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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2008
Page
7
Barbers Hill graduate Chris Daniels has committed to the United States Military Academy football program. The Baytown Sun regrets an earlier incorrect photo in its Jan. 2 edition.
Jamaal Charles, a junior running back for Texas, leaves college football after rushing for 1,619 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. He becomes the fourth Longhorn to rush for more than 1,500 yards and will enter the NFL draft after a Big 12 leading season.
Georgia overwhelmed Hawaii and its last unbeaten record, defeating the Warriors 41-10 in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs convert disappointment over BCS title chances into a decisive win led by a dominant offense and stifling defense, capturing the Sugar Bowl championship.
Friday slate features Lee boys at Sterling and Sterling girls at Lee College both 5 30 and 7 00 pm. New Caney at Barbers Hill 7 30 pm C E King at Crosby 7 30 pm Barbers Hill at New Caney 7 30 pm Crosby girls at C E King plus BCA girls and boys at Cypress 6 30 and 8 00 pm. College action includes Lee College at Jacksonville 7 pm and a full college football Orange Bowl Kansas vs Virginia Tech 7 15 pm.
The Baytown Sun lists sports editor Dave Rogers as the contact for questions about today’s stories and future sports coverage. Call 281-425-8031 or email sports baytownsun.com for joins ideas and feedback.
Sterling girls basketball dropped a 35-32 decision to Humble in a District 21-5A matinee. The Lady Rangers shot 21 percent, trailing most of the game as Mahogany Terry dealt with early foul trouble and Deshelle Isaac entered in the second quarter.
Ed Monk, 76, recalls the 1952 Orange Bowl win by Georgia Tech over Baylor 17 to 14. He notes Baylor’s 1952 team was ranked No. 9 and mentions Pepper Rodgers’ winning field goal. The story covers the game’s venue shift, Baylor’s halftime tribute, and Monk’s 1947 Lee High School team and Sever 60th anniversary.
Baytown athletes shine in college bowls with three 3 0 records. Utah QB Brian Johnson, Baytown Lee grad, led the Utes to a 35 32 win over Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl with 226 passing yards and a late 40 yard TD, plus a 69 rushing yards. BYU and Texas Tech teammates also contributed with Reed and Hale, while Baylor’s Henry Dugat added 21 points in two games as Baylor rose to 11 1.
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