Watson's Relays Highlight Calhoun Meet Record Vault
Calhoun's Dan Watson ruled the Sandcrab Field with a 14-2 pole vault to set the meet record amid cold winds. Beeville won the team title with 100 points after Brazoswood was DQ’d in the 440 relay, while Calhoun finished fifth overall as Brandon Lorance praised Watson's dedication and Bay City preparation.
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Sandcrab Field
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Kingsville
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Joe Barefield Yon
Gino Rodriguez
Jeff Linhart
Linhart
Hall
Bay City
Chuck Moss
Randy Hall
Rusty Hall
Dan
Landcrab
Bill Lorance
Lorance
Jerry Escalante
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Playoff TV Shines With Five Top Teams In NCAA Showdowns
The NCAA tournament is showcased on national TV with five elite teams. Indiana and Kentucky look strong, UCLA faces a potential exit, and Arizona State leads the Western bracket while Louisville and Maryland vie in the Midwest. North Carolina appears unbeatable in the East, while Alabama struggles at the line. The upcoming semifinals could pit Indiana against Kentucky, Louisville against Maryland, and Arizona State against UCLA.
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Miners
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Hoosiers
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Maryland
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Arizona State
Nevada
Ed Lacey
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Boston College
Kentuky
Sandies Dominate Field as Conroe Wins Freeport Relays
Calhoun finishes second as Conroe defeats Freeport by 102 points in a 23-team meet held in 43 degree weather. Delana Cornett wins high jump 5-2 and Debbie Michalik takes shot 36-9. Sarah Diebel wins 440 with 59.8 and places second in triple jump. Other Sandies place in 880, shot, and discus as they lead after field events but drop baton on 880 relay. Coach Laura Schmidt weighs relay changes before Bobby Goff Relays.
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Freeport
Calhoun
Laura Schmidt
Delana Cornett
Debbie Michalik
Miss Schmidt
Diebel
Joyce Eveton
Shirley Williams
Tracie Evans
Bobble
Sandies
Bobby Goff
Calhoun Relays Varsity Division Results Summary
Calhoun, Robstown, Victoria, Kingsville and Beeville led a crowded relay and sprint program at Robstown. Events listed include 44-yard relay won by Kingsville with 44.2 seconds, 600 yard dash won by Thompson of Beeville, and multiple hurdles, dashes, and field events with top finishers such as Stone of Bay City and Jefferson of Beeville. Junior varsity standings show Miller leading with 109 points among top teams.
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Calhoun
Robstown
Victoria
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Thompson
Brercewood
Wright
Regan
DeLeGerza
Por
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Theyerd High Hurdies
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Ray
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Wood
Butera
Kingeville
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MacBurnet
Mile Run
DeLeon
Con
Brazoswood
Chapparal
Gretchel
Oliver
Witbank
Bloomington
Robbstown
Leading hitter Curtis Gladney out five weeks for Sandcrabs
Curtis Gladney, the Sandcrabs' leading hitter at 476, broke his right wrist in a diving catch during a 12-2 loss to Victoria opening round of the tournament. He will miss about five weeks, coinciding with a heavy week as Sweeny and Cuero visits and a district opener versus Stro man. Mike Tasler delivered a standout two‑hit he throw to beat St Joseph and earn all tourney honors.
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Victoria
Sandcrabs
Sanderbas
Sandcr
McAllen
Tasler
Flyers
Sandcrab
John Rodriguez
Rodriguez weighs lineup shifts after hurting Sandcrabs
Coach Rodriguez aims to rebuild a starting pitching staff after the team lost its top two pitchers. Gladney’s injury hurts both pitching and Calhoun’s offense as sophomores like Greg Howard may move up. Leadbetter and Buehring pace offense in a 12-2 win over St Joseph, while fielding miscues cost a 4-3 loss to McAllen.
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Gladney
Sandcrabs
Roy Leadbetter
Dennis Buehring
Victoria
McAllen
Travis fifth at El Campo meet after rough showing
Travis placed fifth in a nine team field at El Campo as injuries plus a poor training week hindered performance. Jessie Narvarez hurt his leg in the 440 relay, leaving Travis without a fourth for the mile relay. Donnie Rodriguez spearheaded a 54.6 in the 440 and Tommy Richards won long jump at 18-5. Lamar Consolidated won. Travis 55 points and eyes Bay City meet next.
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Ed Holesnovsky
el Campo
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Jessie Narvarez
Narvarez
Donnie Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Steffon Riser
Arturo Cervantes
Tommy Richards
Richards
Ray Acosta
Melvin Roland
Lamar
East Texas Dominates State Basketball Titles in 1970s Run
East Texas teams shined at the schoolboy basketball tournament with Houston Kashmere earning Class 4A titles by beating Midland Lee and Fort Worth Paschal. LaPoyner of Larue claimed Class B titles over Richards and Spade, while Lamesa and Dimmitt won Class 3A and 2A crowns. Brookshore Royal won Class A.
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West Texas
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Midland Lee
Fort Worth Paschal
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Spade
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Dimmitt
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Beachcombers win Jaycee Slo Pitch title in Port Lavaca
Beachcombers surge through the loser's bracket to claim the Jaycee Men s Slo Pitch Tournament title in Port Lavaca with a 12-6 final over Cheyenne Real Estate. They posted a 7-1 record, blasting Port Lavaca Sports 16-0 in a semifinal and riding Rudy Soto’s shutout pitching to the championship.
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Cheyenne Real Estate
Port Lavaca Sports
Cheyenne
Rudy Soto
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