Top 10 local sports stories of 2008 from The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun sports staff highlights 2008’s top local sports moments. Dayton’s football team posted 12 straight wins en route to the Class 4A Division II title game, while Sulphur Springs denied them 69 49 in a record setting championship. Crosby tied for eighth in points after two state titles and strong track results. Sterling swept both boys and girls water polo titles, Ranger won crowns again over Clear Lake, and players from Godfrey BYU and S F A contributed key NCAA and NFL/National Conference highlights. Coaching changes at Robert E Lee and Barbers Hill rounding out the notable year.
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Anahuac Panthers rebound after Ike wrecks homes
After Hurricane Ike devastated west Chambers County and destroyed homes of several players, the Anahuac Panthers completed a dramatic year, turning from 2-8 to 8-3 in football.
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Goose Creek Memorial tops Kingwood Park 34–10 in season opener
The outmanned Goose Creek Memorial Patriots, with no seniors and no practice field, opened 2008 under Coach Bret Boyd by defeating Kingwood Park 34 to 10. This marked a strong start for the first-year program despite limited resources.
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Notables Highlight Local College Sports And Youth Ball
Lee College women’s tennis earns No 2 national junior college ranking for fall. Baytonians Jesse Husband Brett Kinsel and Jason Fuqua play key roles for Alvin in the Junior College World Series. Baytown Sterling 28 10 softball advances to Region III quarterfinals. Dylan Garcia, 6, brain cancer survivor, recovering to play Little League. Sterling basketball climbs from 2 7 start to near end of 20 year playoff drought.
Heat Wave pitchers land pro contracts after stellar season
Right-hander Brett Marshall and lefty Hunter Cervenka led Sterling's baseball team to the Region III semifinals and the Rangers' best season ever at 29-6. Marshall signed an $850,000 bonus with the New York Yankees while Cervenka agreed to a $350,000 deal with the Boston Red Sox.
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Sterling Eagles Break Through to Playoffs in 2008
After 22 years outside the playoffs Sterling finishes third in District 21-5A in 2008. Quarterback Keagan Kogut led the league in passing and earned co offensive MVP honors as Sterling went 6-4, their most wins since 1999.
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Crosby junior Chance Casey Wins High Step Title
Crosby High School junior Chance Casey claimed the high stepping crown in a regional meet, showcasing speed and poise as he edged competitors in a decisive performance.
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Hall Barbers Hill Falls Short in Region III Final
Along Hall Barbers Hill softball, led by all state pitcher Chandler Hall, came within one win of the Class 4A state berth. The Eagles finished 27 9 1, losing two games to Nederland in the Region III finals The readout preserves the entities Chandler Hall Hall Barbers Hill Nederland Region III and the scores and final outcome.
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Flying High One-Time Star Robert E Lee Gander Shines in Football
Former defensive back Charles leads notes on a big year in college and professional football for Robert E Lee Gander. The piece highlights a standout season and career trajectory from college to the pros.
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