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After years of dedication and hard work, this senior’s dream has finally paid off. On Nov. 15, senior Chris Lyles signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Southern Arkansas University (SAU). “I’ve been playing baseball ever since I was four years old,” Lyles said. “My dad got me a pla...

Tigers defeat the Lobos in a double header

February 28, 2018

The Tigers’ varsity baseball team took on the Longview Lobos in a double header on Monday, Feb. 26. They defeated their opponents in both games, winning the first 15-4 and the second 3-2. The back-to-back wins for the team came after extreme weather conditions earlier in the week. Senior Dakota...

End in an inning

May 11, 2016

The dampened spirits could be felt throughout the hallways on the Monday following baseball’s loss to Whitehouse in the first round of playoffs. After a 9-4 win on Friday, the team lost two out of a three game series in a game that was determined in the final inning. After losing the second game with a score of...

Seniors commit to play college baseball

April 27, 2016

It started out as learning to hit the ball perfectly off the tee to perfecting the proper batter’s stance. The stains from the red dirt on their white pants got deeper, and their love for the game grew stronger. Texas High’s varsity baseball players Zackarie Phillips and Kyrian Williams signed to f...

Face of the game — Kip Williams

April 15, 2016

With his moustache kit in hand and a fresh rim of sweat brewing amongst his brow line, he begins the final touches to his famed moustache, one that can rival the likes of former professional pitcher Rollie Fingers. A long toss, a bullpen session, and moustache wax seem to be the only components to th...

Tigers triumph over Mavericks

April 5, 2016

The Tigers brought home a win after playing against the Marshall Mavericks on March 29. Through a series of push and pulls, the Tigers prevailed with an ending score of 5-4. Beginning strong, the Tigers had a score of 3-0 until the third inning when the Mavericks scored two runs. The tigers were s...

$A fractured season$

A fractured season

April 4, 2016

As the fastball slams into the catcher’s glove, the pitcher feels pain up and down his arm. But he has to fight through. It’s in the second inning with two outs, and this batter could be the last one. He throws two quick curveballs with gritted teeth and tears forming in his eyes. But the batter str...

Tigers defeat the pirates

March 26, 2016

The Tigers storm the Pine Tree Pirates on March 22 at a home game in baseball, closing the game with a score of 7-2. The Tigers are content with the night’s ending, despite wishes that the team remain concentrated during the game. “The game went down the road that I didn’t think it wa...

Dominating the diamond at first home game

March 17, 2016

The Tigers began baseball season strong on March 15 by triumphantly gaining a 3-0 win against the Sulphur Springs Wildcats in their first home game. With optimism, they prepared to prove their superiority in the game through means of teamwork and collaboration. “Last night, I think was a very good start...

Take a knee

February 17, 2016

Laces and spikes are two components of life that were major keys to senior Trevor Danley’s athletic career. A two-year starter on varsity football and a four-year letterman in baseball, his high school career is quite successful. Unfortunately, his junior season of spring baseball was cut short b...

Nine athletes sign letters of intent

February 12, 2016

Signing day proved to be a kink in the daily routine of senior athletes across America. Yes they would wake up to attack the day, but this day was different for them. Instead of preparing for a day of workouts and hard work, some athletes slipped on gear from the college of their choice and prepared to...

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