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PALMER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Seniors Emma Jones (left) and Hannah Brandt had another productive season as partners on Palmer’s girls’ doubles, tennis team. Playing rackets since their freshman year, they steadily improved their skills and teamwork and were district runners-up this spring. Twice they reached the Class 3A regionals as a duo. They won their first match in two sets and advanced to the quarter-finals. Their season ended with a 16-9 record.

HC Susan Vasquez spoke of having thoroughly enjoyed coaching them for four years. “They knew how to lift one another up when they struggled,” she said.

Hayden Beasley

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Senior pitcher and shortstop Hayden Beasley, shown with his family (parents Wesley, Jessica, sister Hanna) when he signed to play baseball at Arlington Baptist University. Beasley has played three varsity seasons for HC Joe Robinson.

“Hayden has been a key part to the success of our baseball program,” said Robinson. “He works hard on the baseball field as well as in the classroom. He is what you look for in a student-athlete in every aspect. I expect him to be successful in college and when his playing days are over.”

Journalism team makes headlines

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Palmer High School sent their student journalism team to East Texas to compete in a University Interscholastic League competition and returned home having swept the field.

While the New York Times and Washington Post may be safe for now, the skills the Bulldog media team displayed will surely benefit them in the future.

Lady Bulldogs gearing-up for big games

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Palmer girls softball enters the final weeks of the season with a tall order in terms of their opposition, or a great opportunity to prove their mettle while clinching a playoff berth.

HC Korey Plough and the Lady Bulldogs, 12-6 overall and 6-5 in District 18-3A, have dates with the two teams above them in the standings, No. 18 ranked Malakoff (19-3) and Mildred (17-3-1). The two games give the K-9’s a chance to move up and secure a playoff berth. They host Scurry-Rosser at home at 5:30 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 20 before going to Mildred on Apr. 23 at 6 p.m.