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ABOVE: Lion Nemier Herod is pictured going for two points underneath the basket. The Bulldogs’ defense had trouble containing Herod’s strides across the court, resulting in several successful 2-pointers.

RIGHT: Lion Clark Travis, a senior, proved to be a match against Crockett players Friday, Jan. 24, both offensively and for rebounds. He proved to be several steps ahead during plays in the opportunity for the 2-pointer. Photos by Arthur DeVitalis/Teague

Lions dig in against ’Dogs, but lose 79-51

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

The Teague Lions varsity boys basketball team fell short Friday, Jan. 24, against the bounding Crockett Bulldogs, 79-51, in a District 20-3A contest. Despite falling behind early in the first

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Where they’re going, they don’t need roads

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports. On Jan. 4, an Angelina County game warden responded to a trespassing complaint regarding

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Goats slip past Lions in district play, 45-43

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

Groesbeck moved its 20-3A district record to 2-2 with a very narrow 45-43 win over the Teague Lions at Teague on Tuesday, Jan.14. The Lions trailed by one point 44-43

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Teague height, treys, free throws lead to win

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

In a battle for second place in District 20-3A girls’ basketball, Teague used a combination of height, three-point shooting in the third quarter and an abundance of free-throw opportunities in