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FB Ridge Point senior QB Emanuel Jr. looks to 'run in back' with the Panthers
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
For Fort Bend Ridge Point and Panthers senior quarterback Bert Emanuel, Jr., 2020 was not that terrible of a year.
'Heartbroken to hear': Chemical breach in La Porte claims two lives
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2021
A chemical leak at the LyondellBasell facility in La Porte on July 27 killed two and injured seven.
'Outstanding careers': Foster and Batenhorst named Katy ISD Student-Athletes of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2021
Earlier this month, Katy Independent School District (ISD) announced Taylor’s Bryce Foster and Seven Lakes’ Ally Batenhorst as its 2020-21 Student-Athletes of the Year.
'Congrats': Texans nominate North Shore HC Kay for 2021 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2021
North Shore head football coach Jon Kay is the Houston nominee for the 2021 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.
'One for the ages': DCC men's basketball coach Coleman enjoys busy summer
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2021
In the first post-COVID-19 summer in which life has returned close to normal, Dallas Christian College men’s basketball head coach Dwight Coleman has been out and about.
'I'm extremely excited and blessed': Katy volleyball star Gamble commits to Northwestern State University
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
Katy senior-to-be middle blocker and outside hitter Jordan Gamble has selected Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana as the school where she’ll continue her academic and athletic careers.
'I had a gut feeling': Anderson pledges to the University of Oregon
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
Speedy Katy senior-to-be wideout Nicholas “Nic” Anderson selected Oregon out of a mountain of collegiate offers because of what he calls “the feel.”
'Committed': Harvey pledges to Louisiana Tech University
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
All it took was one visit to the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston for Fort Bend Ridge Point offensive lineman Calvin Harvey to make up his mind on where he’ll be in the fall of 2022.
'What a year': VYPE names first-time state champion Second Baptist Private School Softball Team of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
About two months since clinching its first state crown, the Second Baptist softball program earned another honor it can be proud of: VYPE Private School Softball Team of the Year.
'No. 2 pitcher in the country': Simpson named VYPE's Public School Softball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
In her senior season pitching for the state champion Barbers Hill Lady Eagles softball team, Sophia Simpson was a force to be reckoned with.
'An unreal opportunity': VYPE names UT-bound hurler Harrison Private School Baseball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
University of Texas-bound Luke Harrison was a two-time winner at the 2021 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine last month.
'Winner': VYPE names former Barbers Hill slugger Cauley Public School Baseball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
Already a state champion, former Barbers Hill shortstop Cameron “Cam” Cauley added another honor to a well-accomplished prep career in the form of VYPE’s Public School Baseball Player of the Year.
Strake Jesuit 'advances to the region finals' with series win over Katy Tompkins
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2021
The Strake Jesuit baseball team experienced some firsts in its Class 6A Region 3 semifinal series against Katy Tompkins: it was the first time the Roman Catholic private school had to fight off elimination, and by beating the Falcons, it clinched its first UIL regional final berth.
Jersey Village soars above Pearland toward regional final after 'an intense game'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2021
The Jersey Village Falcons baseball team staved off elimination twice in the Class 6A regional semifinal to take the third and deciding game from the Pearland Oilers 8-4 on May 29.
Barbers Hill baseball team joins school's softball team, which is 'one step closer to state'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2021
For the first time since the Reagan administration, the Barbers Hill Eagles baseball team will compete in a regional final following a Class 5A Region 3 semifinal series clinching win over Lake Creek.
Nationally top-ranked 'team in the nation': Friendswood puts on scoring clinic in deciding game against College Station
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2021
The nation’s top high school baseball program that calls northwest Galveston County home continues its head-turning quest for a state title.
'Victory': Tomball sweeps Bridgeland, rides five-game winning streak in postseason
By John Suayan | May 23, 2021
The Tomball Cougars swept the Cypress Bridgeland Bears in the Class 6A baseball regional quarterfinals with a 2-1 Game 2 victory.
Mourning lost teammate, Summer Creek boys track team clinches first Class 6A title 'in school history'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2021
Winning a championship is an unforgettable moment all around, but for the Summer Creek High School boys track and field team, the program’s second state title is bittersweet.
'A perfect kind of match': Splendora's Schulz hired as new Humble athletic coordinator, football coach
By John Suayan | May 22, 2021
Humble has a new athletic coordinator and head football coach in Splendora’s Marcus Schulz, the Humble ISD Athletic Department announced on May 19.
Second Baptist coach attributes 2021 TAPPS Division II State Championship win to 'steady' team with 'great mindsets'
By John Suayan | May 21, 2021
For the first time in its history, Houston Second Baptist School has a state championship in softball.