Banged up running backs threaten No 10 Texas opener
Texas coach Tom Herman faces a RB injury crisis with only two scholarship backs available for the Louisiana Tech opener. Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington are limited by injuries, leaving the door open for increased role for quarterback Sam Ehlinger while LSU looms next. Oklahoma memory cited by Neville Gallimore and Lincoln Riley reflects on past playoff hopes.
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Texans lose star RB LaMar Miller to season injury
Houston Texans placed running back LaMar Miller on injured reserve after he tore his ACL in a preseason game against Dallas. Miller, 28, led Houston with 973 rushing yards and 210 carries last year, leaving Duke Johnson to shoulder the load as he joins an offense led by Deshaun Watson. Johnson, 25, has four Browns seasons and is known for catches and rushing work.
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Sports Calendar Highlights Local Varsity Matches This Week
The schedule lists today events including Barbers Hill versus REL at Barbers Hill and High Island at Anahuac. Upcoming: Barbers Hill and Crosby at Santa Fe and GCM, plus weekend cross country and college tournaments in Orlando and Pensacola.
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Anahuac Opens Cross Country Season at Huffman Relays
Anahuac High School cross country kicked off the season at Huffman Relays with mixed results. Varsity girls Karissa Jircik and Jessey Staner led the team 59th of 67 with 33 32.2, followed by Juanita Diaz Becca Henicke at 61st 33 58, and Isabela Abril Alberto with 34 41. JV boys Chase Herrington Lane Cormier finished 45th of 52 at 30 43.2. Coach Ashley Sherman praised the start as the team builds mileage and speed. The next meet is August 31 in Bridge City at 9:30 a.m.
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Becca Henicke
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Natalia Rico
Karissa Jircik
Juanita Diaz
Jessey Staner
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Paula Lopez
Angel Meza
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Work ethic lifts Patriot player Jace Davis to team leader
Goose Creek Memorial senior Jace Davis, a 6 foot 1 inch, 275 pound center and guard, has transformed into a vocal and leading offensive lineman through constant hard work. Coach Shannon Carter praises his commitment, noting the line's steady improvement and Davis as its key communicator. The Patriot opens the season at 7 p.m. Thursday versus Sam Rayburn at Stallworth Stadium.
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Texas dam repairs threaten lakes and tourism in Guadalupe River Valley
Outdoorsman John Jefferson reports on dams along the Guadalupe River and Sabine Lake, noting three dams have failed or caused empty lakes. Lake Wood near Gonzales, Lake Dunlap downstream, and four others face draining costs of 180 to 200 million dollars for repair or replacement.
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