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Building on Success

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Former Madisonville and current Sam Houston State football player Chris Scott was awarded a full scholarship by SHSU football last week. The defensive lineman has also applied for the masters program and graduates this spring. Scott will play next fall as a graduate student-athlete for the Bearcats. SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
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MADISONVILLE SOCCER

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The Madisonville soccer team picked up a pair of victories over the week with a 3-1 district win against New Waverly and a 2-1 non-district win over Tyler. The Mustangs saw goals from Issac Hinojosa, Vladimir Morales and Juan Torres against New Waverly with assists from Cristian Vasquez and Gabriel Aceves. Vasquez and Erick Payan found the back of the net against Tyler. (Pictured: Cristian Vasquez) CAMPBELL ATKINS
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Flying High

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Madisonville’s Xzavier Whaley looks for a teammate midair during the team’s 63-39 victory over Robinson at MHS Monday. The win marked the team’s second straight to open district place after they defeated no. 9 Connally in a 62-60 thriller at MHS Friday. (See News for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS
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Jones Immortalized

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Normangee Panthers basketball legend Joseph Jones was honored by the high school and had his number 30 jersey retired in the presence of family and friends Friday. Jones led the Panthers to a Class 1A State Championship in 2004 before joining the Texas A&M Aggies, where he earned All-Big 12 honors in each of his four seasons. He is the first Normangee player to have his number retired. NORMANGEE HIGH SCHOOL