Canyon Andrews Game Draws Townwide Replay Buzz
The Canyon and Andrews hockey contest drew heavy replay in coffee shops around town after a 21 21 tie. Andrews earned the right to regionally face the Brownwood Lions, while Canyon headlines praised the comeback loss and coach Mills. Local Lamesa staff aided coverage, with plans to replicate the rapid news workflow for Saturday’s game in San Angelo.
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Canyon
Canyon Sunday
Eagles
Ron Mills
Lamesa
Lubbock
San Angelo
Saturday basketball clash sparks poll debate between Brownwood and Mustangs
The speaker disputes a Harris poll rating Brownwood ahead of San Angelo’s Mustangs by 21 points. They contend recent games show no clear dominance by either side and recall Brownwood’s underdog performance when Brother Gordon coached at Seminole.
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San Angelo
Harris
Brownwood
Mustangs
Gordon
Seminole
Stadium echoes San Angelo design for Andrews fans
Andrews fans may feel at home in Bobcat stadium in San Angelo as the venue mirrors the local design. The facility was adapted for smaller crowds while keeping its key features. A prior trip by school board members in private planes to inspect the stadium sparked memories among locals.
Permian students injured after game outside Ector High gym
Five Permian students were hurt in a melee outside the gym after a basketball game won by Permian 55 53. Three were treated at Medical Center Hospital including a girl from the Peppettes with a seven inch long gash. The injuries are part of a long string of similar incidents after games.
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Ector High Gym
Medical Center Hospital
Peppettes
See Sands
Mustangs Defeat Odessa High In Season Opener
The Mustangs secure an 88 84 victory over Odessa High in a strong season debut. Andrews led 27 19 after one period and 53 41 at half, with three players scoring 20 points each, while outrebounding the taller Odessa squad.
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Mustang
Odessa High
Odessa
Andrews
Bronco
Mustangs
Ponies
Mike Pearson
Mustangs Meet State Grid Crown Defenders
The Andrews Mustangs, defending district champions, face the Brownwood Lions in the regional semifinal at Bobcat Stadium in San Angelo. Coach Jimmie Keeling leads the 1971 Mustangs against Brownwood, with Shae Southall and Rodney Folsom among Brownwood’s key players, as Andrews aims to advance toward the state crown.
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Andrews Mustangs
Brownwood
San
Wood
Lions
Keeling
Mustangs
Andrews
Southall
Shae Southall
Rodney Folsom
Steve Cutbirth
Truman Westfall
Tim Reid
Abilene High
Abilene Cooper
Coaches Scout and View Films Before Playoff Games
Coaches prepare extensively for regional and state playoff games with limited scouting. Coach Jimmie Keeling notes teams often have few pre playoff viewings, leaving many unknowns about who will play.
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Jimmie Keeling
Athletes Clash Over Astroturf After Lub bock Bi-district
Players from Lub bock weigh in on astroturf after a bi district game. Major opinions split: some praise traction and mobility while others complain heat and elbow burns. Several linemen and backs give contrasting views on comfort and performance.
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Mickey Matthews
Lubbock
Bill Ervin
Ben Bilbrey
Kenny Bales
Ronnie Holman
Randy Willey
Santa Claus Arrives Despite Football Playoffs in Andrews
Santa Claus visited Andrews on Wednesday despite the football playoffs drawing attention. Old St. Nick drew cheers from children who asked for footballs and football gear, while some requested megaphones. The Christmas parade featured Andrews bands, a local drilling unit, and entries from Shriners, Beta Sigma Phi chapters, TARS, Moose Lodge, Veterans of WWI, AAUW, Junior High council, Cub Pack 129, Ladies Golf, Ponytails, and Boy Scout Troop 129 with parade marshal O. D. Huckabee. Santa will return December 16 and stay 4 to 6 p.m. for another appearance at Fantasy Land.
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Old St. Nick
Yuletide
Santa Claus
Andrews
Ector
The
Shriners
Epsilon Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Delta Beta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Tau Tau
TARS
the Moose Lodge
Tommy Williams
AAUW
Slim Gems
Ladies Golf Association
Ponytails
Xilota Eta
Karpet Korner
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Larry Scott
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Clay Gray
Andrews Canyon
Jessie Patrick
Spirit
Don Ingram
Maxie
Pearson
OHS
Rose
Steve Zap
Wayne Roberts
Darrell Dobbs
David Nix
Nix
Mary Carpenter
By Marj Carpenter
Davey Jones
Steve Stringfellow
Andrewians
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