Home > Nacogdoches County athletes in the news
And we’re back…with new athletes to watch!
After a brief hiatus I have returned! I know you all have missed me so. Thanks to a couple very patient commenters we have added 3 new athletes to watch to the list.
Doug Vardeman, from Central Heights HS, is a freshman pitcher for UT Tyler along with Brittany and Brandy O’Neal, from Nac HS, who are both currently playing soccer for Midwestern State.
I will be getting things back in working order here in the next few days so be on the look out for updates!
Permalink | Comments (8) | Post your comment | Categories: Brandy O'Neal, Brittany O'Neal, Doug Vardeman
Gregersen pitches six in SFA win against UTA
Last Friday, Gregersen pitched the Lumberjacks into a 12-6 win. In his six innings on the mound he allowed only two runs, garnering his first victory over UTA.
The Jacks will be be starting a home stand this Friday with games against Central Arkansas and ending on Monday against Louisiana Tech. Go out and see a game!
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Erik Gregersen
Harris helps get Texas start off on a high note
In an article from The Daily Texan, Raymond Harris posted one of five NCAA provisional marks earned by the Longhorns this past weekend at the Big 12 vs. SEC meet. Harris jumped a personal best of 2.2 meters (7.2 feet). He also was the only competitor to clear his opening height of 2.05 meters (6.7 feet).
The Longhorns travel to New York City to compete in the New Balance Collegiate Invitational this Friday and Saturday.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Raymond Harris
James leads UT in win over the Aggies
Texas’ Damion James shoots as Texas A&M’s Chinemelu Elonu looks on during their NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Texas won 67-58. James scored 28 points. (AP Photo/Deborah Cannon)
Texas’ Damion James, left, moves around Texas A&M’s Bryan Davis during their NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Texas defeated Texas A&M 67-58. James scored 28 points.(AP Photo/Deborah Cannon)
From an Associated Press release:
Damion James scored 28 points, including 11 in a two-minute stretch of the second half, to lead No. 14 Texas to a 67-58 win over Texas A&M on Saturday night. Neither team had led by more than five before James started his run. His first basket put Texas up 44-37 and a couple of layups, short jumpers and a rim-rattling dunk pushed the Longhorns’ lead to 52-40 by the time he was done. James’ run started with a layup and free throw with 11:22 to play. Less than 30 seconds later, Texas A&M’s Josh Carter made a 3-pointer to keep the Aggies’ within four and kept the Longhorns within striking distance. Not for long. What the Aggies couldn’t do was rein in James. Two free throws and a slashing reverse layup after a Texas A&M turnover kept the Aggies from creeping closer and brought the sellout home crowd to its feet. Another alley-oop dunk, this time on a pass from Varez Ward, put Texas up 52-40.
The Longhorns play again tomorrow in Waco against the Baylor Bears.
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
James scores 18 in win over Texas Tech
According to an AP story, James scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half of a game that left the Red Raiders defeated 71-49 on Saturday. In a quote James says, “We consider ourselves the big-time players. We want to make plays. We were able to do that today. Got a lot of movement. That allowed us to go in and get a lot of offensive rebounds.”
The Longhorns take on the Aggies in the State Farm Lone Star Showdown on this coming Saturday. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment |
Dempsey’s a new dad
Congratulations to Clint and his wife on the birth of their daughter Elyse this past Monday!
In an article on sport.co.uk, Clint says “She was born last Monday but it’s been OK so far, no trouble sleeping. It would be awesome to score for her though [in Fulham’s next game]. Will I have a new celebration? You’ll have to wait and see!”
