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Sports September 5th, 2007
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Crazy 8's
     Newsboy photos/Georgia Purdy LIVINGSTON'S DARREN HARRIS pounces on a loose ball in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of Friday's contest. Pictured below, Jasper's Dante Rollins stops a Livingston ball carrier for a short gain.The Lions defeated Jasper 27-15 in the season opener for b...
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Young Barbers Hill squad to challenge Dawgs
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper Head Football Coach Thomas Brooks had a simple message to his players for this week's contest with Barbers Hill. Hold on to the football. Jasper suffered through eight turnovers last Friday, Aug. 31 in a 27-15 loss to Livingston and will look to rebound this week against the Barbers Hill ...
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Lions capitalize on turnovers to best Bulldogs
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Ask any football coach a key to a ball game and they will tell you "don't turn the ball over." The Livingston Lions capitalized on eight Bulldog turnovers to cruise to 27-15 victory over Jasper at the Bone Yard Friday, Aug. 31.
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Seniors, new coach may lead Jasper volleyball to playoffs
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper has five returning players, all seniors, forming the core of this year's varsity volleyball team. After a disappointing season last year where they finished at the bottom of the district, they are hoping for a much better showing.
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Grant wins all tourney award
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      The varsity volleyball team took third place at the Hemphill tournament Aug. 17-18. Senior Amber Grant received the All- Tournament award in the varsity category; Courtney Baker was selected in the junior varsity division. Jasper lost to Diboll in four games Aug.
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Coldspring runs past Woodville late 34-13
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      For almost four quarters, the Woodville Eagles and the Coldspring Trojans battled in a close contest. But the Trojans broke open a tight contest by scoring 20 points late and capitalizing on several Woodville penalties to claim an opening night 34- 13 victory over the Eagles.
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Buna makes statement in opening win at Orangefield
Smith, Craft lead way for Cougars
      Last year, it took a couple games for the Buna Cougars to realize they were a football team poised to make their mark in Class 2A. This year, the Cougars made a statement right off the bat. Buna gave the Class 3A Orangefield Bobcats an early lesson as the Cougars claimed a 35-12 victory on the B...
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Cats scalp Indians 27-0
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Any fears that Kirbyville was going to struggle once the season started were put to rest in Cleveland Aug. 31. The Wildcats exploded for 19 second-half points to pull away from the Indians and ruin Ricky Tullos opener with Cleveland 27-0. The victory moved Kirbyville to 1-0 on the season while Cl...
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KIRBYVILLE'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Sept. 7 Carthage The Wildcats return for their home opener against a tough Carthage squad. Running back Gary Tatum leads the Bulldogs as he rushed for 887 yards and seven touchdowns last year. Sept. 14 Open Sept.
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Saltwater anglers reminded of changes in regs
      Starting Sept. 1, new fishing regulations for spotted seatrout in the Lower Laguna Madre and offshore fishing statewide go into effect. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission April 5 approved lowering both the bag and possession limits for spotted seatrout in the Lower Laguna Madre from 10 to 5.
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TPWD launches shotgun sports in schools pilot program
      The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced it is this fall piloting a target shooting program similar to its popular Archery in Schools initiative.
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Motorama Speedway to host doubleheader Saturday
      Motorama Speedway's big switch over to Saturday night racing was a big wash out on Sept.1. Half the heat races and one B-main were completed when a monsoon hit the track causing the 10th rainout of the year. The main attraction of the Labor Day event was to be a big $1000 take home purse for the ...
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