Rockettes grounded: Rusk knocks out Robinson
Lady Eagles win series over Rockettes, 2-1 with victories in games 2 and 3; take on Spring Hill Tuesday night at UT-Tyler in 1-game series
BY QUINTEN BOYD
      The date is May 2, 2008. The Rusk Lady Eagles have just fallen in the area round of the playoffs against Waco's Robinson Rockettes after a 4-1 defeat. Robinson scored three of their four runs in the second inning to bring Rusk's season to a halt in the second round with a 27-7 record.
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Eagle champions
     PHOTO: VICKI BEARD Ten Rusk athletes were recognized for their strength and improvement during Rusk's Night of Champions. In front from left are Austin Gipson, Michael Derrett, Tony Teague, Damario Richards and Derrick Sanders. In the back row are Marcell Johnson, Taj Cleaver, John Trotter, Reggie Dickson and Xavier Jackson.
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Book Jackets
     Alto High School sent 10 students to UIL academic regional competition. In front from left are Scott Cox, Rachel Witt, Breanna DeSpain, Teoshue Badgett and Kierra Hart. In the back row are Rhett Gresham, Jared Moore, Ian Baugh, Isabelle Threlkeld and Jessica Thacker.
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Branded by Christ Team Roping May 23
      The Branded by Christ Cowboy Church of Rusk will hold a team roping event at 5592 State Highway 110 N in Rusk on May 23. Books will open at 10 a.m. and the roping will follow at noon. For more information, call Pastor Curtis Oliver at (936) 675- 3205 or Brad Hamilton at (936) 366-8350.
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