The Colmesneil Lady Dogs finished the regular season undefeated and won the district volleyball championship for the first time in seven years. In the bi-district round, they lost 3-0 to the Gary Lady Bobcats, with scores of 25-11, 25-22 and 25-21. The loss ended a nine-game winning streak. Head coach Trey Bullock said the season "was a fun and great season." Taryn Byrum was named district MVP, and Georgia Deckard was named co-newcomer of the year. Madison Primrose, Torie Lewis and Carlen Sluga were named to the first team.
The Colmesneil Bulldogs football team beat the Deweyville Pirates 40-14 last Friday. The Bulldogs are tied with the West Sabine Tigers atop the District 12 2A Division 2 standings. The two teams meet in the final regular-season game this Friday at Pineland. The winner will take the district title and the No. 1 playoff seed.
The Bulldogs are 5-0 in district play and 7-2 overall, with a six-game winning streak. Senior running back Dean Yates rushed for 248 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 12.4 yards per carry. It was his fifth straight game with at least two rushing touchdowns. West Sabine beat West Hardin 48-12 in its most recent game. The kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.