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Obviously, the unlucky souls who have not been as luck as you. I'm sure that it is like anything else...each person reacts differently to different substances, etc.

I don't know if hospitalized would be the word. That is a messed up situation, but I still would have refused to sign for her to get married. I'm sorry, but I couldn't. ???

CB/Safety: Kevin Smith, Quentin Tezeno

Does KOGT broadcast ANY Orange County teams every week? Do they broadcast the games that are deemed the best of the games that particular week? You are probably not alone in wanting their team's game broadcast every week. ;D

Quentin did play safety or cornerback. I can't remember which. In fact, I can't think of that third person back there. Where is wos87 when we need him?

Yes, congrats to a deserving young man.

Two AWESOME young ladies...on the court, off of the court and in the classroom. UH and UNT got some gems!!! Good luck ladies!!! ;D

I have to agree with those who don't recommend supplements. Hard work and eating smart should do the trick. My kids have wanted to do supplements and I have stood my ground. If they can't obtain it naturally...then they just won't get it. I have two (one year apart) built totally different. My oldest graduated last year and although he has a smaller, but more "cut" build, he made up for in speed. My middle son is like 6'2" and not as "cut", but definitely has good size. They have to get it the old fashioned way...HARD WORK!!! I know our coaches don't condone the use of supplements and I have to agree.

Well, if a program is a "winning" program, then it shouldn't be based solely on number of years or games played (unless you are counting an extremely small number of games). It is impressive that six Southeast Texas teams are up there. How long has Newton had a good football program? I "thought" I remembered that back in the early- to mid-eighties they were running through teams. Is that not accurate? JW ???

Between Pup (Kevin Smith) and Quentin Tezeno from WO-S. Deion is good, but those two could HIT!!!

WO-S in the mid-late 1980's. Awesome streak then. I would have done what I did (which was the only thing that I could do being a girl) and been a trainer. That's what made me a Mustang!!!

WOW...pretty impressive. 8)

Amen to that. Thanks to all of the dads and non-dads who take a little extra time (or sometimes a lot) and give their attention and time to kids who may not have that positive male figure in their lives. You are to be commended.

My sentiments exactly. ???

Congratulations Andre. We'll have to get a schedule and make a game!!! Will he be playing this year or redshirted?

Well, it should be up to par since BC will have their baseball players back. Anyone know who is participating for BC?

I'll go with those three in the top three spots...WO-S, Silsbee, and Kirbyville. It'll will be a tough district and will only get more competitive with Jasper coming along with Coach Borooks at the helm. ;D

Has anyone seen any articles or news stories on the young track star from up North somewhere who died from an apparent overdose of Methyl Salicylate, otherwise known as Bengay or other analgesic sports creams? Might be something to take a look at. Toxic dose of BenGay killed track star Active ingredient accumulated in teen's blood stream NEWHOUSE Published on: 06/08/07 New York — A 17-year-old track star died in April from a rare toxic dose of sports cream, New York's medical examiner said Friday. Toxicology tests revealed Arielle Newman's blood contained lethal amounts of methyl salicylate, the active ingredient in common muscle rubs like BenGay and Icy Hot, said Ellen Borakove, spokeswoman for the medical examiner's office. The teen accidentally used "topical medication to an excess," causing poisons to accumulate in her body over an undetermined amount of time, Borakove said. The overdose likely led to a seizure. Arielle, a senior at Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island who garnered numerous awards in her brief athletic career, was found dead at home April 3. An autopsy was inconclusive, and led to speculation that her sudden death might have been connected to a party she attended the night before. Her family had been waiting more than two months for the medical examiner's office to reach a final conclusion. "I am glad this shows (Arielle) didn't die of her own doing. But this is a tragedy that could have been avoided," said her mother, Alice Newman. Deaths from the topical salicylate poisoning appear to be extremely rare. Borakove said this was the first case she has ever encountered in 20 years with the medical examiner's office. None of the doctors contacted by reporters for this article could recall any others. Research into medical journals revealed a few reports of salicylate toxicity when absorbed through the skin, but no deaths. The package labels on some of the over-the-counter topical analgesic creams have warnings against ingesting the medication, using it on open cuts or wounds, in combination with heating pads or on children. Some specifically state there are no known overdoses when the products are used externally. Dom Tringali, Arielle Newman's track coach, said sports balms can be found in just about every locker room and every track meet. Alice Newman said her daughter had been using a teammate's Ultra Strength BenGay and possibly other topical analgesics on her legs this year to help her recover between track meets. "She told me her legs felt like cement," her mother said. "She was working so hard to turn her season around." Even with repeated use, however, it is unclear how the extremely high levels of the substance remained in her body. Dr. Kristen Roman of the medical examiner's office told Alice Newman the toxicology report revealed more than six times the safe amount of methyl salicylate in Arielle's blood. Mrs. Newman said she took Arielle to several doctors after she complained of fatigue and shortness of breath in February and March. An asthma specialist prescribed an inhaler, and a dermatologist prescribed some cream for a skin condition. Neither doctor could pinpoint any other medical problems, she said. None of the other medications Arielle was taking contributed to her death, according to the medical examiner. The night before her death, Arielle returned from a party and spoke with her mother for hours before going to bed. After they found Arielle dead the next morning, her parents discovered vomit on two pairs of pants she apparently had worn the night before. According to medical journals, nausea and vomiting are some of the symptoms of salicylate poisoning. Other symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, convulsions and agitation. Dr. Roman and several of the detectives who first investigated Arielle's death noticed a faint minty smell when they examined the body, Mrs. Newman said. The smell could have been attributed to methyl salicylate, also known as "oil of wintergreen." Although initial autopsy results pointed to the popular liniment as a possibly cause of death, it still appeared implausible. "She said she was really perplexed by it," Mrs. Newman said of conversations she had with Roman. "I still can't believe it," she said. "I am scrupulous about my children's health. I did not think an over-the-counter product could be unsafe."

That Fitzhenry kid is a load. Giddings will be very hard to beat this year.

Who ended up winning? The bit that I did watch was excrutiating because Texas was getting their butts kicked. Just wondering if Louisiana allows private schools to participate in public school competitions (equivalent of the UIL league here)?

While losing Tobe is heartbreaking (as is losing his daddy), the Mustangs have been doing well for many years. I think that we will be just fine.

Nice job Mustangs. It would have been nice to see OF join us in College Station. When is the state tourney? (I need to make my reservations!!! ;D) Also, does anyone know if the finals for the state tourney will be on the Aggies' practice field like last year? Just wondering because only umbrellas were allowed and we would like to make sure that we bring some sheets or something to provide some shade. Thanks!

Good post, Tigger. I could go for that idea...test all of the district qualifiers on up. I would even go as far as testing alternates for various sports. My fear is that it will take a local kid dropping dead before many wake up and realize that maybe, just maybe...this issue should have been ADDRESSED and dealt with. Also, pumping your own self up on steroids is one thing, but it becomes something totally different when you supply it to others. Hopefully, this will also send a message to those individuals who are selling steroids illegally to anyone...to stop.

WO-S should make the playoffs. It will hurt with both Foremans being gone, but these kids live with adversity on a daily basis and they are used to working to get better. They will do fine.