Thursday, October 17, 2013
SPORTS/SCHOOL
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Lumberjacks fall in first district game RICHARD NELSON
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The Diboll Lumberjacks put together some lengthy drives and made some big defensive stops, but the efforts didn’t translate into a win as they fell 34-7 to the Center Roughriders on Friday in Center. The Diboll defense kept their opponent out of the end zone through the first 13 minutes of the contest. Center did put together an extended first drive, but James Moreland and Deverick Thompson put a stop to it with back-to-back tacklesfor-loss. Diboll followed with a drive of its own, with a heavy dose of running back Desmond Shelby and one run by quarterback Kevin Hurley Jr. that produced two first downs. However, the drive ended with a fumble. Center took over and got two first downs before Moreland forced a fumble and Jose Colleo recovered. The Lumberjacks got to the Center 33 before turning the ball over on downs. Center mounted its first scoring drive from there, finally putting it across on a 16yard pass with 10:54 left in the second quarter. The Roughriders scored twice more in the next 7:30 to take a 21-0 lead. Diboll put together another drive that ended with the halftime buzzer. 10-play drive took Diboll from its own 43 yard line to the 17. Shelby got the drive goin with runs of 12, 7, 5 and 2 yards. Then, with time becoming critical, Hurley took over, connecting with Christian Palacio for 7 yards and then running for 3 yards for a first down. After an incomplete pass into the end zone, Hurley scrambled and hit Shelby with a shuffle pass as time ran out. The Roughriders were on the move again to start the second half, using screen passes for two first downs. However, Patrick Johnson was in on a fumble that halted the drive. Center did manage to score on a 12-yard pass with 5:51 left
DATELINE Cont’d SPJST dance
The SPJST is having its regular third Friday night dance, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge, 197 Hughes Road in Lufkin. Music will be provided by Nathan Ham and the Back Porch Band. This will be a Halloween Dance, and you can come in costume or regular clothes, but a $25 gift card to Outback will be given for the best costume. Please bring your favorite finger food for the food table.
Southern Plainsmen
Wakefield Baptist Church will have the Southern Plainsmen at its Singing at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The church is located at 3253 FM 357 between Corrigan and Diboll. Call 936-398-2003 for more information.
Scouts in need
Tiger Cub and Cub Scouts in Groveton are in need of uniforms and accessories for their needy troop members. Any donations of used Scout stuff such as shirts, shorts, patches, belts, neck ties and camping equipment is appreciated. For more information, call Matt Haggard at 936-209-6989.
Parent conference
The 6th annual Parent Conference, “Conscious Discipline for Parents … Creating Safe, Connected, Problem-Solving Homes,” will be from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore. The DISD Family Education Center will be taking a bus.! For more information on registration for this free conference, contact Carlye Morris at 936-829-6021 or email
to play in the third quarter, taking a 27-0 lead. The Lumberjacks then put together one of their best drives of the season – 13 plays, 73 yards, 5 first downs. Shelby rushed seven times for 34 yards to keep things going. Hurley completed passes to Ceilance Bailey for 13 yards and to Ja’Marcus Polk for 21 yards. And, it was Hurley scoring on a 3-yard keeper. Things got exciting for Diboll fans on the ensuing kickoff when Center fumbled and Felix Guillen recovered at the Center 30. Shelby managed 9 yards but just couldn’t get the first down on fourth-and-1. However, the Diboll defense held again as Samuel Scott intercepted a pass to set the Lumberjacks back up at the 48. But, the drive stalled without a first down. The Roughriders scored their final TD with 6:02 remaining. Diboll had two more drives that included runs by Shelby of 6 and 13 yards (first down), Hurley-to-Bailey pass of 8 yards, a Hurley-to-Scott pass for 5 yards (first down), and another first-down completion to Raive Sheppard. The final offensive play for Diboll was a 4-yard screen pass to Bailey. Hurley finished the night with 99 yards on 9-of-31 passing. Shelby continued to show promise for the ‘Jacks future as he was the work horse for Diboll, carryng the ball 35 times for 154 yards.
Jasper (3-2, 0-0) at Diboll (0-7, 0-1) Last week: Jasper 21, College Station 16. Center 34, Diboll 7. Next week: Jasper vs. Carthage. Diboll, bye.
