Texans look to Bennett to lead fragile secondary
Texans cornerback Fred Bennett, newly tapped as a potential leader with Dunta Robinson out and Jacques Reeves sidelined, embraces a bigger role in a young group. Coach Gary Kubiak lauds his growing maturity as the team adds Deltha O’Neal and watches Bennett guide six competing companions while Robinson holds out.
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Houston
Fred Bennett
Texans
Dunta Robinson
Robinson
Jacques Reeves
Bennett
Gary Kubiak
Reeves
Fred
Kubiak
NFL
Deltha O'Neal
Rule change boosts high school volleyball excitement
The National Federation of High Schools allows coaches to stand during rallies to improve on court communication as crowd noise grows. Veteran players note the shift to rally scoring in 2004 aligned with Olympic and college trends, making games faster and more marketable. Lee High School's Alicia Nava says the sport evolves with times.
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National Federation of High Schools
Gloria Epperson
Lee High School
Jenny Epperson
Lee
Alicia Nava
Westrum Sits 13th After First Round At South Regional Amateur
Cypress Baytown's Mike Westrum posted 2 over par 74 to sit 13th after round one at Blackhorse Golf Club in the Texas Golf Association South Regional Amateur Championship. Ninety players endured 100 plus degree heat while nine broke par. Rice's Michael Whitehead shot a 67 to lead, with Houston's Tyler Gann 68 and Katy's David Pocknall 69 nearby. Westrum joined a group of 10 at 74 as Shawn Stefani was 19th midway through the 72-hole event in Pearland.
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Cypress — Baytown
Mike Westrum
Texas Golf Association
Westrum
Blackhorse Golf Club
Michael Whitehead
Rice University
Magnolia Golf Course
League City
Whitehead
Houston
Tyler Gann
Katy
David Pocknall
Major sports day with league games and championships
Regional MLB games in Texas at Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox at 3 and 6 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction at 6 p.m. NASCAR Zippo 200 pole qualifying at 9 a.m. and practice sessions noon and 2 p.m. PGA Tour events and USGA amateur rounds on CBS ESPN2 Golf networks. NBC air Hermosa Beach women’s final at 3:30 p.m. and Hambletonian and Arlington Million horse races at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. ATP Legg Mason and WTA LA tennis night sessions on ESPN2 including LA Championships at 9 p.m.
BCA Spikers Open Season Late In League Switch
Baytown Christian will miss its season opener and start play on Aug 17 after switching from TAPPS to the Texas Christian Athletic League. Top returner Kirsten Kubicek left for Pearland, leaving a young roster led by Sara Davis and Katelyn Anderson. Freshman Karah Hendrix shows promise as a passer after junior varsity time. The team scrimmaged Brazoswood Texas City and Humble Friday as coach Alicia Nava prepared for the new season.
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Baytown Christian
Jovanna Roach
Bulldogs
Second Baptist
Cypress Christian
BCA
Texas Association of Private and Parochial
Texas Christian Athletic League
Kirsten Kubicek
Pearland
Roach
Sara Davis
Katelyn Anderson
Ellen Moreno
Breanna Simpson
Karah Hendrix
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Ceybas
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans Lee
Zasha Henderson
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Stefani
Baytown
Shawn Stefani
Major League Baseball
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L.A. Angels
Fox
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
WGN
Milwaukee Brewers
Houston Astros
ESPN
P.m
Nascar
ESPN2
WGC
Bridgestone
USGA
U.S
AVP
Hermosa Beach
NBC
Hambletonian
NTRA
Arlington Million
BCA Spikers
Lady Ganders
Brazoswood
Texas City
Humble
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