Raiders face Independence Bowl debut for Mississippi Texas Tech
Shreveport Louisiana Tonight marks the Independence Bowl kickoff at 7 05 as Texas Tech’s first year head coach David McWilliams departs for Texas to replace Fred Akers leaving Spike Dykes to take over the Red Raiders first bowl bid since 1977 Dykes faces Mississippi in his first game amid the unusual coaching shuffle and lingering bitterness from McWilliams move.
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Cowan Shines As Tech Safety Boosts Raiders To Bowl Bid
Boyd Cowan, Odessa High and Texas Tech standout, helped the Raiders reach a winning record for the first time since 1978 and earn a bowl invitation. He opened the season with an 83-yard interception return against Kansas State, totaled 124 return yards, and logged 39 tackles while backed by teammate Merv Scarlark.
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Odessa High survives Monterey on Craig buzzer beater
Odessa High faulted late defense and a close contest, but Scott Craig tipped in the game winner at the buzzer to lift OHS to a 53-52 victory over Lubbock Monterey at the OHS fieldhouse. The Bronchos, 5-7, avenged a November loss and featured a fast paced run game while Monterey relied on inside power.
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John Powell
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Permian
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Victor Dancer
Dancer
Midland High girls topple Odessa High 87 to 55 in opener
Amy Cumings pours in 25 points as Midland High builds a 20-2 first-quarter lead and coasts past Odessa High 87 55 in the District 4 5A opener. OHS drops to 4 6 while MHS improves to 84. The game features 60 fouls and multiple fouls and turnovers.
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Odessa
Jan Meares
Cumings
Midland High School Boys Basketball Scores and Fouls
MHS 87 OHS 55 with Cummings 9 of 14 25. Finch 6 45 16. Rodriguez 3313. Edwards and Jackson charged with fouls. Team totals show 35 fouls and multiple technicals including Edwards and Jackson and bench. Score by quarters shows Midland leading 15 5 in the final period.
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Avery
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Weisberg
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Mann
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49ers Beat Rams 24 to 14 in Week Game
Final: San Francisco 49ers 24 Rams 14. Rush: Craig 21 carries for 80 yards Cribbs 18 for 62. Montana 23 of 36 for 238 passing. Receiving: Cribbs 6 for 35 Francis 5 for 50 Craig 4 for 35. Rams: Everett 13 of 23 for 238?
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Redden
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Long
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Clark
49ers Clinch NFC West With Over Rams
San Francisco defeats Los Angeles 24-14 to seize the NFC Western Division crown as Joe Montana throws two TD passes and Tim McKyer records two interceptions. Montana completes 23 of 36 for 238 yards, Rice hauls a 44-yard TD, and the 49ers lock up playoff positioning with a late-season surge.
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