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Tiger Times

Senior Mally Lumpkin smiles as she goes to the service line in a pre-season game against Sulphur Springs Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Lumpkin was selected to be recognized as the 2023-2024 volleyball Face of the Game.

Face of the Game – Mally Lumpkin

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor December 1, 2023

Sliding on her knee pads and braiding her hair, senior Mally Lumpkin walks onto the court for another volleyball game, no different than the past ten years of her life.  Beginning in the third grade...

The Lady Tigers played the Lady Hawks of Pleasant Grove Friday, Oct. 23, 2023. The rivalry match was closed to all spectators.

Silent night

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

The crowd roars as the Tigers put the ball down for a kill against their cross-town rivals, the Pleasant Grove Hawks. With a packed-out Tiger Center, Texas took the victory with a score of 3-1 Aug. 23,...

Hailey Van Lith #10 of the Louisville Cardinals looks to pass during the second half against the Oregon Ducks in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 28, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/TNS)

Transfer troubles

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor May 8, 2023

When going through the recruitment process, the thought of making the “wrong decision” sits in the back of the minds of athletes.  What if I don’t like the program? What if my teammates don’t...

Freshman Taryne Stiger and senior Bella Cherry set up a block in their first round playoff match against Huntsville. The Lady Tigers defeated Huntsville 3-0 and will go on to face Forney in round two Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

First round sweep

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor November 2, 2022

The Lady Tigers dominated in their first round playoff match against the Huntsville Lady Hornets, sweeping the Hornets in straight sets 3-0 Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. The victory sent the Tigers to round two...

The Lady Tigers throw toilet paper into the air after defeating Pleasant Grove Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The Tigers defeated their rivals 3-1.

The final stretch

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

The Lady Tigers are led by two seniors, who are nearing the end of their high school careers. Though they have already competed their last game in Tiger Center, they still have playoffs to look forward...

Freshman Kyleigh Perkins  attacks a ball in tight match against Mt. Pleasant Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Texas won the match 3-2.

A close match

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

The Lady Tigers defeated Mt. Pleasant in a close five set match, furthering their record to 6-1.  The entire match was slow paced, with little to no momentum shifts. Both teams traded points back and...

Senior Bella Cherry attacks ball in home match against Tyler. The Lady Tigers swept the Lady Lions 3-0 in their game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Bring out the brooms

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor September 23, 2022

The Lady Tigers advanced their district record to 5-1 with a win against the Tyler Lady Lions Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.  The Lady Tigers completely controlled the pace of the game from the opening points...

Sophomore liber Carlyn Clack passes a ball in district match against the  Longview Lady Lobos. The Tigers swept the Lobos 3-1 in their second district match, making their district record 2-0.

Lady Tigers sweep the Lobos

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

The Lady Tigers defeated the Longview Lady Lobos in three straight sets Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022. This win moved the Tiger’s district record to 2-0, tying them for first with Hallsville.  The Lady...

Senior Bella Cherry sets a ball in match against Pleasant Grove Aug 23, 2022. The Lady Tigers defeated PG in Cherry's final Texas High rivalry match 3-1.

Cherry bomb

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor September 12, 2022

Two student sections filled to the brim. Overflowing crowds of people. The court is trapped between two shockwaves of electrifying energy.  Pleasant Grove students stand, taunting Senior Bella Cherry...

Junior CY Hopkins swings at ball against the Whitehouse Lady Wildcats in first district match. The Lady Tigers defeated Whitehouse 3-1 Sept 9, 2022.

Tigers overcome the Lady Cats

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor September 12, 2022

The Lady Tigers kicked off district play with a huge win against the Whitehouse Lady Wildcats 3-1, Friday Sept 9, 2022. This win advances the Tigers district record to 1-0 and their overall record to 7-0.  Both...

Senior Bella Cherry attacks ball in game against Prairiland Aug 30. The Lady Tigers swept the Patriots 3-0.

Tigers trump Patriots

Story by Anna Lee, Staff Writer August 31, 2022

  The Texas High Lady Tigers defeated the Prairiland Patriots 3-0 in their match Tuesday, Aug. 30. The game started off strong for Texas, with a kill by Senior Bella Cherry. With the energy...

The Tigers celebrate their win over cross town rivals, the Pleasant Grove Hawks, on Aug. 23, 2022. The rivalry became personal when two Tiger volleyball players' homes were rolled with toilet paper the night before the game.

Hawk hunters

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor August 24, 2022

The Lady Tigers defeated the Pleasant Grove Lady Hawks 3-1 Aug 23, 2022.  The Tigers got off to a very slow start in the beginning of the first set, not gaining any momentum through the duration of...

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