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Martin's Mill is 32-3 with wins over: 2A #2 Jarrell 2A #8 Woden

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He has been a beast!! He'll do fine!!

Coach Davis needs a Chance!!! Give him more time Geez!!!

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Man what a game!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure is a good one.

Raptors whip Rockets on 57-percent shooting By JONATHAN FEIGEN Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle TOOLS Email Get section feed Print Subscribe NOW RESOURCES Feigen: Lack of tenacity costs Rockets Justice & McClain: Rockets redefine themselves Feigen: Rockets find ways to win Feigen: T-Mac steps it up Feigen: Chalk up an inspiring win Feigen: There is a bright side Feigen: T-Mac, Garnett `not that different' (1:30) Feigen: 1 down (Memphis), 1 to go (Dallas) Speak up in the Rockets forum Feigen on NBA Yao Central with fan blogger Ren Hsieh Complete Rockets coverage The Raptors did not just become the latest to embarrass the Rockets, did not just whip them from the opening tip. They took everything the Rockets believe, everything that they measures and defines them, and trampled it, The Raptors drove and passed through the Rockets defense, still ranked first in the NBA, but exposed with stunning regularity, toying with the Rockets before settling for a 106-90 win Wednesday at Toyota Center that was far more complete and the Rockets' third in four games, and fourth in the past six. The Raptors made 57.1 percent of their shots, but rolled to a lead as large as 21 in the first half, finding scoring wherever they turned. The Toronto bench combined to score 61 points, with Andrea Bargnani getting 20 on 8 of 12 shooting and Kris Humprhies scoring 16. But more than the way it finished, the Raptors mauled the Rockets' lifeblood of defense with the way they started, rolling to a 67-47 first half lead, scoring seven more points than any team has against the Rockets in a half. Their 69 percent shooting was the best against the Rockets in more than 10 years, since the Warriors made 71 percent in November, 1996. Their 67 first-half points were more than the Rockets had allowed in two games this season. The Rockets made 53.8 percent of their shots, and still trailed by as 21 in the first half, by 20 at halftime. They finally got in the Raptors' way in the third quarter, outscoring the Raptors' 8-1 in the first three minutes of the half. With 3 1/2 minutes remaining before the fourth quarter, McGrady hit a jump, Chuck Hayes sank a jump hook at McGrady found Hayes inside for a layup that brought the Rockets to within eight. But Hayes missed consecutive layups before Ford drilled a 3 to push the lead back to 11. After the Raptors' surpassed the 66.7 percent shooting the Clippers had made the best in a half against the Rockets on the night Yao Ming was hurt, the Raptors made just 4 of 16 shots in the third quarter. But when the fourth quarter began, Toronto coach Sam Mitchell went back to his bench, and with that, the Raptors' dribble penetration and passing broke breaking down the Rockets again. When McGrady returned to the floor for the final nine minutes, the deficit was still 11 points. With the Rockets trailing by nine, Shane Battier had missed a 3-pointer and Luther Head and John Lucas each missed 3s. The Raptors went to a box-and-one defense, with Juan Dixon on McGrady and everyone else in a zone. With a Jose Calderon 3-pointer and a free throw, and a short jumper by Bargnani, the Raptors pushed the lead back to 95-76, and offered a demonstration of how easily they had whipped the Rockets in the first half. But by then, they were also confounding the Rockets with defense to make their thrashing of the Rockets complete. For a half the Raptors made everything look easy. It was not just that they shot incredibly well — 80 percent in the second quarter overall and from the 3-point arc — they were whipping the Rockets off the dribble from the opening tip. For all the game-planning, all the study and preparation and good intensions, with the Rockets unable to stay in front of the player in front of them, there was not much else to do. The Raptors spread the court and then sliced apart the Rockets' defense with the dribble. That brought Rockets big men over to help, leaving Toronto shooters open. That led to the Rockets guards backing off, giving Toronto guards open shots. That led to the Raptors' scorching shooting even when they were not as open as in pregame drills. The Raptors made 29 of 42 (69 percent) of their first half shots, hitting on a mind-boggling 16 of 20 in the second quarter, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Bargnani made all five of his attempts, scoring 13 points in 14 first-half minutes. The Raptors bench combined to make 15 of 19 shots in the first half, scoring 34 points. They slowed for awhile, but never seemed to have been stopped, until they put together one last run to put the Rockets away.

