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RETURNED Addyson Ledesma meets the ball at the net for the return in the Houndettes win over Rotan. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

RETURNED Addyson Ledesma meets the ball at the net for the return in the Houndettes win over Rotan. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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Houndettes sweep Rotan

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Body For the second time in one week, the Knox City’s volleyball team defeated Rotan in District 8A play. The second meeting resulted in a victory that gives the Houndettes a chance to avenge a season-ending loss to Rankin one year ago.
NINE ONTHE LINE Benjamin volleyball coach Cody Propps has led the Lady Stangs to their ninth year of postseason play, with a 6-0 record this season. | COURTESY PHOTO

NINE ONTHE LINE Benjamin volleyball coach Cody Propps has led the Lady Stangs to their ninth year of postseason play, with a 6-0 record this season. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Benjamin earns playoff bye in first round

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Body Volleyball Coach Cody Propps brings a wealth of playoff coaching experience to the UIL Region II playoff bracket released after last weekend’s final regular season games.
SHOWDOWNINCROWELL The Munday Mogulettes put up a bi-district fight against the ElectraTigers this week but ended their season with a 15–21 record. | COURTESY PHOTO

SHOWDOWNINCROWELL The Munday Mogulettes put up a bi-district fight against the ElectraTigers this week but ended their season with a 15–21 record. | COURTESY PHOTO

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End of road for Mogulettes

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Body Tricks and treats were what the Munday Mogulettes were hoping for HalloweennightinCrowellastheytried to put a spell on the Electra Tigers, a team to whom they have lost twice this season—but the Tigers took the match in four sets, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 25-9.
BLOCKED Joe Adam Morelos gets his hand on the ball to block the Patroits PAT. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

BLOCKED Joe Adam Morelos gets his hand on the ball to block the Patroits PAT. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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Greyhounds hold off Patriots, improve record to 9-0

Doug Hensley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Body Knox City weathered its fiercest storm this season last week as the Greyhounds held off Valley, ran their record to 9-0 and moved a step closer to securing the district championship.

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2023 TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE VOLLEYBALL POLL

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Body October 24, 2023 Class 1A 1. Blum 32-6 2. Harrold 31-5 3. Round Top-Carmine 32-7 4. D’Hanis 26-9 5. McMullen County 27-5 6. Evant 27-3 7. Graford 27-7 8. Benjamin 33-6 9. Chester 25-9 10. Neches 26-8 11. Avalon 27-5 12. Dodd City 28-9 13. Wildorado 18-5 14.
The Northside offense meets the brick wall of the KC Greyhound defense. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

The Northside offense meets the brick wall of the KC Greyhound defense. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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SPOTLIGHT ON KC SPORTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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This week in Knox County sports

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Body THE KCHS GREYHOUNDS football team travelled to Vernon Northside Friday to face the Indians. The Greyhounds took the win 62 to 0 with the game called at the half due to the 45-point Mercy Rule. This week the Hounds travel to Valley which will determine playoff seeding.
Playoff season to begin next week for Knox County teams Lady Stangs sweep 9-A conference play

Playoff season to begin next week for Knox County teams Lady Stangs sweep 9-A conference play

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Playoff season to begin next week for Knox County teams

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Body With last week’s three-set wins over district opponents Crowell and Munday, Benjamin will now turn its attention to making another run for the UIL State volleyball tournament. Post-season play begins the week of Oct. 30–Nov. 3, with all three Knox County teams advancing.

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Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament winners

Don Thompson
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Body KNOX CITY – The Knox City Country Club hosted the Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament on Oct. 7. The weather cooperated and the club had a good turnout. Results for the Championship Flight: 1st – Marci Maloney and Curtis Schrader shooting 64.
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