co-MVPs: Shawnta Knox, Sr., Cayuga; Danielle Anderson, Jr., CHS
Newcomer of the Year: Paige Huff, Fr., Elkhart
Coach of the Year: Magen Humphreys, CHS
FIRST TEAM
OH: Danielle Anderson, Jr., CHS — Anderson led state-bound Cayuga in kills (437) in 2012, including a 30-kill match against Hubbard
OH: Shawnta Knox, Sr., CHS — Knox once again helped Cayuga to a state tournament, tallying 321 kills and 141 aces in an all-state campaign
MB: Marialle Boles, Sr., Westwood — Westwood’s dominant presence in the middle had 198 kills and 63 blocks as the Lady Panthers advanced to the regional quarterfinals
MB: Robin Grant, Soph., EHS — Elkhart sophomore averaged a team-best 9.1 kills per match in 2012, earning first-team all-district honors
S: Molly Griffey, Sr., CHS — Griffey had another huge year setting (600) assists, while also upping her offensive game, finishing third on the team in kills
Lib: Lacey Wooden, Soph., WHS — Stepping into a void left by now-departed Rachel Abke, Wooden had 586 digs and 581 serve-receptions in all-district year
SECOND TEAM
OH: Mi’Kayla Benson, Jr., WHS
OH: Natali Muniz, Jr., WHS
MB: Courtney Cheatham, Soph., EHS
MB: Cymone Davis, Soph., Grapeland
S: Heather Wooden, Sr., WHS
Lib: Cory McCulloch, Jr., CHS
HONORABLE MENTION
Presley Luce, Maci Poland, Reann Richards, Jana Walthall, CAYUGA; Paige Huff, Larami McAdams, ELKHART; Shelby Frauenberger, Julie Riess, Jayde Westbrook, GRAPELAND; Markeisha Durham, Courtney Stanhope, WESTWOOD.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Nominations were requested from area coaches. A player was not eligible for consideration if their coach did not send in a nomination
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2012 Dogwood Circle Volleyball Team
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H.S. Athletics: Holden named new Cayuga ISD athletic director
It took just over a month for Cayuga ISD to find their new athletic director.
In a school board meeting Monday, the Cayuga school board hired current CHS assistant coach Russell Holden as its new athletic director and head football coach.
Holden, who has been on the staff at Cayuga for five years, will replace Greg Jenkins, who after three years at the helm is leaving for Tenaha. -
Middle School Athletics: Palestine selects March, April 'Character Athletes'
The Palestine Junior High girls athletic program released their Character Athletes of the Month for both March and April recently.
Eighth graders Annalise Meyers (March) and Josie Soehnge (April), and seventh graders Madison Oliva (March) and Ashley Middleton were honored with the awards, which go to student athletes that lead not only on the field or court, but also in the classroom. -
H.S. Softball Playoffs: Grapeland scores early and often in semifinal clincher
Just like in game one, the Grapeland Sandiettes jumped out to a big lead during Saturday's decisive Game 3 against the Joaquin.
The only difference is this time the Sandiettes never let off the gas on their way to a dominant 12-2 win over the Lady Rams in the do-or-die regional semifinal game.
With the win, Grapeland moves on to its third regional final in four years, where they will take on Beckville. It’s the third-straight year the teams will meet in the postseason. -
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Elkhart eases past Warren in Game 2
After needing three games to end its first two playoff series this postseason, the Elkhart baseball team made sure it didn’t happen a third time.
The Elks — who are seeking a second-straight trip to the state tournament — rolled past Warren Saturday, 6-0, at Lufkin’s Morris Franks Park. The win came a night after Elkhart topped the Warriors, 5-1, to open the series on Friday. -
H.S. Softball Playoffs: Grapeland, Joaquin split games Friday
It was a tale of two games during Friday's Regional Semifinal between the Grapeland Sandiettes and Joaquin Lady Rams. The Sandiettes and Lady Rams combined for 22 runs in the Sandiettes 12-10 win in Game 1.
Game 2 was a much different as the teams wouldn't combine for 20 hits, or even 10 runs as the Lady Rams picked up a 4-2 win.
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H.S. Football: Palestine's Owens leads strong class of area recruits
Palestine junior Jarrell Owens hasn’t ever played a significant down in a game for the Wildcats at linebacker in his football career.
Yet, the position is obviously where his future lies.
Owens is one of a handful of area juniors drawing significant college interest, and the Palestine running back/linebacker already holds an official offer from Texas Tech University. -
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Harleton shuts down Cayuga in regional quarterfinal
In an as-expected pitcher’s duel, it took only one off inning to cost Cayuga and ace Chantz Holland.
Holland gave up four hits and hit a batter in the top of the third inning, and Harleton turned that into four runs — the only runs of the game — as Harleton topped Cayuga, 4-0, here at the Lindale ISD Baseball and Softball Complex in regional quarterfinal action. -
H.S. Baseball: Patchwork lineup still working for Cayuga
The Cayuga baseball team that will take the field tonight against Harleton in the regional quarterfinals doesn’t look a lot like the Cayuga team that rolled through district play earlier this season.
Injuries have hampered the look of the Wildcat lineup, but Cayuga still finds itself into the playoffs’ third round for yet another season. -
H.S. Softball: Grapeland going strong into regional semifinals
It’s been relatively easy-going so far in the state softball playoffs for the Grapeland softball team.
The Sandiettes have lost only once so far in the playoffs, and that came thanks a forfeit in the area round against Avery, when Grapeland decided not to play rather than play without missing members at the state golf tournament. -
Local Roundup: Cayuga's Hughes named 19-A MVP
After a stellar regular season that saw them capture a district title, then a solid playoff run that ended with a regional quarterfinal loss to Grapeland, the Cayuga softball team showed well on the District 19-A all-district teams.
Cayuga star freshman pitcher Kimberly Hughes capped her stellar year by earning the district’s Most Valuable Player award. Joining Hughes in earning superlative honors was her battery-mate Maci Poland, who was named the league’s Defensive MVP. - More Local Sports Headlines
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