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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2008
Page
5
Houston Texans doctors said Harry Williams likely will never play again after neck and spine injuries from a preseason collision. Williams, 26, underwent surgery in Dallas to fuse and stabilize the cervical spine levels C-2 through C-4 following Friday's game.
Highland's Hunter Patton beat Baytown's Chanse Bullock in the Advanced Junior Dragster final at the O'Reilly E.T. Bracket Racing Series at Houston Raceway Park. Patton timed 8.037 seconds at 80.27 mph on the eighth mile as other bracket finals determined winners in Super Pro, Sportsman, and Jr Dragster divisions.
Volleyball features Crosby at Caney Creek and Goose Creek Memorial at Port Neches Groves with 4 30 5 30 and 6 30 matches. Football sees Pasadena at Goose Creek Memorial Barbers Hill at Port Neches Groves and Anahuac at Houston Kinkaid plus junior varsity times. Tennis lists La Porte visiting Barbers Hill at 3.
Broadcast listings show the Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh on WGN at 6 p.m. and Cincinnati at Houston at 7 p.m. Tennis and U.S. Open tennis coverage are noted on USA and ESPN with corresponding times and matchups including Boston at the New York Yankees.
Readers may reach sports editor Dave Rogers with questions about today’s stories or ideas for future sports coverage by calling 281 425 8031 or emailing sports baytownsun.com for correspondence and tips.
Goose Creek Memorial junior quarterback Cody Larson, a late Sterling transfer, is cleared to play after residency and district waivers. He is expected to start in the season opener against Pasadena High, with Price Jacobs as backup. Larson followed his father to Baytown and required multiple waivers to play varsity. His sister Katie also moved with waivers. the basketball player is questionable due to a knee injury.
Texas A M coach Mike Sherman arrived late for a photo shoot as Texas A M prepared for the opener in College Station. Quarterback Stephen McGee noted Sherman’s tense mood but AD Tim Cassidy said it was just game week. Fullback Jorvorskie Lane remains questionable due to neck injuries and headaches, with backup Nick LaMantia dealing with an ankle sprain. Sherman also voiced concerns about the offensive line’s depth as they seek game-ready performance.
The No. 11 Texas Longhorns reveal depth chart with freshmen Earl Thomas and Blake Gideon as top safeties for the Florida Atlantic game. Backup freshmen Ben Wells, Nolan Brewster, and Christian Scott join the inexperienced duo, while veteran Ishie Oduegwu is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery, prompting coaching to simplify defensive calls to aid the young unit.
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