Local Runners Stand Out Again At State Cross Country Meet
Miller Grove Boys, Billingsley State Champs; Saltillo Boys, MG Girls Finish 2nd At State Cross Country Meet; SB, NH Have Top 10 Finishers Hopkins County cross country teams continued to shine brightly at the State Class 1A Cross Country Meet held Monday at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. In boys competition, Miller Grove captured the state championship followed by Saltillo in second place. Hornet runner Isaiah Billingsley also...
Hicks: Oct. 4-10 National 4-H Week
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Pictured: Jorja Bessonett, Miller Grove 4-H Club, contributes items during the summer 2020 food drive sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. 4-H members learn to give back to the community through service projects For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. On October 4 through...
Geoffrey Stewart Awarded Janie Crump Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Bessonett, Allen Receive Danforth ‘I Dare You’ Award; Civic Center Manager Recognized For Support Of 4-H, Extension Hopkins County Extension Agents Johanna Hicks and Mario Villarino during Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning recognized five youth Monday morning for their outstanding achievements and contributions to 4-H and honored one local supporter of 4-H and Extension programs. One students received the...
Hopkins County 4-H Members Excel In Spite Of COVID-19
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent Johanna Hicks Although our summer 4-H camps have been cancelled, Hopkins County 4-H members have found other outlets in which to direct their attention. 4-H Record-keeping is a valuable skill which can be used later in life – college admission, job applications, and organization. Recently, three Hopkins County 4-H members qualified for District...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Place Three Basketball Players On District 23-A All-District Team
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets had two players on the District 23-A All-District first team and another player on the second team. Junior Harli Watson and junior Jorja Bessonett was selected first team All-District. Junior Lauren Bullard was chosen on the second team. Among players that qualified for the Academic All-District list were Jorja Bessonett, Laurent Bullard, Lainy Burnett and Harli Watson of Miller Grove; and Yesinia Macias,...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Gets District Win Over Savoy Tuesday, 41-24
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets picked up a district win against Savoy Tuesday (February 11), 41-24. Miller Grove steadily built their lead over the first three quarters. The Lady Hornets led 13-8 after the first quarter, 23-11 at the half and 35-17 after three quarters. Savoy outscored the Lady Hornets 7-6 in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t nearly enough. Lauren Bullard and Jorja Bessonett both scored 14 points to lead Miller...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Loses Game to One of the State’s Best Teams
Dodd City has one of the best girls’ basketball teams in Texas. They are ranked #2 in Class 1A this week according to a poll from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Dodd City defeated Miller Grove last week, 79-9. For the Lady Hornets, Jorja Bessonett led the team in scoring with 6 points. Kaley Dorantes had 2 points. Lauren Bullard scored 1 point. Miller Grove ISD Hornet
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Gets Big Win Over Yantis
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team got a runaway victory over Yantis Tuesday, January 28, 56-9. Miller Grove ISD Hornet The Lady Hornets led 16-2 after one quarter, 31-6 at the half and 42-9 after three quarters. Miller Grove outscored Yantis, 14-0 in the final period. For the Lady Hornets, Harli Watson led all scorers with 22 points. Jorja Bessonett and Lauren Bullard scored 11 points each. Lainy Burnett had 8 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 Lady Hornets Basketball Team Win
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Sting Savoy Friday The Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team picked up a win over Savoy Friday, 50-34. Miller Grove Coach Blake Hill reported that Harli Watson led the Lady Hornets with 22 points. Lauren Bullard had 11 points. Jorja Bessonett scored 8 points. Lainy Burnett had 6 points. Summer Coker scored 3 points. Miller Grove ISD Hornet
