The Kountze girls opened their season this year by splitting a pair of games. First they lost to Normangee on Nov.

The Kountze Lions are off to their fastest start in recent years as they have defeated four opponents from bigger class in one sided fashion. They opened the year with an 81-38 victory over Splendora, a 4A school.

The Silsbee Tigers claimed a 35-10 victory Friday over a huge Gatesville team. The Hornets had a huge team up front and a running back, Rayshon Smith. The Tigers knew from the start that Gatesville was very well coached in the offensive line and it was obvious how tough Rayshon Smith was.

District 19-4A coaches have honored Bella Hebert of Lumberton as the Offensive Player of the Year in volleyball. Haley Humble and Jaycee Spears were selected as a first team all district players.

The Silsbee Tigers basketball team defeated Port Arthur Memorial on 74-66 in Silsbee to even their record at 1-1. The Tigers had opened the year with a 7559 loss to College Park.

The Silsbee Lady Tigers basketball team is off to a strong start this year. They opened their season with a 61-43 loss to West Brook and then defeated Westside in a thriller 63-61.

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The Lumberton Raiders 2023 football season came to a close Thursday when they dropped a 5228 decision to the Needville Blue Jays at Katy. The Raiders seemed a little flat from the opening whistle.

The Silsbee Tigers opened their home season at the Tiger Den with only nine girls on the roster but they exploded for a 23-7 first quarter lead. Six of the nine girls on the Lady Tigers team scored in the first period.

The Silsbee Tigers will play Bellville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.