Pole vaulter Watson aims for top state mark
Calhoun junior Dan Watson, weighing 137 pounds, has become one of Texas best pole vaulters. He eyes 15 feet this season and believes 14 9 could win state while training against cross winds at Beeville Relays and balancing football duties. His method blends focus, wind reading, and off season trampoline work.
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Sandies eye fourth first at Victoria meet in golden crescent relays
Sandies coach Laura Schmidt exudes confidence as the Victoria district track championship nears with a 3-1 record over four meets. The team heads to Stroman for the Golden Crescent Relays featuring 25 squads with field events at 9:30 a.m. and prelims at 11. Finals expected around 4 p.m. Robinson looms as the top 2A threat defending state champion, while Calhoun boosts its season by winning the Bobby Goff Relays and showcasing strong sprinters and hurdlers.
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UCLA UCLA meets Louisville in NCAA semifinal clash
UCLA coach John Wooden and former pupil Denny Crum renew ties on Saturday as UCLA faces Louisville in the NCAA Championship semifinal in San Diego. Both coaches recall past matches and shared histories, with Crum noting the personal edge of meeting a close rival.
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Ticket scalpers pester San Diego for NCAA finals
In San Diego fans hurry for UCLA and Louisville plus Syracuse and Kentucky tickets. Prices soar as 7,000 seats went on sale and scalpers offer two game sets at high premiums. Local lodging fills, weather clears, and finals hype builds ahead of the NCAA semifinals in San Diego.
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