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Bryce Mobley (15) delivers a pitch during a game against Bland this past season. Mobley earned District 12-1A Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-District honors for his efforts on the diamond during his senior season.

Bryce Mobley (15) delivers a pitch during a game against Bland this past season. Mobley earned District 12-1A Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-District honors for his efforts on the diamond during his senior season.

4 Lions receive All-District recognition

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
CAMPBELL — With each teams’ seasons now in the books, District 12-1A announced their All-District selections for the 2026 baseball season. The Saltillo Lions, who finished as district runners-up, had four of their players make the All-District team.
Fern Hernandez (10) awaits the pitch in the batter's box during a game against Sulphur Bluff this past season. Hernandez received First-Team All-District honors for her play in the outfield during her senior season. Staff Photo by DJ Spencer

Fern Hernandez (10) awaits the pitch in the batter's box during a game against Sulphur Bluff this past season. Hernandez received First-Team All-District honors for her play in the outfield during her senior season. Staff Photo by DJ Spencer

7 Lady Panthers earn All-District honors

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BIRTHRIGHT — Now that each teams’ seasons have ended, District 12-2A announced their All-District selections for the 2026 softball season.
Vaughan makes T&F Academic All-State

Vaughan makes T&F Academic All-State

Vaughan makes T&F Academic All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cumby's Chayton Vaughan has been selected to the Texas High School Coaches Assocation (THSCA) Academic All-State Team for his performance in the classroom, making the Honorable Mention team.
Rangers lose series against Houston Astros

Rangers lose series against Houston Astros

Rangers lose series against Houston Astros

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
HOUSTON — The Texas Rangers began the Silver Boot Series against their heated AL West rival, the Houston Astros, this weekend with a three-game series at Daikan Park.
Shaelee Friddle (2) catches a pitch during the Lady Wildcats' Regional Semifinals series against Richland this past season. Friddle earned District 14-4A Defensive Player of the Year honors, following a strong sophomore season.

Shaelee Friddle (2) catches a pitch during the Lady Wildcats' Regional Semifinals series against Richland this past season. Friddle earned District 14-4A Defensive Player of the Year honors, following a strong sophomore season.

Speed selected as District 14-4A MVP

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
With each team’s seasons now in the books, District 14-4A announced their All-District awards for the 2026 softball season.
Sulphur Springs' Creed Whisenhunt is shown competing in an earlier track and field meet. Whisenhunt placed fourth in the 100-meter dash in the Class 4A State Championship race with a time of 10.37 seconds. Photo by Dinh Tran

Sulphur Springs' Creed Whisenhunt is shown competing in an earlier track and field meet. Whisenhunt placed fourth in the 100-meter dash in the Class 4A State Championship race with a time of 10.37 seconds. Photo by Dinh Tran

8 athletes compete at State Track Meet

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
AUSTIN — Track and Field season came to a close this past weekend at the State Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Representatives from two Hopkins County schools — four from Sulphur Springs and three from Miller Grove — each represented their schools well.
Presley Hunt (12) catches a pitch during the Como-Pickton's Regional Finals matchup against Woden Friday. Hunt batted 1/2, recorded an RBI and scored a run in Como-Pickton's 8-4 comeback victory.

Presley Hunt (12) catches a pitch during the Como-Pickton's Regional Finals matchup against Woden Friday. Hunt batted 1/2, recorded an RBI and scored a run in Como-Pickton's 8-4 comeback victory.

Lady Eagles rally back to defeat Woden

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
HALLSVILLE — Trailing 4-0 through five innings in their Class 2A/ D2 Regional Finals matchup against the Woden Lady Eagles Friday, the Como-Pickton Lady Eagles’ season seemed to be over, but Como-Pickton refused to give up.
David James (left) and Cadence Money received the Fighting Panther Award, given to the male and female athletes who excel both in athletics and academics.

David James (left) and Cadence Money received the Fighting Panther Award, given to the male and female athletes who excel both in athletics and academics.

North Hopkins High School Athletic Awards

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
David James (left) and Cadence Money received the Fighting Panther Award, given to the male and female athletes who excel both in athletics and academics.
Audrey Yates signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. Yates has enjoyed a stellar running career at Miller Grove. Throughout high school, she was a three-time Regional Qualifier and one-time State Qualifier in cross country and three-time Regional Qualifier in track and field.

Audrey Yates signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. Yates has enjoyed a stellar running career at Miller Grove. Throughout high school, she was a three-time Regional Qualifier and one-time State Qualifier in cross country and three-time Regional Qualifier in track and field.

3 Miller Grove athletes sign letters of intent

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Audrey Yates signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. Yates has enjoyed a stellar running career at Miller Grove.
Jolea Moore (10) kicks the ball during the Lady Wildcats' Bi-District Playoff Game against Lindale this past season. Moore made the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team for her performance in the classroom throughout high school. Staff Photo by DJ Spencer

Jolea Moore (10) kicks the ball during the Lady Wildcats' Bi-District Playoff Game against Lindale this past season. Moore made the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team for her performance in the classroom throughout high school. Staff Photo by DJ Spencer

Five soccer players earn Academic All-State nods

Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Saturday, May 16, 2026
SAN MARCOS — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) recently announced their Academic All-State selections for the 2026 soccer season. Sulphur Springs High School had five soccer players receive Academic All-State recognition: three girls and two boys.
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