Pecos Eagles overwhelm Post 61 for seventh straight win
In Colorado City, Pecos Eagles used a 24 point fourth quarter to beat Post 61-45 in the first round of the Colorado City tournament. Don Cameron and Larry Terry led early as Pecos built pressure. Donald Ray Walker scored 14 and Mike Preicit added 12 as the Eagles improved to 7-0.
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Texas high school football semifinals kickoff slate set
The Associated Press reports four Class AA and multiple AAA and A playoff semifinals Friday with Eastland versus Jacksboro in Weatherford and Rosebud-Lott against Hondo in Seguin. Saturday matchups include Wichita Falls vs Dallas Carter and Houston Smiley vs San Antonio Lee, with Brownwood facing Plano in AAA. Wichita Falls and Sonora both reach sixth straight playoffs. Wichita Falls has six state titles, Brownwood five.
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Pecos freshmen A top Andrews 66 59 in win
Kenneth Williams Andrews led Pecos with 24 points and Wendell Terry added 20 as Pecos freshmen A defeated Andrews 66-59. Pecos B team then beat Andrews 34-28, building an 18-11 first-quarter lead and 31-27 at halftime.
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Oral Roberts eyes national title after 83 74 win
Oral Roberts coach Ken Trickey predicts a rise to NCAA playoffs as the Titans ride a 13 game win streak and a 52 9 three season record. The 83 74 victory over Hofstra in New York follows the program's rebuild, with Oral Roberts moved to university status and aiming for major opponents.
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Jim Hess Wins Perfect Score Prize in Pecos Eagles Contest
Jim Hess, 1705 Jefferson St, won the perfect score prize in last week’s Pecos Eagles basketball contest. He also collects the $5 first prize plus the $15 perfect score prize for a total of $20. Lois Crouch, Box 307 Barstow, nets second prize $3. Mark Callison, 1608 S Eddy St, receives third prize $1. Top ten names listed with addresses. The perfect score prize resets to $5 this week and grows by $5 weekly if not won.
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Dallas chosen as three TD favorite
Miami, Minnesota and Kansas City favored to clinch titles or berths this weekend. Predictions favor Dolphins over Baltimore 24 17 Vikings over Detroit 17 7 Chiefs over Raiders 28 17 with Dallas routed Giants 35 10 and Falcons defense expected to slow 49ers in Western NFC clash.
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Lakers hunt NBA record with Suns clash after win streak
The Lakers extended their winning streak to 19 with a 124-111 defeat of the Warriors and could tie the NBA record heading into a showdown with the Suns. West scored 38 and Goodrich 36 as Los Angeles built a 24 point cushion before a late rally.
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Pacers lose to Kentucky amid referee troubles
Indiana slipped from a 19 point deficit to fall 103-101 to Kentucky as four technical fouls were charged against the Pacers. The team played the final period without a coach after both Bob Leonard and assistant Bobby Joe Hooper were ejected following heated exchanges with officials.
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Eagles seek eighth straight win in Pecos basketball clash
Pecos aims for No. 8 after a seventh straight victory, with Stanton on tap and Seminole looming if they win. The team, once a perennial loser, shows a new winning edge and hopes to sustain it through the Colorado City Tournament as opponents also chase playoff stakes.
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