Jacks win 2-1 defensive battle with Coppell
East Texas now hits the road for eight straight
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      Playing at home continued to be a good thing for the East Texas Pump Jacks on Wednesday night, as they picked up another win over Coppell.
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...And a few teams will play on
Tourneys over for many; state round starts Saturday for two
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      As the state all-star baseball tournaments begin, three Kilgore teams are still going to be playing, one more has been eliminated, and two have yet to even begin.
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SUMMER TENNIS, ANYONE?
     The Kilgore youth tennis league, which divides players by ages and pits Kilgore players against teens from other programs, continued on Tuesday, with Kilgore splitting three decisions with Gladewater. The 16-year-olds from Kilgore got the team win, 28-12. Representing Kilgore were Chelsey Cox (right), Trent Raby (below), Eric Applegate, Monte Broussard, Naomi Worden, Shivani Patel, and Meredith Gregg. Kilgore's 14-yearolds also won, outlasting Gladewater 30-7. Playing for Kilgore here were Chance Osteen, Sabrina Barnfield, Nathan Barnfield, Devon Tankersley, and Daniel Medford. Kilgore had to default a few matches in the 12- year-old division because of not having enough boys. Gladewater edged Kilgore, 24-21. Playing for Kilgore were Nash Best, Sarah Toler, Ally Venable, and Katy Raby. Kilgore is back in action next Thursday in Gladewater against Spring Hill. (Thanks to Jason Maroney for these results.)
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 11-AND-UNDER ALL-STARS
     Members of the Kilgore Boys Baseball Association's 11-and-under All-Star team (above) played very well in their age division's district tournament this week in Nacogdoches, going deep into the tournament before being eliminated. Pictured here (front row, from left) are Jesus Garcia, Jordan Stegman, Drew Horst, Francisco Chavez, Cameron Ott, and Braden Barnes. Middle row (from left): Hunter Lindsey, Mason Shelton, Garrett Roper, Mason Lane, Ty Cundieff and Colton Brasher. Back row: coaches Marty Shelton, head coach John Ott and Tracey Cundieff. Great job, guys. By the way, if you were the coach of an all-star team that's already finished and you'd like to get a photo of your team in the News Herald, call sports editor Mitch Lucas at (903) 984-2593, or e-mail him at sports@kilgorenewsherald.com.
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