Lairds and Cousins Prep for a New Season at Home
Barry, a high school quarterback turned receiver, talks about his transition to college life at a Division I school in his hometown and plans to potentially redshirt to bulk up. Justin, the Cougar’s No. 1 punter, reflects on improving consistency after a 39.8 yard average and a standout 57 yard punt, while praising the defense and special teams as the team adapts to a 3-4 alignment.
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Barry
Justin
Cougars
Oklahoma
Sooners
Antonio Perkins
Perkins
Local grads map college rosters across multiple sports
Report lists Lee High and Baytown Christian alumni competing in college football, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. It names Brian Johnson and Jay'mond Cleveland, Sesar Figueroa, Matt Albertson, Meredith Smith, Chrissy Abdelsayed, Kelley Heckman, Javonna Smith, Rachel Allen, and others, with current schools including Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Baylor, Belhaven, and UT Lafayette among several NCAA programs.
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University of Utah
Brian Johnson
Southern Methodist University
Jay’mond Cleveland
Sesar Figueroa
Matt Albertson
Lee
Figueroa
Houston
Albertson
Stephen F. Austin State
Ross S. Sterling High
Jake Sutton
Rice University
Michael Carter
Texas State University-San Marcos
Ryan Mengo
Blinn Junior College
Jeremy Williams
Tulane
Green Wave
Priscilla Smith
Lee College
Lauren Sobotik
Southwestern University
Tiffany Edwards
Midland College
University of Louisiana- Lafayette
Meredith Smith
Baytown Christian
Chrissy Abdelsayed
Baylor University
Kelley Heckman
Centenary College
Javonna Smith
Belhaven University
Rachel Allen
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Tornadoes Slowpitch Team Finishes Runner-Up in Regionals and nationals
The Highlands Texas Tornadoes, a fast softball squad, earned runner-up honors at the 14under regionals in Eunice Louisiana and again placed second in the national tournament held in Burleson. Team members include Alyssa Rosser Amber Hayes Candice Custer Reecie Kwapick Kristen McDaniels Shelby May Kendra Sagar Alyssa Cotton Miranda Martin and Casey Parson.
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Highlands
Texas Tornadoes
Eunice
Burleson
Alyssa Rosser
Amber Hayes
Candice Custer
Reecie Kwapick
Kristen McDaniels
Shelby May
Kendra Sagar
Alyssa Cotton
Miranda Martin
Casey Parson
Crosby focusing on run game after win over St. Thomas
Crosby coach notes progress on the run game and cites improvements from last week's victory. He credits the special teams for a strong performance against St. Thomas, mentioning a kickoff return and pinned opposing returner.
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St. Thomas
Flanigan
Bulldogs Prepare for Road Test Against Iola Physical Team
Head coach Homar Ramirez domes up a plan to counter Iola's large back McDougle as BCA emphasizes physical play and front pressure. The Bulldogs aim to control the clock, use speed, and improve tackling as they open the season on the road.
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Homar Ramirez
Bulldogs
Iola
Ramirez
McDougle
BCA
Curti Wilson
Wallace Family Tribute 250 at Gateway Ill Park
NASCAR Insider notes Wallace family tribute race at Gateway International Raceway Madison Illinois with Saturday night schedule. Defending champion Martin Truex Jr led last year's 200 laps to win the Charter 250. Chevy dominance noted with six of eight prior Busch events won by Chevrolet.
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Madison
Ill
St. Louis
Martin Truex Jr
Kevin Harvick
Chevrolet
Gateway
Chevy
Craftsman Truck Race at Indianapolis Raceway Park
The Power Stroke Diesel 200 runs 200 laps on a 0.686 mile track at Indianapolis Raceway Park on August 5 at 8 30 p m ET. Defending champ Chad Chaffin, with Joe Rutman holding qualifying speed on record and Greg Biffle owning the race mark, the venue a charter series member and eight different winners noted.
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Indianapolis Raceway Park
Chad Chaffin
Joe Rutman
Greg Biffle
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Busch Series Salute to the Troops 250 presented by Dodge
The ITT Industries Systems Division and Goulds Pumps salute the troops as a Busch Series race titled Salute to the Troops 250 presented by Dodge takes place. The event features stock cars competing on a NASCAR track with sponsors signaling support for veterans.
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ITT Industries, Systems Division
Goulds
Dodge
Reutimann Climbs to seventh After O'Reilly 200 Finish
David Reutimann rises two positions to seventh in the standings after finishing second in the O'Reilly 200 race. His strong result highlighted a competitive event and reshaped early season rankings for the series.
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David Reutimann
Busch wins Pennsylvania 500 in late caution filled finish
Kurt Busch of Ford held off Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin to win the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway after a late run of cautions. He led 131 of 203 laps, with race leader Wallace and Martin swapping tire strategies on the final stops. Busch credited crew chief Jimmy Fennig for choosing four tires, which paid off in the green white checkered finish. Carl Edwards finished fourth ahead of Ryan Newman.
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Long Pond
Kurt Busch
Rusty Wallace
Mark Martin
Pocono Raceway
Busch
Carl Edwards
Ryan Newman
Ford
Wallace
Martin
Jimmy Fennig
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Barber High School
Jeremy Marele
Thurman Blake
Trinity Valley Community College
Jared Dolan
McNeese State University
Zach Canon
Howard Payne University
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Anahuac
Goss
Ashley Monteau
Stephen F. Austin
Nextel Cup
Pennsylvania
Jimmie Johnson
Tony Stewart
Jeremy Mayfield
Elliott Sadler
Dale Jarrett
Nascar Insider
Brickyard
Jeff Gordon
Indianapolis
Casey Mears
Bobby Labonte
Indy
Clint Bowyer
Reed Sorenson
Kenny Wallace
Denny Hamlin
Ashton Lewis
David Stremme
David Green
Paul Menard
Pikes Peak
Dennis Setzer
Ted Musgrave
Bobby Hamilton
Ron Hornaday
Jimmy Spencer
Ricky Craven
Terry Cook
Matt Crafton
David Starr
Snoozer
Cox News Service
5Peed ‘Hans
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