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HJ Jv won by 54..... If anyone from WOS is on here..... why did yall play with 4 people for the last 2 minutes of the JV game when there were people on the bench????

dang..... did BC have everyone foul out??? That is almost 20 fouls right there....(shooting + 1 and 1's_

Orangefield was 24-for-39 from the charity stripe. “When we shoot like that, we are a pretty good team,†Jost added. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Is this a typo? 61.5% is not really that great from the freethrow line....

I believe the final was 55-39... Very sloppy game. Fontenot didn't play much for HJ...... #11 for WOS had a very good game.

True, but that is why I said there are constraints.... In the fall, High school football is competing with NFL. and college football...... NBA, college basketball, NFL playoffs, college football, baseball spring training, hockey, etc. all compete with hs basketball for space.... I disagree, the Orange leader also has WOS Deweyville, and Vidor. In football the Beaumont Enterprise does a good job. They have a little article on just about all the teams. The same can be done in basketball.

I agree with the coach on this one.... In our own words: The Journey to a 100-0 victory By: Coach Micah Grimes After counting down the seconds until the final buzzer, I lined up my girls to wish the opposing team well, and then headed into the locker room for our post game rituals. After the girls and I said our goodbyes, I headed home to reflect like I always do after every game. But this was no ordinary game. Little did I know that in the next eight days, Barry Horn would write an article for Dallas Morning News about our 100-0 win over Dallas Academy that would start a firestorm of articles, nationally broadcasted news stories, and hateful email about me and the 8 young ladies that make up the Dallas Covenant School girls basketball team. I’ve always taught my girls to value honesty, integrity, compassion for others and to stand up for those values despite the consequences. So it is for Andi, Savannah, Taylor, Lauren, Wren, Marquita, Blair, Tiffany and our assistant coach Kelly that I tell our story. The Team. We are hardly the “elite basketball powerhouse†that we are described as in the National and local media. Up until 3 years ago, we rarely had a winning season. In fact, during my first year at Covenant four years ago, we experienced one of our worst seasons - a losing record of only 2 wins and 19 losses that sunk to an 82-6 low in a game that forever changed us and how we approached the game of basketball. Two years later we made the first Final Four appearance in the school’s history. Like Dallas Academy, Covenant is a small Christian school, which is why we are in the same district. We don’t have a home gym so we rent out facilities or gym space in the community so we can practice, and then watch game film at the home of one of the players. We’ve never had a full roster. Only about 30 high school girls attend Covenant and only 8 of those girls play basketball. During many of the games this year, we played with 6 girls, and sometimes only 5. When players fouled out, we’ve had to finish the game with 4. But we always finished the game. The Players. Rarely does a coach find a player who will run the extra laps, do the extra push-ups, or shoot the extra baskets without complaining. I have 8 such players—2 freshmen, a sophomore who is new to the school and team, another sophomore who has been with us for two years, two Juniors who have been with us for 3 years, a Senior who is new to the team and school, and another Junior who is new to basketball and is learning how to play for the first time in her life. My girls believe in each other, motivate each other, and see each other as family. The respect and admiration I have for them and their parents are the main reason why I come back to Covenant each year. The Game. The game started like any other high school basketball game across the nation. The teams warm-up, coaches talk, the ball is tipped, and then the play begins. We started the game off with a full-court press. After 3 minutes into play, we had already reached a 25-0 lead. Like any rational thinking coach would do, I immediately stopped the full-court press, dropped into a 2-3 zone defense, and started subbing in my 3 bench players. This strategy continued for the rest of the game and allowed the Dallas Academy players to get the ball up the court for a chance to score. The second half started with a score of 59-0. Seeing that we would win by too wide of a margin, running down the clock was the only logical course of action left. Contrary to the articles, there were only a total of four 3-point baskets made; three in the first quarter, and only one in the third quarter. I continued to sub in bench players, play zone defense, and run the clock for the rest of the game. We played fair and honorably within the rules and in the presence of the parents, coaches, and athletic directors for both Covenant School and Dallas Academy. The Apology. In response to the statement posted on The Covenant School Website, I respectfully disagree with the apology, especially the notion that the Covenant School girls basketball team should feel "embarrassed" or "ashamed". We played the game as it was meant to be played and would not intentionally run up the score on any opponent. Although a wide-margin victory is never evidence of compassion, my girls played with honor and integrity and showed respect to Dallas Academy. We honor God, ourselves, and our families when we step on the court to compete. I do not wish to forfeit the game. What kind of example does it set for our children? Do we really want to punish Covenant School girls? Does forfeiting really help Dallas Academy girls? We experienced a blowout almost 4 years ago and it was painful, but it made us who we are today. I believe in the lessons that sports teach us. Competition builds character, and teaches us to value selflessness, hard work, and perseverance. As a coach, I have instilled in my girls these values. So if I lose my job over these statements, I will walk away with my integrity. Sincerely, Micah Grimes Box Scores: 1st 35 2nd 24 3rd 29 4th 12