Ancelot perfect idea for Lady Cardinals’ job Gabriel Pruett The Orange Leader It is no secret the Lamar University women’s basketball team has been in some trouble over the recent years. Declining crowds and losing seasons have marred what was once a team that looked to be on the rise. That could all change with one hire by LU Athletics Director Billy Tubbs. Orangefield’s own Sondra Ancelot, a former player at Lamar, threw her name in the hat to replace Coach Leonard Drake who resigned over health issues. Ask Bobcats’ Athletics Director Blake Morrison what Ancelot has meant to the Orangefield program. Not only has Ancelot brought the Lady Bobcats to the playoffs in each of the last four years, including back-to-back trips to the regional tournament, the crowds at Orangefield Lady Bobcats games are very impressive. The student section during the playoffs was a small-scale version of the “Duke Crazies†when the Blue Devils play and in the regional quarterfinals Vidor’s Pirate Gym was practically overflowing with fans in the orange and white. All this because of what Ancelot has produced, a successful basketball team built with just enough talent and just enough teaching. The mixture of hardwork and dedication worked at the high school level and given the chance at Lamar Ancelot can make it happen for the Lady Cardinals. Lamar would be very hard-pressed to find another coach who is interested in the post who works longer hours, studies more film and prepares their team more than Ancelot. The Lady Bobcats have been a symbol of dedication during her time with the team and the results have led to a 139-35 record in five years. Besides just the basketball expertise, Ancelot would also bring a wealth knowledge about Southeast Texas players who are just waiting to be recruited by their local Lamar University. Tubbs made it very clear in my phone interview with him on Wednesday that recruiting in Southeast Texas is a must during the next coach’s tenure. If that is the case Ancelot should already be named a finalist, Mr. Tubbs. The head Lady Bobcat can easily tell statistics on a number of area local players from all teams in all classifications. From Lumberton all the way to Orangefield, players have been overlooked by Lamar over the recent years. Ancelot will be the first person to try and stop players like West Orange-Stark’s Brittney Scott from heading to Houston, Orangefield’s Kristy Sanders from leaving the area and anyone else who has talent and is thinking of playing somewhere else. Local talent does not automatically mean winning seasons but it sure will not hurt. After say having two winning seasons back-to-back, which Ancelot is capable of doing, the local talent will want to stay here and play at Lamar. That will also lead to grabbing a few star-recruits from outside our area. Ancelot is not trying to make the jump to Lamar because she is tired of being at Orangefield. It is simply an attempt to help resurrect a program she has a ton of pride in. Ancelot was an accomplished player at Lamar and was even on the team that reached the NCAA Elite Eight in 1990-91. She ranks highly in several different categories in Lamar history. She will bring excitement back to the Montagne Center when the Lady Cardinal’s play especially if local players are recruited and make the Lamar roster. People in the stands is something that has been missing around the Lamar campus for a long time and Ancelot is the prime target to fix it. Now that she has Orangefield on the right track, why not try and do the same at the next level? If not hired she will stay perfectly happy with the Lady Bobcats, continue to make the playoffs on a consistent basis and once again it will be Lamar’s loss.

Ancelot perfect idea for Lady Cardinals’ job Gabriel Pruett The Orange Leader It is no secret the Lamar University women’s basketball team has been in some trouble over the recent years. Declining crowds and losing seasons have marred what was once a team that looked to be on the rise. That could all change with one hire by LU Athletics Director Billy Tubbs. Orangefield’s own Sondra Ancelot, a former player at Lamar, threw her name in the hat to replace Coach Leonard Drake who resigned over health issues. Ask Bobcats’ Athletics Director Blake Morrison what Ancelot has meant to the Orangefield program. Not only has Ancelot brought the Lady Bobcats to the playoffs in each of the last four years, including back-to-back trips to the regional tournament, the crowds at Orangefield Lady Bobcats games are very impressive. The student section during the playoffs was a small-scale version of the “Duke Crazies†when the Blue Devils play and in the regional quarterfinals Vidor’s Pirate Gym was practically overflowing with fans in the orange and white. All this because of what Ancelot has produced, a successful basketball team built with just enough talent and just enough teaching. The mixture of hardwork and dedication worked at the high school level and given the chance at Lamar Ancelot can make it happen for the Lady Cardinals. Lamar would be very hard-pressed to find another coach who is interested in the post who works longer hours, studies more film and prepares their team more than Ancelot. The Lady Bobcats have been a symbol of dedication during her time with the team and the results have led to a 139-35 record in five years. Besides just the basketball expertise, Ancelot would also bring a wealth knowledge about Southeast Texas players who are just waiting to be recruited by their local Lamar University. Tubbs made it very clear in my phone interview with him on Wednesday that recruiting in Southeast Texas is a must during the next coach’s tenure. If that is the case Ancelot should already be named a finalist, Mr. Tubbs. The head Lady Bobcat can easily tell statistics on a number of area local players from all teams in all classifications. From Lumberton all the way to Orangefield, players have been overlooked by Lamar over the recent years. Ancelot will be the first person to try and stop players like West Orange-Stark’s Brittney Scott from heading to Houston, Orangefield’s Kristy Sanders from leaving the area and anyone else who has talent and is thinking of playing somewhere else. Local talent does not automatically mean winning seasons but it sure will not hurt. After say having two winning seasons back-to-back, which Ancelot is capable of doing, the local talent will want to stay here and play at Lamar. That will also lead to grabbing a few star-recruits from outside our area. Ancelot is not trying to make the jump to Lamar because she is tired of being at Orangefield. It is simply an attempt to help resurrect a program she has a ton of pride in. Ancelot was an accomplished player at Lamar and was even on the team that reached the NCAA Elite Eight in 1990-91. She ranks highly in several different categories in Lamar history. She will bring excitement back to the Montagne Center when the Lady Cardinal’s play especially if local players are recruited and make the Lamar roster. People in the stands is something that has been missing around the Lamar campus for a long time and Ancelot is the prime target to fix it. Now that she has Orangefield on the right track, why not try and do the same at the next level? If not hired she will stay perfectly happy with the Lady Bobcats, continue to make the playoffs on a consistent basis and once again it will be Lamar’s loss.

