players, were rewarded for their outstanding play by being named to the All-District 16-3A squad that was released last week.

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Garrison's Dustin Stahan was named Co-Most Valuable Player of District 21-1A  and Gary senior outfielder/pitcher Luke Thornton was among the players honored last week when the All-District 21-1A baseball teams were released by the league. The players were nominated and voted upon by the coaches.

Thornton played two positions, but was a first-team outfielder, along with Garrison senior Nathan Burkhalter, Douglass senior Blake Wallace and Timpson junior Tyler Jackson.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Heart of a Champion Bowl will be played on Saturday at Longview High School's Lobo Stadium as players from throughout East Texas take part in the second-annual event.

The contest will kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Approximately 110 East Texas football players will participate in the game, representing 60 schools. The Red All-Stars won last year's game, 24-0.

Monday, June 04, 2012

Carthage defensive lineman Dakota Hart will lead talented players from all over East Texas as they gear up for the 2nd Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes' 'Heart of a Champion Bowl'.

The all-star football game is scheduled 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Lobo Stadium in Longview.

Approximately 110 East Texas football players representing 60 schools will take part in the game. Last year's contest was won the Red All-Stars, 24-0.

Monday, June 04, 2012

Carthage head baseball coach Jim Goldman has announced that this year's Bulldog Baseball Camp is coming in June.

The three-day camp will take place on Wednesday through Friday, June 20-22, from 9 a.m. until 12-noon at Jim Reeves Memorial Field at the Carthage City Complex on the loop.

The camp will be for ages seven to incoming high school freshman and the cost will be $60 for each individual attending.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

With the recent success of Carthage golf teams, including the CHS Lady Bulldogs participating in the State golf tournament in Austin the past four years, a new kind of clinic is being brought to Carthage.

A Christian Junior Golf Clinic will be held at the Carthage Country Club on June 7-8 for students ages 7-9 and June 21-22 for ages 10 through 12.