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The North Zulch High School basketball program continued their Shoot-athon fundraiser this week, in which players on all levels shoot free throws in order to raise money for the program’s needs. The event, which is still currently underway, has garnered numerous sponsors as each player shoots 100 shots to earn money based on their successes.

Both the Madisonville baseball and softball programs will participate in scrimmages at MHS Tuesday (Feb. 9) in which all proceeds will benefit the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation’s Benevolence Fund. The Fund was established by the Texas High School Coaches Association Board of Directors to assist athletes and coaches experiencing hardships. The public is invited to attend or can make donations via Venmo @THSCAcoaches. The Mustang baseball squads will scrimmage against Bellville at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. while the softball squads scrimmage Elkhart at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Madisonville women’s soccer team began district play Tuesday with a home matchup against Diboll at MHS. They will also host Hudson Friday in their second district matchup. Other league opponents for the Lady Mustangs in 2021 include Livingston, Palestine, Crockett, New Waverly and Westwood. (Pictured: Jaylen Downard) CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville athletes Grace Williamson and Brad Rudis were slated to sign with Temple College and Texas A&M University, respectively, Wednesday to continue their volleyball and baseball careers at the collegiate level. MHS planned to hold a brief ceremony Wednesday morning in the competition gym to celebrate their accomplishments with immediate family and friends in attendance. Standard COVID-19 protocols were followed. CAMPBELL ATKINS

The Texas Quarter Horse Association distributed saddles to the top point earners from four 2020 horse shows held in Texas. Madisonville’s own Courtney Hammit (left) and Addie Allen earned saddles in the Youth Ranch Riding and Saddle in Youth Trail categories, respectively, for their performances at the four shows. COURTESY PHOTOS

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged 21-year-old James Nathan Williams of Huntsville for burglarizing Fraley’s Food Store in Midway early Sunday, according to a Monday press release.

The Madisonville men’s basketball team knocked off top-ranked and undefeated district foe La Vega at MHS Jan. 26 by a score of 69-68 to conclude their first round of league play. The victory over La Vega, who entered the matchup ranked 19th in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ (TABC) Class 4A poll, resulted in confidence as well as pure jubilation for the Mustangs in the aftermath.