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Broaddus Slips Past Grapeland In OT Thriller

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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Lady Mustangs Advance To Area Championship

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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CENTRAL HEIGHTS – Slocum senior Cristina Wickersham came up big when her Lady Mustangs needed her, as the post recorded a double-double in Slocum’s 47-39 win over West Sabine on Tuesday night. Slocum led by six at the half, but saw their lead dwindle to just one point going into the fourth quarter.
After spending most of the night faced with a sluggish offense, the Lady Mustangs would eventually catch fire in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lady Tigers 19-12 in the final frame to pull away for a win in their playoff opener.

Making Sense Of Linsanity

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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In the Lintrest of time I’ll go ahead and talk about the man, the myth, the legend. Jeremy Lin. Linsanity has taken the NBA and country by storm in recent weeks. Jeremy Lin was not recruited out of high school, where he led his team to a 32-1 record, and a state championship in California. He enrolled at Harvard, and walked on to the basketball team there. Let me repeat that, he enrolled as a student, not as an athlete. This kid has some serious brainpower.

Bulldogs Topple Owls, Claim Second Place

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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ANDERSON – The Crockett Bulldogs did their part on Tuesday evening, defeating Anderson-Shiro 77-38 to keep pace with the Trinity Tigers. Unfortunately, the New Waverly Bulldogs weren’t able to do their part, as Trinity was able to down New Waverly 65-50 to clinch their first outright district title since 1998, leaving Crockett as the second seed going into the playoffs.

Tigers Top Elks In Season Finale

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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TROUP – In their final game of the regular season, the Elkhart Elks found themselves playing for pride against the district leading Troup Tigers. The upset minded Elks almost spoiled the Tigers Senior Night, rallying back from an early deficit against the Tigrs, before eventually falling 68-56.

Play Ball! Baseball/Softball Season Begins Monday

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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Chalk the lines, oil the gloves, it is time for baseball and softball season again in Houston County. Area teams will return to the diamond on Monday to kick off the new season, all with hopes for being the last team standing when the dust settles in June. Five teams officially kick off their regular season on Monday afternoon with two other teams taking the field on Tuesday.

Congratulations And Let The Signings Begin

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

District Shakeups Take Effect Next Season

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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Every two years, coaches around the state of Texas receive either a pleasant surprise or what can only be percieved as a cruel joke. That day came on Thursday, when the UIL (University Interscholastic League) announced the 2012-2014 realignment figures. While there were a couple of big surprises in the state, the Houston County area saw very minor changes.

Kennard Takes Outright District Lead

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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Sandies Soar Past ‘Jackets To Host “White Out” In Tuesday’s Finale

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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Area Recap

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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Here is a look at Tuesday’s area action:
Kennard Tigers 67 – Martinsville Pirates 79
Looking to pull off a big upset and topple the Martinsville Pirates on Tuesday night, the Kennard Tigers fell slightly short, dropping a 12-point decision to the 15th ranked Pirates. Kenyata Benton opened the scoring for Kennard with a monster dunk that energized the Tigers throughout the night.
Kennard hit the road to face Groveton-Centerville on Friday night. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 85-38 in their first meeting of district play.

Late Elkhart Rally Falls Short

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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ELKHART – With playoff position on the line, the Elkhart Elks welcomed the Frankston Indians to town in a huge showdown between the two teams. Jeffery Wilson scored 18 points as the Elks jumped out to a big lead, only to see the Indians storm back and steal the pivotal win.

Bulldogs Demolish Onalaska

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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ONALASKA – Coaches always like to see their team’s peaking towards the end of the season going into the playoffs, and fortunately for Bulldogs Head Coach David Drafahl, the Crocket Bulldogs are definitely trending up. The Bulldogs traveled to Onalaska on Tuesday night and waltzed out with an impressive 84-27 win over the Wildcats.

Lions Cruise In Non-District Finale

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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LOVELADY – In their final non-district game of the year the Lovelady Lions welcomed the Neches Tigers into town. The Tigers round themselves outmatched from start to finish as the Lions cruised to an 84-38 win in front of the home crowd.

Lady Lions Fall To Neches

Chris Boothe

Monday, February 6th, 2012

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LOVELADY – Back in mid-December the Lovelady Lady Lions waltzed into Neches and stole a 54-50 overtime win over the then #1 ranked Lady Tigers. Both teams have played extremely well since that point with Lovelady winning 12 of 13 games, and playing like one of the hottest teams in the state of Texas.
Neches got their shot at revenge on Tuesday night, and took advantage, using a big third quarter to down the Lady Lions 60-38 in Lovelady.