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Baylor B-Ball seizes first title

3 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

The 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, two years in the making, concluded Monday when the Baylor Bears earned their first championship in program history with a decisive 86-70 rout over the previously undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs. It is just the second time the state of Texas has claimed the college basketball crown (Texas Western, 1966).

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Merchant makes impression at ETBU

3 years ago By The Next Step Barbara Boxleitner

Running back Cornelius Merchant was a valuable backup for the East Texas Baptist University football team this spring. In his first season with extensive repetitions, the Madisonville High School graduate finished second on the team with 114 rushing yards and sixth with 116 receiving yards in compiling a career season.

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Golfers qualify for Regionals

3 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madisonville golf team advanced to the Regional Tournament with a second place finish at the district golf tournament April 1. Regionals will be held April 19-20 at the Raven Nest Golf Course in Huntsville.

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NO-HITTER

3 years ago By News Staff

Madisonville’s Rayce Hudson blanked Robinson and allowed no hits in the team’s 3-0 victory to open district play Friday. (See News for more) ALYSSA CLOPTON.

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Lady Mustangs battle in district

3 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madisonville softball team fell to 1-3 in district play with a pair of losses on the week to Robinson and China Spring and a victory over La Vega. The Lady Mustangs concluded their first stint of district Thursday in Connally.

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Sandies knock off Bulldogs

3 years ago By Matthew Hooks Tpsports@taylorpress.net

Last Friday’s North Zulch baseball was in action against the Grapeland Sandies at home. The Bulldogs struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Grapeland, falling 11-0.

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Smith earns Big South distinction

3 years ago By The Next Step Barbara Boxleitner

Tra’Dayja Smith continues to be recognized for her basketball play. The Madisonville High The Madisonville High School graduate was named to the all-Big South Conference honorable mention team.

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Tennis hosts Mustang Invitational

3 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madisonville tennis team geared up for their district tournament in China Spring Wednesday and Thursday by hosting the Mustang Invitational at MHS March 16. A number of Madisonville players garnered top finishes during the varsity and junior varsity tournament.

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SENIOR DAY

3 years ago By News Staff

Nine seniors on the Madisonville men’s and women’s soccer teams were honored at Mustang Stadium with their families prior to their season finale matchups against New Waverly Friday. Both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs picked up 7-0 victories on senior day.

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Mustangs ready for district play

3 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madisonville baseball team split a pair of non-district matchups last week with a loss on the road at Bellville March 16 and a victory over Palestine at MHS Friday. The Mustangs opened district play in Robinson Friday and will host China Spring Monday.

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Honoring a local hero

May 15, 2024 - 07:06

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Senior Deputy John Kindon, who died off-duty Monday, May 6. Kindon, who joined the office in September 2016, has left a profound void in the hearts of the community he served, causing many departments within the county to take off work on Tuesday, May 14, to attend his funeral services, which started at 10 a.m.

Commissioners navigate a full agenda

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The Madison County Commissioners court met on Monday, May 13, a day earlier than its regularly scheduled meeting, to allow anyone in the county offices to attend Senior Deputy John Kindon’s funeral.

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