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The Terrell Tigers played host to Caddo Mills Foxes on Tuesday night, looking to secure a key district win in their quest for a spot in this year’s 4A UIL Playoffs. Terrell would put together one of its best efforts of the season in the contest, gradually pulling away from the Foxes with strong play on both ends of the court to score a 55-39 win.

Family, friends, teammates and members of the Terrell Tiger coaching staff joined standout student-athlete Malachi Williams as he signed his letter of intent to play football collegiately at Southwest Oklahoma State University beginning in the fall. Williams was a mainstay in the Terrell lineup in recent seasons, earning Second Team All-District recognition from competing coaches for his performance during the 2021 season. Courtesy photo

The Terrell Lady Tigers delivered two of their most impressive showings of the season last week, downing both the Nevada Community Lady Braves and Quinlan Ford Lady Panthers in dominant fashion. Terrell opened its week in dominant fashion, getting all the offense they would need in the first half on their way to a 78-31 rout of the Nevada Community Lady Braves.

The Terrell Tigers opened the month of February on a winning note, defending their home court with a 53-32 victory over the visiting Quinlan Ford Panthers. Terrell played well throughout the contest, outpacing the Panthers in all four quarters on their way to the 21-point win.

Members of the Terrell Tiger and Lady Tigers powerlifting team continued their respective spring seasons last week, competing at the Eustace Invitational Meet Jan. 27.

The Terrell Tiger and Lady Tiger soccer program got their first taste of district play on Tuesday, taking on Kemp Yellowjackets and Lady Jackets respectively. Both Terrell teams entered play red-hot, with Coach Joe Stephens noting, “We have used quite a few different lineups due to injuries and other factors this season.

Powerlifters representing Terrell and West Mesquite squared off last week, competing against one another Jan. 20.

The Terrell Lady Tigers started last week with a much-needed break, getting the chance to rest and regroup following consecutive setbacks against state-ranked Sunnyvale and current district runner-up Caddo Mills.

The Terrell Tigers opened the second round of district play against a familiar foe Jan. 25, clashing with a Kaufman squad that entered play riding a six-game winning streak.

With the District 13-4A volleyball season now in the rearview, coaches have released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees for the 2021 season. Despite competing in a district that included perennial powers Farmersville and Caddo Mills, as well as Sunnyvale, Kaufman, Quinlan Ford and Nevada Community, Terrell was well represented with multiple players receiving recognition for their performance both on the court and in the classroom.