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Battle for the Bosque takes shape

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While the Class 1A, Division II’s 25th-ranked Cranfills Gap Lions enjoyed an open date last week while at the top of the District 12-1A, DII standings, the all-Bosque County league’s other four teams battled for positioning to make a run at a postseason berth.

Cubs remain in contention for postseason

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Coming out of their open week in district and riding high from their first win of the season, the Clifton Cubs return to action Friday in the middle of the District 13- 3A, Division II postseason conversation.

Lady Cubs clinch first playoff berth since 2014

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Claiming their first playoff berth in eight years, the Class 3A Clifton Lady Cubs volleyball can start looking ahead to the postseason riding a three-match win streak after totally dominating the Waco Harmony Academy Lady Tigers, 25-2, 25-4, 25-11, for a District 17-3A victory last Tuesday evening in the Clifton High Gymnasium.

Battle for the Bosque takes shape

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While the Class 1A, Division II’s 25thranked Cranfills Gap Lions enjoyed an open date last week while at the top of the District 12-1A, DII standings, the all-Bosque County league’s other four teams battled for positioning to make a run at a postseason berth.

Jackets prepare to make run at playoff berth

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Getting an open week in the 2021 Texas high school football schedule could not have come at a better time for the Meridian Yellowjackets as they get ready for the stretch run in the District 8-2A, Division race.

Lady Jackets drop heartbreaker to Three Way

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As we all know, growing pains come and go. For the young and inexperienced Meridian Lady Jackets volleyball program, learning lessons on the court in the real time of a game can be tough at times. And certainly, the Lady Jackets suffered the agony of defeat last week.

Cubs thrill homecoming crowd with last second win

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It may have been a long time coming, but when the Clifton Cubs finally claimed their first victory of the 2021 Texas high school football season, it proved well worth the wait. And during Homecoming Night at Cub Stadium, the thrills and chills along the way gave the hometown faithful plenty to cheer about.

Lady Cubs eye playoffs with two-match win streak

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On the brink of claiming their first playoff berth in eight years, the Clifton Lady Cubs volleyball team left no doubt they’re deserving as they swept past the McGregor Lady Bulldogs, 25-17, 25-11, 25-12, for a convincing District 17-3A victory, wrapping up a week that saw back-to-back wins.

Cranfills Gap takes control of six-man Battle for the Bosque

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After winning the District 12-1A, Division II title in 2019, the Cranfills Gap Lions just barely survived numerous injuries and COVID shutdowns to complete the unprecedented 2020 Texas high school football season. With that in mind, most prognosticators did not expect the Lions to challenge for a playoff berth, let alone the district crown.

Jackets regroup after crushing loss to Albany

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Coming off their first win of the season, the Meridian Yellowjacket opened District 8-2A, Division II competition against the defending district champion Albany Lions. And not only were the Jackets facing the pre-season favorites to repeat, they were taking on the fourth-ranked team in the state.