Jasper, TX

Next! Jasper dispatches Tarkington, faces rematch with Bellville in next round By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent       The Jasper Bulldogs defeated the Tarkington Longhorns 13-3 Friday night in the first playoff round at Morris Frank Park in Lufkin. They will face Bellville this week in the Class 3A Area round. The place nor the number of games had been determined by press time. Jasper defeated Bellville last yea... More ... Buna ready for another shot at 2A title By JIMMY GALVAN Editor       Buna baseball coach Kevin Terrier had a feeling his 2008 baseball squad would do something special this year. After a 12-0 district campaign, the Cougars are heading for the Class 2A playoffs more than ready to make a mark in the state title chase. More ... Area youths capture honors at Pitch, Hit and Run competition Qualify for sectionals in Deer Park       As many as 13 participants competed in the PITCH, HIT & RUN Competition hosted by Jasper Youth Baseball Association on April 19 at the Jasper Youth Baseball complex. The first place winners in each age category are: Cayne Ueckert was the 11-12 year old Overall Champion with a total score of 822 ... More ... Elliott, Hendricks win at Bass Champs on Toledo Bend By PATTY LENDERMAN Lakecaster Managing Editor       Bass Champs East Texas Region teams hit Toledo Bend May 3 for the fourth tournament stop of the season. Anglers were fishing for more than $45,000 in cash and prizes, with the top twenty one teams receiving a portion of it. Ron Hendricks and James Elliott took home the lion's share, weighing in mo... More ...