Eagles Face Tough Road In District Showdown
Eagles coach Brown says the team must win key remaining games to control their fate in the Diotict 21-AAAA race. He notes standout backs Victor Simort Johan Gehearty and quarterback Dean Boase lead a talented unit, while depth remains a concern. A Friday night clash with MacArthur looms as a pivotal test.
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La Porte Drops From Poll In State Schoolboy Rankings
The Associated Press lists La Porte dropping from the top 10 as Dayton rises unbeaten to 6-0 after beating Huffman. San Antonio Highlands moves into the top tier, while Mount Pleasant and Port Neches-Groves stay ranked in AAA. Churchill improves to ninth with a win over Highlands, Columbus slips in 2A after a loss, and San Diego falls from the 1st after a loss to Laredo United.
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Baytown Juniors Dominate First Round Volleyball
Baytown Junior led the A races in the Notch Zone while Cedar Bayou won B round games. Highlights include Michelle Beossett with 13 points in an A win, Gwen Jermany’s 14 points, and Cedar Bayou sweeping La Porte with Terry Fontema eight points. Highlands swept Horace Mann in four matches, with Debbie Lenamond scoring nine and Johnette Martin adding four for the losers.
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Pate
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Horace Mann
Johnette Martin
Patches Gothia
Lisa Thorms
Horace Manns
Five Local Riders Place In Skateboard Contest
Five Baytonians and one Hightanits contestant placed in a skateboarding contest held Saturday, with riders from Houston, Ulv e ston and Lake Charles. Mindy Wheeler led Raytown with first in slalom and second in downhill in the Pia division for riders 16 and alive. Tray of Highlands took second in slalom and fourth in freestyle. Darin Ard was fourth in slalom and Wade Sinclair third in downhill. All finishers competed in the novice division. Vernon Fredy was the lone Baytonian in novice, taking third in slalom.
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Wind and Tide Forecast and Galveston Fishing Report
Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph and offshore waves three to five feet mark the wind and tide outlook. Galveston bay is choppy with water temperatures around the 40s to 50s, while Trinity Bay reports mild fishing with redfish, speckled trout and drum catches. Notable anglers include Crawkey’s Cap, AC Will’s Fish Camp, Al and Audrey Haley, with Moody and Caperton limiting out.
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Aldine QB Out For Year
Aldine quarterback Earl McDonald is out for the season with a broken leg suffered against Forest Rock last Thursday night. The Mustangs, who upset the Jaguars 10-7, will start sophomore Mark Harris at quarterback with defensive back Alvin Patterson also having quarterback experience.
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Pomtes
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Alvin Patterson
Booster Clubs Meet On Tuesday At School Cafeterias
Booster clubs from two schools plan Tuesday meetings at their usual times in the cafeteria. Hoss Sterling’s group shifts to 10:27 pm temporary, while Robert F. E. Lee’s boosters meet at the same adjusted time. The Hangar beaters honor the freshman A team. a one week schedule change is noted for De Merling.
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Sterling's
Hill Dayton Move To Higher Classes In UIL Realignment
The University Interscholastic League realigns Hill Barbers Hill Dayton to higher classifications for 1978 79 through 1979 80 with further changes expected later. Dayton shifts to District AAA with Crosby and 19 others while Barbers Hill moves into District 19 44 replacing Dayton. Barbers Hill has dominated Class 4 and last year’s state title, while Daytons program plans to compete in a tougher 19 44 district alongside Tarkington Cold spring Hutto Haraden Splendora and Wills.
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Martin Likely Secures Skipper Another Year
The Associated Press reports Billy Martin will likely keep his job as New York Yankees manager through thin and thick times. George Steinbrenner loves a winning team while watching the cash register as fans celebrate a season that drew over two million. Critics and rivals press for change, but support remains high among Bronx supporters.
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Bum Confirms Oilers Lost Without Dante
Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips acknowledged the team played poorly without Dan Pastorini in a 24 23 loss to Cleveland. Veteran quarterback John Hadl filled in after Pastorini reinjured his ankle, but threw two interceptions that helped Cleveland overcome an early deficit.
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Jaguars Face Robert E Lee Despite Injuries and Upset
Forest Brook coach Charles Brown says his Jaguars will play tougher at Baytown against Robert E Lee at Stallworth Stadium Friday night. He cites injuries to quarterback and key players, praises RE Lees tailbacks Omega Foston and Robert Goree, and notes Aldine remains a slight district favorite after recent upsets. Brown warns penalties hurt, but remains hopeful Forest Brook can surge in District 21-AAAA despite recent 10-7 loss to Aldine.
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SWC Teams Dominate AP Top 20 Football Poll
Four Southwest Conference squads in the AP Top 20, led by Texas at No 2 after beating Arkansas. Texas A&M sits at 12, Texas Tech at 19, Houston drops from the list after a loss to SMU 37 23. Michigan, undefeated, holds the top spot with 1,100 points.
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Akers Proving 13 Lucky Number For Longhorns
Texas coach Fred Akers celebrates back to back wins over unbeaten Oklahoma and Arkansas lifting the Longhorns to No. 2 behind Michigan. Senior tackle Brad Shearer and linebacker Lance Taylor named top defenders. Randy McEachern and Earl Campbell praised as top offensive players after a 14-6 win over Oklahoma and 19-9 over Arkansas. McEachern guided the offense with 73 passing yards on key drives and a late fourth quarter TD set up by a well-executed play to Jones.
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