Sports

London Jessie breaks record

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London Jessie, Silsbee High School senior, broke his previous 800m Silsbee High School Record. He ran a 1.55.69 800m at the track and field regional meet on Monday.

Bottley signs to play basketball for TJC

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A great crowd of people showed up Wednesday to celebrate with Monica Bottley as she signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Tyler Junior College. Bottley, who is a four-year starter for the Silsbee Tigers seemed very excited to be furthering her basketball and academic career.

Lumberton tennis players do well

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Lumberton had multiple players make a deep run in their divisions including two runners-up and two semifinalists in competition at the Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center. Results: “Mixed doubles 2nd place” - Judah Kelley/Laural Weaver – Mixed doubles Runner-Up “Girls B Doubles 2nd place” - Jaycee Spears/Shelby Nagel – Girls B Doubles Runner-up Will Scoggin Boys B Singles Semifinalist Maybrie Sisk Girls B Singles Semifinalist Mason Boys A Silngles second round Justine Girls B Singles first round.

Late rally seals big win for Silsbee Lady Tigers

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The Silsbee Lady Tigers left it all on the field Wednesday night with a 17-15 win over the Jasper Lady Bulldogs.. The Lady Tigers had a combined 20 hits for the game while Jasper collected 14. Big drives in the game were Madelyn Byars with a home run and Makenzie Russell with a grand slam.

Hardin County Youth Soccer will host camps in Lumberton

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Hardin County Youth Soccer (HCYSC) will be hosting multiple youth soccer camps this summer. The first camp entitled Play and Learn Soccer (PALS) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 8 to July 11 at the Hardin County soccer fields at 7837 Park Road in Lumberton.

Walk your way to better health and to reduce stress

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A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. However, reports show walking rates are declining steadily in the United States.