Cowboys-Cardinals should be old-fashioned shootout
      GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — This could be one of the biggest shootouts in Arizona since Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp caused all that ruckus at the OK Corral.
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Kilgore drops district opener to Eagles
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      The district road each year is a long and winding one. And in this particular season, that might be a good thing for the Kilgore High School Bulldogs. Lindale, a new District 14-4A rival for Kilgore, hung around early, then made big plays late, and left R.E. St.
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KHS wins; in second in district
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      The Kilgore High School volleyball team is somewhere after five district games that they haven't been in a long, long time: second place in district play. KHS defeated Lindale in four games Friday afternoon, 25-19, 25-20, 17-25, 25-17.
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Raiders stay perfect with homecoming blowout
By WILLIAM TEMPLEMAN Special to the News Herald
      Six games, six wins for the West Rusk High School Raiders, who cruised to a homecoming win Friday night and made the home fans happy. The Raiders blew by Elkhart, 46-0, in the District 19-2A opener for both teams. And it wasn't close.
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Miami knows Houston better than winless record
NFL THIS WEEK
By The Associated Press
      The Miami Dolphins could triple last year's win total with a victory over the Houston Texans today. At 0-4, another loss could send the Texans barreling toward a season similar to Miami's dismal 1-15 mark in 2007. "Every one is important. Every one is a must win," Texans owner Bob McNair said. "So, yes, we've got to win this game, and I think we will.
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LC smashes Iredell, 63-6
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By REV. EDWIN FINDLEY Special to the News Herald
      LAIRD HILL —The Leverett's Chapel Lions played their first district game in 23 years on Friday nightand defeated the Iredell Dragons, 63-6. In six-man football, the game has a mercy rule, and this game was over at halftime.
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Harleton wins on amazing comeback
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
By JASON HEFFNER Special to the News Herald
      LIBERTY CITY — The Harleton Wildcats clawed their way back from 21 points down in the fourth quarter to complete an amazing comeback and defeat Sabine at Liberty City, 28-24.
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Alto runs over Overton, 47-6
By J. M. JONES Special to the News Herald
      ALTO — Overton got another drubbing from a District 20- A rival Friday, losing 47-6 at the hands of the two-time defending state champion Alto Yellowjackets. Mustang fans had to wait until the third quarter before they saw a gain on the scoreboard from Overton's first possession of the second half. Alto opened play and had just notched their 28th point.
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LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF
      SOFTBALL KHS boosters meet Monday The Kilgore High School softball booster club will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the locker room of the softball field on Harris Street. The meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting KHS softball. For more info, call Lee Ann Warren at (903) 985-0681 or Frank Baggett at (903) 987-1463.
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