Lady Eagles defeat Center 10-1
Rusk clinches playoff spot with win over Lady Riders
BY LELAND ACKER STAFF WRITER
      The Lady Eagle defense stepped up and assisted pitcher Callie Collins during Rusk's 10-1 win over the Center Lady Riders Tuesday in Rusk. Collins struck out seven batters, allowed six hits and walked one batter, holding Center scoreless until the 5th inning. She also caught a pop-fly, fielded a gr...
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Alto teams pillage Wells
BY LELAND ACKER STAFF WRITER
      The first year of the battle for southern Cherokee County swung in the direction of the Alto Yellowjackets this year as the Jackets defeated the Wells Pirates 23-1 in district play Friday. Colton Crisp was the winning pitcher for the Jackets with 11 strike-outs. Crisp was also perfect in four trip...
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Cherokee County Relay for Life set for April 27.
      The Cherokee County Relay for Life, the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society will be held from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, April 27-28, at Mauldin Field on the campus of Jacksonville High School. The Luminaria ceremony will begin at 9:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter.
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Regional bound
     The Eagle golf team placed 2nd in district and qualified for the regional meet to be held in Brenham on April 25-26. The team shot a score of 352 in the first round, then shot a 2nd round score of 338 to qualify for regionals. Team members and 2nd-round scores for Rusk are (from left): Brandon Downs...
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2007 rabies campaign set
      The 2007 Cherokee County Rabies Campaign will begin May 7. Canine vaccines are $7 for Rabies only; $25 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo; and $35 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Kenn Cough. Feline vaccines are $7 for Rabies only; $25 for Rabies and Distemper; and $35 for Rabies, Distemper and Feli...
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Raising the bar
     Alto Lady Jacket pole vaulter Kayley Starr clears a 7'6" vault during the district track meet. Starr's vault was high enough to earn her the 4th place spot, qualifying her for the regional track meet at Stephen F. Austin State University on April 24-26. Other regional qualifiers from Alto include De...
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Lady Eagles place 4th in district
BY LELAND ACKER STAFF WRITER
      When track season began, Rusk girls track coach Jamie Hays said she was looking forward to a competitive year. Finishing 4th in district and sending five individual athletes and one relay team to regionals is probably a year worth remembering. The 1600-meter relay team of Brittney Session, Lainey ...
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