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Bean ready to tackle first marathon Van Wade The Orange Leader HOUSTON — For Drew Bean, going that extra distance has always seemed to be part of his life. The 2007 Little Cypress-Mauriceville graduate has enjoyed running long distances ever since about seventh grade and has really turned it into an “art” so to speak. While at LC-M, he won state titles in both cross country and in the 3,200-meter run at the State Track & Field Championships. He was a nine-time district champ in cross country and track and was a six-time Region III Class 4A champion. Now at Lamar University, Bean has continued being part of a winning program as he was a key cog in Lamar winning their ninth cross country title in team history and the Cardinals ended up finishing a solid third at the NCAA regionals. On Sunday, Bean will be taking on a different “monster”, the 26.2-mile Chevron Houston Marathon. “Ever since I started running in seventh grade I always had running a marathon in the back of my mind,” said Bean. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to accomplish. I’ve really been pushing myself.” Bean has been training with a hard-nosed attitude, pushing himself to reach the best form he’s ever been in. “I’ve really had a pretty set schedule as far as my training goes,” said Bean. “I’ve gotten in around 100 to 110 miles a week. I’ll have some 12-mile days mixed in with some 16 and 18-mile ones.” How dedicated is Bean? When that cold snap blew through Southeast Texas last week Bean was out running. As a matter of fact he ran 14 miles one day in 35-degree weather, averaging less than six minutes a mile. “After awhile, you get accustomed to running in all conditions,” said Bean. “During our cross country season, it’s usually really hot when we start and cools off near the end of the season. Track seasons, they usually start off cool and then get hot at the end. I’m really used to running in all kinds of elements.” With some rain expected today and Saturday, the weather should be just fine in Houston Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the low 50s. “It sounds like conditions are going to be perfect,” said Bean. “Everyone has gotta love that. Nothing like running on a pleasant day, where the humidity is not so high. Everyone should be able to breathe well.” Bean is definitely familiar with the Houston Marathon course. Last year he drew big looks when he ran the Houston Half Marathon, finishing 30th overall in his first attempt. “It’s really a nice course,” said Bean. “I got a great taste of it last year. I had no idea I would go and place 30th in my first try because their are so many runners there. Everyone was wondering who that 19 year-old kid was. That made me feel great and motivated me even more.” Bean has had plenty of motivation along the way. “My parents have been behind me all the way in everything I’ve ever done,” said Bean. “Guys like Joe Melanson and Ken Ruane, who have been in so many different marathons have always been their for advice along with the Sea Rim Striders Club.” Of course, Kenyans have dominated the marathon circuit in recent years. For Sunday’s race Kenyans Jason Mbote and Charles Kibiwott are the top two seeds going in. “There is kind of a running joke that if you’re running with guys from Kenya near the end, you’re in a great shape and if you’re running next to a guy named Ken, it’s a different story,” chuckled Bean. “I’ll settle with running next to anyone as long as I know I’ve done my best.” One thing for sure, Orange County folks have enjoyed watching Bean’s accomplishments over the years and know that he’s going to go all-out. “I’ll probably run the first 20 miles with my head and the last 6.2 with my heart,” said Bean. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about for a long time and I plan on having a lot of fun and soaking everything in. This is my first marathon and it will not be my last.”

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LC-M swimmers make mark at Brazoswood meet Tommy Mann, Jr. The Orange Leader LAKE JACKSON, Texas — With only one meet left before the district contest, LC-M swimmers are hitting their stride. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears swim team traveled to Lake Jackson this past Saturday to compete in a swim meet at Brazoswood High School against larger teams from El Campo, Texas City, Angleton, Friendswood, Brazosport, Alief Hastings, Brazoswood and more. Cassey Brown, a junior at LC-M High School, led the way Saturday at the Brazoswood swim meet by scoring all 20 points for the team. Brown’s top showing was fifth place finish in the Girls 100 Yard Backstroke in a time 1:12.96, which earned the team 14 points. Not only did she improve her best time by .30 seconds, she also broke her own LC-M High School record. Brown claimed 11th place, and an additional six points for the team, with a time of 6:19.53 in the Girls 500 Yard Freestyle. According to team sponsor Bonnie Dorman, swimmer Chasity Chapman improved her personal best time in the Girls 100 Yard Freestyle despite having very little rest between her two races on Saturday. Chapman, a sophomore at LC-M High School, finished 30th in the freestyle race in a time of 1:26.64, an improvement of 2.79 seconds on her personal record. Chapman also collected a 21st place finish in the Girls 100 Yard Butterfly with a time of 1:42.33. The team will travel to Manvel High School on Jan. 23 for the annual Alvin-Manvel Classic. The District 20-4A swim meet will be held in Nederland the next week.

