Summer volleyball Xcel playoffs begin today at Mont Belvieu
The Xcel Volleyball Club in Mont Belvieu hosts summer league playoffs wrapping up Thursday. Teams from Robert E. Lee, Sterling, Goose Creek Memorial, Barbers Hill and Crosby competed across freshman to varsity levels, with Sterling and Barbers Hill among top seeds and coaches noting strong growth and team chemistry heading into the 2021 campaign.
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Xcel playoff schedule for Barbers Hill and rivals
The slate shows Barbers Hill Teal enjoying a bye while La Porte Yellow faces North Shore Berry at 7 15 p m and Nederland Mint battles Dayton Neon Green at 7 15 p m. Other matchups include Sterling Green vs PNG Coral at 8 p m and BC Orange against Liberty Gray at 5 p m with GCM Red vs Crosby Sapphire at 8 p m and Hardin Azalea versus Dayton Tropical Blue at 5 p m. Quarterfinals feature Barbers Hill Teal against Berry and Mint against Coral at 5 45 p m.
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Supreme Court backs higher education benefits for college athletes
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that NCAA limits on education-related benefits for Division I players violate antitrust laws. Schools may offer tens of thousands in benefits such as computers, study abroad, internships, and graduate scholarships, aiding recruitment while not paying salaries. Justice Gorsuch led the opinion, with Justice Kavanaugh signaling potential challenges to remaining NCAA compensation rules.
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Texas Bud Heat Wave 5 Mile Run Returns in Mont Belvieu
Sign-ups continue for the Texas Bud Heat Wave 5 mile run in Mont Belvieu with Wismer Distributing Company and the City of Mont Belvieu as sponsors. The ARCA Championship race features a finishers medal, patriotic costume contest, and a post race party with free beer. Proceeds go to the Baytown Special Rodeo Association. Online registration is $40, increasing to $50 on race day. in person at packet pick up is $45. Race day begins at 6 a.m. Contact Robby Sabban for details.
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Water and wild places cool Texas summer
John Jefferson shares Texas outdoor spots to beat heat with river springs pools and beaches. He recalls Hamilton Pool closed after a rock slide, Krause Springs near Austin, Frio River at Concan with Garner State Park, River Inn on the Guadalupe, Blue Hole at Georgetown and Wimberley, Barton Springs in Austin, and Balmorhea State Park opening June 26 with limited passes.
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