New Era Opens as Lady Ganders Start Volleyball Season
Robert E. Lee hosts the 2016 Lady Ganders under new AEL head coach Stephanie March-Smith. Seniors Taiya Bean Aliyah Narcisse Liz Blue and Jacey Farnsworth lead the squad as they push fundamentals and communication. The team faces a tough District 21-SA with Barbers Hill and Kingwood Park atop the standings and opens with preseason scrimmages Aug 5 6 before a season opener Aug 30 at home against Splendora.
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Robert E. Lee
Lady Ganders
AEL
Stephanie March-Smith
Taiya Bean
Aliyah Narcisse
Liz Blue
Jacey Farnsworth
Bean
Narcisse
Blue
Lee
Farnsworth
Arizona
Barbers Hill
Kingwood Park
Caney Creek
Crosby
Dayton
Humble
New Caney
Porter
Splendora
REL
March-Smith
Lee Ganders
Galveston
Alief
Lamar players Harrington and Treadway named to 2016 STATS FCS Preseason All-America
Lamar University running back Harrington and offensive lineman Treadway earned 2016 STATS FCS Preseason All-America honors with Harrington on the first team and Treadway on the third team. Harrington, a 2000-yard rusher in 10 games and Southland single-season rushing record holder, returns for his final Cardinals season. Head coach Ray Woodard praised both players for consistency and impact on offense.
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Kade Harrington
Bret Treadway
Harrington
Treadway
Ray Woodard
Bret
Cardinals
Marcus Allen
Barry Sanders
Baytown Sun
Barbers Hill volleyball ranked No 6 in 2016 TGCA poll
Barbers Hill enters the 2016 volleyball season ranked No 6 in the Class 5A TGCA preseason poll, trailing Prosper and led by teams like Dripping Springs, Lucas Lovejoy, Amarillo, and Leander Rouse. Class 6A top team is Lewisville Hebron, with other top-class No 1s for 4A 3A and 2A noted.
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TGCA
Barbers Hill
Lady Eagles
Prosper
Dripping Springs
Lucas Lovejoy
Amarillo
Leander Rouse
Lewisville Hebron
Argyle
Jewett Leon
Iola
Baytown Sun
Baylor football lineman charged with stalking case
Baylor University offensive lineman Rami Hammad, 21, of Irving, was arrested on a felony stalking charge and suspended from all team activities. An affidavit says he waited for an ex girlfriend before she entered class on July 7 and followed her and a professor to the professor's office after class.
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WACO
Baylor University
Rami Hammad
Hammad
Baylor Athletics
Nick Joos
Irving
Baylor Athletic Department
Patriots rise to regional finals in dramatic GCM run
Goose Creek Memorial’s boys soccer team surged from an undefeated district title to regional finals, aided by comeback wins and a dramatic late surge against Lee. Coach William Freeman lauded the season, while nine seniors graduated and underclassmen faced holes to fill. TASCO All Region SA-III honors highlighted Mitchell Medrano Miguel Sanchez Edgar Martinez and others on first and second teams.
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Goose Creek Memorial
Patriots
Magnolia West
GCM
William
Freeman
Lee
TASCO
Mitchell Medrano
Miguel Sanchez
Edgar Martinez
Abimael Martinez
Mario Andrade
Ernie Cruz
Jarod Mondesir
Jonathon Muratalla
Martin Onofre
David Rodriguez
Octaviano Valencia
BCA Volleyball Aims High After Class Drop to 2A
Baytown Christian Academy moves from Class 3A to 2A in TAPPS volleyball aiming for an immediate impact after returning five starters from a playoff team. Head coach Robin Walker notes numbers are tight but expects strong middle play led by Janet McClellan and Jenna Hendricks with setter Elizabeth Newport guiding the offense. An early Aug 9 opener vs 2nd Baptist Houston kicks off a prep schedule including an Aug 11-13 home tournament. Assistant Jordan McArdle joins the staff as a new perspective while several players handle libero and utility roles.
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Baytown Christian Academy
Bulldogs
BCA
Robin Walker
Lady Bulldogs
Janet McClellan
Jenna Hendricks
McKayla Soza
Daniella Solis
Sydney Schreiber
Laci Gray
Elizabeth Newport
Walker
2Nd Baptist
Houston
Jordan McArdle
Jordan
SFA
Goose Creek Memorial cross country readies for Class 6A leap
Goose Creek Memorial boys and girls cross country teams prepare for Class 6A. Freeman notes no graduates last year and aims for improvement across returning athletes. The boys finished third in district and reached regionals behind senior Aaron Carver and sophomores Isaac Garza and Rafael Mendoza. Brian Diaz, also a varsity contributor, shows progress. Girls team, coached by Roman Huizar, features four top-10 regional placers and 15 to 20 athletes with freshmen likely to crack top six. Sophomore Rebekah Kleinhenz leads, with junior Lizbeth Alvarez, seniors Shyanne Benavidez and Jennifer Escalante providing depth. Benavidez to captain. The squads target continued growth against Atascocita, North Shore, and Kingwood.
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Goose Creek Memorial
William Freeman
Patriots
Freeman
Aaron Carver
Isaac Garza
Garza
Rafael Mendoza
Brian Diaz
Roman Huizar
Huizar
Baytown
Atascocita
North Shore
Kingwood
Rebekah Klienhenz
Lizbeth
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