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Jacque Overton (13) leaps over two Panther defenders finally coming down inside the 5-yard line, setting up another Hawk’s score. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Jacque Overton (13) leaps over two Panther defenders finally coming down inside the 5-yard line, setting up another Hawk’s score. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak falls short against Midlothian, 45-41

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:46
RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks came up 30 yards short in a pivotal District 7-5A Division I offensive shoot out against the Midlothian Panthers on Friday night, Nov. 1.In a game which had zero punts, neither defense could really stop the others offense.
Junior running back Za’Ko Davis rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Junior running back Za’Ko Davis rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Heritage undefeated in district, clobbers Corsicana 51-7

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:41
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Heritage Jaguars claimed a resounding 51-7 victory over the Corsicana Tigers thanks in part to junior running back Za’Ko Davis, who rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 96-yard run.

WEEK 10 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (November 1, 2024)

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:39
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1Avalon 54, Blum 36Ennis 63, Mesquite Poteet 14Ferris 56, Kemp 7Italy 21, Itasca 22Maypearl 10, Mexia 17Midlothian 45, Red Oak 41Midlothian Heritage 51, Corsicana 7Milford 71, Walnut Springs 22Ovilla Christian 20, Fellowship Academy 26Palmer 35, Madison 25Red Oak 41, Midlothian...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 65

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:15
After the song, Preacher Harvey got up in his dark suit and stood ten feet tall in the pulpit. “BROTHERS, SISTERS, AND FRIENDS,” he belted out, snatching everybody’s attention right out of the gate and demonstrating his mastery at projection.

OUT TO PASTOR: I thought she said ‘doughnut’

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:03
As hard as I try, and believe me, I try, I don’t always hear correctly, especially regarding The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I know God gave me two ears and only one mouth, but I must confess I use my mouth a lot more than I use my ears, which has created problems.