Bailey named Bears starting QB
By Chad Wilson Editor
      Once the competition began at quarterback, sophomore Zach Bailey stepped up to the challenge to earn the starting spot for the Bears in their season opener against Jacksonville this Friday night. Coach John Settle stated that there is a good chance that Brad McDonald and Jeremy Monroe will also r...
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Special sports preview section this week
      For the second year in a row The Statesman is proud to provide the community a look at the fall sports teams with a special section titled "Return to the Gridiron". Inside this special section there are varsity football photos, historical information and a 2007 football schedule.
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CastingKids State Champs
     Courtesy Photo For the first time in the history of the CastingKids competition brothers Issac (11-14) and Zay Ridgle (7-10) of Murchison earned the Casting Kids State Title in their respective age divisions on Saturday, August 18 in Round Rock, Texas. The boys will advance to the Semi-National leve...
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Bearettes finish second in Eustace silver bracket
      Playing in the Eustace Tournament August 23-25 the Bearettes claimed second place in the silver bracket. After losing two of three games in pool play the Bearettes opened up tournament play in the silver bracket against Mildred.
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