The North Zulch Boys Basketball team clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season with a 52-45 win over Richards. North Zulch trailed most of the game until the 4th quarter in which the Bulldogs stifled the Panthers 18-7. North Zulch Head Boys Basketball Coach Quinton Fossett explained how there was no panic in his team in this pivotal matchup despite being behind most of the contest, “The guys never panicked that was the biggest thing, they believed in each other and the game plan, executed, battled on the defensive end, and made winning plays down the stretch”. The Bulldogs were led by Ali Sunny’s 23 points, and received strong efforts from Logan Klentz 7 points 8 rebounds, Luis Gonzalez 6 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and Tripp Baker with 7 points. River Gafford controlled the glass for North Zulch with 10 rebounds. North Zulch will be in the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and currently sit in 3rd place in the always competitive district 29-1A. Following a loss Friday night against Texas Association of Basketball Coaches #17 ranked Fayetteville, North Zulch moves to 19-11 overall and 8-5 in district play. North Zulch will finish the regular season at home against Dime Box, a win and the Bulldogs clinch 3rd place outright.

BY JOANNE GREEN FROM THE MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION & RAY JORDAN FROM THE ROSIE LEE JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Special to the Meteor Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), “Father of Black History” was an American historian, a scholar and the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

While so much of the world demonstrated anger toward others and defiance toward respect and manners, our little community stepped out to show love, honor, and appreciation for what is right and for what is good.

Jessie is a german shepherd that lives in Madison County, and her boy is a regular reporter who reports on the simple things of life for the Madisonville Meteor: his name is Russell, and he is ten years old.

Lila Botello (left) playing for Leon and Ansley Wood of Centerville proudly display their tournament trophies won at the Little Dribblers tournament held last weekend in Centerville. Teams competing in the league tournament included Centerville, Iola, North Zulch and Leon. The local league teaches players the fundamentals of basketball and allows players to develop their skills in a safe, fun learning environment. Everyone was a winner.

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Last Month, Joshua Schrock, a 1st grader at Madisonville Elementary School, contracted the rhino/enterovirus, which turned into pneumonia, leaving him in critical condition. Soon after, community members heard about Lil Joe, the nickname for the young boy, and would start fundraisers for his father to pay for the medical treatment.