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Jasper hands Barbers Hill first home loss since 2002
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper needed to get into the win column early for a boost to their confidence. Senior Malcolm Bronson made sure the Bulldogs got that victory. Bronson, who switched to defense this week, grabbed three interceptions and returned two for touchdowns to lead the Dawgs to a stunning 27-13 victory ov...
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Jasper's defense to face test with Newton running backs
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      It's time for Newton- Jasper. The rivalry will be taken up this Friday in Singletary Stadium when Jasper travels to take on Class 2A Newton. Newton Head Football Coach Curtis Barbay believes last year's Bulldog squad was the best team his Eagles faced last year.
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Kirbyville turns back Jasper in volleyball opener in three games
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper's varsity volleyball team lost their first district match to Kirbyville in four games Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Lady Cats took the first two games, 25-17 and 25-13. The Lady Bulldogs rallied in game three to go up 25-22, and took an early lead in game four before losing 20-25.
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Buna clicking on all fronts in 62-6 win over Burkeville
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Name the hottest Southeast Texas football squad in the area? If you said the Buna Cougars, go to the head of the class. Buna crushed Class 1A Burkeville 62-6 Friday, Sept. 7 in Burkeville. "We are executing our offense real well right now," said Buna Head Football Coach Bradley Morgan.
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Cats edge Carthage 27-26
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      It came down to the wire but Kirbyville came away with a thrilling 27-26 victory over Carthage Friday, Sept. 7 at Wildcat Stadium. With 1:15 left in the game, Kirbyville quarterback Aaron Hazelwood connected with Randy Musgrave on a fiveyard scoring toss give the Wildcats the victory.
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Eagles smash Splendora 53-21
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      The first victory in the Steve Fentress era came in fine fashion Friday, Sept. 7 as the Eagles soared to an easy 53-21 thrashing of Splendora on the road. "It was a good game and good win for us," Fentress said. "We were finally able to put some things together offensively and eliminate our mista...
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JHS captures first in West Sabine cross country meet
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper High School cross country teams won first place in three divisions at West Sabine High School in Pineland, Saturday, Sept. 8. It was their first competition of the season. Zach Riggins led the varsity boys to their first place finish and was top medalist in the three-mile event with a time...
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NEWTON'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Sept. 14 Jasper The Eagles host their home opener and pick their traditional rival Jasper Bulldogs for an opponent. Last year, the Eagles rallied late to defeat the Bulldogs in The Bone Yard and Jasper will be looking for a measure of revenge this year in Newton's home opener.
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Barbay's coaching legacy reaches far beyond Southeast Texas
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper Coach Thomas Brooks knows the coaching legend of Curtis Barbay "He's a legend - not just around here but in the whole state of Texas," Brooks said.
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Burgay, Reagan take win at TFC bass kickoff
By SHARON STOREY Lakecaster Correspondent
      In the much-anticipated kickoff of the four-county tournament series, Sept. 8th found people scrambling with excitement. Stan Burgay and Charles Reagan captured the win with a total weight of 21.92 lbs. It was a first for Texas Forest Country as they sported their brand new name and logo. The na...
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