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Grand Saline too salty for Quitman Bulldogs, 43-0

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Carson Dickens, 11, gets off a nice run for the Quitman Bulldogs against Grand Saline Friday. Such offensive success was hard to find as the Bulldogs fell 43-0.

An injury-riddled Quitman team was overpowered by a strong Grand Saline defense handing the Bulldogs their second shutout loss in two weeks by a 43-0 score. Quitman had at least six starters out due …

Mineola comeback fails to materialize as Pottsboro pours it on for district win

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The early possessions of the Mineola vs. Pottsboro clash Friday were reminiscent of last year’s game. Pottsboro came out fast, scoring twice in the opening five minutes. After the Yellowjackets …

Alba-Golden falls to Cumby in straight sets

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Alba-Golden’s Kaylee Anglin prepares to unleash on a set in early action against Cumby.

The Cumby Lady Trojans used an oppressive offense to stifle any Alba-Golden scoring efforts en route to a straight-set victory last Tuesday. The Lady Trojan offensive performance featured …

Lady Bulldogs stop Chapel Hill

Yesterday at 9:02 AM

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs defeated Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill Friday afternoon 3-1 to clinch a playoff spot. With the win, the Lady Bulldogs are 5-2 in District 13-3A action and ahead of the fourth …

Quitman outlasts Mineola for five-set district victory

Yesterday at 9:02 AM

Kaysi Parker spikes the ball for Quitman as her teammates watch.

It was an epic battle when county rivals Quitman and Mineola met at Ballard Memorial Gym last Tuesday. Quitman took an exciting 3-2 win that put the Lady Bulldogs in the third playoff spot in …

Alba-Golden boys qualify for regional cross country

Yesterday at 9:01 AM

The Alba-Golden boys cross country team has won the district championship and will advance to the regional meet on Oct. 25.

The Alba-Golden Panther cross country team claimed the District 15-2A cross country championship at the district meet Oct. 13 hosted by North Hopkins High School. Freshman Brandt Peterson …

Welcome to Friday night

Friday, October 15

Keep up with Mineola and Quitman football. Mineola is on the road to Pottsboro while Quitman hosts Grand Saline in key district games for both teams. Pottsboro moves quickly down the field with …

Lady Jackets grab five-game win over Chapel Hill

Wednesday, October 13

Lady Jackets rush to congratulate Kozbie Riley on her match-winning kill shot against Chapel Hill.

During senior night festivities before the match against Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill, Mineola Lady Jacket senior Kenleigh Aguirre thanked Mineola for welcoming her to the school, even though she spent …

Quitman can’t hit the right notes against Harmony

Wednesday, October 13

Quitman’s Carson Dickens runs for yardage at Harmony last Friday.

The Harmony Eagles scored early and often in a 67-0 win over the Quitman Bulldogs Friday. The Bulldogs drop to 4-3 on the year and 1-2 in district.

Cooper’s speed too much for Panthers

Wednesday, October 13

Alba-Golden’s Jerry Skinner hauled in a tough catch for a score in the closing moments of the first half against Cooper.

Take the fastest two players on the field. Put one at quarterback and the other in the slot. Then run the quarterback option and the jet-sweep over and over and over again. That sums up the Cooper Bulldogs, who came to Alba-Golden and went home with a 52-19 win.

Lady Bulldogs split contests, remain in playoff contention

Wednesday, October 13

Quitman’s Ashley Davis sends a shot back at Harmony during Friday’s district game.

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs split district games last week, winning at Winona and losing to state-ranked Harmony Friday.

Mineola falls in five to Mt. Vernon

Wednesday, October 13

Mylee Fischer extends to launch the ball back over the net to the crouching Tigers as Gracie Finley and Kenleigh Agguire stand ready.

The Lady Jackets gave the favored Lady Tigers a fight before falling in the decisive fifth set. Scores were 21-25, 27-25, 22-25, 28-26, 16-18.

Cacie Lennon goes for a kill shot for the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers in action against Quinlan Boles Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Lady Panthers bow to Quinlan

Wednesday, October 13

Alba-Golden lost to Quinlan-Boles on Tuesday, Oct. 5 in four games. Boles won the first game 25-23. The Lady Panthers came back to even the match with a 26-24 win...

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Lady Bulldogs Katie Degorostiza and Madyson Pence, who finished in first and third place respectively, led the Quitman girls to a district cross country championship.

Quitman sweeps district cross country

Wednesday, October 13

The Quitman cross country teams scored a clean sweep at the district cross-country meet Saturday at Northeast Texas Community College. The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog teams will next compete on Monday, Oct. 25 at in the regional meet at the Jesse Owens Memorial Athletic Complex in Dallas.

