Permian Panthers reach Odessa Invitational finals in tight win
Permian trounced Amarillo Tascosa 71 55 to reach the Odessa Invitational final behind Brad Kerley 36 points and a relentless full court press. Odessa High beat Ector 55 43 to push their semi final, Riverside edged Jefferson 71 48, and Lubbock High toppled Parkland 51 50 in a wild day two ahead of tonight's championship set.
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Butch John
Permian
Odessa
Odessa Bronchos
Ector
Panthers
Brad Kerley
Amarillo Tascosa
OHL
Eagles
el Paso Riverside
PHS
el Paso Jefferson
Lubbock
el Paso Parkland
Ector-Parkland
Ohs-Lubbock
Tascosa- Jefferson
Mojo
Pla
Pecnus
Tascosa
Scott Milton
Duane Adams
Kerley
Odessa High
Cruzan
Parkland
David Norrid
Norrid
Westerners
Riverside
Jefferson
Seagraves blank Haskell in regional football clash
Seagraves rushed for 358 yards and held Haskell to four first downs as the Eagles improved to 12-0 with a 21-0 regional win at Snyder High School. Ronnie Griffin led the attack with 143 yards on 22 carries, while Dale Welch connected for a touchdown. Seagraves’ defense forced five turnovers and limited Haskell to one first down late in the game. Officials scheduled a playoff setup meeting in Lubbock for the next round against New Deal.
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Wright
Marcus Hawkins
Danny Cruzan
Hoss
Hawkins
OHL
Kevin Butler
Eagles
Ector
Johnny Williams
OHS
Butler
Marcell Smith
Mike Cobb
Cruzan
Chris Magee
Snyder
Seagraves
Haskell
Snyder High School
New Deal
Stratford
Lubbock
Ronnie Griffin
Johnny Castro
Davis Morgan
Dale Welch
The
Warbirds
Indians
East Bernard
China Spring
Iraan
Monnie Hise
Jim Harris
Steve Escobedo
Jim Eddins
Hise
Mike McCormick
Morgan
Welch
Doug Hamilton
Tribe
Harris
Joe Benavides
Benavides
Ted Ward
Griffin
Middleton
Alfredo Serna
Ward
Dennis Hart
McCormick
Hart
Lions
Leonard Stops Benitez To Win WBC Welterweight Title
Sugar Ray Leonard knocks down Wilfred Benitez and stops him with six seconds left at Caesars Palace to win the WBC welterweight championship in Las Vegas. The bout headlines a three-title telecast, with Antuofermo Hagler resolving to a draw and Marvin Johnson winning the WBA belt at New Orleans. Benitez injured a left hand in round three and suffered a bloody cut but continued fighting before the late stoppage. Leonard earns his 26th pro win and $1 million purse, setting up a dream clash with Roberto Duran.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Sugar Ray Leonard
Wilfred Benitez
World Boxing Council
Leonard
Benitez
Carlos Padilla
Padilla
Roberto Duran
Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion
Caesar’s Palace
Vito Antuofermo
Marvin Hagler
New Orleans Superdome
Marvin Johnson
World Boxing Association
Victor Galindez
Sugar Ray
Houston Cougars Basketball Preview Signals Rotating Lineup and Dark Horse Outlook
Houston coach Guy Lewis plans a revolving starting five through the preseason as he runs a deep bench for the Southwest Conference round robin. Guard Kenneth Williams anchors the lineup though multiple guards, including Walker Russell Rob Williams and Julie Williams, compete for starting roles. Frontcourt options Abe Davis Victor E Ralph Hamilton Chuck O Neal and early additions Darryl Brown Larry Micheaux shape a versatile attack. Leonard Mitchell may contribute later after football season ends.
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Hofheinz Pavilion
Houston Cougar
Guy Lewis
Lewis
Kenneth
Williams
Cougars
Aggies
Ken Ciolli
Walker
Russell
Rob Williams
Julie Williams
Faco
Houston Milly
Abe Davis
Victor E
Ralph Hamilton
Chuck O' Neal
Ewing
Davis
Feward
Darryl Brown
Larry Micheaux
Leonard Mitchell
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Reds
Mike Washburn
Washburn
Ricky Hunt
Greg Leonard
Charles Pattillo
Adams
Wigley
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Broncs
Rayford Wright
Willams
Navarette
Pride
Wilson
Taylor
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Romero
Queds
Lopes
Marsh
Kennan
Barnes
Lubbock High Parkland
Mitchell
Milton
Mack
Geastner
I. Os
Leseie
Ian A
Pant Nee Taee
Ker Gisemeretit
Umieoee Wyn
Reand
Tascosa Permian
Aguilar
Lopes Bi. Rangel
Grgdeceir
Duchene
Gutierrez
Andrade
Montoya
Carlisle
Jest
Leonard Pounds
Winfred Benitez
Mark Swindier
Eagle
Seagraves Haskell
Sseveseues
Palmer Park
Puerto Rico
Carlos Palomino
Antonio Cervantes
Houston
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