KC stumbles at Tyler, drops 24-21 decision to Apaches
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      Before the rematch between Kilgore College and Tyler Junior College on Saturday afternoon, one might have argued that the TJC Apaches needed the win just as badly, if not more so, than the Rangers. Regardless, TJC got it. The Apaches upset the Rangers, 24- 21, last Saturday at Rose Stadium in Tyler, getting a huge game from tailback O'Brian Bell in the process.
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Hard times
Loss to Cardinals small compared to loss of Romo
      IRVING (AP) — Quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand, punter Mat McBriar has a broken foot and linebacker Greg Ellis senses a fractured team. With the losses of key players and two of their last three games, there is suddenly an eerie feeling surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, who came into the season as a Super Bowl favorite.
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Kilgore routs LHS; big match vs. Nac on Thursday
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      This just in: the Kilgore High Schoo tennis team is on a mission this fall season, and although the matches at Longview High last Saturday don't count in the district standings, it was still an impressive win. Kilgore beat Longview convincingly, 24-0, on Saturday morning, and is playing well headed into a very important matchup with Nacogdoches on Thursday.
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LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF
BY SPORTS EDITOR MITCH LUCAS
      VOLLEYBALL Kilgore at home tonight The Kilgore High School volleyball team, contending for a spot in the District 14-4A playoffs, host Jacksonville tonight as the second round of district play begins. Kilgore is 3-2 after round one, having won all of its home games and lost both on the road, including the district opener at Jacksonville a couple of weeks ago.
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BIG TURNOUT AT KHS CHEER MINI-CAMP
     Kilgore High School's cheerleading mini-camp was held last weekend with a great turnout: over 80 participants. The future cheerleaders learned cheers, chants, spiriting, stunts, and how to do it all with a smile on their face. The fourth grade and up group (right) showed off their stunting skills to parents while Maci Hatcher and Carter Williams sat in varsity cheerleader Leigha Mason's lap waiting their turn to demonstrate their new-found skills. The cheerleaders will be holding their annual tailgate party on Nov. 7th before the Nacogdoches game, so mark your calendars.
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