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Warren teen catches record-breaking bass at Dam B

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Hunter BrocatoHunter Brocato, 18, of Warren, shows a 12.48 pound, 25¼ inch largemouth bass which he caught at Dam B on New Years Day. This fish broke a 32-year-old record which was set in 1992 when Henry Smith caught a 12 pound bass at Dam B. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife

From Staff Reports

DAM B – Texas Parks & Wildlife has confirmed that a Tyler County teenager has hauled in a record- breaking bass from the waters of B.A. Steinhagen Lake.
Hunter Brocato, 18, of Warren, caught a 12.48-pound, 25¼ inch largemouth bass on New Year’s Day. That fish broke a 32-year-old record which was set in 1992 when Henry Smith caught a 12-pound bass at Dam B.
Parks & Wildlife says Brocato was fishing with a Daiwa reel on an ALX rod and he was using a brush hog bait.

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Dunn signs with Ottawa U softball program

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Mallory Dunn

Special to the Booster

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University softball program is pleased to announce the signing of Mallory Dunn for the 2024-25 season.

Dunn is currently a senior at Woodville High School.

  Dunn lettered in softball and cheer at Woodville High School. She was an All-District 22AAA Honorable Mention selection, twice was named All-District 22AAA First Team, and was an All-District Academic All-Star.

  “We are excited to have Mallory join our Braves Softball Family, said OU Associate Head Coach Maile Deutsch. “Her personality and work ethic will drive not only her, but her teammates to be the best they can be.

Mallory will help raise the level of play defensively for our program. She is a fundamentally strong player who is a threat offensively, defensively, and on the base paths. We are excited to see her continue to develop as a player, and we are hopeful she can become a leader in our infield. We look forward to getting her in the Black and Gold this fall.”

Dunn is the daughter of Becky Dunn and plans to major in nursing. She played travel ball for the Texas Strike Force for coach Suzon Martin.

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Jackets pick up big win against Spurger

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Jesse Bittick sinks a contested layup in the win against Spurger. BECKI BYRD | TCBJesse Bittick sinks a contested layup in the win against Spurger. BECKI BYRD | TCB

By Becki Byrd

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Yellowjacket basketball teams traveled to Burkeville to take on the Mustangs. The girls quickly got ahead of the Lady Mustangs winning the game 35-9. Kyli Handley led with 12 points, five rebounds, three steals. Sydney Brock had 10 points, Blakeney Whitworth eight points, Ty Cochran had four points with six rebounds and Abby Grimes contributed with one point. This concluded district play for the Lady Jackets landing them in 4th place. The Lady Jackets will face the Neches Lady Tigers on Tuesday February 13, in Latexo at 6:30pm for the Bi-District round of playoffs. 

The boys team beat Burkeville earlier in the season at home, but Burkeville used their home field advantage this round beating the Jackets 39-61. Jesse Bittick led with 17 points, Kasen Citrano had 10, Brad Davison ended with 8, Jaxon Gay had a 3 pointer, and Turner Johnson sank 1 free throw. 

On Friday the Yellowjackets hosted the Pirates from Spurger. The JV team started the evening with a loss of 22-54. Braysen Neal had 11 points, Bryson Swanson had 7, Henry David and Jayse Gay ended with two points. The varsity squad was in a must win situation for a playoff spot.

They came out with that on their mind, outscoring the Pirates 19-9 in the first quarter. This first quarter was crucial because the Pirates fired back in the second quarter scoring 15 to the Jackets’ 7. Going into halftime the Jackets were just two points ahead.

By the end of the third quarter the Jackets and Pirates were tied 32-32. The Jackets ended up scoring just one point ahead of the Pirates winning 43-42. Jesse Bittick had 10 points, PJ Purvis had 8, Jaxon Gay had 7, Hunter Luther ended with 6, Cutter Lowe and Brad Davison each had 5, and Kasen Citrano contributed with 2. This win leaves the Jackets tied with Zavalla for a playoff spot. The Jackets will play Leggett early in the week and will possibly face Zavalla again for a tie-breaker for 4th place in district. 

The Lady Jacket softball team is wasting no time in preseason play. They hosted Lead Academy on Monday and won 12-5. Allie Ogden earned the win, giving up one hit and one run over two innings. Ogden struck out three and walked three. Lily Read led the offense with four runs batted in. Read went two for two on the day. Holly Moore, Allie Ogden, Lily Read, and Lauren Citrano each collected two hits for the Lady Jackets. On Friday they scrimmaged Woodville coming up short 3-10. Lily Payne led with two hits in three at bats. Whitney

Thomason and Hailey Purvis each drew in one run. Friday Feb. 16 the Lady Jackets will make the short trip down 287 to face the Lady Bulldogs in Corrigan at 5 p.m. 

Boys’ baseball picks up this week with their first scrimmage scheduled for Friday Feb. 16, 3 p.m. at Little Centerville.

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Warren lifters show strength at meet

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The Warren Warrior powerlifting teams competed Saturday at the Battle for the 409 Invitational meet in Newton. The Warrior boys placed second, as a team, just behind the host team. The Lady Warrior lifters placed third as a team, and Emily Jones earned the top lifter award for the meet. COURTESY PHOTOS

Warriors Powerlifters

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‘Jackets, Lady Jackets take on Zavalla, Brookeland

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Kyli Handley works to get by a Brookeland defender as Saydi Handley looks for the pass. BECKI BYRD | TCBKyli Handley works to get by a Brookeland defender as Saydi Handley looks for the pass. BECKI BYRD | TCB

By Becki Byrd

On Tuesday, January 30, the Yellowjacket basketball teams traveled to Zavalla. The girls started the evening with a loss. Kyli Handley led with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Sydney Brock had five points, two rebounds, and four steals. Ty Cochran had three points, seven rebounds. Blakeney Whitworth and Abby Grimes each had two points.

The excitement of the night came from the boys team who lost by two points, 45-47,  in the last five seconds of overtime. Kasen Citrano led with 18 points, Jesse Bittick had 10, Brad Davison and Jaxon Gat each had four; PJ Purvis and Cutter Lowe each had three, Hunter Luther ended with two and Turner Johnson contributed with one free throw.

Friday, Feb. 2, the Jackets hosted Brookeland. JV started off with a very close game losing by two, then varsity girls and boys both lost.

On Friday, Feb. 9 the boys team will host Spurger at JP Johnson Gymnasium. Brad Davison will be recognized for Senior Night. JV will start the evening with tip off at 5 p.m.

Lady Jacket softball started their season this past week with an 11-6 win against Trinity.

This week they travel to Woodville to face the Lady Eagles at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.

 

 

 

 

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