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DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL COACH PITCH ARP – The Coach Pitch Lady Tigers from Troup were untouchable as they walked through district undefeated and will move on to the state tournament in Longview. Team members include: 8U HOTSHOTS COACH PITCH SOFTBALL ALL STARS Ellis Allen; Charley Bates; Madison Childress-; Bentley Deese; Riley Dunkin; Caroline Gresham; Navyee […]
TROUP – Dixie Youth Baseball Association District Playoffs will begin tournament this weekend at various sites in East Texas.The teams were voted on by players and coaches, hoping to earn a trip to the DBA State Tourney, and Dixie World Series.DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT PLAYOFF SITES June 6th-9th6U Baseball in Troup6U Softball in Arp8U Baseball in […]
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD – The Bullard Softball Camp is coming up soon so get those softball gems registered! The camp will be held June 9-11, session one each day for incoming second-graders through fifth-grade, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Daily session two is for incoming sixth- grade up to ninth-grade, from 10:30 until 1 p.m.. The […]
By Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter FRANKSTON – The 20-2A baseball crown went to an undefeated Kerens Bobcats in 2025 baseball action. Kerens lost in the playoffs to Beckville in two-game sweep at Bi- District. Now that the Frankston three-round run has ended, All District Superlatives and Selections were released this week. The Bobcats (20-5; 12-0), […]
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD- – Not so much a rebuilding year as expected with only three seniors, and a brand new, first year head coach, the Panthers are gonna be hard to handle again next year. As undefeated district champion, and regional semi-finalist, the 2025 baseball team celebrated the season at the annual Baseball Banquet, this […]
WHITEHOUSE – The inaugural Beckham Knox Hughes Softball Showcase and Camp, set for this June 28-29, at the Whitehouse Baseball/Softball complex. The event is in memory of Beckham and a scholarship will be awarded after an essay contest. Beckham tragically died after a hit-and-run car struck both him and his pregnant mother, Casi Hughes. Casi was life-flighted […]
TROUP – Registration for the upcoming 2025 Troup Youth Association Cheer and Football League is now available online. Online registration is posted, ongoing and available at troupyouthassociation.sportngin.com. Registration runs through August 2. Cost to participate in Cheer is $175; Tackle football is $150; and Flag football is $100. CHEERCheer competition will begin on Nov. 15 in […]
Mickey SmithETX Bell Sports TROUP, TEXAS – The Troup Athletics department and administration recently played host to their annual All Sports Banquet, held at the Troup High School Auditorium.After opening with a prayer by Carson Davenport and an introduction by Athletic Director Sam Wells, a special video of sports highlights from the year brought on […]
ARP, TEXAS – The Arp Tigers baseball team wrapped up the 2025 season with the announcement of the 16-3A, All-District, and All-Academic squads. After a tough season and 10-15-1 record overall, the Tigers fell out of playoff contention with a 4-8 ledger and sixth place finish. The Tatum Eagles (10-2), claimed first place, and Troup was […]
By Mickey SmithETX Bell The Frankston Indians have certainly had their share of adversity and big adjustments this season. However, some players stepped up for Frankston, and Head Coach Wes made the right moves to earn a regional semi-final bid in the Class 2A D1 playoff at Bulldog Field in Carthage last Thursday for Game […]
