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BEN HOGAN AWARD FINALIST

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Madisonville’s Sam Bennett was named the first ever Ben Hogan Award Finalist from Texas A&M University last week. He is one of three finalists for the distinction, which annually awards the top men’s NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer based on all collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months. The winner will be announced at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth May 23. TEXAS A&M ATHLETICS

Mustangs prepare for Bi-District

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The Madisonville baseball team completed their season with 21 wins and a district record of 7-3, good for second place behind undefeated China Spring. The Mustangs will matchup with Hudson in a best-of-three Bi-District playoff series beginning with game one on the road Friday and concluding Saturday at home with game two as well as game three, if necessary.
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SOFTBALL

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The Madisonville softball team concluded their season with a pair of losses in the Bi-District playoffs to top-ranked Jasper. The team qualified for the playoffs during the last week of the season in their first season under head coach James Croley (pictured with Kyndall Creighton at MHS). CAMPBELL ATKINS
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Senior Night

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Madisonville baseball senior players Cody Borgfeld and Cooper Staley, along with team managers Mariana Castaneda and Valerie Busa, were honored on the field in Madisonville with their loved ones Friday prior to the team’s 8-0 win over Mexia. (See News for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS
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Regional Qualifiers

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A number of Madisonville track athletes advanced to Regionals for their performances in the Area Meet in Madisonville last week. Those athletes/teams qualifying include Lindsie Smith (100 M Dash); Chantell Davis (Long Jump); Grayson Bennett (Pole Vault); Rayce Hudson (400 M Dash); Bre’Anda Moffett, Chantell Davis, Kayla Dickey and Lindsie Smith (4x100 and 4x200); Blessing Ngene, Rayce Hudson, Jeramiah Burns, Devin Wheaton and Lorenzo Johnson (4x100); Blessing Ngene, Ronnie Mosley, Jeramiah Burns, Devin Wheaton and Lorenzo Johnson (4x200); Clay Williams, Rayce Hudson, Jeramiah Burns, Devin Wheaton and Lorenzo Johnson (4x400). (Pictured: Madisonville’s 4x100 and 4x200 Regional Qualifying team; Rayce Hudson in action) COURTESY PHOTOS
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Senior Night

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Madisonville softball senior players Maegan Anderson, Kyndall Creighton and Jenna Yeager were honored on the field with their families following Thursday night’s matchup against China Spring. COURTESY PHOTO