This week, Diboll will face another stiff test in trying to prevent an 0-8 start as it hosts a Jasper team that is riding some momentum after closing nondistrict play with back-to-back wins. While everyone else in the district was starting district play last week, Jasper got in one final tune-up escaping with a 21-
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Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held on October 31, from 5-7p.m. at the parking lot of First United Methodist Church in Diboll. Come by and vote for the best decorated trunk while you grab some goodies!
Veterans Day Program
H.G. Temple Intermediate School staff and students invite all veterans to their Veterans Day Program at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the school’s gym. For questions or to rsvp, call 936-829-6900.
Culinary Arts showcases
Culinary Arts cooking classes is hosting their set of showcases in the fall of 2013. The first was Monday, Oct.14; the others are Nov. 4, and Dec. 2. The Diboll High School Culinary Arts class works with the Diboll Family Literacy Center to share their talents and teach others how to make fun, family-friendly treats, tablescapes, decorations, etc. The classes are held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Diboll ISD Culinary Arts Lab, Room C6 at the high school. The cost is $25 per person, which includes everything needed for the evening. It is a great parent/child activity and fun for other adults who just enjoyed visiting and making the treats together. The registration form is posted at dibollisd.com. Go to “Departments,” “Adult Education/Family Literacy/Community Service Classes.” You may mail the form in with payment or you may call
Photos by Anthony Delco
Above, Diboll’s James Moreland tackles a Center player and forces a fumble recovered by Jose Colleo during the Lumberjacks’ 34-7 loss to the Roughriders on Friday, Oct. 11. Below, Jose Colleo nearly gets to the Center quarterback.
16 win over College Station. In that game, Jasper roared out to a 21-0 halftime lead but had to survive a scare in holding on for the five-point victory. Jasper got on the board early when it capitalized on a College Station turnover as Steven Walker hit JaMarcus Reed for a 40-yard touchdown strike, making it 7-0.
or email your reservation and bring your payment the evening of the event. Mailing address is Diboll Family Education Center; 299 S .Neil Pickett; Diboll, TX 75941. E-mail reservations to Carlye Morris at camorris@dibollisd. com or Jennifer Garcia at jgarcia@dibollisd.com. For information on specific class content please contact Jennifer Garcia at jgarcia@dibollisd.com.
4-H drawing
Diboll 4-H is having a drawing for a $300 Visa gift card. Chances are $1 each or six for $5. Prize to be awarded Nov. 15. Funds raised will benefit Diboll 4-H scholarships and 4-H programs.
Terrance Cuney made it 14-0 in Jasper’s favor when he scored on a four-yard run later in the half. After yet another College Station turnover, Cuney scored his second touchdown of the game to make it 21-0 just before the half. But after pitching a shutout for three quarters, Jasper almost let that entire 21-point
slip away. Over the final nine minutes. College Station trimmed the deficit to 21-9 on a touchdown pass and safety then made it a five-point game on another touchdown pass. But Jasper held on from there to finish non-district play at 3-2. Cuney finished the night with 88 yards on 16 carries.
Center (1-6, 1-0) at
Carthage (6-1, 1-0) Last week: Center 34, Diboll 7. Carthage 55, H’ton 6. Next week: Carthage vs. Jasper. Center at Huntington.
The Roughriders shrugged off a winless non-district slate by rolling to a 34-7 win over See ROUNDUP, P. 8
Lil Dazzlers of the Week
Name: Alaina Lovelady Grade: Pre-K 3 Daughter of: Kaleena Mayo and Christopher Lovelady Favorite Color: pink Favorite Dance Tune: This Girl is on Fire When I’m not dancing, I like to: sing, dress up, and play teacher!
Name: Gracie Havard Grade: 3rd Daughter of: Keri Havard Favorite Color: green Favorite Dance Tune: 9 to 5 When I’m not dancing, I like to: hang out with my sissy (Hannah), watch TV, play on my momma’s phone, play outside, and spend time with family!
Name: Karoline Flores Grade: 6th Daughter of: Kimberly Loving Flores Favorite Color: pink Favorite Dance Tune: Baby, I by Ariana Grande When I’m not dancing, I like to: sing and draw!