TCNS staff Several players on the Apple Springs Eagle football squad were named to the 2023 UIL 9-A 11 All-District team. •Zeth Dugat was named district rookie of the year, second team running back and second team safety. •Noah Thompson was named most valuable defensive player of the year. •Dakota Campbell was named first team quarterback and first team punter. •Connor Kaufman was named first team wide receiver. •Bradyn Kaufman was named first team linebacker. •Tanner Smith was named second…

Last week, Colmesneil senior athletic standout Alyssa Mabry signed to run collegiate cross-country for Ranger College. Mabry competed in cross-country this year at the state level, and has also competed in state in powerlifting. COURTESY PHOTO

By Brian Beschpcenewsroom@gmail.com Polk County hosted two basketball tournaments over the weekend, with champions still to be decided after press time. The Big Sandy and Goodrich tournaments are fixtures for the first weekend in December and packed with plenty of hoop action. ONALASKA BOYS Onalaska got off to an 11-0 start versus Splendora in the morning game of the Big Sandy tournament. That was extended to a 30-8 lead by the end of the first quarter. Johnny Byrd had 16 points in the opening…

By Charles BallardSJNT correspondent GOODRICH — The Lady Pirates dominated Corrigan 52-10 during the Consolation Round at the Goodrich Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament on Saturday. To get to the final, both teams lost their first round during the tournament, but continued through the Classic with all wins. The Pirates held the Dogs to zero points during the first quarter of play while the Pirates rang up 15, with Adayla Nelson posted 2 3-pointers, while Jaz Richardson posted 5 points.…