Madisonville CISD Students of the Month (from left) Cooper Staley, Avery Garcia, Kaleb Strong and Alondra Guerrero pose with board member Jason Cleere and Superintendent Keith Smith at Monday’s monthly board meeting for November. CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville CISD Employees of the Month Stephanie Curtis (left) and Sheila Byrd pose with board member Jason Cleere and Superintendent Keith Smith at Monday’s monthly board meeting for November. CAMPBELL ATKINS

Cap: North Zulch High School and Junior High students participated in a new tradition for the school under new head baseball coach Steve Villani: which consisted of players dressing up in their Halloween costumes and playing a game of baseball on the school’s field. Those who participated included Rayce Gafford, Braxton Brockman, Wesley Sapp, Jacob Cunningham, Grant Cooley, Tripp Baker, Dathan Whitaker, River Gafford, Caden Schuenemann, Luis Gonzalez, Luke Brown, Riley Mooney, Braygen Calvin, Garrett Rhodes, Tanner Jones, Jared Vaught, Eli May, Emilio Delgado, Bryton Sprandel, Cory Ray, Lance Wallace, Jason Ray, Coy Measell, Dallas Drake, Austin Buckley, Trainer Malinak, Corbin May, Johnathan Medina and Alex Chandler. COURTESY PHOTO

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 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.

Madisonville FFA’s Senior Quiz Team took home a National Title at the 2021 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis Wednesday through Saturday. Madisonville students Delaney Callaham and Logan Fraley tied for First Individual Quiz Champions for their efforts.

The Madisonville football team fell to 2-2 in district play with a loss to top-raked Carthage on Senior Night at MHS Friday but officially clinched a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2017 due to a Center loss to Jasper.

Madisonville’s offense overcame four early turnovers to post over 50 points and 525 rushing yards in Friday’s critical district win over Center. The Mustangs scored 35 points in the second half alone to cruise to the blowout victory.