Target on their backs fuels Goddard teams drive
Goddard enters the 2011-12 season as the 4A favorite after a 2010 state run that ended 55-52 in the final. Coaches Sam Jernigan and Britt Cooper discuss the pressure of being No. 1, handling every opponent’s best shot, and maintaining focus to stay hungry while defending or reclaiming a title.
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Rockets
Gallup
Piedra Vista
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Roswell
Britt Cooper
Coyotes
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NMMI
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Montoya
Kevin) Jones
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Artesia at Goddard in 4A State Semifinal clash
High school football semifinal features Artesia visiting Goddard at 7 p.m. In college action, NMMI faces Carl Albert State JC at 8 p.m. as part of the Collin County CC Invitational.
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Rio Pecos Medical Reindeer Run and Youth Basketball Signups
The 27th Rio Pecos Medical Association Reindeer Run returns Saturday December 3 with a 10K and a 2 mile run or walk. Entry is 20 dollars with sweat pants and a shirt. packet pickup December 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. and December 3 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Civic Center lobby. For details call 624-6720. Yucca Recreation Center youth basketball signups run through November 30 for grades 4-8. 30 dollars for the first child and 25 for each additional. call 624-6719.
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Florida State Beats UMass 73 53 In Battle 4 Atlantis Opener
Florida State 22nd ranked overwhelmed Massachusetts 73 53 as Michael Snaer posted 18 points and 10 rebounds. Luke Loucks scored 12, Bernard James added nine with five blocks. UMass shot 19 of 68 and 2 for 23 from long range. Seminoles advance to face Harvard Utah winner.
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Umass Bahamas
Michael Snaer
Massachusetts
Luke Loucks
Bernard James
Seminoles
Raphiael Putney
Minutemen
Harvard
On This Day in Football History 1925 1934 1976
Highlights note Red Grange’s pro debut with the Bears held to 36 yards in a 0 0 tie with the Cardinals. Detroit Lions lose franchise first 3 0 to the Packers after starting 10 0 that season. Buffalo Bills beat the Jets 27 14 as O J Simpson rushes for 273 yards on Thanksgiving Day.
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O.J. Simpson
Bills
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