It will be a winner-take-all, one-game series Wednesday when the Dodd City Hornets take on Bryson in the area round of Class 1A baseball playoffs.

Luke filmed this young buck with sprouting antlers last week at Wind Park Point at Lake Tawakoni. (photo by Luke Clayton)

McKinney North pitcher Connor Leos pitches a complete game in a playoff game on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Lufkin High School against Lufkin. The Bulldogs won the game 4-1 to sweep the three game series. (photo by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com).

The Dodd City Lady Hornets Gracyn Schindler, Kayleigh McBrayer, Cheyenne & Cierra Johnson placed 5th in the 4 x 200 meter relay at the UIL State Track & Field Championships.

McKinney Boyd's Austin Aldridge bunts against Flower Mound Marcus in a playoff game on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Plano West High School. Marcus won the game 3-2 to sweep the series. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

Runs came in bunches for the Ector Eagles as they defeated the Saltillo Lions, 11-1, in five innings in a winner-take-all, one-game bi-district series on Friday.

The Dodd City Hornets and the Sulphur Bluff Bears split the first two games of their bi-district battle, setting up a deciding game three on Friday and this one was a nail-biter.

A joyous dogpile after a long, hard-fought game for the McKinney North Bulldogs. The game was played at a neutral playoff location at Crandall High School on May 1st, 2025. (photo by Buzz Cory of Buzz Photos)

The Lady Hornets will send freshman Gracyn Shindler, sophomore Kayleigh McBrayer, juniors Cheyenne and Cierra Johnson to compete for the 4x200 meter relay state crown.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.

The Ector Lady Eagles are headed to the regional semifinals after sweeping Munday, 9-1 and 7-6, in the area round. (courtesy photo)

The Dodd City Hornets and the Sulphur Bluff Bears will be back on the baseball diamond Friday at 5:00 p.m. in Commerce after splitting the first two games of this bi-district series.

Three Arkansas anglers enjoy the thrill of bringing in these spoonbills, catching them below the Beaver Lake tailwater with guide Juan Granados (not pictured) of Hooked on Fishing guide service.

I’ve got several topics I wish to share with you this week including a couple of tasty outdoor recipes as well as a fishing pattern that is currently underway on a lake near you.

Luke shows off a heavy gobbler he took last week on what he describes as a ‘perfect’ day in the outdoors. (photo by Bill Carey)

Kick off your Memorial weekend with 18 holes of Golf at The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament! Scheduled for Friday, May 23 at Legacy Ridge Country Club, this popular event not only offers the teams a great morning of golf but is an awesome opportunity for local businesses to participate by marketing and promoting your organization.

Ashley Lodge and Webb Hill Country Club invite you to join us for golf Friday, June 6, 2025. The format will be a 4-man scramble, best ball, with trophies for 1st and 2nd place, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive.

The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams!

Cotter Trout Dock said drift-fishing is the name of the game on high water and has provided for some good-sized rainbows and a fair share of browns. Be prepared for a challenge and come with an arsenal of baits as the trout have a lot of room to escape the lure.

McKinney North's Aidan Vensel (13) scores the game-winning run against Greenville on Friday, April 25, 2025 at McKinney North High School. The North Bulldogs won the game 1-0 in eight innings. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)