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Wildcats fall short vs. NL on road, 6-5

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PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Wildcats suffered a tough loss Saturday, falling 6-5 in a close game against the North Lamar Panthers. After initially pulling ahead after being behind, the Panthers would score two unanswered runs to steal the win, handing the Wildcats a bitter defeat.

Eagles soar to win over Saltillo, 22-8

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PARIS — The Como-Pickton Eagles are now at the .500 mark on the season following a 22-8 victory over the Saltillo Lions at Chisum High School Friday. Early on, the Eagles jumped out to fast start and managed to ride to the end, earning their sixth consecutive win.

Lady Wildcats beat North Lamar, 17-8

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PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Lady Wildcats picked up their fourth consecutive win Saturday by taking down the North Lamar Pantherettes 17-8 on the road. After the first three innings were closely contested, the Lady Wildcats broke the game open in fourth inning and never looked back, leading to a big win.

Mathis tabbed for TABC All-State team

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SUGAR LAND — North Hopkins High School senior Carson Mathis has already won multiple awards following a stellar senior season, but has now added another one, recently making the TABC 2A All-State team. This adds onto his impressive list of high school basketball accolades.

Lady Panthers take down Wolfe City, 6-5

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COMMERCE — The North Hopkins Lady Panthers picked up a hard fought victory Friday, edging out the Wolfe City Lady Wolves 6-5 at Commerce High School. In a competitive game from start to finish, the Lady Panthers managed to hold off the Lady Wolves at the end, picking up a key victory.

Lady Eagles roll past Rivercrest, 15-5

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PARIS — The No. 4 Como-Pickton Lady Eagles soared to their 13th consecutive win Friday with a 15-5 victory against the Rivercrest Lady Rebels at Chisum High School. Throughout the game, the Lady Eagles outplayed the Lady Rebels at every opportunity and never gave them a chance, leading to a run-rule victory.

Cumby loses to Bland

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CUMBY — The Cumby Lady Trojans lost their sixth straight game last Tuesday, falling 21-10 to the Bland Lady Tigers at home. After initially fighting back to tie the game, the wheels would fall off for the Lady Trojans, as the Lady Tigers ran away with the win after five innings.

Lady Bears lose against Rivercrest

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SULPHUR BLUFF — The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears were dealt another blemish to their record last Tuesday following an 18-1 home loss to the Rivercrest Lady Rebels. Throughout the game, the Lady Bears were outplayed at many opportunities and couldn’t establish any rhythm, leading to the loss.

Lions lose to Lamar in pitcher's duel, 5-0

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COMMERCE — An early pitcher's duel turned into a 5-0 win for the Lamar Cardinals over the Texas A&M University-Commerce softball team on Saturday at John Cain Family Field to close out the series. The game was scoreless until the top of the sixth.