Brenham Cubettes oust Barbers Hill in area playoff sweep
Brenham Cubettes dominated Barbers Hill Eagles in the Class 4A area-round at Cy-Ranch High School winning 3-0 25-12 25-17 25-17 to advance. Eagles coached by John Leonard could not mount a late rally as Brenham boosters surged with big serves from Bethany Yeager and Kelsey Schwartz.
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Rangers brace for playoff stretch after Channelview finale
Sterling High enters a playoff week with a 7 p.m. Stallworth Stadium game against winless Channelview to close the regular season. Sophomore Chance Nelson has added versatility for coach Herb Minyard as the Rangers aim to repeat late-season momentum from a 52-49 OT win last year and eye a date with Pearland in District 22-5A.
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Ganders Go All In at Port Arthur Memorial Stadium
The Ganders headline a Port Arthur Memorial Stadium game, highlighting a decisive effort as Lee at Memorial pleads for strong performance. Team and venue details anchor the brief sports item.
Lee Ganders Face Elimination Showdown With Titans
The Baytown Lee Ganders travel to Port Arthur Memorial for a winner take all District 21 SA clash at Memorial Stadium. Both teams enter 1-3 in district and 2-5 overall, with Port Arthur quarterback Jamel Alexander returning from a thumb injury to lead a talented Titans squad. The winner earns the district’s final playoff berth, while momentum swings on a late 23-22 Channelview win.
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On the Air College Sports and Local High School Cards
National notables include Nevada at Fresno State on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. and NBA games Miami at San Antonio 7 p.m. ESPN, Dallas at Denver 9:30 p.m. ESPN. Golf events include Children’s Miracle Network Classic noon and Nationwide Tour Championship 3 p.m. on TGC. Local high school football and volleyball schedules appear with multiple 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. start times.
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Leal Qualifies for Regionals in Goose Creek Cross Country
Goose Creek Memorial sophomore Jesse Leal becomes first Patriot to reach the Region III cross country meet at Lone Star College North Harris. Baytown area teams Sterling, Lee, Barbers Hill, and Crosby runner Steven Simon also advance as 4A and 5A races set from 12:30 to 1:40 p.m. Leal aims for personal best and state bid. coach Keener praises regional experience and program potential.
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