Preseason baseball polls favor local conference foes
The Lantern survey ranks teams led by San Jacinto and Alvin with Lee College fourth in a tight race. Rebels add transfers from Lamar and Blinn while coach Dick Smith and rivals stress depth, pitching questions, and strong hitting as LC opens March 1 versus Blinn after two tournaments and four pre conference games.
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Rebels edge past Temple in high scoring OT win
San Jacinto Ravens toppled the Rebels 102-81 two days earlier, but on Jan 26 LC’s high offe nse powered a 122-119 overtime victory over Temple. Kevin Foster scored 20 points including all four overtime free throws and threes, while Washington poured 32 in the win to lift South Conference to 18-4 overall and 2-1 in league.
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Reds
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Playoff Race In Rebel Basketball Nearing Final Stretch
Rebels eye playoff surge as Lee College fights to win remaining home games and snag road upsets. Hefley and Ummel stress winning at home to maximize seeding under a new regional format that could place San Jacinto at home in both playoff games. Aiming for second place, the Rebels seek at least one home game in the post season.
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