Baytown Native Rupp Closes In On State Title
Deer Park head coach Chris Rupp, a Baytown native and Sterling alumnus, leads a 33-8-2 Deer Park squad into a 4 p.m. Friday playoff clash with Southlake Carroll at Dell Diamond Round Rock. Rupp credits early mentors and family for shaping a career that has taken him from Goose Creek Memorial to Deer Park, with a state title the latest milestone in a career built on discipline and consistency. The No. 3 Deer Park faces No. 7 Southlake Carroll, while Reagan and Round Rock meet in the other semifinal. the final is set for 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Adrian Gonzalez
Langham Creek
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San Antonio Reagan
Southeast Texas Coaches All Star Games Schedule
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association announces a series of All Star events starting tonight with a softball game at 7 p.m. in Crosby. Tomorrow features volleyball at 5 p.m. at East Chambers High School in Winnie, followed by girls and then boys basketball at 30 minute intervals. Friday also hosts the All Star football game at 7 p.m. at Carroll A Butch Thomas Stadium in Beaumont, with the Bayou Bowl set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Turner Stadium in Humble.
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Butch” Thomas
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Sterling graduate Niki Gonzalez earns NJCAA first team All American
Niki Gonzalez of Sterling was named to the NJCAA first team All American after leading San Jacinto to the junior college softball World Series. She posted a 34-5 record, pitched 263 innings, walked 55 batters and struck out 270. Barbers Hill alum Miranda Wiggins of Angelina College made the second team with a .438 average, two homers, 13 RBIs and 19 steals.
MANA de Texas Gulf Coast Benefit Fun Run Seeks Participants
The event at Baytown Nature Center on Saturday June 10 runs 7 a.m. to noon. Volunteers needed for 2 hour shifts at color and water stations. open to runners and walkers ages 8 and up. Early registration 25 dollars for adults 15 for students. day of race 30 and 20. Email barbhin Yahoo com for registration.
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Junior Golf Clinic at Chambers County Course announced
A junior golf clinic will be held at Chambers County Golf Course from June 12 to 14, with daily sessions from 8 to 10 am. For registration, contact Merv Thom at the pro shop at 409 267 8235.
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Barbers Hill’s Meagan King Named District MVP
Barbers Hill senior Meagan King earned the District 21-5A MVP honor after serving as the Eagles ace and cleanup hitter. She pitched a no hitter in the regional final before an exhausted start in Game 3 as Willis upset to reach the state tournament. King, preparing for select ball and Texas State, reflects on a season she calls a fitting end to her high school career.
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Lonzo Ball works out with Lakers amid trade hopes
At the Lakers training complex Lonzo Ball finished a pre draft workout for Magic Johnson and Luke Walton signaling his desire to be drafted by the home team. The session followed a rough rebuild era and paired Ball with fellow No. 2 picks Russell and Ingram.
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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops retires after 18 seasons
Oklahoma announces Bob Stoops will retire as head coach after 18 seasons in Norman. Lincoln Riley is promoted to head coach, becoming the youngest in FBS. Stoops leaves with 190-48 record, 10 conference titles, and a national title in 2000. Baker Mayfield returning as Heisman finalist signals high expectations. First game under Riley set for Sept 2 versus UTEP.
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Iowa
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Cat) Osterman
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