Longhorns sweep Barbers Hill in doubleheader routs
Hamshire troubled by defensive miscues as Barbers Hill loses 9-4 in game two after a 9-1 blowout in game one. Eric Neal pitched a complete game for Hamshire with strong hitting from Cameron Campbell Colby Townley and Jake Ponder. Barbers Hill struggled early but staged late rallies led by Jake Ponder and Barrera, while Longhorns’ offense built a 9-1 advantage before holding on.
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Jennings fires second career shutout in 5-0 Rockies win
Colorado defeats Houston 5-0 as Jason Jennings loses his only previous streak to a tough Astros lineup. Freeman and Helton drive in runs, Holliday homers, while Wandy Rodriguez allows five runs in six innings.
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Earnhardt Jr. wins Crown Royal 400 at Richmond
Dale Earnhardt Jr. captures his first win of the season at Richmond International Raceway after Kevin Harvick missteps on pit strategy. Harvick led 272 of 400 laps but lost the lead late as Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch overtook him and Earnhardt edged Hamlin for the victory.
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Indians advance in Class 4A playoffs face Brenham next
Crosby’s PNG Indians clinched an area round berth after a 24-0 two-game outburst against Crosby and prep for a Brenham showdown. Senior pitcher Cody Mire dominated, fanning eight over four innings as Crosby struggled for hits. Mire and Hernandez led a strong staff while PNG’s offense exploded, setting up a potential upset against the 29-2 Brenham Cubs.
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BCA Beats Watauga In Tight Comeback Victory
In a continuation from page 7A, BCA built a lead with a two-run seventh inning after Watauga closed to 5-3 with two runs in the fifth. Solano went 3-3 with 2 RBIs to lead the Bulldogs, while Thompson and Brown added multi-hit efforts.
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Football stars Earl Girard and Francis shared a common nickname
Earl Girard of the Packers and Lions in the 1940s and 1950s and Francis, a Packers lineman in the 1920s and 1930s, were both known by the same nickname. Check next week's column or the website for the exact name.
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