Sports

The North Zulch women’s basketball team fell to McMullen County (Tilden) in the Area playoff round in Flatonia Saturday by a score of 62-53 to conclude their season. “When I first saw (Tilden) on film I knew they were potentially very dangerous,” said head coach Michael Stenseth on the opponent, who finished atop their district and earned a bye in the Bi-District round.

The North Zulch men’s basketball team fell to Waelder 73-52 in the Bi-District round at Flatonia Saturday after a thrilling conclusion to their district season earned them a spot in the playoffs. “We had a tough matchup,” said North Zulch men’s basketball coach and athletic director Clay Todd.

All levels of Madisonville tennis have competed in a number of tournaments to open their spring season. The team’s scheduled action was put on hold last week due to the winter storm, but the Mustangs returned to the court Tuesday.

The Madisonville softball team also participated in Feb. 9’s Our Day To Shine scrimmage against Elkhart, the proceeds of which benefited 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. (Pictured: Grace Williamson) CAMPBELL ATKINS