Olin leaves Robert E. Lee for Lewisville High School
Dick Olin, longtime Robert E. Lee coach and Baytown figure, resigns to lead Lewisville High School football in January. Known for 7-on-7 football growth in Texas, he helped shape the Bayou Bowl and state tourney, and mentored many prominent quarterbacks. His departure ends a controversial yet influential era in GCCISD and Baytown sports.
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Brian Johnson leads Utah toward undefeated season and first BCS bid
Baytown Lee graduate Brian Johnson has Utah undefeated at 12-0, throwing 241 completions for 2,636 yards and 24 touchdowns with nine interceptions. His mother Shanna Johnson calls it a proud moment as Utah stands alone as the last unbeaten FBS team. The piece recalls Utah’s 2004-05 perfect season ending with Fiesta Bowl win and notes Johnson followed Alex Smith as a freshman.
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Gulf Coast Classic set to ring in new year
Gulf Coast Classic basketball tourney starts Monday at Barbers Hill with 13 boys teams including 2005 champion Barbers Hill and 2006 champion Dayton. Girls side features Barbers Hill Crosby and Baytown Sterling among 18 teams. Coach Nathan Toon cites holiday timing boosting field and rest after Christmas. Hastings and Westbury Christian have dominated past three years.
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On Deck Monday Girls Selected High School Games
Crosby, BH, and Sterling headline the Gulf Coast Classic with games all day at Lee and Ft Worth events plus Rosehill Christian tournament. Boys action features BCA at Northeast Goose Creek Memorial Sterling Barbers Hill and Crosby in Conroe matchups.
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Romo Fit For Eagles Clash After Illness
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo appears recovered from a midweek flu like illness. Coach Wade Phillips said Romo felt better Friday after missing practice on Wednesday. Romo was sent home with medicine, returned to practice Thursday, and worked Friday as Dallas geared up for a pivotal game in Philadelphia.
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