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Scott finishes big in discus event
Clayton Scott of the Alto Yellowjackets placed third in a discus event recently, according to the Daily Progress.
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Harris sets personal high jump record
Raymond Harris finished second in a recent high jump event, according to TexasSports.com.
“Junior Raymond Harris used a personal best of 2.16 meters (7-1) to finish second in the championship high jump to St. Augustine’s Joseph Kindred, who also finished at 2.16 meters, but won with less misses,” the article says.
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Despite loss, Fornea pitches well
Russ Fornea pitched admirably in a recent game against OU, according to Double-T Nation.
“Russ Fornea pitched very well in relief, going 2.1 innings, giving up 1 hit, no runs, no walks,” the article said.
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Off the court, James honored for scholarly work
The Austin American-Statesman reports Damion James honored for his grade point average.
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Dempsey restored to starting lineup
Clint Depsey has been restored to the Fulham starting lineup, according to setanasports.com.
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Zak Baker records first win for Bearkats
Zak Baker closed a 2-1 win against the McNeese State Cowboys last friday, according to CSTV.com
Bearkats reliever Zac Baker pitched the final inning to record his first win of the year to improve to 1-0.
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Scott hitting big for Alto Yellowjackets
Clayton Scott was among the lead hitters for the Alto Yellowjackets last week, according to The Cherokeean Herald.
“Alto crushed Martinsville 15-2 and defeated Douglass 8-1,” the article said.
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James talks on team’s free-throw woes
“I have been doing good on free throws before. I missed the last two,” James said, according to The Canadian Press
The Longhorns went 12 for 21 on free throw attempts against Miami, the article reported.
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Fornea pitches to victory over A&M
A reader reports that Russ Fornea started March 18, earning a win over Texas Tech (against Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Whataburger Field).
“Fornea improved his record to 2-2 on the season as he logged five innings of working allowing four runs, 3 earned, on four hits, one walk and four strike outs. He has now pitched 16.1 innings with an ERA of 5.51. He is scheduled to start this Tuesday (3/25/08) vs University of California -Riverside,” the reader said in an e-mail.
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Wier ranked 16th in Conference ranking
With a .364 average, Chase Wier of the Panola Ponies is ranked 16th in Conference XIV, the Panola Watchman reports.
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Raymond Harris finishes 13th in championships
Raymond Harris cleared 6-10.25 (2.09m), good for a 13th place finish, according to TexasSports.com.
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Fornea gets loss in Conference Opener
“Russ Fornea was charged with the loss for Texas Tech after giving up the home run and fell to 1-2 on the season,” reports CSTV.com.
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James scores 13 in Big 12 Sem-finals
Damion James scored 13 points and earned 9 rebounds in the Big 12 semifinals game against Oklahoma on Saturday.
Above, James reacts after a slam dunk. (AP Photo)
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Damion James scores 23 points in Big 12
Damion James scored 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Longhorns against the Cowboys Friday in a big 12 championship game in Kansas City, MO, according to the Associated Press. Texas beat Oklahoma State 66-59 Friday in the second round of the Big 12 tournament, they reported.
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Wier perfect in weekend plate appearances
Chase Wier went 3 for 3 with two doubles and a walk last weekend in Vicksburg Mississippi, the Panola Watchman reports.
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Raymond Harris will run for Texas in NCAA Championship
TexasSports.com reports on the upcoming Championship track and field event Friday and Saturday:
Raymond Harris (Nacogdoches, Texas) will represent Texas in the field events … (he is) scheduled to compete in the high jump. Harris cleared a lifetime best 7-1.75 (2.18 meters) while Hargett jumped 7-1.5 (2.17 meters).
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Fornea helps sweep Central Arkansas
“Tech pitcher Russ Fornea (1-1) gave up one run on two hits in five innings of work. He entered the game having thrown 4.1 innings, and had given up five earned runs in that span,” The Daily Toreador reported.
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Garrett supports teammate facing personal tragedy
Speaking about teammate Teshay Winfrey’s recent loss of her mother, Robin Garrett commented to the press:
“I think that she’s handled it a lot better than anybody else on this team, or anybody that I know could have,” roommate Robin Garrett said. “If that would have been me in that situation, I don’t think I would have bounced back as quickly as she did.”
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Falcons may release Kynan Forney
Fanballnews.com says the Falcons may release guard Kynan Forney.
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Fornea will start Tuesday
Right hander Russ Fornea will start Tuesday in ball game in New Mexico, according to Lubbock Online’s article about the team’s often-changing schedule.
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Dempsey “unorthodox” in tie with Blackburn
Goal.com reports on Clint Dempsey’s offensive efforts during a match against the Blackburn Rovers.
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I am soooooo PROUDof YOU !!!!!!!!! b.c.
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did not know alto had been annexed into nacogdoches county. good work mr.stoff,now go for lukkin.
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Chase will be playing with Panola against Angelina Friday at noon (3/21) in what is scheduled to be a double header. Those who can attend are encourged to go and support our former dragon.
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Go Chase Wier!! Nac is proud of you!
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