Tubbs eager to find next LU coach Gabriel Pruett The Orange Leader BEAUMONT — The next Lamar University women’s basketball coach LU Athletics Director Billy Tubbs hires will certainly be one he looks at very carefully. Tubbs said Wednesday the program is at a critical point in its history after coach Leonard Drake stepped down during the season claiming health reasons. Assistant Coach Janet Eaton has stepped in as interim-head coach, with Tubbs reporting the position is wide open with no leading candidate. “We are going to look at all the people who apply for several weeks and review everything,†Tubbs said. “We are going to sit down and then decide on three to five applicants who will be our finalists. We are going to interview those few and come to a conclusion. After the interview process it should be about a week before we make our decision. I am looking to have this all done around the Final Four time.†Whoever Tubbs and the rest of the hiring committee selects will have their work cut out for them in selecting a coach who can turn around a program which has not seen a winning season since 1994 when the Lady Cardinals were 16-12. “Our goal is to get the best possible candidate for the job,†Tubbs said. “We want what is best for our program. This is certainly a critical time for us to turn this thing around.†The Lady Cardinals are currently 11-16 overall and 6-8 in Southland Conference play. Lamar is just 1-12 on the road this season. Tubbs is also ready to see a coach who is eager and able to recruit the talented players in Southeast Texas and then expand to other regions to fill in the gaps. “In general in any sport, your home base should be your prime base,†Tubbs explained. “Like on the men’s side, you want to get a guy like (Kendrick) Perkins. We should have him. You want the very best players in your area and then expand your area from there. A team has a lot better chance to win if they have the best players.†“I can honestly say I don’t know the talent level of the high school girls game in our area but that should be our foundation,†Tubbs said. Tubbs was speaking of Beaumont Ozen star Kendrick Perkins who left straight out of high school for the NBA. Before making that decision, Perkins pledge to attend Memphis University along with fellow Ozen star Keena Young. Young is now a star player at Brigham Young University. Currently the Lady Cardinals boast one player from the Southeast Texas area, Shaquita Coffey from Beaumont. The Lady Cardinals’ program has seen just 13 winning seasons since starting up in 1969. Lamar has seen its share of success at times with the 1990-91 team going 29-4 under Coach Al Barbe. That season Lamar reached the NCAA Elite Eight and were America South Conference champions. In 1990-91, the Lady Cardinals went 21-7 under Coach Liz McQuitter and won the regular season Sun Belt Conference title but failed to reach the NCAA tourney after falling in the conference tournament. “We think we can turn this program around,†Tubbs said. “If we didn’t feel that way we would drop it. We are not happy being second best; well right now we aren’t even second best. How long will it take? Not long in my eyes. With the new person we want to see progress and continue that progress. “The biggest thing to bring in a fan base is winning. All that goes hand and hand. Our objective is to get the best person for where we want to go and we want to win championships.â€

MOM comes out of Hiding!! How''s things out west?

Thanks Admin, very good day!

43-36 UT late 1st half.

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HURRY UP FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!

Wednesday: Orangefield's Natalie McLane won the Anahuac Golf Tournament held at Eagle Pointe by nine strokes with a round of 86.

kogt The 10U Big Red Machine (made up mostly of OC players) won their 3rd consecutive tournament this past weekend at Big League Dreams in League City. Going 4-0 on the weekend and outscoring their opponents 34-10. This is their 4th tournament title on the year. Team members: bottom left to right - Shane Selman, Jonah Watts, Allonte Wingate, Chase Shugart, Bryce Carey, Logan New. top left to right - Tanner Doiron, Ryne Shugart, Devon Roedahl, Blake Pruett, Mathew Kress.

kogt Former Mustang Brad Becker hit a Grand Slam for the McNeese State Cowboys Tuesday night but it was not enough as they lost to La-Monroe 8-6. McNeese is 2-10 on the season and will travel to Alabama to play the Crimson Tide over the weekend.

ESPN 2 i believe is showing it.

The Big Sandy games really worries me. MM is the real deal!!!!!

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