Women’s Slo-Pitch League aims for early season start
Rampmeier discusses UFCs dominance and rising competition in Port Lavaca softball. Players push through injuries and even pregnancies while planning tryouts at Port Lavaca Little League Field. Season opens March 21 with Umpire’s Association Tournament, as women and men share fields.
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Cowboys edge Sandcrabs in extra innings tourney opener
Curtis Gladney hit the Sandcrabs first homer of the season while Mike Tasler worked eight strong innings. An error and walks helped Edna’s Cowboys pull away for a 4 2 win in the Wharton tournament opener after Edna defeated the Sandcrabs 13 6 Tuesday night.
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NCAA expands field for 32 teams in new format
The NCAA announced a 32 team field with 16 automatic bids and 16 at large invites. Kentucky faces new risks if Alabama wins the SEC, potentially landing in the West Regional while top rivals vie through the Mideast and Midwest.
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Jayvees Win As Calhoun Crushes Stroman Streak
Jayvees defeated Stroman 46 to 8 in season opener. Mike Brunner and Travis Clay led the Sandcrabs with heavy hitting and four and three base hits respectively. Greg Howard earned the pitching win as Brunner raised his average to .400 over three games.
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ACC tourney opens with torrid first round action
In Greensboro Maryland coach Lefty Driesell watched as top seed Maryland, NC State, Clemson, and North Carolina advanced to the semifinals amid tight first round drama. NC State’s David Thompson set an ACC scoring record with 38 points as the Wolfpack held a late surge from Virginia to win 91-85. Clemson outlasted Duke 78-76 on Skip Wise’s clutch free throws after Wayne Rollins was ejected for an elbow. Wake Forest nursed a 10-point lead late but faltered, letting UNC rally to a two-point finish.
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Astros Richards Impresses Coach in Winter Ball Return
Houston Astros pitcher James Rodney Richard aims to lock in a spot after bouncing between the majors and minors. He credits winter league work in the Dominican Republic under coach Hub Kittle for strengthening his arm and boosting confidence.
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