Challenges mount as Cats touted as best in district
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Last year, Kirbyville was the sleeper team in District 21-3A as the Wildcats surprised the district with another playoff run. "We were the surprise team - people didn't expect us to do as well as we did," said Kirbyville Head Football Coach Jack Alvarez. "I think those guys overachieved a bit.
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Two-a-days begin
Newsboy Photos by Jimmy Galvan
      FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS ARE MADE during the first weeks of practice and Jasper's Bulldogs started their preparation for December games Monday as two-a-days began.
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Lady Bulldogs open up scrimmages Friday
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      New head volleyball coach Casey Murphy held "open gym" last week to meet her team and give them an opportunity to work out before practice began Monday, Aug. 6. "I'm pleased with what I've observed," Murphy said. "It's hard not to say anything, not to coach or give positive comments but coaches c...
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Everyone was Kung Fu fighting...
      Evildoers beware - 23 of Jasper's finest flowers have hidden thorns, thanks to a free self-defense course offered by Fawcett's Black Belt Academy last week. Women ages 14 to senior citizen turned out to learn how to ward off an attacker. They were advised to wear loose clothing and bring a frien...
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