Dodge leaves Southlake for UNT Denton coaches at North Texas
AP reports Todd Dodge, Texas high school legend, is named North Texas football coach. Dodge guided Southlake Carroll to a 77-1 record in Texas Class A and a 50 game regular season win streak, entering Division I-A after unprecedented success. He spoke at a news conference with boosters and fans. Dodge previously coached at UNT as an offensive coordinator in 1992-93 and has drawn interest from NFL and college programs.
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Gagne and Lofton Reach Ranger Deals in Arlington
Reliever Eric Gagne and center fielder Kenny Lofton agreed to one year contracts with the Texas Rangers. Lofton, a six time All-Star, said the team aimed to accelerate progress by adding him as manager Ron Washington noted. Gagne’s deal could include about 5 million in performance bonuses.
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The Week's Games Today No Events Scheduled
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Rangers bombard South Houston to set up Kingwood showdown
RSS improved to 5-8 with a 73-59 win over South Houston as Adrian Fontenot led with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Fontenot fed 9 of 14 from the floor, while Derrick Thompson added 12 after halftime including two 3s to blunt a late Trojan push.
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Lakers rally past Rockets as Odom exits early
Kobe Bryant scored 23 as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Lamar Odom’s knee sprain and a near comeback by Houston to win 102-94. Luke Walton added 18 points and seven assists while Yao Ming was held to 26, five in the second half, as Houston without Tracy McGrady drops sixth straight at home.
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Lee College Volleyball Players Earn Postseason Honors
Five members of the Lee College women s volleyball team earned postseason honors. Meagan Monk from Barbers Hill was All-Conference and All-Region for the middle blocker role, Jessica Yorga earned All-Conference and All-Region as right side hitter, Judith Boel from Almen Netherlands earned All-Conference and Region XIV Tournament Team plus NJCAA 2nd Team All-American, Jacqueline Sparks from Barbers Hill earned All-Conference and All-Region and Region XIV Tournament Team, and Abby Farmer from Barbers Hill earned All-Conference and All-Region as setter. The lineup shows Monk Yorga Boel Sparks and Farmer. Contributed photo
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Barbers Hill Girls Beat C. E. King 58 29 In 21-4A Opener
Barbers Hill girls opened the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run to beat C. E. King 58-29 in the District 21-4A opener. Samantha Hardin led with 13 points and Keely Rivera added 12 as BH improved to 10-5. Coach John Chancellor said the team defended well and benefited from the bench. King’s offense cooled after a 22-10 first-quarter edge by Barbers Hill.
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Astros trade for Jennings to bolster rotation
Houston acquires Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio from Colorado in exchange for Willy Taveras Taylor Buchholz and Jason SEE ASTROS PAGE 8. The move fills Pettitte’s void after a failed White Sox deal and reshapes the Astros pitching staff this season.
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