Harrington shocks as Lions pass on Harrington pick
The NFL draft opens with big linemen dominating the first 12 selections. David Carr goes to the Texans while Julius Peppers lands with Carolina. Joey Harrington, told Detroit wouldn’t take him, is surprised when the Lions still call his name. Dwight Freeney goes to Indianapolis.
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Houston Texans
Julius Peppers
Carolina
Mike McMahon
Cowboys trade for Roy Williams at No. 8 overall
Dallas moved up two spots with Kansas City to select All-American safety Roy Williams from Oklahoma at eighth overall and received a Chiefs third-round pick and a sixth-round pick next year, aiming to build for the future after back-to-back 5-11 seasons.
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Jerry Jones
Rockets split by Artesia in 4-4A doubleheader
Goddard Rockets drop opener 4-3 to Artesia then rebound for a 7-4 win in eight innings. Curtis Thames took the loss in the first game before Artesia and pitcher Robert Flores shut down the Rockets early. Key contributors for Goddard include Brandon Hebert Lance Ferris J C Moon and Jay De Fulkerson with solid defense from Isaac Molina and right field from Andy Hudgens. The 5-7 Rockets sit 2-6 in district with a trip to Moriarty looming.
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Lance Ferris
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Jay de Fulkerson
Isaac Molina
Andy Hudgens
Moriarty
Colts clobber rivals as NMMI dominates district slate
Hobbs High blasted New Mexico Military Institute 21-5 to open the season, then 13th and 14th straight wins marked by mercy-rule 25-1 and 19-5 routs over Ruidoso and district foes. Cadets piled 44 runs and 44 hits across the games, with Post driving in 6 in one contest, boosting team stats and batting averages across the lineup.
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Artesia Windmiller Tosses No-Hitter in 8-0 Win
Artesia High junior Abbie Sims pitched a no hitter with 15 strikeouts as the Bulldogs defeated Goddard 8-0 in a District 4-4A opener. Sims walked four amid gusty winds, helping New Mexico’s defending 4A champions sweep the doubleheader with a 7-1 Game 2 win.
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