Both Madisonville basketball teams withdrew from their scheduled holiday break tournaments this week due to health and safety protocols. The men’s squad was scheduled to compete in the Houston County Tournament Tuesday through Thursday while the women's team was slated to compete in the Aggieland Classic Monday through Wednesday. Both teams defeated Aggieland Homeschool at MHS in standalone matchups Dec. 21 with the men’s team prevailing 53-32 and the women’s team earning a 45-31 victory. The current plan is for the men’s team to return to the court Jan. 4 at Wilmer-Hutchins and the women’s team to return to open district play at MHS against Mexia. (Pictured: Wayne Roundtree and MaKayla Ford) CAMPBELL ATKINS

After two years out of softball, Averie Sims has resumed her playing career. The Madisonville High The Madisonville High School graduate is among four listed as catchers on the Oklahoma State University roster.

COURTESY PHOTO The 8th grade Madisonville women’s basketball team won the Junior High Madisonville Classic in its first year in existence over the weekend. The Lady Mustangs, coached by Joey Renner and Kourtney Johnson-Montebano, went 3-0 to seize the crown at MHS..

From a young age I have been very interested in hunting. My whole family loves to go hunting; it's like a tradition. Every fall of every year we go hunting and spend time with family. I especially love hunting down south near the small town of Reserve. The area is beautiful with high peaks and tall trees, and is filled with game such as: Mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, antelope, and coyotes. Most of the time when hunting we will run into some of these types of game. My favorite part is definitely the time spent with family. I have always enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, and hope to one day pass it down to future generations.

Attend from home or come in person. Be inspired by two very special music videos, and a live lessons and carols service. Through the magic of technology, you can enjoy and participate in this Christmas service while remaining at home. Or, you can head on over to the Grants Methodist Church on First Street. The program starts at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 19.