Toomer named Sterling football coach after 6-0 vote
Robert Toomer was approved by the Goose Creek CISD board on a 6-0 vote and began his duties at Sterling. He arrives from Brookshire Royal after a 1-9 season and playoff bid, with prior head coaching at Nimitz and Abbeville and assistant roles at several Texas schools. He starred as a Georgia running back, set a college rushing mark, and earned LSU support as a fullback.
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Barbers Hill Softball Games Against Elgin Schedule
The sports calendar lists Barbers Hill and Elgin softball clashes on Thursday at Weimar High School with a potential game three. Baseball shows Barbers Hill at Tomball Memorial at 7 30 Friday and Tomball Memorial at Barbers Hill at 3. A Saturday match between Barbers Hill and Tomball Memorial at the University of Houston is possible if needed at 5.
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A&M mounts 3-1 win over Vanderbilt to open SEC tourney
Texas A&M pitchers Kaylor Chafin and Nolan Hoffman held Vanderbilt to eight hits, as the top seed beat the Commodores 3-1 to advance in the SEC tournament. The Aggies move to face Georgia after weather delays and a late fifth inning rally.
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Barbers Hill Eyes State Bid in Region Final series
Barbers Hill powered by a 37 5 record heads to a best of three Region III 5A final against Elgin at Weimar High School starting 6 p.m. The Lady Eagles seek redemption after last season’s heartbreak and aim to clinch a state berth. Elgin enters 28 7 with back to back playoffs streaks and a 2 1 series win over Dayton.
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NFL owners approve Panthers sale and anthem protest debate
Atlanta AP report says NFL approved a new Panthers owner, adopted a helmet hit eject rule, and eyed kickoff changes. The key unsettled issue is how to respond to players kneeling during the national anthem led by Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest, with Jerry Jones urging a deliberate decision.
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Women carry the night in state primaries Georgia Abrams paths to history
Georgia Democrats push Stacey Abrams toward becoming the first black female governor in American history while Kentucky Arkansas and Texas nominees emerge. In Texas three House runoffs target a 24 seat Democratic gain with Gina Ortiz Jones, Colin Allred and Lizzie Fletcher facing off against Republicans. Cruz hopes to aid a home team in San Antonio and Houston areas. Kentucky voters back Amy McGrath over Jim Gray to challenge Rep. Andy Barr.
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