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The Terrell Lady Tigers hit the field against Kaufman last week, looking to maintain their perfect district record while also completing the season sweep of the Lady Lions. Terrell would take care of business in impressive fashion, netting a pair of goals in the first half on their way to a 3-1 win.

The Terrell Tigers had their hands full last week, clashing with a tall, athletic Paris Wildcats squad in the Area round of this year’s 4A playoffs. Terrell would keep things competitive throughout much of the first half before Paris pulled away for a 79-61 win over the Tigers.

The Terrell Lady Tigers continued to prove themselves as the class of the field in District 12- 4A last week, blitzing an overmatched Ferris squad by a 5-0 score to maintain a one game lead over current runner-up Mabank.

The Terrell Tigers entered postseason play riding high, having notched district wins over Quinlan Ford, Farmersville, Caddo Mills and Sunnyvale since the calendar turned to February. The start of the playoffs did little to slow Terrell’s momentum as the Tigers more than held their own in a 54-42 win over District 14-4A runners-up Athens Feb.

Powerlifters representing Terrell High School made the short trek to Forney Feb. 12, competing against some of the top schools in the area at the annual Jackrabbit Invitational Meet.

Senior Dylan Kennimer and freshman Jaden Kennimer represented Terrell High School at a tournament last week, placing first and fifth respectively. The pair, who are brothers, comprise the entirety of the Terrell golf team. Courtesy photo

The Terrell Lady Tigers crossed paths with a familiar foe this week, taking on the Canton Eaglettes in the bi-district round for the second consecutive season. Canton would play the role of spoiler once again in the matchup, downing the Lady Tigers by a 59-49 score to end Terrell’s season.

The Terrell Tigers put the finishing touches on District 13-4A play last week, clashing with the Sunnyvale Raiders in a key showdown. Terrell would capitalize on a strong start in the contest, outpacing their opponent in each of the first three quarters on their way to a 63-45 win.

The North Texas Longhorns competed in an indoor track meet at the University of Houston. The 8U Girls won gold in the 4x200 relay (Crockett, Dabney, Cosby, Lampkin-Maxie). The 10U Girls won silver in the 4x200 relay (Johnson, Davenport, Mitchell, McCain). Kyren Dabney won gold in the 800 meters and the 400 meters. Amiracle Dabney won silver in the 200 meter dash. Head coach Keith Willis stated, “We took 20 kids to Houston and 15 made finals. I felt this was a great start to the upcoming season and gave us a chance to experience indoor competition.”

The Terrell Lady Tigers put the finishing touches on district play last week, playing host to the Caddo Mills Lady Foxes Feb. 8.