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Sports Beat

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The baseball season had been a trying one. The team was talented, but like all teams they had a number of strengths and more than a few weaknesses. It is what makes high school sports so appealing.

Sports Beat

Thursday, April 2

Funny thing about sports venues. Their design comes into vogue, and you end up with a number of gymnasiums that resemble one another. It is unavoidable I suppose.

Senior golf scramble at Mineola CC

Thursday, April 2

Mineola Country Club Thursday Senior Scramble

Reid ranked among nation’s leading long-range shooters

Wednesday, March 25

Quitman basketball ace, senior Jace Reid, ended a superb career as a Quitman Bulldog averaging 24.6 points per game this season.

Bass sets major league record

Wednesday, March 25

Justin Atkins hauled in this 10.8 pound bass at Lake Fork during the Major League Fishing (MLF) event last week. The fish set a record for the biggest bass caught in MLF competition.

Ott DeFoe of Blaine, Tenn. had a remarkable 66 minutes during the championship round that will live on in Bass Pro Tour history for many years to come.

Mineola man makes pro rodeo hall of fame

Wednesday, March 25

Jerry Hill will be inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2020 inductees on Feb. 1 and will include a former Mineola resident and 1979 graduate of Mineola High School.

High school athletics value more evident now that it’s gone

Wednesday, March 25

Mineola athletic director Luke Blackwell embraces senior Montrel Williams after a football game Sept. 29 against Big Sandy in which Williams suffered a season-ending injury.

The ballparks are silent at the moment as scholastic competition has been shut down for the balance of the spring, so far. Often in the absence of an activity, it serves us well to consider the impact and vitality of that activity.

Local sports hit hard by actions related to coronavirus

Thursday, March 19

The University Interscholastic League, which oversees athletic, academic and musical competitions for Texas high schools, has canceled all competitions through March 29.

Jackets win two out of three final games

Thursday, March 19

Mineola overcame a two-run first at-bat by Palestine Westwood Tuesday, March 10 to take a 9-3 baseball win.

14 under wins senior scramble

Thursday, March 19

Mineola Country Club senior scramble March 12. 1st place at 14 under par: Steve Raley, F.G. Hardy, Donnie Drake, J.L. Morgan, Allen Brock 2nd place at 13 under par: (tie won by putt off) Bill …

Bulldogs upended by Troup

Thursday, March 19

Quitman senior Ben Burroughs tosses a pitch against Troup last week at Youth Foundation Park. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker)

Two second inning errors led to three Troup runs and Quitman could not recover, falling to the Tigers 11-4. Ben Burroughs did not allow a hit the first two innings, but errors gave Troup all they needed. Quitman committed eight errors.

Lady Bulldogs win in extra innings, 8-7

Thursday, March 19

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs got in a thrilling 8-7 extra-inning victory at Frankston in their last game before beginning district. The nine-inning affair came after Quitman went ahead in the top of the ninth inning.

Lady Panthers shortstop Sara Hodges comes up ready to fire after a close play at second. (Monitor photo by John Arbter)

Defending state champs shut out Alba-Golden

Thursday, March 19

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers came into the district softball opener riding an 11-1 record compiled over some serious competition. The reigning 3A state champion Rains Ladycats brought them down to earth with an 8-0 defeat Monday, March 9 at Alba-Golden.

Lady Jacket Claudia Barriga (pictured) shared pitching duties with Izzy Tresca in Mineola’s 22-10 win against Lone Oak. (Monitor photo by John Arbter)

Lady Jackets cruise past Lone Oak, 22-10

Thursday, March 19

The Mineola Lady Jackets enjoyed an afternoon game under gusty skies in Lone Oak last Thursday and came home with a 22-10 win.

Alba-Golden’s Keanu Wolf launches the shot at the Hawks Relays.

Alba-Golden, Quitman athletes get wins

Wednesday, March 11

Some familiar faces from Alba-Golden and Quitman high schools claimed blue ribbons at the 2020 Hawkins Hawk Relays last Thursday.

Yellowjacket Yimi Nunez in action against Chapel Hill Friday.

Jackets fall to Chapel Hill in shootout

Wednesday, March 11

The Mineola Yellowjackets were not mathematically out of the playoffs, but the odds were minuscule. Nonetheless, a relaxed and focused Jacket side took the pitch against the Chapel Hill Bulldogs and very nearly produced a season-defining upset. After a full time 1-1 tie, the Jackets were defeated in a shoot-out 6-5.

