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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.

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.

The Terrell Tigers gave their playoff hopes a much needed spark on Friday night against the visiting Denison Yellowjackets, bouncing back from an 0-2 start in district play with a decisive 55-30 win. Terrell set the pace during the game’s opening 12 minutes, taking an early lead courtesy of run.

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The Terrell Tigers had the opportunity to rest and recover last week, catching their breath after back-to-back grueling contests against current District 7-5A favorites Lucas Lovejoy and Melissa. Current District 7-5A standings show Lovejoy and Melissa tied for first at 2-0, followed by Crandall, Denison, Greenville and Poteet at 1-1 each, and Terrell and Princeton at 0-2 each.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell cross country program made the short trek to Greenville Sports Park Sept. 29, continuing preparations for the upcoming district meet by racing at the Greenville ISD Invitational. The event was relatively small with just three schools, host Greenville, Terrell and Durant, among the competitors.