SPORTS

Root for your favorite local high school football team in Henderson County, Texas this week by tuning in and seeing every play. Details on how to watch all of the high-school action can be located below. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your...

FORT WORTH, Texas (KLTV) - A cowboy from Athens won first place in his event at a Fort Worth rodeo. Wenceslao “Lightning” Aguilera, 29, placed first in round one of team roping at the Stockyards Pro Rodeo on Thursday. Aguilera completed the round with a time of 4.0 seconds, earning a $1,073 payday. He is currently ranked #34 in the PRCA standings for team roping.

Cedar Creek Roller Derby League holds its first bout at the Mabank Pavilion Nov. 11. The family-friendly event will host another bout (game) each quarter. The event brings in athletes from the East Texas area. The games are filled with action and good sportsmanship as spectators watch for the winning points.

Athens has produced some truly outstanding athletes over the years, three of whom will be inducted into the Athens ISD Athletic Hall of Fame in December. “I love Athens. It’s where I grew up,” said AHS class of 1999 honoree and NFL veteran Terrence McGee. “Going home … that nostalgia hits me. The air seems different.”

TROUP — Trae Davis dropped in 17 points, and the Troup Tigers moved to 3-0 on the season with a 49-38 win over Alba-Golden on Tuesday. Cason Mills added six for the Tigers. Carter Graves and Caden Graves scored five apiece, Jarett Castillo four, Braxton Barton, Tre Anderson and Carson Davenport three each, Hudson Harrell two and Shane Jasper one.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Our Play of the Night takes us to Tyler, where the Malakoff Tigers faced off against Mount Vernon. In the first quarter, Mount Vernon was looking to go deep, but Malakoff’s Chauncey Hogg was able to pull off a one-handed interception. Malakoff won the game, and Hogg earned Play of the […]

Malakoff tight end Parker Poteete charges across the goal line for a 19-yard touchdown catch. Malakoff running back Jerrion Hall stiff-arms a Maypearl player as he dashes into the open field. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton. Malakoff quarterback Mike Jones scores on a 3-yard keeper for the Tigers’ final Nov. 9 touchdown....

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The first round of the Midland College Women’s International Tournament faired well for the Odessa College Wranglers. OC coming in unranked, faced off against the No. 9 Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals and in the upset of the season so far, the Wranglers had complete control over the Cardinals and walked […]

Trojans shut out by Mart in Bi-District Image TAKING DOWN — Jaxon Hudson (70) tackles a Mart player during the Trojans' Bi-District playoff game Thursday. The Trojans' season came to an end following a 58-0 shutout loss. Photo by DJ Spencer Dj...

Coach Jamie Driskell smiles as he and his players sing the Malakoff school song following the Tigers’ win over Groesbeck, capping off an unbeaten regular season. Josh Garcia of Malakoff gains control of an 18-yard touchdown pass Nov. 3 against Groesbeck. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton. Malakoff’s Jerrion Hall crosses the...

ATHENS, Texas (KTRE) - The Tenaha Tigers have advanced to the third round of the UIL playoffs following a 22-14 win over Dawson in Athens Thursday night. Tenaha’s defense stepped up first, when Dawson fumbled on their first play from scrimmage. Tenaha scored on the possession when Brikelian Kenny scored on the quarterback keeper to put the Tigers up 6-0.

Wildcats defeat Canton in opener, 51-49 Image JUMP SHOT — Macaulin Rollison (12) jumps up for a shot during the Wildcats' game against Canton Saturday. Rollison was the Wildcats' leading scorer with 14 points, adding seven rebounds and two steals. Photo by DJ Spencer ...