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Clint Dempsey
James and Longhorns win two in row
Texas forward Damion James, center, goes to the basket as Appalachian State defender Eduardo Bermudez, left, of Puerto Rico, defends during the first half of an NCAA men’s college basketball game Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, in Austin, Texas. Texas center Matt Hill looks on at right. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
According to an article on Sportsnetwork.com, Damion James had in 14 points and 13 rebounds in Texas’ win over Appalachian State. This was Texas’ second win in a row and the Longhorns will be playing again on Tuesday at Arkansas.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
Dempsey scores two for Fulham
Fulham’s Clint Dempsey celebrates scoring against Chelsea during their English Premiership League soccer match at Fulham’s Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday Dec. 28 , 2008. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Fulham’s Clint Dempsey, right, celebrates scoring against Chelsea with teammates during their English Premiership League soccer match at Fulham’s Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday Dec. 28 , 2008. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Fulham’s Clint Dempsey celebrates scoring against Chelsea during their English Premiership League soccer match at Fulham’s Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday Dec. 28 , 2008. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
As reported on Premierleague.com: Clint Dempsey’s last-minute header dented Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League title challenge as Fulham earned a battling 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage. Chelsea, who have now taken just 10 points from their last 21, had been on course for a west London derby win after two second-half strikes from Frank Lampard. But Dempsey, who had given Fulham the lead after 10 minutes, popped up with seconds remaining to extend the Cottagers’ unbeaten run to nine games.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Clint Dempsey
Photos from games and injury report
Baylor’s Danielle Wilson reaches for the ball in front of Texas-Pan American Robin Garrett, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Baylor’s Danielle Wilson, right, and Texas-Pan American’s Aleeya Grisby chase after a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Texas forward Damion James, left, rejects the shot attempt by Texas Southern forward Michael Drewy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 88-72. (AP Photo)
Trajinsky Grigsby will probably be out for the next two or three weeks with an ankle injury according to an article at the Times Record
Permalink | Comments (2) | Post your comment | Categories: Aleeya Grigsby, Damion James, Robin Garrett, Trajinski Grigsby
James scores 13 despite elbow to face
Texas forward Damion James, left, grabs the defensive rebound in front of UCLA forward Nikola Dragovic, of Serbia, during the first half of an NCAA men’s college basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
Texas forward Damion James is guarded by UCLA center Alfred Aboya, right, during the first half of an NCAA men’s college basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 68-64. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
In a story by the Austin American Statesman
James was took an elbow to the face late in the first half against UCLA. Despite the injury he went on to score 13 points and 13 rebounds. An official stated after the game that James had a bruised forehead, he also had a swollen eye and some blurred vision.
Damion is expected to play tomorrow night against Villanova and Madison Square Garden.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
James leads Texas to 3rd place finish in Maui
Texas’s Gary Johnson, left, and Damion James celebrate a basket against Oregon during the second half of their game in the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaini, Hawaii, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Texas’ Damion James, left, drives around Oregon’s LeKendric Longmire during the second half of a game in the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaini, Hawaii, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Texas’s Damion James, right, blocks a shot by Oregon’s Joevan Catron as Connor Atchley looks on during the second half of their game in the Maui Invitational college basketball tournament in Lahaini, Hawaii, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
In a story by the Associated Press, Damion James had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 6 Texas to a 70-57 victory over Oregon on Wednesday in the third-place game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
The Longhorns (4-1) lost 81-80 to No. 8 Notre Dame in the semifinals, a game that ended with A.J. Abrams’ shot from beyond halfcourt bouncing off the front of the rim. The third-place finish matched their best in three appearances in the Maui Invitational.
Damion and the Longhorns play next on Sunday the 30th at home against Rice.
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
Grigsby helps Mustangs eek out win over USW
In an article on timesrecordnews.com, Trajinski Grigsby fell one rebound short of his second-consecutive double-double to open the season. He scored 19 points along with his nine rebounds to aid a 90-89 MSU win.
Trajinski and the MSU Mustangs play again tomorrow night at Central Oklahoma.
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Trajinski Grigsby
Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family
According to a fan submitted email, Alex Flanagan is a freshman at LeTourneau University who is on both the basketball and the softball team.
In an exhibition loss against Kilgore, Flanagan led the way with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 1 assist.
The Lady Jackets play tonight at Jarvis Christian.
