Redskins hire Jim Zorn as head coach in surprising move
Washington announced Jim Zorn will coach the Redskins on a five year contract after a monthlong search. The 54 year old said he aimed to honor the franchise’s tradition and fan base while delivering results. In college action, Texas defeated Iowa State 71 65 with A J Abrams scoring 25 and D J Augustin contributing 17 in OT.
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Week's Games for Horace Mann and Cedar Bayou Juniors
Junior high basketball matches list by date, with Baytown and Gentry venues. Horace Mann girls play Baytown Junior teams at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Cedar Bayou girls face Gentry at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Woodland Acres visits Highland for 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. games.
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Weekend Sports Schedule Highlights Include Pro Bowl and NBA Actions
The Baytown Sun outlines a busy day with the AFC NFC Pro Bowl on Fox at 3 30 p m and college basketball games such as Arizona State at Arizona UCLA at Washington and Clemson at North Carolina on FSN H ESPN teams include San Antonio at Boston L A Lakers at Miami Nuggets at Cavaliers and Washington at Phoenix. Pro golf events on Golf Channel and CBS Pebble Beach Pro Am plus auto racing Daytona 500 pole qualifiers and PBR rodeo coverage. For questions contact sports editor Dave Rogers at 281 425 8031 or sports@baytownsun.com.
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Baker claims Southeast Texas Golden Gloves title in KO
Houston boxer Craig Baker defended his Southeast Texas Golden Gloves Championship with a second round knockout of Carlos Trevino. Baker, who debuted last year in tennis shoes, credits his progress to focus and training. Baytown will be represented at the state meet by 154-pounder Bambi Manzo, who won the region title unopposed, while Cliff Newton was halted by Terrance Woods in the third round. Juan Sanchez defeated Gustavo Martinez in the all comers division.
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Baytown Christian aims for upsets after district tourney
Baytown Christian Academy split focus after the TAPPS District 4-4A finale at Lee College. Boys coach Jim Black celebrated a 58-42 win over Mount Carmel earning a bi district road date with a San Antonio district champ. Lady Bulldogs seek rebound after a 73-34 district final loss to Faith West and host a San Antonio No 3 seed in bi district play.
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Sterling softball aims for more after promising last season
The Sterling Lady Rangers enter the season determined not to settle for a third place finish in District 21 SA or a first round playoff exit. With speed and a strong junior class, they look to improve on last year’s 22 13 2 record under coach Vicki Sorensen. Senior Courtney Zink signed to play at Texas Arlington and shortstop Mary Tyler Dobson to Houston, both all district selections. Zink leads off, Dobson bats third and brings a powerful arm and versatility to the lineup.
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Newsroom receipts and false recruit story unravel in Nevada
A Fernley High lineman Hart fabricated a Cal and Oregon football recruitment tale that local media and two TV outlets reported as real. Critics blame the adults and journalists for failing to verify facts while spotlighting the misrepresented claim and its fallout. Ralston Dews’ de-commitment adds comedic irony as a Tyler Lee coach cites truth.
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