Beach City native Willie Parker to enter North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame
Willie Parker, a Beach City resident and former Wharton standout, is inducted into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame after earning All-Century Team honors. Parker, born 1948 in Baytown and a Wharton High School alumnus, played at North Texas State University and was part of a 1969 Missouri Valley All-Conference squad alongside future NFL draftees like Ronnie Shanklin and Joe Greene.
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Memorial Lady Gander tumble at Tip-Off Classic
Memorial girls basketball went 0-4 at the Lady Gander Tip-Off Classic with tight scores. Keylanne Hill and Faith Cook led scoring in multiple games as coach Kevin Fletcher praised effort and focus ahead of Thursday trip to the Nederland tournament.
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Lady Ganders Rally To Second At Home Tourney
The Lady Ganders beat Texas City 47-23 then lost 26-23 to Cy Lakes in the Lady Gander Tip-Off Classic final. Aisha Isaac and Lucy McCovery led with 18 and 15 points as coach Terry Gray praised a 3-1 start and runner-up finish. Isaac added 10 points for AEL as Lee College prepares for Dobie Monday.
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Sterling Lady Rangers fall to 1-3 in tourney losses
The Sterling Lady Rangers dropped to 1-3 over the weekend with a 50-45 defeat to Pearland after trailing Concordia 12-4 early. Sisters Jamice and Erin Kellyeach scored 10 as Sterling fought back in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the Crusaders lead.
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Barbers Hill Lady Eagles top North Shore in 5A clash
Barbers Hill overcame North Shore 71-61 as Charli Collier fouled out late. Kimi Carter and Jakarla Phillips each scored 18 with Carter adding 14 rebounds and five assists to show depth in a tight late run. Connor Danley praised the squad after the win.
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