Bates and Bieschke share ABL top honors at Lee banquet
Robert E. Lee High School crowned Bates and Bieschke as co MVPs at the Baytown Community Center event honoring the 2008 Ganders. Bates, a top recruit, will sign with the University of Houston next month. Bieschke previously won the Ron Kramer Heart of a Gander award and claimed four honors including the Henry Armstrong defensive backs award, the Pi-Yi Kern Spirit and Determination Award, and a Michael Clement Scholarship.
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Freshman Xavier Francis Dominates Boards at Lee College
Lee College freshman Xavier Francis, a 6 foot 3 inch forward from Lafayette Louisiana, impressed with 22 rebounds against Coastal Bend, including a Lee College record 14 offensive boards. He eyes future guard roles at the next level while facing taller peers in junior college. Francis recalls playing multiple positions in high school and notes the challenge of stronger, bigger opponents.
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Henderson and Rice elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
New York report states Rickey Henderson earned 94.8 percent on the BBWAA ballot and Jim Rice gained 76.4 percent in his final year. Henderson becomes 44th first ballot honoree. Rice elected in his 15th year. Induction set for July 26 in Cooperstown alongside Joe Gordon.
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