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GC Softball: Mildred falls to Garrison, 1-0, in Game 1

The Mildred Lady Eagles dropped Game 1 of their best-of-three series with the Garrison Lady Bulldogs, 1-0, in eight innings on Friday night in Lindale.

May 18, 2013

MORGAN: IRS & Mack? Scrutiny abounds for Texas teams
There is a scandal brewing in Austin. No, it has nothing to do with Rick Perry and the rainy day fund or allowing guns on college campuses. It concerns Mack Brown’s boys at the University of Texas. Apparently, Mack has filed as a non-profit organization with the IRS. Unfortunately, he filed as a 501C under the name “The U‘T’ Party,” and the IRS has put them under intense scrutiny.

May 18, 2013 1 Photo
GC Softball: Hubbard stymies Trenton, 3-0, to advance to II-1A finals
When Nakaila Banks led off with a single and scored soon after a sacrifice bunt and two errors, it looked like Hubbard might be looking at a big offensive night. It turned out to be anything but, and it also turned out to be more than enough. Olivia Curtis was splendid on the mound, striking out 13, and the Lady Jags dumped Trenton, 3-0, in the Region II-1A semifinals before a crowd of 250 in Crandall.

May 17, 2013 2 Photos
NC Baseball: Top dogs? Conference has fared well in Grand Junction
The Navarro Bulldogs won’t back down when it comes to believing they’re as good any team that will be at the JUCO World Series. The rankings say so. Navarro is No. 1 on PerfectGame.com, a website devoted to amateur baseball. The Bulldogs are No. 4 in the latest NJCAA National Poll released this week.

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
GC Softball: Finally Soaring: Eagles have history, injuries behind them
When Mildred fell in Game 1 to Salado two weeks ago, it may have been “here we go again” for the Eagles. For the second straight season, they had gone undeafeated in district, and expectations were high.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
GC Softball: Hubbard stocked with players, wins and unity
Anyone who has ever coached at any level knows when you have twice as many players as spots on the field or court, it can be a nightmare. In Hubbard, it’s working out just fine for the softball team.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
GC Baseball: Gritty Way - Dawson seniors take pride in lengthy season
For a trio of Dawson seniors, this has been a rewarding spring. A solid baseball season has taken them somewhere they haven’t been since they were freshmen: Three rounds deep in the playoffs.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
NJCAA Baseball: Bulldogs headed back to JUCO World Series
Navarro coach Whoa Dill said Thursday that a second trip in three years to the JUCO World Series hasn't sunk in just yet.
But it will soon, especially after all of the planning for the Bulldogs' trip to Grand Junction is done.
"It hasn't yet,' Dill said. "It's crazy now."

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
Challenger League in Kerens set for fourth season, with no entry fee
It’s that time of year again. The Central Texas Challenger League is back with its two-week season of baseball for boys and girls 8 to 18 (or still in school) from Navarro, Henderson and Freestone counties with mental or physical handicaps.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
Colorado High: Navarro punches World Series ticket, 4-2
The Navarro Bulldogs are riding another Colorado Rocky Mountain high. Navarro earned its second trip in three years to the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., fighting back to beat Alvin 4-2 on Tuesday at Roadrunner Park in Lufkin.

May 14, 2013 1 Photo
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