GCM girls overcome layoff in 48-29 win over Ball
Goose Creek Memorial girls return from COVID-19 quarantine to beat Ball 48-29 as Kortney Wright leads with 21 points and five steals. Emani Rabin and Isis Edwards add eight each. Coach Jamila Ganter commends effort and notes need to clean up missed layups and tighten defense.
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Cougars ranked No 18 in Class SA hoops poll
Crosby Cougars sit at No 18 in the Class SA 5A rankings as Lancaster tops the state, Beaumont United next, in a local boys basketball spotlight. Cowboys hire Dan Quinn as defensive coordinator after a franchise‑worst 473 points allowed, 31st rush defense finish. Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom citing love for country and team.
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Sports Calendar Night basketball and soccer matchups listed
Today schedule shows Boys Basketball Santa Fe at REL, United at BH, RSS at Manvel all at 7. Girls see Manvel at RSS and REL at Santa Fe at 7. Ball at GCM 12:30. Boys Soccer South Houston vs REL 0:30. Dayton at Crosby 7:30. Girls Soccer Houston Heights at GCM 1:30. REL at Humble 7:30. Dayton at RSS 7:30. Bridge City at BH 5. Crosby at Liberty 7.
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Crosby Cougars reach state title game after overtime win
Crosby defeats Liberty Hill 62 61 in a Class 5A II semifinal at Merrill Green Stadium earning a spot against Aledo at AT&T Stadium. Reggie Branch scored on a 13 yard run to start ot and Deniquez Dunn threw four TD passes as Crosby overcame the Panthers in a late defensive stand.
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GCM Soccer Falls Short At Pasadena Cup
GCM lost 3-2 to Pearland in the Pasadena Cup with a 1-2-2 record. Darwin Velasquez scored from a free kick and Saul Chavez tapped in after Velasquez assist as GCM rallied late. Coach Freeman lamented lackluster play and poor effort, saying district readiness requires more intensity.
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Woods, Water & Wildlife notes on deer, dangers, and hunting
John Jefferson reflects on Texas deer ecology and risks from disease predators and vehicles. He recalls past sightings of injured deer, a cougar‑kill, and a fatal fence trap, then discusses overpopulation, auto deer crashes, and a call to hunters to reduce does during the antlerless seasons ending January in the north and south zones.
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