Isaac Leads RSS Tricksters at TSU Relays
Deshelle Isaac finished third in the 1600 meters to lead Sterling High at the TSU Relays held at Durley Stadium. Justin Neal and C J Withers qualified for finals in 400 and 100 meters. Neal ran 50.02 and Withers 11.1. Sterling’s girls posted a 59.8 in the 400 with Lawanna Perkins and the 4x200 relay clocking 1:46.3. Rhonda Clay set 13.03 in the 100 and Jemah Wallace-Perry 15-3 in the long jump.
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Boxing champs highlight PAL finals in Graziano win
Graziano defeated Baker 18-6 in the Police Athletic League Championships last winter with strong defense and discipline. Baker opened with a win over David Imoeskri, then knocked out Akeem Holland in the third round. Manzo advanced unopposed to a 32-25 win over Dequesa Martinez, later drawing a fever blister in a later match but still eyeing the 144-pound class for the National Golden Gloves in Grand Rapids May 5-10, 2024.
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David Imoeskri
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Dequesa Martinez
Tle
Grace Parks
Lopez
Grand Rapids
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Dynamo uses grass roots push to grow in Houston
Kiwanis continued from page 50 notes a grass roots campaign to raise the Dynamo team presence in the Houston community. Chief operating officer Chris Canetti says representation matters for success as the Rockets Astros and Texans have long been established. The plan includes building a new soccer specific stadium, since Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston campus currently hosts games. Fans are urged to stay engaged and ticket information is provided for Judy Dubose at 713-276-7528 or 832-656-8003.
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Western Kentucky Dominates with 3-Point Record Upset
Western Kentucky and Drake combined for 70 three-pointers, shattering the NCAA mark as Brazelton poured in 33 for the Hilltoppers and Rogers hit a record 30th three. Davidson, led by Stephen Curry's 40, upset Gonzaga to move on, while Siena stunned Vanderbilt and Tennessee edged a first-round scare. Georgetown and others chased titles in Raleigh and Birmingham as March Madness rewrote the boards.
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Texas 74 Austin Peay 54 in NCAA first round
A.J. Abrams scored 26 points and hit six three pointers as Texas built a 29-6 lead and defeated Austin Peay 74 54 in the South regional first round. Connor Atchley and Dexter Pittman added double digit scoring as Texas moved within one win of the school record for victories. Ernest Fields led the Governors with 14 points.
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Miami Beats Saint Mary's Behind McClinton's 38 Points
Miami Hurricanes, ranked seventh, overcame a 32-27 halftime deficit to beat Saint Mary's 78-64. Jack McClinton erupted for a career high 38 points, including 32 in the second half, lifting Miami on a 25-5 run and sealing with a clutch 3 from the left corner after Saint Mary's closed to eight.
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Mississippi State Upsets Oregon 76 69 In NIT Run
Charles Rhodes poured in a career high 34 points as the eighth seed Bulldogs rallied from a 13 point second half deficit to defeat Oregon in North Little Rock. Malik Hairston started the Ducks surge with a 3 and Oregon shot 9 for 38 from three overall.
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Astros seek greater diversity in lineup and management
Astros recruit minority players amid a push to reflect Houston’s demographics. Shawn Chacon and new signings Michael Bourn Reggie Abercrombie and Wesley Wright discuss the challenge of joining a team perceived as lacking Latinos and Black players. Team officials downplay race while highlighting talent and long term benefits for the community and organization. The piece notes Houston's 25 percent Black and 37 percent Hispanic population per the 2000 census and the need to spark broader participation in baseball among minority youth.
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