Texans pass on Vince Young at top draft pick
Houston Texans GM Charley Casserly says the team will select Reggie Bush or Mario Williams with the first pick, rejecting Houston native Vince Young despite fan outcry and a Rose Bowl legacy. He cites the need for a premier player at another position to win games.
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Berkman Drive Sparks Astros Past Dodgers in 8-5 Win
Houston powered to an 8-5 victory over Los Angeles as Lance Berkman drove in two with a homer and Chris Burke collected a career high three hits. Wandy Rodriguez improved to 4-0 with seven innings, while Roy Oswalt remained 4-0. Dodgers bullpen faltered after a bases loaded threat in the ninth.
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Duo aims for state as two juniors eye regionals
Matthews and Guillory, both juniors for the Rangers, advance to regional track competition after strong district showings. Matthews credits hurdling coach Neil Craft and cross country endurance work for his rise, aiming for the state meet as a springboard to his senior season. Guillory, who trimmed three tenths from last year and runs football as well, seeks to push past regionals with sharper starts and closer to perfect execution.
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Water polo award winners at Goose Creek CISD meeting
Ross S. Sterling High School student Jacquelyn Traylor was honored April 10 by the Goose Creek CISD Board for Academic All American swimming and First Team All-Region water polo honors. The ceremony recognized Traylor along with teammates earning All-State and All-Region honors.
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Scott Slay
Austen Oliver
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Zayne Beal
Chris Gonzalez
Steve McDonald
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Lamar inches closer to Southland title in tight race
Lamar, 30-13 overall, sits near the Southland Conference regular season crown with a 17-4 league mark and .810 win percentage. UTSA stands 12-6 in conference with a .667 rate, while Texas State is 14-7, third in the league and second in wins and league percentage. Lee grad Barry Laird starred for Houston in an 8-7 extra innings win over Memphis, throwing 2 2/3 innings of one-hit relief. Houston improves to 28-15, 12-3 in Conference USA, and Sesar Figueroa placed in two events at LSU Alumni Gold. Figueroa earned second in the 1500m (3:48.65) and fourth in the 800m (1:52.19). Justin McQueen helped Houston’ s 1600m relay to third in 3:09.07. Barbers Hill product Jose Carmona posted multi-hit games for Henderson State, highlighted by a 2-for-4, two-run day in a 15-3 win over Arkansas Tech. Henderson State sits 15-26, 9-11 in Gulf South. Baylor’s Camp finished sixth in long jump at Michael Johnson Classic with 21-9.5. ETBU’s Estrada and Oliphant played. ETBU fell 6-5 and 11-2 to Austin College, Estrada 1-for-3 in both, two RBIs in 6-5 loss. ETBU is 23-16-1. Sterling’s Rachel Smithson, a Wofford senior, ran 12th in the 1500m at Clemson Invitational in 5:57.
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