Big Week of NHRA Spring Nationals and Local Playoffs
The week features the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park, expected to draw up to 50,000 fans, plus GCM soccer at Turner Stadium in Humble as they chase a 5A regional final. District 21-5A and 21-3A track meets host events at Barbers Hill and Anahuac, while Deer Park visits Sterling in a key 22-6A baseball showdown impacting playoff hopes.
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Anahuac High School
Deer Park
Sterling
Rangers
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Santa Fe
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Galveston
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Sports Calendar Highlights Local Baseball and District Meets
Texas City at Lee and Anahuac at Kirbyville lead the baseball slate at 7. Golf and track dominate fields with Barbers Hill hosting districts and Anahuac organizing a district meet finals. Friday features 5A Regional Soccer semifinals and multiple softball and soccer matchups across districts.
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Santa Fe
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Anahuac
Kirbyville
Legacy
Baytown
Baytown Christian
Alpha Omega
Top Fuel Champ Torrence Eyes First HRP Win at Spring Nationals
Steve Torrence the reigning Mello Yello Champion seeks his first victory at Houston Raceway Park during the Spring Nationals. The 36 year old Texan praises his off the shelf Capco team while his father Billy Torrence also races a second Capco dragster. Torrence is a two time runner up at HRP and aims to convert that near miss into a win at his second home track.
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Phoenix
Rockets not lifting title this season says Sun editor
Alan Dale argues the Houston Rockets lack a tough defensive mindset under Mike D antoni and face biased calls against the Warriors, plus overreliance on 3s, making a title bid unlikely despite strong recent play. He names coaching, officiating perception, and shooting strategy as the three key issues.
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Kobe
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Portland
Sacramento
Stephen Curry
Curry
Harden
Rockets
Woods and Rivers: Texas Spring Float Adventures Across Dams and Guides
Outdoor writer John Jefferson recounts river trips across Texas, praising plentiful water for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. He highlights Gruene River Company near New Braunfels, warns about safety with life jackets, and name-drops guides Aaron Riggins and various Texas streams while noting regional risks and scenic drives for spring floats.
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Texas
John Graves
Brazos
Possum Kingdom
Lake Whitney
Bob Hood
Jerry Dean
Graves
Rio Grande
Santa Elena Canyon
Gruene River Company
GRC
New Braunfels
Guadalupe
Lampasas
Hueco Falls
San Saba
Menard
San Marcos
Palmetto State Park
San Gabriel
Aaron Riggins
Frio
Sabinas
Nueces
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Texas City
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Rosa
Jim Crane
Metro Moments
Alan Dale
Sun Sports
Alan.dale
Baytownsun.com
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Dale
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Village Creek
Coleto Creek
Victoria
John Jefferson
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept
The
Wildlife Society
Jefferson
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