Brown out to shake label Brown top Rose Bowl champ
A Rose Bowl win over Michigan lifts Texas coach Mack Brown, who finally shed the Big One label. He carries a 70-19 Texas record, has rebuilt the program, and aims for conference titles and a national championship in his 22nd season. He’s signed a $26 million, 10-year deal and eyes Oklahoma and a title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brown
Phil Mickelson
Lefty
Darrell Royal
Texas A&m
Michigan
Oklahoma
Longhorns
Southern California
Nebraska
Tom Osborne
Tennessee
Phillip Fulmer
Florida
Florida State
Bobby Bowden
Joe Paterno
Big Boy
Sooners
Pigskin Prognosticators Debut On Short Schedule
The Pigskin Prognosticators panel led by Doyle Barlow Michael Pineda Janie Halter Jim Finley and Mike Finley with Craig Maessig begins with an abbreviated slate this week. Next week the full schedule and a weekly guest picker debut. Email sports baytownsun.com to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Barlow
Michael Pineda
Jim Finley
Mike Finley
Janie Halter
Craig Muessig
Lee
Strake
Jesuit
Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee
Barbers Hill
Anahuac
Houston St. Thomas
Crosby
Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby
Baytowntitania
All Tame Act
Sun.com
Fort Bend Baptist
BCA
Fort Bend
Doyle
Bay City
Barlow
la Marque
Katy
the Woodlands
Clear Brook
Nimitz
North Shore
Elsik
Deer
Bryan
Sun
Baytown
Craig Maessig
Baytownsun.com
Davis: From Breaux Bridge to NFL Star through Hard Work
Breaux Bridge native Dominick Davis built a work ethic on farms and rose from college backup to NFL starter with the Houston Texans. He rushed for 1,031 yards as a rookie and 1,188 yards with 13 touchdowns last season, earning Rookie of the Year honors and securing a reported five year, over 21 million dollar contract. Davis credits his upbringing and drive to his sustained production, while Texans GM Charley Casserly praises his growth and character. Davis, drafted in the fourth round behind LaBrandon Teefield, has outperformed higher draft peers including Willis McGahee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Dominick Davis
Breaux Bridge
Davis
Houston Texans
Texans
Charley Casserly
LaBrandon Teefield
Louisiana State University
NFL
Willis McGahee
Buffalo
Teefield
Jacksonville
Lee College volleyball adds depth with new recruits and returning stars
Priscilla Smith anchors the defense as libero with 2.6 digs per game last season. Newcomer Amanda Bell, outside hitter at 5 9, and Ashleigh Stockman join from Sterling. Freshmen Meagan Monk and Abby Farmer also join as outside hitter and setter respectively, with Farmer and Monk former Barbers Hill runners up. Returnees include Jennifer Arnold, a sophomore outside hitter from Alvin, who led the team in service aces and digs and posted 340 kills, plus Mary Ann Shaw with 223 kills and 56 blocks. Summer Hatcher evolved into a top defender with 269 digs, and Kenya-born Simiyu led with 324 kills and 73 blocks. Setter Kayli Kerr had 262 digs and 113 assists, Edith Musebe seeks bigger contribution at 6'2. Lee College has played two warmups against Houston Baptist and an alumni game as coach Johnson works to gel the lineup for Brinn. The squad is tall and promising but defensive serve-receive needs improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Smith
Smith
Amanda Bell
Sterling
Bell
Ashleigh Stockman
Meagan Monk
Abby Farmer
Farmer
Monk
Jennifer Arnold
Alvin
Arnold
Mary Ann Shaw
Lady Rebels
Shaw
Lee
Summer Hatcher
Hatcher
Monica Somiyu
Kenya
Simiyu
Kayli Kerr
Caney
Edith Musebe
Lee College
Houston Baptist
Johnson
Brinn
Gander Spirit Earns NCA All American Cheer Honor
Gander high school Robert E Lee cheerleaders from JV and Varsity earned NCA All American nominations after returning from South Padre camp. They won Champion Chant Winners three nights straight and the Herkey Team Award for best all around team. Varsity members Brittany Wier Shuntaye Williams April Cordero LaTonya Edmeade and Tedesha Blanchard named NCA All American. also earned a bid to NCA Nationals in Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee High School
NCA
South Padre
Brittany Wier
Shuntaye Williams
April Cordero
LaTonya Edmeade
Tedesha Blanchard
Dallas
Texas
Falcons Defeat Jaguars In Rainy Preseason Clash
Michael Jenkins emerged as Atlanta’s top option with four catches for 35 yards and two scores as the Falcons beat the Jaguars 23-7 in a rain drenched, penalty prone game. Warrick Dunn rushed 8 times for 65 yards including a 42 yard run. Fred Taylor debuted for Jacksonville with four carries for 18 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Michael Jenkins
Atlanta
Jenkins
Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars
Fred Taylor
Jaguars
Warrick Dunn
Crosby offense primed as St Thomas alum leads Bulldogs opener
The preview notes a quarterback who joined after the St Thomas game, an off season buildup, and big expectations for Crosby. Ft Bend, coached by Bruce Matthews, runs the spread with an strong line and big backs. Baytown Christian aims to rebound from a 1-8 season as Homar Ramirez urges a ready, physical start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Crosby
Bulldogs
Ft. Bend
Houston
Bruce Matthews
Baytown Christian Academy
Homar Ramirez
Crosby girls fall to Lutheran South in tough loss
Lauren Lindsay led the offense and Kristin Pennebaker blocked several times as BCA, now 5-6, struggled to gain momentum. Coach Kelle Bond noted inconsistent passing and a need to focus on the little things before next week. Carrie Fisk had 10 kills and Robin Johnson provided serve leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Lindsay
Kristin Pennebaker
Lady Bulldogs
Lutheran South
BCA
Kelle Bond
Carrie Fisk
Robin Johnson
Bond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin
Mack Brown
Baytown Sun Pigskin
Pigskin
Mike Monad
Associated Press
David J. Phillip
Domanick Davis
Denver Broncos
Edith
Musebe
Gander Spirit
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!