The dog-catchers
Lady Eagles defeat Carthage, Crockett Lady Bulldogs
BY LELAND ACKER
      The Rusk Lady Eagles are poised to take sole possession of second place in District 20 3A after soundly defeating the Carthage Lady Bulldogs 9-1 Thursday at Rusk Lady Eagle Field. The win marks a significant step in the Lady Eagles run toward the 2008 playoffs as Carthage was the second place seed...
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Carthage dominates Rusk 17-3
Bulldog bats unstoppable
BY LELAND ACKER
      When it rains, it pours for the Rusk Eagles. The Birds' rally against the Crockett Bulldogs came up four runs short in the pre-storm hours of Monday, March 17. Though the rain subsided Wednesday, hard luck rained on the Eagles when they took the field against Carthage Thursday. Carthage won the co...
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Rusk, Alto teams gear up for Doug Jordan Relays
Eagles, Jackets compete in Tribe Relays in Jacksonville
BY LELAND ACKER
      Rusk and Alto track teams fired out of the starting blocks at the Tribe Relays in Jacksonville March 13 in preparation for the Doug Jordan Relays which will be held in Rusk Thursday. The event saw the Alto and Rusk boys teams successful as Alto took second place and Rusk took third place at the me...
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Basketball all-district
     PHOTO: LELAND ACKER Six Rusk Eagles were recognized in the District 20 3A all-district selection process. Receiving honorable mention recognition on the front row from left are: Michael Katon, Demarcus Skinner and John David Beard. Honorees on the back row are: J.J. Session (second team), Horrac...
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Fine tuning the defense
     PHOTO: LELAND ACKER Abby Scott makes a throw to first base during a recent Alto Lady Jackets practice session. Alto defeated Wells in a doubleheader 16-0 and 13-3. Head Coach Sharon Reid says if the Lady Jackets (5-0 in district play) can improve their defense, then they will be in good shape fo...
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Alto coach evaluates district play
BY LELAND ACKER
      The Alto Yellowjackets had an unexpected vacation last week as the game against the Wells Pirates was postponed due to rain Tuesday, then cancelled Wednesday due to personal reasons on the part of the Wells coaching staff. Alto had a bye for March 20.
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kings
     PHOTO: LELAND ACKER Alto Yellowjackets Jaymes Scroggins, Javante Jones, Kevin Blakemore, Mark Green and Tarence Martin show off their state championship rings from this season and last season. The rings arrived shortly before spring break.
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Donkey basketball planned
      A cross town rivalry occurs Thursday at the Curtis Carroll Gymnasium on the campus of Jacksonville College. The show begins at 7 p.m. Donkey basketball is coming to Jacksonville. The Relay For Life team that goes by the name "Jacksonville College's Walk of Fame" will defend their turf against the...
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