Denison beats arch rivals; wins district championship

BY JASON DELLA ROSA

HERALD DEMOCRAT

DENISON -- When Jordan Taylor finally stepped behind center as the full-time starter for the first time, it was in the final game of his sophomore season.

He had played sparingly at quarterback befor ...

Sanger beats Whitesboro

BY KEVIN DUKE

SPECIAL TO THE HERALD DEMOCRAT

WHITESBORO -- The Sanger Indians held on for a wild 53-34 win over the Whitesboro Bearcats on Friday night in the District 9-3A finale at Bearcat Stadium.

Both teams moved the ball well but ...

Melissa triumphs over Howe

BY TERRI BARKER

ANNA-MELISSA TRIBUNE

MELISSA -- John Vroman intercepted Chase Fountaine in the final minutes of the first half and the ensuing 33-yard field goal by Conner Monroe proved to be the difference in Melissa's 31-28 victory over H ...

Van Alstyne undefeated, claims district championship

BY JACK WALKER

SPECIAL TO THE HERALD DEMOCRAT

VAN ALSTYNE -- The Van Alstyne Panthers used two big plays late in the third quarter for touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Paris that gave Van Alstyne the District 10-3A championship.

A pass i ...

Area high school football standings, results, playoff pairings
TEXAS
District 9-4A    Dist    All    PF    PA
y1-Denison    7-0    9-1    452    204
x1-Sherman    6-1 &nb ...

Hunter bags a monster buck

BY LYNN BURKHEAD

HERALD DEMOCRAT

Last Saturday -- Halloween Day 2009, for those who have forgotten -- was a day for ghosts, goblins and candy fanatics to enjoy.

It was a also a good day for deer hunters in the right place at the right time.

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Kirby headlines TCS all-district selections

HERALD DEMOCRAT

Texoma Christian junior middle blocker Lauren Kirby was named the Most Valuable Player of TAPPS District 4-2A as voted on by the district coaches.

Kirby helped the Lady Eagles to a share of the district title with McKinney Christ ...

Prairiland sweeps away Pilot Point

BY RICH HILLIARD

SPECIAL TO THE HERALD DEMOCRAT

BONHAM -- Leigh Vest handed out 33 assists and Rachel Fritz had 23 digs in Pilot Point's 25-20, 25-21, 27-25 loss to Prairiland in a Class 2A Region II area match on Thursday.

"I think our defens ...

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