The Madisonville football team fell to 2-2 in district play and 4-5 overall with a 54-3 defeat at MHS to one of the state’s premier programs in Carthage Friday. Despite the loss, the Mustangs have clinched a spot in the playoffs and will battle Jasper for seeding in their season finale Friday on the road.

Madisonville Youth Football teams, including Flag, Bantam, Juniors and Seniors, all qualified for the first round of their respective playoffs after competing throughout the regular season. The playoffs will begin Nov. 13 in Crockett. The second round will take place in Corsicana Nov. 20 while the Super Bowl is slated for Nov. 27 in Groesbeck. All of the teams above are pictured after concluding regular season action at Mustang Stadium Saturday. COURTESY PHOTOS

Madisonville’s Maegan Anderson made a verbal commitment to continue her softball career at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. A signing ceremony will be held at the MCISD administration building Feb. 2 to honor Anderson and her family. CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville’s Maegan Anderson made a verbal commitment to continue her softball career at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. A signing ceremony will be held at the MCISD administration building Feb. 2 to honor Anderson and her family. CAMPBELL ATKINS

The Madisonville volleyball team began their playoff push against Palestine in Crockett Tuesday after finishing third in district with a 6-4 record. A win would put the Lady Mustangs in the Area round against either Giddings or Gateway College Prep. CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville Varsity Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Emma Hokett, Darian Wayland, McKenna Fraley and Bianca Peace pose together following the team’s Friday matchup at MHS. COURTESY PHOTOS Madisonville Junior High Cheerleaders of the Week Caitlin Patin (left) and Zeaira Carter pose together at MHS.