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Sports September 19th, 2007
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Newton rolls Jasper 35-6
Brooks' goal this week to raise spirits of Bulldogs
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper Head Football Coach Thomas Brooks said this week's off week is vital to the success of this year's season. Why? "We have to get the spirits back up on this team," Brooks said. "We have to instill in them that we still have a chance to be a good team and I think that's very important. We h...
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Brooks: 'They were very physical and we failed to match their intensity'
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      One team was coming off a stunning road win while the other was entering Friday's contest on the heels of a disappointing season opener. Both teams reversed their ways Friday. Newton scored early and often as the Eagles ran away with an easy 35-6 victory over rival Jasper at Singletary Stadium F...
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Jasper girls capture third in 'Spoon Memorial Meet
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      The Jasper Lady Bulldog cross-country team took third place in the Class 3A and under division at Jasper's Lloyd Weatherspoon Memorial Meet this weekend. Freshman runner Charlotte O'Brien placed second behind San Augustine senior Brittany Henson.
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This week aside, Fentress pleased
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Woodville Head Football Coach Steve Fentress said his Eagles were well on their way until the first half of the Warren game. "It was a good win for us but it was a better learning experience for us," Fentress said. "I was pleased with where the team is at because we hadn't turned the ball over at...
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W'VILLE'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Sept. 21 Shepherd The Eagles finally play their home opener with the Eagles host the Shepherd Pirates. The Pirates will welcome back starting quarterback Seth Keith after he missed most of last season with a knee injury. Chaz Caddie also returns at running back after rushing for more than 1,200 y...
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Eagles shut down rival Warren 20-0
      By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor Woodville's offense may have sputtered at times against Warren but the defensive Eagles came to play. An inspired Woodville defensive team shut down the Warren Warriors 20-0 Friday, Sept. 14 in Warren.
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Jasper falls to Orangefield in volleyball
Lady Bulldogs fall in five games to district foe
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      The Jasper Lady Bulldogs gave up a second chance to earn a district win, falling to Orangefield in five games last week. Friday's game against West Orange-Stark was canceled due to Hurricane Humberto and has been rescheduled for Sept. 29.
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Buna keeps rolling
Coogs rise up, do away with Tarkington 42-7
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      The Buna Cougars just keep on rolling. Buna blew open a relatively close contest by scoring 28 second-half points to roll to an easy 42-7 victory over Tarkington Friday, Sept. 14.
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Bronson signs on to play at Redlands CC
School nationally ranked in junior colleges
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper High School 2007 graduate Brittany Bronson has signed on to play basketball at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma. Jasper basketball coach Joe Baker said he was informed last week by the Redlands coach that Bronson had made the team.
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Time to get back to work
Cats grateful for week off, ready for business
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      With the week off, Kirbyville Head Football Coach Jack Alvarez knew his Wildcats needed some rest. "We needed the week off - we are beat up," Alvarez said. "It was good for us to get in some conditioning and work on some fundamental stuff. We just got back to basics and make sure we will be soun...
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Brookeland Jr. High ballers
     Courtesy photo PICTURED ARE THE 2007-2008 Brookeland Girls Jr. High Basketball Team.They are, front row, left to right, Miesha Johnson,Amanda Powell, Haleigh Collins, Maya Rodgers. Back row, left to right, Laura Alvarado,Talissa Greenwood,Angela West, Shelby Smith, Dakota Stanley, Hannah Shillings, ...
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Brookeland Jr. High cheers
     Courtesy photo PICTURED ABOVE ARE THE 2007-2008 Brookeland Jr. High Cheerleaders. They are, kneeling, left to right, Shelby Smith, Kelsey Holloway. Standing, left to right, Hannah Shillings,Amanda Powell, Dakota McLeod.The ponsor is Sherry Spring. Not pictured is Miesha Johnson, Mascot
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