The North Zulch volleyball team advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals Thursday with a win over Kennard in straight sets in the Area round in Buffalo. The Lady Bulldogs battled Trinidad Tuesday with a trip to the Regional Semifinals on the line.

The Madisonville football team dropped their final matchup of the district season Friday in Jasper by a score of 35-13 to finish in fourth place behind top-ranked Carthage, Jasper and Rusk. The Mustangs recovered a pair of fumbles early courtesy of Cameron Thrower and Conner Swonke on two of the first three Jasper offensive possessions.

Madisonville Varsity Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Ciarra Merchant, Kate Hagaman, Makayla Ford, Olivia Williams and Asia Jordan pose together following the varsity football game Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Madisonville Varsity Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Ciarra Merchant, Kate Hagaman, Makayla Ford, Olivia Williams and Asia Jordan pose together following the varsity football game Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Even though all parts of her game haven’t been sharp, Braydee Frederick has started strong in her college golf career. The Normangee High School graduate was the low scorer for Texas Lutheran University in its four fall tournaments.

Madisonville Elementary’s Students of the Month for November (back row, from left) Julian Zavala, Camilia Alvarez, Emiliano Fortaneli, Avery Garcia, (front row, from left) Hausten Walls, Kennia Jimenez, Sebastian Moreno and Blair Pipes. COURTESY PHOTO

Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?