Mineola CC senior scramble

Wednesday, March 11

First place at 11 under par: Marty Eaton, Don Hinsely, Moe Jarvis, Ron Hiner

Yellowjackets get the best of Kemp, 9-3

Wednesday, March 11

Mineola defeated Kemp 9-3 Friday, aided by three-run innings in the third and fifth.

Lady Bulldogs struggle at Spring Hill tournament

Wednesday, March 11

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs started the week with a solid 11-7 win over Kemp last Tuesday, but things got rough at the Spring Hill tournament where they dropped four in row. In the win over Kemp, Reiny …

Bulldogs gain split in baseball

Wednesday, March 11

Quitman’s Mason Reynolds gave up one run as he mowed down the Gilmer JV team giving up just one hit and striking out seven, leading the Bulldogs to a 9-1 win at the Union Grove Tournament …

Sabria Dean lays it in agains Winnsboro in the Lady Jackets' final game against Winnsboro. Dean was named MVP of the district.

Dean recognized as 12-3A most valuable

Wednesday, March 11

Mineola’s Sabria Dean added another honor to her long list of accolades, earning the District 12-3A Most Valuable Player in girl’s basketball. Freshman Cacie Lennon of Alba-Golden was named Freshman of the Year.

Jonah Fischer, name District 12-3A MVP, fires a jumper over the Rains defense.

Fischer gets 12-3A MVP nod

Wednesday, March 11

Mineola junior Jonah Fischer was named the District 12-3A boys Most Valuable Player while teammate freshman Dawson Pendergrass earned Freshman Player of the Year and fellow freshman T.J. Moreland received accolades as the Newcomer of the Year.

Dawson Pendergrass goes up for a shot in the lane over Trojan defenders last Tuesday in Terrell.

Defending state champions receive stern test from Yellowjackets in regional quarterfinals

Wednesday, March 11

A storybook comeback fell short in Mineola’s 68-53 loss at the regional-qualifying playoff last Tuesday against Dallas Madison. The game featured intense physical play, excellent shooting and high drama.

Mineola powerlifter runnerup, advances to girls state meet

Wednesday, March 11

Izzy Tresca of Mineola placed second in her weight class at the regional high school powerlifting meet Saturday in Fairfield and qualified for the state meet.

Alba-Golden High School hosts tennis competition

Wednesday, March 11

Under clear skies Alba-Golden high school hosted athletes from Quitman and Mabank in a three-way tennis tournament last Friday.

Coaches, players in all-star events by Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Thursday, March 5

The Fellowship of Christian Athletics Heart of a Champion All Stars for the 2020 summer games have been announced with about 200 East Texas players and cheerleaders making the grade. The sports contests include soccer, football, softball and baseball. A cheer squad is also selected.

Jaiden Gardner, 11, and Cyndi Butler, 22, put on the trap for Mineola against Bells as Coach Brad Gibson directs traffic. (Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Mineola girls defeat Bells in playoffs

Thursday, March 5

The 49-35 Lady Jacket victory over the Bells Panthers last Tuesday sent Mineola on to the regional tournament as one of the four best teams in 3A, Region 2.

Bulldogs go 1-2 in baseball tournament action

Thursday, March 5

The Quitman Bulldogs came home from the Big Sandy baseball tournament with a win and two losses. The Bulldogs opened play with an 11-3 romp over Jefferson Friday afternoon. Quitman scored three runs in the first inning and four each in the second and third innings.

Lady Bulldogs win three games

Yellowjackets shut out Van Vandals at home

Wednesday, February 5

2019-2020 District 12-3A Boys Basketball Final Standings

Wednesday, February 26

The Mineola Yellowjackets finished as undefeated district champions. Alba Golden was 5-7 and snagged the last playoff spot.

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County has 4th case; stay-at-home continues

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Wood County recorded its second and third cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and fourth on Tuesday as the county entered its second week under a stay-at-home order.

County lake beaches remain open for now

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Wood County commissioners had planned to discuss closing the public beaches at the county’s four lakes Tuesday.

But instead they held a closed session and took no action afterward.

Bank working through business aid requests

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Since starting the Small Town Strong Project, Mineola Community Bank has had numerous applications for assistance turned in by local small businesses.

Fourteen businesses in Mineola have already received funds as of Friday. Many more applications are ready to be reviewed and approved by MCB and Mineola Economic Development Corporation representatives.

QDC handing out business assistance checks

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The Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) has had a good response from local businesses responding to its short-term grant offer.

QDC Board President Martha Scroggins said the group is trying to get money into people’s hands this week and they were writing checks Monday, April 6.

Local impacts of coronavirus pandemic

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Local impacts from the concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus are continuing to expand.
Wood County had four confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 7.