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Sports section page 2B offers game previews and brief updates with standings, schedules, and notable results from Baytown teams and visiting squads. Highlights focus on local athletes, upcoming contests, and key statistics for readers following high school and regional events.
Haas Triumphs In Five Sets After Shirt Flap Incident
Third seed Tommy Haas edged David Sanchez 7 6 1 in a dramatic five setter at the U S Open as singles action opened with Sampras and Williams winning while Jelena Dokic and David Nalbandian were swept in straight sets. Haas survived a late stumble to prevail 7 6 1 3 6 3 6 4 7 5.
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New York
Tommy Haas
Pete Sampras
Serena Williams
Jelena Dokic
David Nalbandian
Haas
David Sanchez
Sterling Teams Shine Across Friday Night Football
Local schedule lists Sterling players in multiple games including varsity at La Porte 7 p.m. and freshman Sterling vs La Porte at 4:30 p.m. plus Sterling at Willowridge 4:30 p.m. and JV matchups against Sam Rayburn and Deer Park with kickoff times from 3:45 to 6:30 p.m. Other games include BCA versus Second Baptist and Barbers Hill versus Anahuac with 7:30 p.m. starts.
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BCA
Second Baptist
Sterling
Sam Rayburn
Deer Park
la Porte
Barbers Hill
Anahuac
Crosby
St. Thomas
Dayton
Lamer Consolidated
Chambers County Showdown Sparks Week One At Eagle Stadium
Barbers Hill aims for a 31st straight win tying a school record as Anahuac seeks a program booster in a Friday night clash at Eagle Stadium Mont Belvieu. Coaches Price and Martel emphasize opening game intensity, replacing key players, and regional rivalry momentum.
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Barbers Hill
Anahuac
Chambers County
Eagle Stadium
Mont Belvieu
Eagles
Don Price
Rangers get boost as Friermood returns for opener
Sterling linebacker Blaine Friermood resumes practice ahead of Friday’s season opener against LaPorte at Stallworth Stadium. Friermood, named most inspirational last year, faces an AC separation evaluation but intends to play. The Rangers seek cohesion against a strong LaPorte defensive line led by a bulky front and blitz packages.
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Baytown
LaPorte
Sterling Rangers
Blaine Friermood
Friermood
Frietmood
Cody Hill
Frietwood
Rangers
Bulldogs
Stallworth Stadium
Sterling
Karl Terrebonne
Detroit Lions
Shaun Rogers
University of Texas
Kirk Warren
Warren
Jonathan Cooper
Eric King
Wylie Williams
la Porte
Crosby Cougars open season under new coach Haynes
New Crosby coach Larry Haynes leads the Cougars in a tough opener at home against second ranked St Thomas Friday night at 7 30 p m. Haynes notes only 10 percent of the offense is installed and highlights key opponents while stressing the need to treat nondistrict games seriously. The Dayton Broncos host Lamar Consolidated in their 7 p m kickoff, with Jerry Stewart counting on Calvin Davis and Lamar Mitchell to spark an improved offense after a 7 5 finish.
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New York
Bud Selig
Crosby Cougars
Larry Haynes
Haynes
Hardin and
Liberty
Cougars
St. Thomas
Andy Locke
Trey Englert
Dayton Broncos
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
Bronco Stadium
Dayton
Strugle
Jerry Stewart
Yurnavers
Lamar
Stewart
Lydell Wilson
Broncos
Calvin Davis
Lamar Mitchell
Pigskin Prognosticator Panel Begins New Season
The Sun introduces a weekly prognosticating panel led by Robbie Magness and Jim Finley with local experts including Cindy Lipps Gene Anderson Hardy King Roberta Hector Vikki Nichols Carl Manchaca and Gary Englert. They preview the first week focusing on high school games while noting potential bias from Arkansas connections and the challenge of year-to-year roster changes.
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the Sun
Robbie Magness
Jim Finley
Magness
Finley
Cindy Lipps
Gene Anderson
Gene Polaris
Hardy King
Wings N More
Northwestern State
King
Baytown
Vikki Nichols
Bay Temperature Control
Nichols
Arkansas
Carl Manchaca
Gary Englert
Crosby State Bank
Vegas
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Sid Whitmore
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Bill Whitmore
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Whitmore
Rice Stadium
Autry Court
Lee
North Brook
Willowridge
Port Sterling
Clear Creek
J.P. Sonnenberg
Price
Martel
Marten
Terrebonne
Trey
Tristan Johnson
New Crosby
Roberta Hector
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