Thank you and keep the submissions coming!
Permalink | Comments (46) | Post your comment | Categories: Alex Flanagan
Grigsby scores big in win over USAO
In a story on KAUZ.com, Trajinski Grigsby scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to lead MSU to a 82-72 win over USAO in exhibition play. Grigsby also had seven rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes and was 6-of-8 from the field.
In addition, Timesrecordnews.comreports that Grigsby scored 11 points in MSU’s season opener loss against Dallas Baptist.
The Mustangs take on College of the Southwest tonight at 7 p.m.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Trajinski Grigsby
James leads No. 7 Texas over Tulane
In a story by the Associated Press, Damion James scored 16 points and No. 7 Texas cruised to a 76-51 victory over Tulane on Tuesday night. This was the second game of the Longhorns season, following a win against the Stetson Hatters.
James and the Longhorns travel to Hawaii next for the EA Sports Maui Invitational on November 24-26.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
Dempsey earns U.S. a win over Cuba
The US men’s soccer team coach Bob Bradley, right, instructs his players, from left, DaMarcus Beasley, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Brian Ching during a training session in Havana, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The US will face Cuba on Sept. 6 in a World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Havana. (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)
Clint Dempsey scored the only goal just before half-time in a World Cup qualifier against Cuba on Saturday. This was the first time that the team had been to Cuba in 61 years.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Clint Dempsey
Former Dragon to play football for SFA
Tyler Auxier, a former NHS Dragon, will be playing football for the Lumberjacks this season. According to the email I received, he will be the first Dragon to play on the team in over 15 years.
Check back for updates on the Jacks and the Dragons in the coming weeks and thanks for the submissions!
Axe ‘em Jacks
Permalink | Comments (5) | Post your comment | Categories: Tyler Auxier
Wier to play for SFA
According to an article here at the Daily Sentinel, Chase Wier will be returning to Nacogdoches as a walk-on for SFA this up coming baseball season.
In a quote head coach Johnny Cardenas stated “We are getting a kid who was an all-state selection who hit .449 with 12 home runs as a senior. We look for him to come in and be a guy that we can count on hitting for us.”
Congratulations and welcome back!
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Chase Wier
UT announces 2008-2009 men’s basketball schedule
Keep up with Damion and the other Longhorns this season. Click here for the story or download the .pdf here
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Damion James
Gregersen pitches seven innings in Twins win
According to an article from the Augusta Gazette, Erik Gregersen allowed one run in seven innings to win the game for the Derby Twins 3-2. The Twins are part of the Jayhawk League, a summer collegiate baseball league.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Erik Gregersen
Dempsey inducted into Hall of Fame
According to cstv.com, Clint Dempsey, along with five fellow alumni, will be inducted into the Furman University Athletics Hall-of-Fame. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the Younts Center in Greenville, SC.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Clint Dempsey
Latest comments
-Сайты от 30$ баннеры от 10$ -рассылка рекламы на форумы 20$ на 30000 -на досоки объявлений 7$ на 10000 -регистрация в каталогах 7$ на 6000 -рассылка на тематические
... read the full comment by boklapres | Comment on Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family Read Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family
-Делаю сайты от 30$ баннеров от 10$ -реклама на 30000 форумов 20$ -реклама на 10000 электронных досок объявлений 7$ -регистрация в 6000 каталогов 7$ -рассылка
... read the full comment by blokreklss | Comment on Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family Read Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family
-Изготовление сайтов от 30$ баннеров от 10$ -рассылка рекламы на 30000 форумов 20$ -разослать рекламу на 10000 электронных досок объявлений 7$ -зарегистрировать
... read the full comment by reklands | Comment on Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family Read Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family
-Изготовление сайтов от 30$ баннеров от 10$ -рассылка рекламы на 30000 форумов 20$ -рассылка рекламы на 10000 электронных досок объявлений 7$ -регистрация
... read the full comment by rektopklus | Comment on Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family Read Flanagan newest addition to NacAthletes family