LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

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. The Lady Bulldogs beat Lindale on Friday night in four games.

Tonight is senior night. Freshmen play at 5 p.m., followed by junior varsity, then varsity in the nightcap, around 7 or 7:15 p.m.

Sabine at White Oak tonight

The Sabine High School Lady Cardinals beat Big Sandy on Friday to even their District 18-2A record at 3-3, and have an important match at White Oak tonight as district play continues. Freshmen play at 4:30 p.m.

Against Big Sandy, Sabine won in four, 25-23, 15-25, 25-16, 25-22, giving coach Rickey Hammontree's team a 16-13 overall record.

For Sabine, Cortnee Ryan had 22 kills and five blocks. Shayla Gossett had 11 kills, two blocks and four assists. Alex Easley had two kills, a block, 14 assists and went 21-of-21 from the service line. Krystal Kent had 10 digs and was 17-of-17 from the line, and Cassie Headley had two digs, 14 assists and was 10-of-10 from the line.

Also, Kendra Whitehead had five kills and an ace; Carra Smitherman had two kills and three blocks; Lindsey Bryce had six digs and two aces; and Brittany Stuart had four kills and an assist. FOOTBALL

Semi-pro team seeks players

The Texas Xtreme semi professional football team is seeking new players at all positions for the upcoming 2009 season.

Players must be a minimum of 18 to participate. Tryouts will be conducted at Brownsboro High School practice field. Registration will begin each Saturday through November 22 at 10 a.m. Tryout fees are $20 per person. Participants should wear clothing suitable for basic football drills and cleattype shoes. The Xtreme has qualified for the playoffs six of the past seven seasons.

For additional information contact Gary Craig at (903) 288-6224 or Larry Anding at (903) 286- 4997.