Steelers rally past Dolphins to open season in Pittsburgh
Steelers edge Dolphins 28 17 behind backup Charlie Batch who threw three TD passes as Heath Miller caught an 87 yard score late in the fourth. Daunte Culpepper threw for 262 yards but was picked twice. Willie Parker ran for 115 yards as Joey Porter sealed it with a 42 yard return. Saban faced a late flag delay that went unseen.
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Sterling Rangers Stifle South Houston In Offensive Shootout
Sterling builds early lead and holds off South Houston as Tanner and Davis power a 327 yard total offense day. Maxey breaks 80 receiving yards while Sterling’s defense forces key stops and an early sack on Morlon Washington. D'Andre Thompson intercepts, and coach Minyard notes a three-part season plan toward playoffs.
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RSS Volleyball Suffers Setbacks in Texas Tourney
RSS (18-4) lost to Nederland 23-25 11-25 after a 23-21 lead against Nederland. Destiny Mason led RSS with 11 kills against Ball and five against Nederland. Horne stressed finishing matches and correcting practice time issues ahead of Friday district opener vs Humble. Lee beat Santa Fe 19-25 16-25 then swept La Marque. REL open district play at Kingwood. Barbers Hill reached final eight after three wins without a key player.
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Crosby Lady Cougars win twice at Beaumont Tournament
Crosby defeats Little Cypress Mauriceville 25-11 23-25 23-25 then beats Victor 25-16 25-19 to finish day undefeated. Brittany Hoag leads with 18 kills and 9 kills plus 5 aces. Meagan Travis 20 assists. Lacy Bates 5 aces. Crosby improves to 1-3 and hosts Forest Brook at 4:30 p.m.
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Brantley Leads BCA Return After Injury Gap
BCA fielded a shaken lineup as four players sat out due to injuries from the accident. Senior Chris Brantley dominated at the net with 13 kills while Sydney Warren added four and Annie Davis contributed 15 assists. Coach Smith noted depth loss and adjusted positions as the team battled through the setback.
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Door Slammer season final at Houston Raceway Park
Houston Raceway Park hosts the 2006 Door Slammer Heads-Up 1/8 Mile Racing Series finale this Saturday. Time trials start at noon, qualifying at 1 p.m., eliminations at 4 p.m. All day admission is $10 with free admission for kids 12 and under. special Midnight Madness follows the Index races. Contact 281-383-RACE for tickets.
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Stroke Jesuit meets REL in third straight year
Jesuit quarterback Josh Jones from Baytown leads the offense with 5-8 wide receiver Moses Ogbannaya as a top target. Up front, Nick Jean Baptiste anchors the lines as REL and Stroke Jesuit renew a three year series after REL won 2004 and Stroke Jesuit opened last season with a win.
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Bulldogs show air attack with Hensarling big night
BCA wide receiver Jeremey Hensarling caught 8 passes for 214 yards and returned a 90 yard opening kickoff for a score. Luke Davis and the offensive line impressed as the Bulldogs relied on the passing game after Johnathan Phoenix went down, giving up just one sack in 32 attempts. High Island, short on numbers, aims to control the line and grind out a physical game as Dayton visits Nacogdoches. Justin McAninch heads Nacogdoches into the season with 1,197 passing yards and 10 TDs from last year, while Dayton seeks growth behind quarterback Andrew Thomas after 108 rushing yards last week. Michael Dugat added 70 yards on 10 carries in the pre season.
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RSS JV Defeats South Houston in Season Opener
The Sterling Junior Varsity opened with an 18 6 victory over South Houston. Mark Gray rushed 80 yards and two touchdowns on 30 and 1 yard runs while Aaron Martinez contributed 50 rushing yards and a 40 yard score. He also passed 35 yards. Xavier Hebert added 40 rushing yards and a 12 yard catch.
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