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Several players on the Apple Springs Eagle football squad were named to the 2023 UIL 9-A 11 All-District team.

•Zeth Dugat was named district rookie of the year, second team running back and second team safety.

•Noah Thompson was named most valuable defensive player of the year.

•Dakota Campbell was named first team quarterback and first team punter.

•Connor Kaufman was named first team wide receiver.

•Bradyn Kaufman was named first team linebacker.

•Tanner Smith was named second team center.

•Andrew Pion was named second team cornerback.

•Ryan Phillips was named honorable mention tight end.

•Ethan Randell was named honorable mention cornerback.

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Centerville’s Taylor Barton (No. 23) puts up a shot against Oakwood

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APPLE SPRINGS — The Eagles went 2-1 in its Holiday Hoops tournament over the weekend to claim second place.

In the first outing, Apple Springs downed Corrigan-Camden JV 62- 28. Zeth Dugat had the hot hand, pouring in 24 points. He was followed by Dakota Campbell with 11 points.

Then on Friday, the Eagles beat Chester 54-19. Dakota Campbell led the way with 18 points, and Caden Diaz helped with 15.

Apple Springs lost to Leggett 52-60 in the championship game.

The Eagles were able to get a 63-61 win against Blooming Grove on Nov. 28.

Zeth Dugat led scoring with 18 points, followed by Dakota Campbell with 13 and Ethan Randell with 12.

Trinity

Tiger hoops finished 3-1 in tournament play this past weekend in Big Sandy, placing third overall.

Head Coach Jacoby Mitchell said the players are competing very hard and are starting to translate the things we do in practice into games.

The Tigers opened up on Thursday with a 49-44 win over Woden, and then followed up on Friday with a 45-37 win over Warren and a 52-22 loss to Big Sandy.

On Saturday, Trinity downed Lake Houston Homeschool 54-42.

Mitchell said tournament standouts include Terian Maxie, Chanston Holland, and Kaden Barnes, who set the tone in both ends of the floor all weekend; and seniors Bryan Crabtree, Cole Hortman and D.C. Cooper have provided great leadership for the Tigers.

On Nov. 28, Trinity lost to Pollock Central 49-36.

Centerville

On Thursday, the Bulldogs opened play in the Apple Springs Holiday Hoop Tournament in a rematch against Oakwood. Centerville was down 7 points entering the fourth quarter and pulled off a 31-28 come-from-behind victory.

Iain Kendrick posted 13 points, 2 rebounds; Brayden Watson had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; and Colton Brasuell had 5 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.

On Friday, Centerville lost to Leggett 73-49.

On Tuesday, the Bulldogs lost to Oakwood 53-48.

The offense was led by Iain Kendrick with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal; Colton Brasuell with 13 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; and Brayden Watson with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Groveton

The Indians went 1-3 in the Buffalo Bison Shootout over the weekend.

On Thursday, Groveton won over New Waverly 57-40, but lost to host Buffalo 48-32.

On Friday, the Indians fell to Crockett 62-41.

Then, on Saturday, Groveton lost to Robinson 54-33.

On Nov. 28, Groveton was downed by Buna 40-35.

Girls

Centerville

The Lady Bulldogs posted a 61-28 loss to Oakwood on Nov 28.

The offense was led by Kate Rogers with 14 points, Taylor Barton with 8 points and Malacie Bolton with 5 points.

Trinity

The Lady Tigers beat Latexo 54-24 on Nov. 28. Head Coach Ashley Sustaita said everyone played well in the win. 

Over the weekend, Trinity played in the Athens tournament against 4A-5A teams.

Sustaita said the team lost all games but played well. The Lady Tigers were downed 50-22 by Ennis, 52-23 by LaPoyner and 31-17 by Corsicana.

Groveton

The Lady Indians claimed the consolation prize in the Slocum basketball tournament over the weekend.

On Thursday, Groveton played Troup and lost 41-23. Leading scorer was Kiki Smith with 9, followed by Anahi Hernandez with 6. Then against Gary, the team lost 46-38. Leading scorer again was Kiki Smith with 17, followed by Stormie Hensley with 6 and Lauren Moore with 5.

