Eastland Telegram

The Jacksboro Tigers scored 22 points in the second quarter and then held on to claim a 4924 decision on a District 5-3A shootout at Maverick Stadium on Friday. The two teams combined for 73 points and 924 yards, including more than 500 through the year as Eastland’s Isaiah Hays and Jacksboro’s Lando Belcher put on a passing clinic. The two completed 33 of their 52 passing attempts for 502 yards and five touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Mavericks, Jacksboro also did plenty of damage on the ground. The Tigers rushed for 328 yards and four touchdowns. Jacksboro got the offensive fireworks started midway through the first quarter. The Tigers scored the game’s first points on an 8-yard pas from Belcher to Kaleem Howard. The extra point attempt failed, leaving Jacksboro with a 6-0 lead at the 5:52 mark of the frame. The Mavericks answered right back. After the two teams had traded punts, Hays delivered a big play for the Mavs. He hit Griffin Beard with a pass over the middle. Beard outran the Tiger defense from there, completing a 78-yard touchdown play. Jiovani Ojeda’s ensuing extrapoint staked the Mavs to a 7-6 cushion heading into the second. Hays turned in a sensational night under center. He hit of 16 of his 26 passes for 213 yards. Beard, who also rushed the ball for a team-high 43 yards on eight attempts, closed out the game as EHS’s top receiver, netting four catches for 99 yards. Belcher caught fire from there. The JHS standout converted on a pair of third-and-long plays on the Tigers’ next possession before capping the drive with a 30-yard TD strike to Cannon Valenzuela. Josh Salazar tacked on the kick., giving Jacksboro a 13-7 cushion. Eastland didn’t flinch. The Mavericks responded to Jacksboro’s march with one of their own moments later. Cayden Alford polished off the Mavs’ next possession by catching an 8-yard touchdown pass from Hays. The Mavs’ second scoring drive lasted just 71 seconds, spanning three plays. Jay Oznick and Preston Rose both accounted for huge chunks of yardage with receptions of 30 and 29 yards in the drive. Alford’s TD put Eastland on top 14-13 with 9:08 left in the first half. The Tigers roared back. Jacksboro needed just two plays before Luke Sams broke free on a 50-yard TD run that gave the Tigers the lead for good. Sams, who finished the contest with 156 yards on 16 carries, tacked on another touchdown run later in the second and helped Jacksboro roll into the half holding a 28-17 advantage. Jacksboro stretched its lead in the third. The Tigers got a 45yard TD run from Belcher and a 7-yard touchdown reception from Kasey Swan en route to building a 42-17 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Belcher completed 17 of his 26 passes for 289 yards. He also rushed for 126 yards on 10 rushes. Cason Browning helped the Mavs close out the contest on a high note. He punched his way into the end zone from a yard out with 5:26 left to account for Eastland’s final score. Browning netted 34 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. With the loss, the Mavericks dropped to 1-5 for the season and, more importantly, fell to 0-1 in District 5-3A play. Jacksboro is 6-0 and 1-0. Eastland will return to action on Friday when they head to Merkel to face off with the Badgers. Merkel, which has won its last three outings, rolls into the game at 5-1. The Badgers opened district play with a 47-21 victory over Dublin on Friday District 5-3A Standings District Overall Team W - L W-L Jacksboro 1-0 6-0 Eastland 0-1 1-5

Harmony Baptist Church and Pastor Glenn Clark would like to invite the community to attend a note burning and Pioneer Day celebration on Sunday, October 29th to commemorate the payoff of our new Christian Life Center. After less than 4 years since our groundbreaking on October 24, 2019, our new Christian Life Center is paid off. The celebration will start at 11:00 am with 'favorite hymn sing' and observing of the Lord's Supper. This will be followed by a Pot-Luck Lunch

Introducing Veterans Cuts The Veterans Cuts initiative is being introduced to Eastland, Texas.

Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County is pleased to present Mark and Jalise Middleton Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. Both Mark and Jalise are January 6 defendants and founders of American Patriot Relief. They will speak in the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 West I 20, Cisco.

The Creature (Old Rip) That Slept 30-Plus Years in a Corner Stone

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., a weekend of events will honor the

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Eastland Civic League and Garden Club are fundraising with a Pecan & Peanut Sale. The Delicious Pecans & Peanuts are from Comanche, Texas of the famous Durham’s Company.

My O MY—What A Parade!!

EVERYONES FAVORITE SINGERS: Siebert Singers

Mr. Wheelie performed for th children at the Mulberry School on Wednesday. Bryan Jackson gave the children a treat with wheelies and Fire to their great excitement. Photo: Bob Hickox

Join us in celebrating Gene Wright’s well-deserved retirement after 13 dedicated years as the EMS Manager at Eastland Memorial Hospital. Gene has been an invaluable leader and a true source of inspiration for our EMS team.

Eastland Fire Department and Rescue are holding their 3rd Annual Open House on October 14th from 11AM - 2PM.

Ever hear of Screamin’ Sheila? How about Marshall Ratliff? Or the copperhead soup?

There will be a fundraiser dinner hosted by the Cottonwood Historical Association on Friday, October 27th. It’ll be at the Cottonwood Community Center with dinner served from 5:00 PM until 8 PM (or until they run out!). On the menu is Smoked Turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and green beans. Your choice of dessert and drinks are also included. Dinner is $15 per plate or $5 for kids under 10. The music will start at 5:30 with some great talent!

Eastland Memorial Hospital is excited to introduce Dr. Jill McAngus, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. McAngus, an alumna of Tarleton State University, graduated summa cum laude before earning her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She completed a competitive residency program at Baylor Scott and White in Temple. She is highly trained in treating a variety of orthopedic problems and helping patients with acute or chronic injuries of the extremities and degenerative joint conditions in returning to an active lifestyle. Eastland Memorial Hospital is proud to have Dr. McAngus join our healthcare team, and we look forward to the positive impact she will make in our community. Starting October 11th, 2023, Dr. McAngus will be available for consultations and appointments every second and fourth Wednesday at Eastland Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 254-595-3698.

It Seems that Thousands Came to Old Rip Fest

The Wildcat fans were just sitting down when Woodson grabbed the lead. Austin Priddy took a pitchout and raced 65 yards for the first TD of the game. The PAT was good and the Cowboys were ahead 8-0 with 12 seconds gone in the 1st quarter. However, that was the only time Woodson would score.

Editor, Voters will have the opportunity to vote on several propositions at the election on November 7th. Some may wonder what Proposition 9 is really about. Basically, it is a proposition to give retired teachers a long overdue Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

Fresh off a win over sixth-ranked Jim Ned, the Eastland Mavericks will jump into the fire again this Friday when they host the unbeaten Jacksboro Tigers at Maverick Stadium.

Join us for our 6th annual Miles for Meals 5K run benefitting Eastland Meals on Wheels! The Meals on Wheels mission is to service healthy meals to seniors and homebound residents. Your support of this event will enable MOW to deliver over 60,000 meals annually. Come support your local Meals on Wheels! Register to walk or run; or just come for the fun!