Sports

Terrell student-athletes participating in cross country, football and volleyball shook off the rust from a long offseason Aug. 2, participating in their UIL sanctioned two-a-day workouts of the 2021-’22 school year.

Members of Terrell State Hospital and the city of Terrell squared off on the diamond for a good cause at Ben Gill Park July 29, taking part in a charity game benefitting the Terrell Riter C. Hulsey Friends of the Library and Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council.

Athletes representing the Northtexas Longhorns Summer Track Club made the short trek to Greenville last week, competing against some of the best and brightest from across the area for a shot to advance to the State Meet.

If a survey was given to fishermen throughout the state and the question posed, “What do you consider to be the most ‘fished for’ species in the state?” Which species do you think would rank at the top?

These members of Terrell’s North Texas Longhorns track club are among those who have medaled at recent AAU-sanctioned track meets in Dallas, Desoto, Lancaster and Fort Worth. Formed in 2006, the North Texas Longhorns track club is in its 15th year in Terrell. The club welcomes young athletes ages 5-17 who want to participate in track & field. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

The Terrell Tigers varsity softball team was recognized for their outstanding play this season. The Tigers assembled a 17-4 season record and advanced to the UIL playoffs. They lost in the first round to Mabank. The team’s roster includes Miranda Serrato, Kara Cookston, Dallas McKinney, Krystian Cox, Lisandra Ibarra, Emma Coltharp, Peighton Pederson, Libby Chapman, Emma Rice, Brooklyn Vigil-Yeager, Saisha Carpenter, Adia Vigil-Yeager and Courtney Harrell, who was named Terrell Player of the Year. The team was coached by head coach Glenn Banker and assistant coaches Madison Gillean and Tealey Farquhar. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

The Terrell ISD school board Monday night recognized the achievements of the Terrell High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams. The Lady Tigers finished the season 12-8-4 with another post-season appearance. The girls also finished second in district with a 10-3-1 record. Girls individual award winners include Defensive Mid of the Year: Shelbie Stephens; Newcomer of the Year, Stephanie Hernandez; and District MVP, Jocelyne Mendoza. Girls First Team All-District includes Jocelyne Mendoza, Shelbie Stephens, Stephanie Hernandez, Jesseyla Vargas, Abigail Aguilar, Mariah Ventura, and Karla Landa. Second Team-All District includes Leslie Romero, Karina Lugo, Aaliyah Haslip and Princess Saballero. Honorable Mention includes Paola Herrera and Evelyn Ramirez. The Tigers boys team, which was ranked among the best teams in the state, finished the year 24-3 overall and captured the district crown with a 13-1 record. They made a nice playoff run before stumbling in the regional play. Boys individual awards include Newcomer of the Year, Jason Ramirez; Utility Player of the Year, Nathan Bautista; District MVP, Bryan Riojas; and Offensive Player of the Year, Crispen Muambila. First Team All-District includes Bryan Riojas, Nathan Bautista, Crispen Maumbila, Jason Ramirez, Alli Primero, Oscar Saucedo, Brian McCubbins, Omar Trejo and Gren Animas. Second Team All-District includes Andrew Navarrette, Gary San Miguel, Michael Torres, Lois Vargas and Edgard Salaz. Honorable Mention includes Brantony Campos and Nahum Hurtado. Tigers head coach Joe Stephens was named District Coach of the Year. COURTESY PHOTOS

The registration deadline is approaching for the fourth annual Jake C. Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament, which will take place May 1 at Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork.

The Trinity Valley Cardinal cheerleaders are champions after winning the National Cheerleaders Association’s (NCA) title last week in Daytona Beach, Fla. The national title was the college's 12th. Cheerleading has the most national titles among all programs at TVCC. Cardinal cheerleaders also claimed national titles in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2016, and 2017.