Julian Ramos nabs the Mt. Vernon quarterback for a loss, a rarity on the evening.

Taming the Tiger elusive for Mineola

Wednesday, October 13

The Mt. Vernon Tigers are playing football at a very high level. They came to Mineola and dissected the Yellowjackets, winning in a dominating fashion 49-7.

The lights are up on Friday night

Friday, October 8

Mineola hosts Mt. Vernon in a key district game. The Lady Jackets lost to Mt. Vernon three games to two in volleyball to start the evening. Quitman continues its great season on the road at …

The Mineola defense shut down Bonham in the second half. From left, Adam Blalock, Julian Ramos, Bradyn Alley and Drew Robertson gang tackle a Warrior.

Jackets overcome early deficit

Wednesday, October 6

The Mineola Yellowjackets took the best shots that the Bonham Purple Warriors could muster Friday night and came home with a 31-22 win. It was not a beautiful game to watch, but the ability of Mineola to adjust to the game and play a strong second half gave them a 2-0 start in district play.

The Lady Jackets celebrate a winning point after Gracie Finley kept the ball alive with an instinctive kick of the ball.

Lady Jackets defeat Winona

Wednesday, October 6

Mineola trailed Winona 11-17 in the first set Friday when coach Tashara Stephens called timeout. The Lady Jackets responded to her message.

Kamrin Wright lunges forward to get the dig on a short ball.

A-G Lady Panthers roll past Como-Pickton

Wednesday, October 6

Alba-Golden hosted Como-Pickton last Tuesday, winning 25-18, 25-14, 25-14 over the Lady Eagles.

Celeste 44, Alba-Golden 21

Wednesday, October 6

Celeste and Alba-Golden rescheduled their district football game to Thursday night to avoid potential inclement weather.

This snapshot of a Harmony kill on its way pretty much summarized last Tuesday’s match with the Lady Jackets.

MHS swept

Wednesday, October 6

The Mineola Lady Jackets ran into a bit of a buzzsaw when they visited the Harmony Lady Eagles last Tuesday. Harmony handed them a straight-set loss: 25-4, 25-16, 25-9.

Cameron Crockett goes over the top of the pile to score the winning touchdown in overtime for the Quitman Bulldogs.

Quitman wins in OT

Wednesday, October 6

These Quitman Bulldogs have left past football fortunes behind. After Sara Cross and Brandon Jimenez were crowned homecoming 2021 queen and king, the canine gridiron warriors made the night a big success.

MGC hosts ladies championship

Wednesday, October 6

The Ladies Club Championship was held on Sept. 25 and 26 at the Mineola Golf Club. The following winners were named...

Dance Dimensions Rhythm Run results

Wednesday, October 6

Kids Run 7 and under, Boys & Girls together: 1st Jaxson Caulk

Ava Burroughs and the Quitman Lady Bulldogs hope to hang another volleyball banner in the gym. Burroughs had nine kills in a three-game loss to Mt. Vernon Friday.

Lady Bulldogs split district contests

Wednesday, October 6

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs put up a valiant effort against Mt. Vernon Saturday at Ballard Memorial Gym Saturday. Although they fell in three sets, the Quitman ladies gave the Lady Tigers all they could handle.

High school football

Friday, October 1

Mineola travels to Bonham and Quitman hosts Winona for homecoming. Alba-Golden and Celeste moved their game to Thursday to avoid potential storms. Celeste won 44-21. Bonham takes the kickoff …

Alba-Golden’s backline, Cacie Lennon and Kamrin Wright, moves in for a dig against Cumby last Friday.

A-G Lady Panthers split matches with district foes

Thursday, September 30

Small school volleyball fortunes can be hard to judge. Last week provides an excellent example of this up US 69 at Alba-Golden. On Tuesday, the Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy came into town. …

Lady Bulldogs sweep past Liberty Eylau

Thursday, September 30

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs finished the non-district schedule with a victory over Class 4A Liberty Eylau 25-17, 25-16, 25-12 to move their season record to 13-11. Quitman took control early and swept …

Quitman’s Mason Reynolds (8) looks for room to run against Arp Friday night. See story Page 8A.

Arp plays inhospitable host to visiting Quitman, 48-0

Thursday, September 30

It must have been a quiet, long road back to Quitman after the Bulldogs opened district football Friday, losing to Arp 48-0. The Arp Tigers came to play and took the victory on their homecoming …