Miller Grove, Saltillo Teams, SB Runner Recognized For State Cross Country Honors
MG Team Earns National Accolade, Coach Billingsley 2019 State Coach of the Year Miller Grove and Saltillo Cross Country Teams were recognized for their state achievements Monday afternoon with proclamations from Hopkins County Commissioners Court. The Miller Grove Team also earned national honors as well. One runner from Sulphur Bluff runner, one runner each from Saltillo and MG, and Coach Gary Billingsley also received individual...
Miller Grove, Yantis Boys Recognized With All District, Academic All District Honors
Several students from Miller Grove ISD and Yantis ISD were named to the 2019 – 20 District 23-A Boys All District Teams and All Academic Teams, according to information provided by Miller Grove ISD Secondary Principal/Athletic Director Gary Billingsley Named to the First Team were sophomore Isaiah Billingsley and junior Kobe Robertson, both from Miller Grove. Named to the Second Team were Miller Grove junior Matt Brignon and...
Saltillo Girls, Miller Grove Boys Get Basketball Wins
The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #11 in the state this week, overwhelmed another district opponent defeating Avinger, 55-22 Friday night (January 31) on the road. The Lady Lions built their lead in every quarter. For the Lady Lions, Jocelyn Ochoa and Allie Lane both scored 9 points. Brittney Peeples and Chandler Bain scored 8 points apiece. Anna Reeder had 6 points. Julianna Giles had 5 points. Maddy Smith added 4 points. Paisley...
Miller Grove Hornets Basketball Team Tops Yantis, 75-26
The Miller Grove Hornets Basketball Team defeated Yantis Tuesday (January 28), 75-26. Kobe Robertson led the Hornets with 13 points. Lexton Sly, Isaiah Billingsley and Matt Brignon had 12 points each. Kagan Scott had 11 points. Tanner Hensley scored 8 points. Riley Hasten added 5 points. Jacon George scored 2 points.
Miller Grove Hornets and Lady Hornets Get Wins Over Fruitvale Tuesday
The Miller Grove Hornets and Lady Hornets both got wins over Fruitvale Tuesday (January 21). The Hornets won 65-18. Kobe Robertson led the Hornets with 16 points. Lexton Sly added 13 points. Matt Brignon had 11 points. Isaiah Billingsley scored 8 points. Riley Hasten got 7 points. Tanner Hensley had 6 points. Jacob George scored 4 points. The Miller Grove Lady Hornets squeezed by Fruitvale, 42-39. The Lady Hornets trailed after the...
Miller Grove Hornets Basketball Team Defeats Ranked Opponent Over the Weekend
In boys basketball, an impressive win for Miller Grove. The Hornets got by Ector, ranked #20 in Class 1A, 51-47 over the weekend. For the Hornets, Kobe Robertson led the team with 18 points. Isaiah Billingsley got 13 points. Lexton Sly had 10 points. Kagen Scott scored 6 points. Matt Brignon added 4 points. Miller Grove ISD Hornet
Miller Grove, Saltillo Cross Country Winners Honored For Athletic Prowess
Hopkins Count Commissioners Court Monday morning, Dec. 9, recognized two Miller Grove students, two Miller Grove team and one Saltillo cross country teams for being ranked the top cross country runners in the state, following their performances at the UIL State Cross Country Meet held Oct. 9 at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. Gary Billingsley with Jorja Bessonett, state 1A girls 2-mile champion The court first recognized...
Miller Grove State Champs In Cross Country
Miller Grove Boys and Girls Win State in Cross Country, Saltillo Boys are Second, Lady Lions are Twelfth. Miller Grove continued their phenomenal performance at the State Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock Saturday (November 9) as both the Hornets and Lady Hornets captured state championships and Miller Grove also had the top individual state champs. The Miller Grove Hornets finished just three points ahead...
Miller Grove Wins Boys and Girls Regional Cross Country, Saltillo Boys Second and Girls Third
Miller Grove and Saltillo continue their excellence in cross country and both qualified for the State Meet at the Region III, Class 1A Meet Monday (October 28) at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex in Dallas. The Miller Grove Hornets and Lady Hornets both won the regional competition. For the Hornets, sophomore Isaiah Billingsley led the way winning the race with a time of 15:20.56. Junior Kobe Robertson was 2nd, sophomore Lance Verner...
Area Students Recognized for Outstanding UIL, Track And Field Performances
Two groups of students were recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday for their outstanding performances at the state level during the spring semester. Matthew Harper was recognized for not only being named the state champion. The SSHS Wildcat UIL competitor also had “the highest score of any student competing in any classification in Literary Criticism,” at the May 3-4 state UIL contest. Teammates Carissa...