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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2008
Page
5
North Carolina pulled away in the second half behind 16 of 18 points from Tyler Hansbrough as they stifled Washington State to 32 percent shooting, winning 68-47 in the East Regional semifinals to stay in contention for the Final Four.
Xavier avoids upset in Phoenix, edging West Virginia 79-75 in overtime. B J Raymond hit two late 3s in the extra period after WVU missed free throws, sending Xavier (30 6) to the West Regional final to face UCLA or Western Kentucky for a shot at the Final Four.
In Dunedin Florida Brandon Backe allowed six runs and 11 hits in 5 1 3 innings as the Astros lost 8 3 to the Blue Jays Hector Luna drove in four with a three run homer for Toronto proving effective at the plate.
A wrap of notable games this week across high school and college levels. Local prep schedules include Channelview at Lee and Humble at Sterling with multiple JV and varsity times, plus tournaments in tennis and the Clear Creek tourney. Collegiate action features National Dual Match Invitational at Lee College and national ball, golf, and pro basketball and baseball broadcasts across networks.
The Baytown Sun provides contact for sports editor Dave Rogers with a phone line at 281 425 8031 and an email address sports baytownsun com for questions about today’s stories or future sports ideas.
Tony Schumacher and his U S Army dragster carry a 52 point edge into the O Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park after wins at Pomona and Gainesville. He notes stiff competition and plans to test new parts to stay ahead as the 2008 POWERade season begins in Texas.
Spectator gates open at 7 30 a m with final registration and tech inspection. Qualifying sessions span from 8 a m to 7 30 p m across TAD TAFC Pro Mod Pro Stock PS Motorcycle PS Car and Nitro categories. Notables include Jeg Coughlin the Pro Stock leader and Cory McClenathan with prior Baytown wins. Texas driver Erica Enders returns to Pro Stock amid new Master Formula role. Ron Capps extends Funny Car wins at Houston.
Beverly Rockhold known as Coach Rock led Lee High to two state titles in 1955 and 1962 and set four national records. He recalled hiring football players for 50 cents an hour to build the first full sized track after 1937, and apologized about uprooting the large oak in the fifth lane after the surveys. He was a Hall of Honor inductee in 1969 and twice Texas track coach of the year.
Barbers Hill coach John Chancellor watches LSU beat writers and players in a pregame moment as a Miracle clip features Herb Brooks urging hard work. Van Chancellor, LSU mentor, has a long NCAA and WNBA coaching pedigree, linking to LSU Lady Tigers and Houston Comets.
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