Roberts goes 35th round to Giants in MLB draft
Sterling native Chris Roberts, a San Jacinto JC sophomore, was drafted in the 35th round by the San Francisco Giants. He leaves Sunday for extended spring training in Arizona after a strong 17-game relief season, with hopes to prove he can help the big club and finish college if needed.
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Colangelo resigns as 76ers president amid information leak probe
Philadelphia reports Bryan Colangelo resigns after an independent review found careless sharing of team information. The probe did not prove he authored or knew of anonymous Twitter accounts that attacked players and colleagues.
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Bayou Bowl adds Lee grad Johnson to SETCA roster
REL graduate Jaylen Johnson, initially told he would not play, joined the East squad for the Bayou Bowl and the SETCA All-Star Game in Winnie. He practiced on the defensive line, plans to play both DL and LB, and aims for as many tackles as possible while blending with Houston-area teammates.
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Bayou Bowl alums shine in pro football history
Bayou Bowl history marks standout players from Robert E. Lee High School who advanced to the NFL or CFL. Drew Tate played in 2003 and later quarterbacked in the CFL for Ottawa. Charles Godfrey, a 2004 alum, joined the Panthers and retired with the Falcons. Donnie Avery, Danny Amendola, Michael Bennett and Brian Orakpo expanded their pro careers, with Amendola earning three Pro Bowls and Bennett later in Philadelphia. Louisiana athletes also pursued NFL careers after Bayou Bowl appearances.
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Bayou Bowl notes from Ryin Snider daily diary
Ryin Snider of Sterling, representing the Rangers, shares Bayou Bowl diary highlights. The Bayou Bowl crews train at Stallworth Stadium with drills on Thursday and a 7 p.m. Saturday game at Stallworth Stadium, admission free. Snider enjoys 7-on-7 work and getting back into the offense groove, while team activities include a Pirates Bay Waterpark break and a Luna's team dinner.
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