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Rising Star Shuts Outs Trent in Homecoming Game 53-0

1st Quarter Kickoff to Olney made one 1st down and punted to Cisco. Thompson fielded the kick on the Cisco 29. Orsagh made 3 and Hart ran for the 1st down on the Cisco 42. Thompson took a pitch out to the Olney 39. 1st down. Orsagh took it to the 27. 1st down. Silva swept the right end. 1st down on the 3 yd. ln. Pitch back to Hart for the TD. Proffitt made the extra point. It was 7 to 0 with 6:40 left in the 1st Quarter.

For the first 10 minutes of Friday’s showdown with the state-ranked Strawn Greyhounds, the Ranger Bulldogs proved they had the talent to stand toe-to-toe with one of the state’s best.

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

The annual Ranger Fly-In & Airshow will be held at the Ranger Antique Airfield, 1402 Oddie St., in Ranger, Tx beginning Oct. 6 12 PM - Oct 8 at 12 PM. Saturday is for drivein-guests. Gate opens at 8 am: Aerobatic performances at 1:00pm. Adults $15, Kids to 17 Free. Flying all day, kid friendly Bring your sunglasses and sunblock and enjoy the entire show! Event by Ranger Antique Airfield.

CISCO to be featured “Destination Days” city October 11th at Texas Heritage Travel booth during State Fair of Texas DALLAS— Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 29–Oct. 22, 2023, more than 2.5 million visitors (2022 &gures, at https://bigtex. com/about-us/daily-attendance/) will attend from within and outside Texas. The State Fair of Texas, one of America’s largest, longest (since 1886), and most historic state fairs, provides a unique venue for the promotion of heritage tourism as a vitally important Texas product. And volunteers from CISCO, EASTLAND COUNTY will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make our community special. Volunteers will help sta< the Texas Heritage Travel booth in the historic GoTexan Pavilion, next to the State Fair Wine Garden and close to the Cotton Bowl. CISCO to be featured “Destination Days” city October 11th at Texas Heritage Travel booth during State Fair of Texas DALLAS— Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 29–Oct. 22, 2023, more than 2.5 million visitors (2022 &gures, at https://bigtex. com/about-us/daily-attendance/) will attend from within and outside Texas. The State Fair of Texas, one of America’s largest, longest (since 1886), and most historic state fairs, provides a unique venue for the promotion of heritage tourism as a vitally important Texas product. And volunteers from CISCO, EASTLAND COUNTY will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make our community special. Volunteers will help sta< the Texas Heritage Travel booth in the historic GoTexan Pavilion, next to the State Fair Wine Garden and close to the Cotton Bowl. CISCO “Destination Day” is October 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CISCO community banner and promotional literature will be on focus display that day, enhancing the statewide presence throughout the large booth. Residents of CISCO and EASTLAND] County will also be encouraged to come to Dallas and attend the Fair on that day. Tickets are available at bigtex. com/info/tickets, providing general admission and access to all Fair exhibits and free shows. A discount coupon is available online. “We are thrilled to showcase CISCOas a focus destination at the State Fair this year,” said Joy Summar-Smith, board chair of the Texas Brazos Trail Region. “The Texas State Fair is an amazing place to visit, and we look forward to sharing that information with travelers from all over the world who come to enjoy it.” The Texas Heritage Travel booth is the only statewide travel exhibitor at the Fair, where it has participated annually for more than a decade. Sta

Chairman Bryan Daniel presented six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $2.5 million to four schools in West Central Texas. The ceremony was held at Ranger College.

VFW post 4136 Commander Daniel Franco recently instructed members of Troop 103 o the proper handling and folding of American flag. The VFW works with youth and community organizations as a way to show their support. Photo submitted

The annual Tractor Pull at Carbon is fast approaching. It will be held October

G. N . “Woody” Wood, 72, of Eastland, Tx passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on September 19, 2023.

Mary Dyanne Thompson went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2023, at the age of 79. Dyanne was born in Gorman, Textaos LononSneipeteamndbAerr3le0n, e19M4c3-, TChuorrmy. p Ssohne monarrAiepdriDl o2u9g, r1a9i6se3d, tawnod stoongse. t Hheerr ftahiethy ifnamGiloyd aanndd fhrieernldosveweforer eDxytarnenmeewlyhiicmhpyoorutacnotutldo sdeeev othtreodugtho tthhee mtim. e Sshhee aennjdoyweads palafyiienrgcegcaommes-petitor in bridge, bunko, chicken foot and anything that would bring people together around the table. She was very involved in the WMU for many years at the United Methodist Church in Baird where she served as secretary and numerous other roles. Dyanne loved being around people, building relationships, and helping others.

CISCO – Laurie Jay Smothers, age 67 of Cisco TX, left this earth to dance in Heaven on Wednesday, September 27th in her home from natural causes. There will be a Celebration of Life from 10-11:30am Saturday, October 14 at The Myrtle Wilks Community Center in Cisco, TX.

RANGER- Carolina Castro Martinez, 88, of Ranger, Texas passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, with her loved ones by her side.

Martha Sue White Harris passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 73.

Eastland Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon last week to celebrate Grandpa’s Tool Shed as September’s Business of the Month winner. Representatives from local businesses and Eastland Chamber of Commerce came to Congratulate Ken and his staff and enjoy the good food. Photo: Bob Hickox

A Holiday Market Sale will be held at the SunShine Shoppe in Eastland Memorial Hospital! Join use for two days of treasure and gift hunting on October 11 - 12, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. We will have clothing, purses, jewelry, home goods, soaps, and much, much more!

Ryder Warren, new EEDI Executive Director, was guest speaker at the Eastland Civic League and Garden Club’s September meeting.

Eastland County High School Fishing Team had an absolutely amazing day on lake Granbury today. Out of 56 different schools and 200 teams we had 3 teams finish in the top 30. Brady and Scout finished in 1st place out of 200 teams!! Also, Eastland County as a team finished 2nd out of 56 as a team in the tournament! Congratulations to all of our teams!

Taylor Sugar PT, DPT and Hagen Black, PTA spoke about proper foot care and diabetic foot ulcer prevention at the August Lunch and Learn, hosted by Eastland Memorial Hospital.

Sat, Oct 07 | Lyric Art Center Rip's Respite: Come in and cool down with beverages including beer and wine, art, and live music during Rip Fest.