http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_115140754.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_115140754.html HUNTSVILLE — The Palestine golf streak came to an end.For the first time in four years, the Wildcats will not be making an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament after finishing third in the Class 3A-Region III tournament Wednesday at Raven’s Nest Golf Course. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_115135840.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_115135840.html Tuesday night’s district finale between Westwood and Palestine may not have meant much in the scheme of the playoffs, but that didn’t stop either team’s efforts.Ultimately, it was the Wildcats who prevailed, 11-6, at Nichols Field. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:37:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013750.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013750.html The Palestine golf team has won three straight regional titles.The Wildcats look to defend their title this week — but there will be a twist.After winning three Class 3A-Region III titles in Brenham, the regional tournament has moved this year to Huntsville at Raven’s Nest Golf Course.The regional tournament will be played Tuesday and Wednesday with the top two teams qualifying for the state tournament. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:36:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013701.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013701.html The Palestine girls’ track team will be getting a bonus next week at the Class 3A-Region III track and field meet.Not only are the Ladycats competing for a chance to race in the state meet, Palestine also is building for the future by getting valuable experience in big meets. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:35:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013557.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_112013557.html In the past, Palestine track coach Booker Bowie feels his runners have their best times in the last meets of the season.Bowie hopes that trend continues this year as Palestine prepares for the Class 3A-Region III track and field meet at Humble High School. The preliminaries will be run Friday and the finals will be run Saturday. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_105153315.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_105153315.html The Palestine Wildcats won their third straight game, defeating Madisonville 4-1 Friday night in Madisonville.With the win, Palestine (4-3, 9-11) moves into third place in District 19-3A.Orlando Estrada pitched the complete game for the win, allowing only five hits. He also was 1-for-3 with a run scored. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:23:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_101232401.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_101232401.html The Palstine Wildcats knocked off district leading Groesbeck Tuesday night to get right back into the District 19-3A playoff race.In the first game of the second half of district play, Palestine outlasted Groesbeck 11-10 in eight innings at the Palestine High School baseball field. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:29:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_100113004.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_100113004.html The Palestine Ladycats got their first district win of the season, holding off Groesbeck 4-2 Tuesday night at the Palestine softball field.“This was huge for the girls,” said Palestine head coach Jason Mize, who also got his first district win since taking over the program midway through last season. “They have worked so hard and they deserved this win.” Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_100112418.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_100112418.html The Palestine boys’ and girls’ soccer teams both had the district’s Sophomore of the Year as the All-District teams were released.Wildcat Francisco Nunez and Ladycat Natalie Ahee were named the district’s top sophomores Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_099140537.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_099140537.html Coming into the second day of the District 19-3A track meet, the Palestine Ladycats knew they needed every point possible if they wanted to win the district title.The Laycats did just that, holding off Fairfield to win the district track title Monday night at Wildcat Stadium.“It is such a great accomplishment to win the district title,” girls’ track coach Jamie Driskell said. “A lot of girls pitched in to get key points and it was such a team effort.” Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_099140136.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_099140136.html FRANKSTON — The Palestine golf teams swept through the District 19-3A golf meet as the boys and girls won the district titles Monday afternoon at Pines Dunes Golf Course.“It is a great day for Palestine golf,” golf coach Jamie Driskell said. “These kids have worked very hard.” Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205318.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205318.html Palestine senior Taylor Burris and the Wildcats held off Westwood 4-3 Friday night to finish off the first half of District 19-3A.Burris stranded the tying run on third base in the seventh inning to help get the Wildcats to a 2-3 district record. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:51:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205223.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205223.html The Westwood Lady Panthers wanted to make sure they started off the second half of district on a good note.They got their wish, defeating Palestine, 13-2, at home Friday night. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:49:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205005.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_096205005.html FAIRFIELD — After the first day of the District 19-3A track and field meet Thursday, the Palestine Ladycats have put themselves in position for a district title.The Ladycats, who have 48 points, lead after the first day of field events, holding a slim two-point advantage over Mexia and five-point lead over Fairfield heading into today’s running finals, which begin at 10 a.m. at Fairfield High School. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:11:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_093131256.html http://www.palestineherald.com/palestinewildcats/local_story_093131256.html The Palestine Wildcats dug themselves into a hole they could not get out of Tuesday night in a 6-4 loss to Fairfield.The Wildcats committed three critical errors in the third inning that lead to five Fairfield runs.