I agree with the coach on this one..... In our own words: The Journey to a 100-0 victory By: Coach Micah Grimes After counting down the seconds until the final buzzer, I lined up my girls to wish the opposing team well, and then headed into the locker room for our post game rituals. After the girls and I said our goodbyes, I headed home to reflect like I always do after every game. But this was no ordinary game. Little did I know that in the next eight days, Barry Horn would write an article for Dallas Morning News about our 100-0 win over Dallas Academy that would start a firestorm of articles, nationally broadcasted news stories, and hateful email about me and the 8 young ladies that make up the Dallas Covenant School girls basketball team. I’ve always taught my girls to value honesty, integrity, compassion for others and to stand up for those values despite the consequences. So it is for Andi, Savannah, Taylor, Lauren, Wren, Marquita, Blair, Tiffany and our assistant coach Kelly that I tell our story. The Team. We are hardly the “elite basketball powerhouse†that we are described as in the National and local media. Up until 3 years ago, we rarely had a winning season. In fact, during my first year at Covenant four years ago, we experienced one of our worst seasons - a losing record of only 2 wins and 19 losses that sunk to an 82-6 low in a game that forever changed us and how we approached the game of basketball. Two years later we made the first Final Four appearance in the school’s history. Like Dallas Academy, Covenant is a small Christian school, which is why we are in the same district. We don’t have a home gym so we rent out facilities or gym space in the community so we can practice, and then watch game film at the home of one of the players. We’ve never had a full roster. Only about 30 high school girls attend Covenant and only 8 of those girls play basketball. During many of the games this year, we played with 6 girls, and sometimes only 5. When players fouled out, we’ve had to finish the game with 4. But we always finished the game. The Players. Rarely does a coach find a player who will run the extra laps, do the extra push-ups, or shoot the extra baskets without complaining. I have 8 such players—2 freshmen, a sophomore who is new to the school and team, another sophomore who has been with us for two years, two Juniors who have been with us for 3 years, a Senior who is new to the team and school, and another Junior who is new to basketball and is learning how to play for the first time in her life. My girls believe in each other, motivate each other, and see each other as family. The respect and admiration I have for them and their parents are the main reason why I come back to Covenant each year. The Game. The game started like any other high school basketball game across the nation. The teams warm-up, coaches talk, the ball is tipped, and then the play begins. We started the game off with a full-court press. After 3 minutes into play, we had already reached a 25-0 lead. Like any rational thinking coach would do, I immediately stopped the full-court press, dropped into a 2-3 zone defense, and started subbing in my 3 bench players. This strategy continued for the rest of the game and allowed the Dallas Academy players to get the ball up the court for a chance to score. The second half started with a score of 59-0. Seeing that we would win by too wide of a margin, running down the clock was the only logical course of action left. Contrary to the articles, there were only a total of four 3-point baskets made; three in the first quarter, and only one in the third quarter. I continued to sub in bench players, play zone defense, and run the clock for the rest of the game. We played fair and honorably within the rules and in the presence of the parents, coaches, and athletic directors for both Covenant School and Dallas Academy. The Apology. In response to the statement posted on The Covenant School Website, I respectfully disagree with the apology, especially the notion that the Covenant School girls basketball team should feel "embarrassed" or "ashamed". We played the game as it was meant to be played and would not intentionally run up the score on any opponent. Although a wide-margin victory is never evidence of compassion, my girls played with honor and integrity and showed respect to Dallas Academy. We honor God, ourselves, and our families when we step on the court to compete. I do not wish to forfeit the game. What kind of example does it set for our children? Do we really want to punish Covenant School girls? Does forfeiting really help Dallas Academy girls? We experienced a blowout almost 4 years ago and it was painful, but it made us who we are today. I believe in the lessons that sports teach us. Competition builds character, and teaches us to value selflessness, hard work, and perseverance. As a coach, I have instilled in my girls these values. So if I lose my job over these statements, I will walk away with my integrity. Sincerely, Micah Grimes Box Scores: 1st 35 2nd 24 3rd 29 4th 12

The rules are that there are no rules.... this was made clear at the beginning.... how does it feel to be shutout?

Sure is quiet on here..... Big game tonight with the winner having a big leg up on a playoff spot...... Who wins this one? I think it will be pretty close... If silsbee can hit shots, they have a good chance... The first meeting was closer than the final score showed. Good Luck to both teams.

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in all fairness, it is the beaumont enterprise.... not the golden triangle enterprise.... they do a pretty good job.... keep in mind they have a lot of constraints (time, staff, etc..)....and more schools to cover than the OL or PA News.... Ask Gabe, he has BC, OF and LCM and I am sure these 3 schools keep him plenty busy!!!!!! Anyhow, I am sure the 2nd half of district will be exciting! BC, WOS and Silsbee are improving each game and cannot be overlooked as easy wins...

Home court advantage..... hahaha I heard the new gym's roof will be lower and with fewer lights!!!

hosed???? The teachers beat you guys like red headed step children!!!! hahaha!

The HF vs. Silsbee game is at HF, not Silsbee.....

i wish this was mandatory everywhere...... our kids are falling further and further behind.....As a state, Texas is graduating kids who 20 years ago would still be in 7th or 8th grade...

Coach K has those girls from Silsbee playing hard..... Good win for OF! Who was hurt?

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big win for BC.... WOS had a chance to pull into a three way tie for 3rd with Silsbee and HF.... 2nd half of district should be fun...

a bit sloppy is an understatement..... hj up by 20 at the half... game was never really close. Taylor Sutherland had another great game... shot the ball really well... HF played hard the whole way... # 11 had a pretty good game.....

Not alot of hype... I just said they were improved from last year when everyone bead them by 30 and 40 points... A lot is two words and bead? Or did you mean beat? Sorry just the 'soon to be teacher' coming out of me. come on now hahaha ;D......I had a three year old trying to help me type.... lucky those were the only erors....

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With WOS's victory tuesday, the 3rd playoff spot is definitely up for grabs..... on a side note, go to the uil website and look at the playoff bracket..... come playoff time some teams will have AREA round byes.....

Who quit? I hate to hear that.....

Not alot of hype... I just said they were improved from last year when everyone bead them by 30 and 40 points...

I believe BC and WOS play each other Friday.... HJ vs HF OF vs Silsbee WOS vs BC.....