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The Terrell Tigers experienced an up-and-down season on the diamond in 2023, showing flashes of growth and development while also falling victim to several strong performances from opposing pitchers. The rollercoaster season would ultimately draw to a close last week as Terrell dropped its final regular season game of the year by an 8-1 score to Corsicana.

This past week while fishing a secluded little private lake for bass, I think I know exactly what a red fox feels like while he is raiding a hen house. I’m not a ‘big fish’ angler. I used to be but I’ve caught plenty of big fish in my career. I like to eat fish and these days much prefer action fishing and keeping a few tasty fish fillets rather than catching one whopper. When fishing a trophy catfish lake such as Tawakoni in the winter when most are targeting the catfish of a lifetime, I often ask my guide if, after catching a big ‘picture fish’, if we can we go after eater catfish weighing between 2 and 10 pounds! Last summer while fishing the remote fly in Tazin Lake in Saskatchewan, well known for lake trout weighing in excess of 40 pounds, I asked if I could target those ‘little’ 10 pound trout. I wanted to expose them to some Alder wood in the old wooden smoker behind camp.

The Terrell Tigers embarked on their final road game of the season this week, traveling to Corsicana April 24 to take on a team that has been steady since opening day. Four errors in the field by Terrell and a strong pitching performance from Corsicana would prove to be the difference in the contest as the home team scored an easy 10-0 win.

The Terrell track and field program hit the road April 20, traveling to Princeton High School to compete in this year’s District 13/14-5A Area Meet against competing athletes from Corsicana, Crandall, Dension, Ennis, Forney, Greenville, Lancaster, Lucas Lovejoy, McKinney North, Melissa, Princeton, Red Oak and Sherman.

The Terrell Tigers continued their march through District 14-5A play last week, clashing with Red Oak and Ennis with the postseason looming just over the horizon. Terrell would first hit the field April 14, taking on a Red Oak squad that they had played just three nights prior.

The Terrell Lady Tigers continued to chase their first district win of the season last week, crossing paths with talented opponents from Corsicana and Forney in District 14-5A play. Terrell first hit the field Corsicana squad also represented by the Lady Tiger mascot.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tiger track and field program had its hands full last week, making the trek to Lancaster High School April 12-13 to square off against a number of familiar foes at this year’s District 14-5A Track and Field Meet.

The Terrell Lady Tigers continued their match through district play last week, looking to put together competitive efforts against solid teams from Red Oak and Ennis. Terrell opened play at home, falling behind early and never recovering in a 23-2 setback to Red Oak.

Anglers from across the area will gather on Lake Fork April 22, testing themselves and each other at the 6th annual Jake Wilson Memorial One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament. Organizers behind the effort explained the origin of the tournament stating, “The Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was organized to celebrate the life and legacy of Jake Charles Wilson.

The Terrell Tigers saw their postseason hopes take a hit last week, dropping a pair of matchups in District 14-5A play. The Tigers began their week on the road, clashing with the Crandall Pirates for the second time this season.