Editor’s Story

Well my friends the train has left the station again for another thrilling year of high school sports. Judging by the parking lot talk I am expecting some really great things to happen this year for a number of our schools that we cover. Liberty Eylau has began its season with two giant teams in Gilmer and Carthage. The ... More

Why it takes special players to win under stress

By Roger Sheppard   Why do some players get it and yet others do not?  What is it about history that many just don’t understand?  I was watching the Cincinnati Bengals play the Pittsburgh Steelers the other night in a wild card playoff game and was reminded of why you don’t trust players that will not ... More

What do you know about YOU!

I want to keep stressing to you that the importance of knowing ourselves is paramount when it comes to the way you feel and operate in society. Ninety percent of the world’s woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way ... More

A Note From the Publisher

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each one of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” This statement was written by Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) He was a Nobel peace prize winning medical missionary and philosopher. Ev... More

From the Field House – Issue 9

We are quickly approaching the summer months and I am already dreading the heat. It has been a very enjoyable spring with the temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s but the rain has been over the top. I feel really sorry for all of you that have to deal with the floods around the Red River. It is amazing how it reminds us ... More