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McAnelly, Cardinals hold back Newton, 76-67 Van Wade The Orange Leader BRIDGE CITY — Nate McAnelly scored 34 points and snagged 10 rebounds as the Bridge City Cardinals held off a late Newton rally to turn back the Eagles 76-67 in non-district action at Cardinal Gym Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals (10-12) built up a substantial 64-38 lead over the Eagles (1-11) going into the fourth period but Newton go as close as 74-67 with less than a minute left. McAnelly was on fire throughout. He scored 10 points in the first period, 13 more in the second quarter and nine more in the third and added a bucket in the fourth as the Cardinals played their last non-district game before opening District 21-3A play Friday night on the road at Hardin-Jefferson 23-2. Post Tanner Girouard joined McAnelly with a double-double as he poured in 14 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.McAnelly ripped five three-point bombs in the win. Guard Johnathan Peterson had a solid overall game, tallying 11 points to go along with nine assists and five rebounds while William Veillon added nine points. Newton guard Trevor Holmes had the hot hand early on and finished with a team-high 21 points. He had 16 points in the first half and wound up hitting five three-point shots. Bryon Foster had 18 points and seven rebounds, including 13 points in Newton’s 29-12 run in the last period. Dion Seastrunk had seven points and six rebounds for Newton while Shaun Balkum had six points and 10 rebounds and Brent Spikes added six points and five boards. The game was tied 10-10 early in the fourth period but the Cardinals closed it with a 7-0 run, utilizing the halfcourt-trap to near perfection. Bridge City went on a 23-15 run to grab a 40-25 cushion at intermission as McAnelly connected on five buckets, three of them three-pointers while Girouard and Veillon had two buckets apiece. The Cardinals broke it open more with a 24-13 spurt in the third period with McAnelly tallying nine points and Peterson seven. The Cardinals finished with a 39-34 rebounding edge. Newton finished with 18 turnovers while Bridge City had 15. The Cardinals went 7-of-16 from the free-throw line while Newton shot 5-of-11.

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McAnelly, Cardinals hold back Newton, 76-67 Van Wade The Orange Leader BRIDGE CITY — Nate McAnelly scored 34 points and snagged 10 rebounds as the Bridge City Cardinals held off a late Newton rally to turn back the Eagles 76-67 in non-district action at Cardinal Gym Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals (10-12) built up a substantial 64-38 lead over the Eagles (1-11) going into the fourth period but Newton go as close as 74-67 with less than a minute left. McAnelly was on fire throughout. He scored 10 points in the first period, 13 more in the second quarter and nine more in the third and added a bucket in the fourth as the Cardinals played their last non-district game before opening District 21-3A play Friday night on the road at Hardin-Jefferson 23-2. Post Tanner Girouard joined McAnelly with a double-double as he poured in 14 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.McAnelly ripped five three-point bombs in the win. Guard Johnathan Peterson had a solid overall game, tallying 11 points to go along with nine assists and five rebounds while William Veillon added nine points. Newton guard Trevor Holmes had the hot hand early on and finished with a team-high 21 points. He had 16 points in the first half and wound up hitting five three-point shots. Bryon Foster had 18 points and seven rebounds, including 13 points in Newton’s 29-12 run in the last period. Dion Seastrunk had seven points and six rebounds for Newton while Shaun Balkum had six points and 10 rebounds and Brent Spikes added six points and five boards. The game was tied 10-10 early in the fourth period but the Cardinals closed it with a 7-0 run, utilizing the halfcourt-trap to near perfection. Bridge City went on a 23-15 run to grab a 40-25 cushion at intermission as McAnelly connected on five buckets, three of them three-pointers while Girouard and Veillon had two buckets apiece. The Cardinals broke it open more with a 24-13 spurt in the third period with McAnelly tallying nine points and Peterson seven. The Cardinals finished with a 39-34 rebounding edge. Newton finished with 18 turnovers while Bridge City had 15. The Cardinals went 7-of-16 from the free-throw line while Newton shot 5-of-11.

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