Big district games loom for Sterling and Kingwood
Sterling and Kingwood face pivotal 21-5A clashes with West Brook atop the standings. Sterling seeks a win at Kingwood to avoid falling two games back while Kingwood also needs a victory to stay within striking distance. Baseball and softball slate includes Lee at Port Arthur Memorial and local contenders chasing playoff spots in a crowded district race.
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Kansas Stops Salukis to Reach West Final Four
In San Jose Kansas edges Southern Illinois 61 58 to advance to the West Regional final. Brandon Rush hits 12 from perfect shooting while Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson add nine each as Kansas endures Saluki grind for a 33 4 season and a spot in the Final Four push.
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UCLA
Pittsburgh
Aggies fall in regional semifinal as Law falters
Texas A&M led 42-37 before a late drought and key misses doomed the Aggies in the Alamodome. Acie Law, held to 6-of-17, misfired on a last-minute layup as Memphis edged ahead. Gillispie faces Kentucky speculation while memories linger of a first regional semifinal since 1980.
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Law
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Anderson
Andre Allen
Hunt
Robert Dozier
Donald Sloan
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Antanas Kavaliauskas
Joseph Jones
Gillispie
Kentucky
Tubby Smith
Wildcats
Minnesota
Willie Kemp
Douglas Roberts
Louisville
Sloan
Allen
Jones
Anahuac eighth graders excel in windy middle meet
Anahuac's 8th grade Lady Cubs competed in a Monday middle school meet. Brittany Sherman set a school pole vault record at 8-0. Multiple athletes posted personal bests across field events and sprints, including top finishes by Ronnie Airshire, Sade Raymond, Deidra Williams, Celeste White, and Caitlin Coward in events from high jump to 200 and 800 meters.
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Taylor Collins
Caitlin Coward
Ronni Airshire
Brandi Goudeau
Celeste White
Sade Raymond
Jarnae Williams
Deidra Williams
Alondra Rodriquez
No. 13 Lady Panthers drop 2 of 3
The Anahuac Lady Panthers split spring break with a 15-6 win over East Chambers and losses to No. 3 Hardin 5-2 and No. 12 Warren 2-1. Kaitlin Broussard leads district batting at .625, while Krysta Martin and Asante Russell split pitching duties. Casey Mulryan shines at first base with solid defense.
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Texas Girls Coaches Association
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Asante Russell
Casey Mulryan
Amanda Ritter
Kelsi Laskoskie
Jill Speights
Angelica Chavez
Kaitlin Broussard
Mulryan
Ajante Russell
Amber Dehoyos
District 21-5A honors span Lady Ganders and Rangers
In district 21-5A, Lee sophomore T. J. Hart earned first team after leading AEL Lady Ganders in scoring as they posted a solid season, reaching double digits in wins and winning their first district game in six years. On the boys side, Sterling junior Adrian Fontenot made first team with 16 points and 6.6 rebounds as the Rangers went 10-23 overall and 2-12 in 21-5A. Other selections included Derrick Thompson second team, Lerriesse Watson honorable mention, Cartavious Kincade and Anthony Rivon honorable mention. Mike Singletary led Kingwood to its third straight state title game as District MVP.
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Sterling
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Fontenot
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Rangers
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Lerriesse Watson
Cartavious Kincade
Anthony Rivon
Mike Singletary
Kingwood
Ganders face tough playoff run after string of losses
The Ganders lost to Kingwood, Sterling, West Brook, and Humble to open round two and dropped back to second place. Lee then reeled off three wins as teammates rallied, with quotes from Dippel Torres and Rodriguez about team unity. Ulises Irias leads in goal as they prepare for South Houston, highlighting a late season mindset shift and drive for a gold ball.
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Sterling
West Brook
Humble
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Lee
Octavio Torres
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South
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Ulises Irias
Irias
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Ilias
Salvador Rodriguez
Yao Ming Leads Rockets Past Pistons in Tight Win
Yao Ming scored 27 points with seven rebounds and a late block as Houston defeated Detroit 91 85. Tracy McGrady added 20 points and eight assists while Rafer Alston hit 3 pointers for 16 points. Rockets extend win streak to five in a row as Pistons fall short.
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Yao Ming
Houston Rockets
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Tracy McGrady
Rafer Alston
Rockets
Utah
Antonio McDyess
Chauncey Billups
Detroit
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