Dodd City junior Gracyn Shindler had 13 kills in a three-set win over Miller Grove.

After jumping out to a two-set lead and then facing adversity, the girls found a way to come together and finish strong. (file photo)

For the second time this year, Leonard (8-3) posted a 3-2 win over Howe (8-4), giving Leonard the No. 1 seed out of District 10-3A Division 2 and second place in the district overall. (file photo)

"There’s been a whole lot of excitement regarding the average size of our rainbows," say the folks at Cotter Trout Dock.

Eli Presley is in his third season as McKinney's varsity long snapper, playing perhaps one of football's most specialized and least-noticed positions.

The Leonard Lady Tigers have clinched the No. 1 seed out of District 10-3A Division 2 and second place in the district overall with a classic five-set thriller over the Howe Lady Bulldogs. (file photo)

Lady Wildcat senior Madeline Garcia (13) with an on-the-deck dig. (photo by Lockard Koval/buzzphotos.com)

The Dodd City Lady Hornets improved to 18-10 on the year and 4-1 in District 21-1A by sweeping the Savoy Lady Cardinals. (file photo)

Leonard junior Avery Ross launches for a hit from the outside during the win over Blue Ridge on Tuesday, October 13.

Some games are about more than wins and losses. Some games reveal the heart, character, and toughness of a team.

Luke got the “jump” on opening day with a couple of whitetail doe taken on a managed lands ranch with his trusty CVA Cascade rifle. He plans to put this tasty ossobuco barbeque to use at the opening day deer camp. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Plano Lady Wildcat senior middle blocker Bailey Ramirez (3) dominated the center net with this hit. (photo by Lockard Koval/buzzphotos.com)

These backs from a young tender wild hog can be cooked in a variety of ways and are some of the tastiest of all meats from the wild. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Dodd City junior Gracyn Shindler led Dodd City with 24 kills. The win by the Lady Hornets leaves Ector and Dodd City tied for the lead in District 21-1A.

Leonard's Bella Neaville with a jump-serve.

Guide Tony Parker (left) and Jeff Rice show off a few nice fish they landed during the first few hours of daylight last week. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Carol Little with a fine buck she took last week at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in southeast Oklahoma. Carol and her husband Mark bought the hunt through an auction at the Dallas Safari Club.

Leonard sophomore Leah Stoy soars for a kill from the outside as Olivia Aylor moves into position to defend against a block.

The Ector Lady Eagles continue to make their presence known as they picked up another impressive district victory, sweeping their opponent in three straight sets, 25-20, 25-20, and 25-6.