Oklahoma Tops Big 12 Preseason Coach Poll
Oklahoma chosen as preseason favorite in the Big 12 coaches poll marking their top ranking for the first time. Kansas is third with Baylor, while Texas lost guard D J Augustin to early NBA draft exit, finishing in a stacked top seven alongside Texas A&M and Oklahoma State through the standings. The conference schedule opens November 14 with league play starting January 10.
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Week's High School Volleyball Games
Crosby faces Dayton at 6 p.m. varsity only with Crosby and Dayton teams. Barbers Hill meets Goose Creek Memorial at 6 p.m. varsity only for a pair of district volleyball matchups.
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On the Air Thursday Sports Schedule Highlights
A Thursday line up features Clemson at Wake Forest on ESPN at 6 30 p m Major League Baseball NLCS Brewers at Phillies on FOX at 7 p m NASCAR events Dollar General 300 on ESPN2 and Bank of America 500 on ESPN Classic at 6 p m Japanese Grand Prix on SPEED Plus basketball NHL and golf and MLS matches across ESPN Versus and other outlets with several games and tee times listed for the day
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Battle of Baytown set amid Goose Creek Memorial clash
Rivalry week expands with Goose Creek Memorial and Barbers Hill meeting at Stallworth Stadium on Thursday, followed by the 42nd Battle of Baytown between Lee and Sterling on Friday. Coaches note no true rivalry yet as both teams enter 1-3. Ike-related cancellations earlier forced schedule changes. stadium staff also handled a last minute Memorial Crosby switch.
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Mustangs top Lady Ganders in four set volleyball clash
North Shore Mustangs defeated Lee 3-1 as Whitney Johnson and team dominated with 25-16 21-25 25-23 25-19. Alicia Nava praised improvement and chemistry after the setback, while Lee falls to 0-4 in District 21-5A. Next game at Port Arthur Memorial Friday at 6:30 p.m. Also Goose Creek Memorial beat North Forest 3-0, Ariel Reitmeier adding nine kills for the Patriots who rise to 3-4 in District 19-4A.
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The Game Countdown at Stallworth Stadium Faces Baytonians
Rivalry between Robert E. Lee and Ross Sterling renews for its 42nd edition at Stallworth Stadium on Friday night. Baytonians weigh in on who will win with local pride and family ties noted as twin sisters Danita and Shanita Mathis share views.
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Lee College Tennis Coach Jason Haynes Speaks On Free Fridays
Jason Haynes, Lee College tennis coach, discusses his routine and preference for spending Friday nights at home when not at a tennis tournament. His remarks reflect a balance between coaching duties and personal downtime.
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Sterling Remains Favorite In Junior High Showdown
Jesus Cisneros, 12, from Gentry Junior High predicts Sterling will win a timbered battle against a strong Sterling team. He recalls playing under coaches Olin and Lee in 93 94 95 and backs Lee to stake the outcome, noting Sterling’s solid record.
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Tate's record game as Tate throws eight TDs in 2001 rout
Drew Tate exploded for seven TD passes in a half and eight for the game guiding his team to a 62-7 victory, tying state marks and highlighting a historic Lee vs Sterling matchup. Coaches used a running clock in the second half. Olin reflects on blowout outcomes and the need to learn from such games.
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