Saints Seek First Championship Game In Fractured History
The New Orleans Saints, 10-6, host the Philadelphia Eagles, 11-6, in a divisional playoff at the Superdome. QB Drew Brees leads a high‑powered offense while coach Sean Payton aims for a historic first championship game after a disaster‑scarred season. The Eagles, riding Jeff Garcia and Brian Westbrook, bring a six‑game win streak and a tough defense into New Orleans.
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Smithson Valley boys reach Ranger Classic final on home turf
Smithson Valley defeated Canyon 2-1 at Ranger Stadium to reach the Ranger Classic final against Dripping Springs. Alex Hergert opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Mike Todaro added a second in the 26th, Canyon’s Michael Weatherby cut the deficit late, and SV preserved the lead with a stifling defense. Coach Russ Girard praised early pressure and goalkeeper Stephen Schriever’s saves as key factors in securing a spot in the championship match set for 7 p.m. today.
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Cougars overpower Del Valle to seize District lead
Canyon’s 80 55 rout of Del Valle avenges past playoff losses as Isaiah Jackson scores 25 and Austin New adds 21. The win keeps Canyon in the district title hunt, holding Del Valle to 55 points while 17 steals fuel a 14 2 third period run. Del Valle’s A J Hardeman scores 18 as Canyon forces 22 turnovers and 23 of 28 free throws edge the Cardinals.
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