Friday, the Lady Indians defeated Mt. Enterprise 29-23. Smith was top performer with 16 points and 3 rebounds. Lauren Moore followed with 5 points.

On Saturday, Groveton over Garrison 52-50. Leading scorers were Kiki Smith with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Lauren Moore with 6 points and 3 rebounds, and Emma Alexander, Marie Gonzalez with 5 apiece.

On Nov. 28, Groveton lost 53-22 to Crockett. Kiki Smith led the team with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 steals. Laney Peterson was second leading scorer with 4 points and 5 rebounds. 

Apple Springs

At the Holiday Hoops Tournament at home, the Lady Eagles lost to Leggett 47-21 on Friday and to Oakwood 51-16 on Saturday.

On Nov. 28, Apple Springs lost to Corrigan-Camden 26-11. Top scorers were Addy Parker with 3 and Chloe Aycock, Lauren Langford and Jaycee Hildebrand with 2 apiece.

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After a stellar season going into the second round of the playoffs, the Groveton Indians football team has stacked quite a few players on the 12 2A All-District Team.

Two players, Bryon Thomas and Logan Townsend, received player of the year honors, as well as other accolades.

2023 Groveton

All-District players

•Co-offensive players of the year: Bryon Thomas,

•Co-offensive lineman of the year: Logan Townsend

•Newcomers of the year: Haygen Townsend, offense; Trystin Ard, defense.

First team

•Offense: Brendon Flinn, lineman; Jackson Cathey, wide receiver; Tanner Steubing, quarterback.

•Defense: Tanner Steubing, linebacker; Darius McQueen, linebacker; Daiton Chandler, defensive back; Carter Cox, defensive lineman.

•Special teams: Jacob Alexander, punter.

Second Team

•Offense: Gunner Wilson, tight end; Carter Cox, lineman; Billy Thomas, wide receiver.

•Defense: Gunner Wilson, linebacker; Wyatt Snead, linebacker; Phoenix Bowman, defensive back; Jackson Cathey, defensive back.

Honorable mention

•Armando Bautista, defensive back; Wyatt Lee, offensive lineman; Brody Thornton, linebacker.

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Laura Rogers waits for the pitch. Avery Brown gets ready to pitch. Courtesy photos

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The Centerville Bulldogs posted a 15-4 win over Broaddus, and a 13-0 blanking of Wells during last week’s play.

Braden White collected four hits in four at bats, including an inside-the-park homerun in the fourth inning, a double in the second inning, and singles in the first and third innings, collecting 3 RBIs on the day.

Hardy Brown and Kie Barton had three hits with two RBIs apiece, and Aiden Conner added two more RBIs.

The Bulldogs combined for 12 hits and 13 earned runs. Conner started on the mound, striking out 2 and allowing 4 runs on zero hits. Brice Selman closed the game for the Bulldogs, throwing 3 innings with zero hits, six strikeouts and no runs.

Against Wells, the Bulldogs were led on the mound by Hardy Brown, who had 7 strikeouts and zero runs, in the no-hit win. Hardy Brown also went 2-for-2 at the plate with two RBIs.

The Bulldogs were patient at the plate, drawing 11 walks.

Girls

The Centerville softball team beat Broadus on Nov. 7 by a score of 11-7.

Avery Brown pitched a complete game and had 4 strikeouts. Peyton Noack and Brown led the Lady Dogs at the plate, both going 1-2. Laura Rogers walked 3 times and scored 3 runs.

The Lady Bulldogs are currently 4-3 on the season.

Against Wells, the Lady dogs won 8-4 over the Lady Pirates.

Jaime Whittlesey was 3-3, Peyton Noack was 2-4, and Avery Brown, Mayce Maxfield, Raylee Bogs, Kyleigh Bogs, and Jordan Jones all chipped in with a hit.

Brown pitched a complete game and struck out 6 batters. She had some great defensive plays behind her. The Lady Dogs finished the season at 5-3.