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The Terrell Tigers have been well tested in recent seasons, routinely taking on some of the state’s top programs during both district and non-district play. That experience proved to be invaluable last week as Terrell rallied from a touchdown deficit on three separate occasions to score a 28-21 overtime win over Texas High Nov.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Terrell Tigers entered the final week of the regular season with little to play for outside of momentum, having already locked in a top-four position in district play and a spot in this year’s 5A playoffs.

The Terrell Tigers officially punched their ticket to the playoffs on Friday night, overcoming both the rainy weather and the Poteet Pirates to score a dominating 42-7 road win. Terrell’s ground game would prove to be the difference in the contest, totaling 375 yards and four scores.

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The Tigers and Crandall Pirates went toe to toe on Friday night, dueling for 48 minutes at Memorial Stadium in a key district showdown that also served as homecoming night for Terrell. Crandall would ultimately prevail in the contest, doing just enough late to score a 36-29 victory over the Tigers.

The largest outdoor pre-game party ever is coming to Terrell Tiger fans this November. New this year, “Tiger Alley” is a free event designed to bring the entire community together prior to the last home football game. The outdoor party will kick off at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Terrell ISD ExCEL Center located at 1251 Colquitt Rd, and will feature carnival style food from Hickory Roots, numerous outdoor games and live DJ music.

Terrell ISD celebrated Homecoming Friday night prior to their game against the visiting Crandall Pirates. Audacoius Lewis and Dakota Rucker were announced as the 2022 Terrell ISD Homecoming Queen and King respectively. Other members of the Terrell ISD Homecoming Court members introduced included: Merary Armendariz, Esmeralda Nunez, Madison Bolluyt and Evelyn Ramirez, THS Homecoming Queen nominees; Colton Brunke, Ryan Martinez, Alusine Fofanah and Braylon Gardner, THS Homecoming King nominees; Daxton Smith and AnJell Hart, Junior Duke and Duchess; Oswaldo Puebla and Brianna Strambler, Sophomore Duke and Duchess; and Austin Meetze and Aliah Velazquez, Freshman Duke and Duchess.

The Terrell Tigers put themselves squarely in the middle of this year’s playoff chase last week, evening their overall district mark with a 49-14 road win at Princeton Oct. 14.

More than 180 runners and walkers enjoyed the pleasant weather this weekend at the Annual Poetry Color Run Oct. 8. Overall winners 5K were Philip Morales and Debra Barbour. Other top finishers by age group were: Braxton Bouland and Kinzie Holland, 10 and under; Christian Glick and Naomi Neeb, 11-13 years of age; Karson Davis and Mikayla Buhr, 14-16 years of age; Jorge Vargas and Addy Jobe, 17-19 years of age; Audrey Reed, 20-29 years of age; Jeremy Benz and Lauren Gryder, 30-39 years of age; Fred Foreman and Colleen Jobe, 40-49 years of age; Matthew Glick and Jill Glick, 50-59 years of age; and Doug Reed, 60+. The 5k run and 1k walk were followed by a Family Fun Fest with games, food, vendors, bounce houses, and entertainment from local musician Kevin Curtis.