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MHS hoops teams compete at Mansfield

MANSFIELD — The Midlothian Panthers split a quartet of games this past weekend in the Spring Creek Barbecue Mansfield ISD Tournament, winning twice on Thursday before dropping two on Friday. The Panthers (10-3) placed four players in double-digit scoring in Thursday’s opening 73-52 win over Spring Westfield.

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Hamlin ‘optimistic’ about closing out career at JGR

Denny Hamlin provided an offseason update heading into what will be a contract year for him, saying Thursday that he’s hopeful to return to Joe Gibbs Racing after the 2023 campaign. Hamlin’s remarks came before Thursday evening’s NASCAR Awards festivities at Nashville’s Music City Center, where Joey Logano will be honored as this year’s Cup Series champion.

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HHS boys split games at Fantasy of Lights

WICHITA FALLS — The Heritage Jaguars split their four games this past weekend in the Fantasy of Lights Tournament, winning two games and losing a pair of close contests. The Jags (3-5) opened the tournament on Friday at Wichita Falls High School against Van Alstyne and led most of the way, but were outscored 21-9 in the final eight minutes and dropped a 52-47 result to the Panthers.

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