Eagles climb into top 30 in Harris ratings
Harris ratings place Pecos Eagles at number 28 among 146 AAA teams, up six spots from last week’s 34. Monahans Laboes lead 21, with Ector 22, while Pecos led both earlier in the season. District order lists Andrews, Fort Stockton, Seminole, and Kermit last.
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Balmorhea Bears Extend Longest Win Streak In Years
Balmorhea earned a 35-0 victory over Wink last week, marking the Bears longest win streak in years as they prepare for their seventh game. Coach Bob Masters noted a flat start but the team rallied. Balmorhea notched two first quarter touchdowns, Juan Casias striking with a 37-yard pass to Abel Baeza after a 54-yard drive, followed by Juan Jiminez’s one-yard score set up by Guadalupe Mendoza’s punt return, with Casias adding both extra points.
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Pecos Eagles football set for strong season start
Friday tickets for the Pecos game are selling briskly with remaining seats at school offices. Pecos moves into a new field house praised for its purple and gold trim as coach Masters lauds team effort. The Bears cap seven games with 237 points scored and 18 allowed, facing Rankin in their finale with strong school spirit and praise for assistants Carrillo, Acosta, and Neinast.
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Longhorns may be without co captain Gaspard against SMU
Texas coach Darrell Royal said the 19th ranked Longhorns likely will be without Glen Gaspard the co captain and linebacker for the Saturday game with Southern Methodist on national TV. Gaspard did not practice Wednesday after injuring his knee the day before.
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Monahans and Pecos face pivotal Friday football clash
Odessa Ector visits Monahans as the Pecos Eagles aim to protect first in the district race. Dillingham returns to Pecos to face former teammates in a high stakes night with Mona in the running for the loop crown.
Half blind boxer Harris denied boxing license in court
Harris, famed for winning 24 of 25 bouts with one blind eye, lost his appeal of a State Athletic Commission ruling denying a boxer's license. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court upheld the commission citing safety, noting a bout with a blind fighter is unfair and risky.
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Fishing on the upswing at Red Bluff attracts large stringers
Red Bluff anglers report improving fishing as Arms Camp data shows strong catches. The Glen Roberts family from Kermit led with 30 keepers including black bass, channel cats, white bass and perch, with a five pound black bass and three pound cats. Orval Gray and Clyde Burnette of Kermit tallied 25 black bass and four cats. A Carlsbad resident landed six black bass and two good cats, all mainly using minnows and shyster lures.
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Jackie Stewart Retires From Racing While Still On Top
New York NEA report quotes Jackie Stewart announcing retirement at 34 after 27 grand prix wins. He cites weariness, pressure, and friends lost in crashes, including Jim Clark in 1968, as factors. Stewart recalls family concerns and contemplates life after racing while noting the sport’s dangers.
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