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SportzBuzz – April 2011April 2011
Before an overflow crowd at the St. John’s School gymnasium, and in truly dramatic fashion, the St. John’s Mavericks captured this season’s Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) Basketball Championship with a final-second victory over the Episcopal High School Knights. With the 69-67 victory, the Mavericks also secured their first SPC basketball title in 32 years. “We put the ball in … Brooms, Frisbees, and HoopApril 2011
Don’t be alarmed if you pass a field of kids running with broomsticks between their legs. Quidditch for Muggles is one of several unusual sports becoming recognized in some high schools and colleges. CBS even gave airtime recently to a Quidditch game between Princeton University and Middlebury College. When Bellaire High School junior Reagan Rexford put out word that she … SportzBuzz – March 2011March 2011
Several local high school divers are making a splash and creating a name for themselves, according to diving coach June Brown. She has taken on the unorthodox role of coaching athletes from competing schools, including Episcopal, St. John’s, St. Thomas’ Episcopal and Second Baptist. “The area has a shortage of diving coaches, so I’m helping out at some … SportzBuzz – February 2011February 2011
With two games to go in the regular season, the Memorial Mustangs needed to win both just to advance to the post-season playoffs. Amazingly enough, six weeks later the Mustangs had matched the greatest season in school history by advancing to the Class 5A Division II State Semifinals. “It was a tremendous statement to the resiliency and perseverance of these … Never Too Old to CompeteJanuary 2011
January feels like a fresh start, a time of potential. “Exercise more” is a perennial resolution favorite. Often by February, however, we are already resigned to another year of inactivity. Some of us were athletes as kids, so competing as adults isn’t such a stretch. But, as the following stories show, it’s never too late to discover your inner jock … SportzBuzz – January 2011January 2011
The football season may be over, but the perfect season achieved by the Emery/Weiner Jaguars’ six-man football team will not soon be forgotten. With its championship at the season-ending Iron Man tournament for the state’s top independent teams, the Jaguars finished the year with a 12-0 record and ranked 31st among the 253 six-man high school football teams in Texas.… SportzBuzz – December 2010December 2010
Thanks to a spectacular second-half comeback, the Kinkaid Falcons defeated Tulsa Holland Hall 27-24 to win the Southwest Preparatory Conference Football Championship, marking the 25th SPC title for the Falcons. While Kinkaid trailed 17-0 at halftime, the Falcons returned to take command, sparked by a 75-yard touchdown pass from Ford Childress to Macan Wilson. “We just challenged our guys … SportzBuzz – November 2010November 2010
The Strake Jesuit Crusaders’ cross country team is on the fast track to another sensational season. After beginning the year with dominant first-place finishes at the Lamar Consolidated and Spring Branch ISD cross country meets, Strake Jesuit then finished second at the prestigious Nike Pre-Nationals in Beaverton, Oregon. “We have a bunch of seniors with a lot of experience, and … SportzBuzz – October 2010October 2010
The Bellaire Cardinals volleyball team began the year with an excellent showing at the prestigious Pearland Volleyball Classic. The Cardinals, who were ranked 65th in a field of 76 teams featuring virtually every top team from across the state, ultimately finished 38th in the tournament. “We played some of our best volleyball in a really long time,” said Cardinals head … SportzBuzz – September 2010September 2010
With a stronger and faster lineup entering the 2010 football season, the Bellaire Cardinals should be a much-improved program under second-year head coach Trey Herrmann. “The thing about last year‘s three-win season was that I didn’t get the job until July, and then I still had to hire a staff,” said Herrmann. “Having a full season under our belt … Fútbol FeverSeptember 2010
Baseball’s got competition as America’s favorite pastime. The recent World Cup elevated many Americans’ mild interest in soccer to infatuation. And as soccer is played in more countries than any other sport, there are many opportunities for local soccer fans to play their sport overseas. Little League baseball, softball or youth football players would be hard-pressed to find as many … We’ve Got SpiritAugust 2010
Think school spirit is dead? Maybe it did appear to wane for a while. Just 20 years ago there was little else for teens to do for recreation not involving school. Without Facebook or texting, flirting had to actually take place face to face. Those more mature readers will recall the pulse that ran through their school on game days. … Mascot MadnessAugust 2010
Some people look back on their high school years as ones of insecurity and hesitation. If they had the chance for a do-over, they say they would be more self assured and worry less what others think. Easier said than done, but perhaps a bit of anonymity helps. By staying behind the mask, high school mascots get to do just … SportzBuzz – August 2010August 2010
Before we get set for another exciting season in high school sports, let’s put the final wrap on this past baseball season, which included a state championship for the St. Thomas Eagles. St. Thomas defeated district rival Houston Christian 7-5 in the state title game to win the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 5A State Championship.… SportzBuzz – July 2010July 2010
With its dramatic victory over Brazoswood in game three of the Class 5A Region III semifinals, the Memorial Mustangs advanced to the regional championship series for the first time in school history. The victory also earned the Mustangs a statewide No. 1 ranking in Class 5A baseball. “I think you have to give credit to our 11 seniors,” said Memorial … |
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