High School Sports
COVID-19 presents unique challenges for Alden Lewis’ Memorial basketball team
Back in the weight room and on the court, the Memorial High School boys basketball team is doing its best to stay safe in the ...
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Columns
BRAD ROBICHAUX — Challenges persisted but fishing came through at Pleasure Island
It was a hot day, for sure, but not as hot as it could be thanks to a steady wind. I don’t know if that ...
by Brad Robichaux, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:16 am
College/Pro Sports
Mollee Priddy, Carson Roccaforte talks plans, concerns before college sports careers begin
Mollee Priddy and Carson Roccaforte are waiting for college to begin. The Port Neches-Groves athletes will begin the next phases of their careers in sports ...
by Brad Robichaux, Monday, July 13, 2020 12:05 am
News Main
Rivals turned partners take home big prize at Showtime on Sabine
Travis Land of Seguin and Jimmy Lloyd of Lumberton are usually rivals at these sorts of fishing tournaments. But at the Elite Redfish Series’ Showtime ...
by Brad Robichaux, Sunday, July 12, 2020 7:46 pm
High School Sports
Memorial varsity football team clear of COVID-19 following positive test
No one else on Memorial High School’s varsity football team caught COVID-19 after one of the players tested positive a few weeks ago. Head coach ...
by Brad Robichaux, Friday, July 10, 2020 12:17 am
Outdoors
Low-key, big prize: Showtime on Sabine capping participants at 90, with boat top prize
Showtime on Sabine, the Elite Redfish Series’ second regional event, begins early Saturday at Pleasure Island RV Park. COVID-19 has prompted changes, though. Texas state ...
by Brad Robichaux, Friday, July 10, 2020 12:04 am
High School Sports
Local coaches react to summer mask mandate for athletes
The University Interscholastic League announced on Wednesday new requirements for Texas schools, including one for all students and staff engaging in summer workouts, practices or ...
by Brad Robichaux, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:20 am
High School Sports
Lots of volleyball players arriving at Nederland for Allie Crommett; “I need to be ready”
Allie Crommett says she hasn’t seen this many incoming freshmen looking to try out for the Nederland volleyball team in the five years since she ...
by Brad Robichaux, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:19 am
Columns
BRAD ROBICHAUX — What’s best for athletes’ health is what’s best for the sport
Honestly, I don’t think there are a whole lot of arguments to be made when debating the viability of a group program versus the health ...
by Brad Robichaux, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:08 am
High School Sports
Two days become UIL-recommended week-long break from summer workouts
What was originally a two-day break became a week-long precautionary break for many Texas schools with active summer programs. On July 1, the University Interscholastic ...