Sports

MHS holds off Shoemaker on the road

KILLEEN — The Midlothian Panthers trailed by four points at the intermission before rebounding in the second half for a 32-27 victory over Killeen Shoemaker on Friday night in the first District 4-5A (I) game of the season for both teams. Quarterback Chad Ragle completed 11 of 15 passes for 168 yards for two touchdowns, both of which went to Bryant Wesco.

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HHS routs Jackets for Edwards’ 1st win

CLEBURNE — It took just two plays and 40 seconds for Heritage High School to assert its complete dominance of Cleburne — and give head coach Eric Edwards his first victory. Senior running back Jason Barela slipped a couple of tackles and rambled 55 yards for an 8-0 advantage, and the beating continued from there in a 64-0 blowout win at Yellow Jacket Stadium that was HHS’ first as a Class 5A program.

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Outdoorsmen talk the same language

Do you ever meet someone that you instantly connect with and after visiting a few minutes, it seems as though you have known each other for a lifetime? I’ve found the older I get the more frequently this occurs. I can spent a minute visiting with a total stranger and usually determine if he or she is a lover of the great outdoors. When I do “connect” with a like-minded person, the talk and stories of past outings usually come fast and furious!

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