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Overton edges L’view Christian Hgts

 By J. M. Jones   Overton’s Varsity Boys had their hands full against stubborn Longview Christian Heights Friday, but the Mustangs edged the Sentinels 47-44 in the non-district game. ‘Stangs Derek Graham and Tim Hawkins, with 16 and 12 points respectively, were the top scorers that evening.   The Mustangs were to play Alto there […]

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West Rusk loses to Lexington

By J. M. Jones Staff Writer   HEWITT – West Rusk’s best football season ended Friday as the Raiders were shut out by the Lexington Eagles 24-0 in the Class 2A Division II Quarterfinal Championship in Midway High’s Panther Stadium.   The Raiders returned to New London with a 12-1 record, as undisputed Region III […]

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