San Antonio Spurs fans keep thinking that with the addition of LaMarcus Aldridge the Spurs are the team to beat this year in the NBA. That may be true but not just yet. After losing to the Chicago Bulls, 92-89, Monday night the Spurs showed that they are vulnerable on the road and still have to jell more on offense. […]
Cowgirls sprint to All-State accolades
Two McMullen County athletes were selected to Class 1A All-State team last week. Senior Sarita Cavazos and junior Blaye Lee both made the list of 15 runners in 1A. “Congrats to both of these ladies,” McMullen County head coach Tony Taylor said. It’s the second straight season Lee made the All- State team as the Cowgirl competed in her third […]
Several Aggies selected for All-District awards
Poteet was well represented after the All-District awards were released for District 14-4A DII last week. “I felt we should have had more, but that’s what happens when you’re the fourth team in the district,” Poteet head coach Doug Foster said. “I’m proud of the boys that made the teams.” Senior Patryk Estrada was unanimously selected for First Team quarterback […]
Squaws stampede past Stockdale
STOCKDALE– The Squaws stampeded Stockdale 45-37 last week in non-district action. “It was a tough game for us coming off the long weekend tournament,” Jourdanton head coach Doug Lum said. “Our kids showed a lot of mental and physical toughness in the fourth quarter. It was a good learning experience.” Both teams were tied at 7 after the first quarter, […]
Eagles streaking at home after win over George West
The Eagles won their third game in a row at home after beating George West 64-55 last week. Pleasanton led 21-6 after the first quarter and led by 17 (37-20) at the break. Jarik Garcia led with 13 points while Eric Del Toro and Bobby Brendel both added 12 points in the victory. Other Eagles to contribute were: Jesse Alvarez […]
Lady Aggies vie at South San tourney
The Lady Aggies finished 1-3 overall after competing at the South San tournament last week. Poteet lost to Jefferson in its first matchup 50-28 of the tourney. Three Lady Aggies pitched in 6 points each in the loss. The following Poteet players contributed: Jasmine Richardson 6 points, 3 rebounds; Cheyanne Gomez 6 points, 1 assist, 4 blocks; Jamie Solis 6 […]
Indians plundered by Poth at home
JOURDANTON– The Indians were plundered by Poth 73-62 at home in nondistrict action. “We played against a very good team,” Jourdanton head coach Joe Garmon said. “Our boys competed well. We just have to learn how to finish plays.” Jourdanton led 22-16 after the first period, but Poth bounced back and outscored the Tribe 21-9 in the second to trail […]
Despite warmer weather, state parks still put on a great show for visitors
Warmer weather may have delayed a colorful fall, but this week’s falling temperatures are finally causing leaves all over the state to turn brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow. In deep East Texas state parks, like Tyler and Daingerfield, hardwood forests sport crisp golden and burnt orange leaves in weather that is finally cooling down. At Caddo Lake State […]