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Home Turf: BHS Grad Drafted by the Houston Astros
After 18 years of rooting for the Rice Owls, Bellaire native Parker Smith joined their baseball team. Now, after three more years of perfecting his pitch, Parker has been drafted to another team he has supported since he could swing a bat: the Houston Astros. Parker, who started playing baseball...
‘No one cares how rough and rocky the sea is, we just want to bring the boat to shore’: Houston Hoops 16u goes 3-1 at Peach Jam despite not practicing beforehand due to Hurricane Beryl
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — No coach is walking away from Peach Jam more proud of his team than 16u Houston Hoops head coach Stephen Woods. Due to Hurricane Beryl, the team had not been able to practice or play together leading up to Peach Jam. Houston was not initially expected to be in the main path of the storm, but the city ended up being severely impacted.
Alumni Event for Clear Creek Water Polo Team Set for August 3
On August 3, the Clear Creek High School water polo team will host an alumni ceremony to honor the team’s accomplishments and remember the players who participated in it. The purpose of the reunion is to bring together current and former team members, celebrate the team’s accomplishments, and reconnect with one another.
Mets pick BHS graduate Owen Woodward in MLB draft
Breckenridge High School graduate Owen Woodward was drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 17. Woodward, who just wrapped up his senior year at the University of Houston, where he pitched for the Cougars, was picked in the 15th round (no. 443) by the New York Mets. Woodward will be going to the Mets with fellow Houston pitcher Jaxon Jelkin, who was picked on Monday. Also picked in the draft was Houston pitcher, Cade Citelli, who was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Part 1: HailWV's 2024 Big 12 Football Preseason Power Rankings
As we prepare for the final days of July amidst the oppressive summer heat, there remains just over one month until the 2024 college football season gets underway. Let's take a look at the first of a two-part set of power rankings that lays out the Big 12 from top-to-bottom. This article features teams ranked 16th through 9th, with teams ranked 8th through 1st coming at a later date.
Press Release – USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup
USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup. Yesterday in the WBSC World Cup gold medal game, the Eagles lost to Japan by a score of 6-1. USA takes home Silver and Canada won Bronze. Going into the medal round USA...
Watch our KPRC 2 Insiders compete in some fun ‘HL Summer Games’
HOUSTON – Since the games kick off in Paris in one week from today, we thought it’d be a nice way to test out the skills of 2 of our KPRC 2 insiders who joined us in studio today!. Mandi from the Woodlands and Dorothy from Humble were...
Erica Enders Nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight years old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she is the winningest professional female driver in all of motorsports’ history and one of the most decorated drag racers of all time.
Volleyball Set to Host Inaugural First Serve Dinner
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program will host its inaugural First Serve Dinner on Friday, Aug. 16 prior to the start of the 2024 season. The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. while dinner is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Cougar Club in TDECU Stadium.
Houston Roughnecks name Will Lewis as General Manager
HOUSTON, Texas (July 19, 2024) – The Houston Roughnecks and the United Football League announced the hiring of Will Lewis as the team’s general manager. Lewis’ appointment follows the recent retirement of Lionel Vital following the 2024 season. “Having played in Houston in the mid-80’s with the...
UNT alumni team rolls to opening-round win in The Basketball Tournament
We Are Bleed Green knew they were in for a new challenge this summer in The Basketball Tournament. The North Texas alumni team started out as a big underdog in its debut three years ago. We Are Bleed Green have quickly developed into a favorite since. They certainly looked like...
Weekly rankings notes: Scouting insight on 16 recent commits, plus a handful of new ratings
Commitments continue to pour in from across the country, and the 247Sports national scouting team tries to keep pace in cranking out updated scouting reports on all of these new pledges. Scouting notes again headline the 247Sports weekly rankings notes, which feature excerpts from more than a dozen recently updated scouting reports on prospects who announced within the past week.
Houston Dynamo 2 Crush North Texas SC at Shell Energy Stadium
HOUSTON (July 21, 2024) – Houston Dynamo 2 defeated North Texas SC 4-0 at Shell Energy Stadium earlier today to secure its second consecutive victory over an in-state rival during this three-game homestand. Dynamo 2 took the lead in the 27th minute after Jefferson Valverde found Mattheo Dimareli at...
Griffin Dorsey scores in each half to rally Dynamo to 4-3 victory over Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Defender Griffin Dorsey had a goal in each half, scoring the winner in the 87th minute as the Houston Dynamo blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Houston (10-7-7) took a 2-0 lead into...
Rice Men’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule Features 12 Tournaments in 2 Countries
The Rice men's golf team revealed their 2024-25 schedule, consisting of 12 tournaments across seven states and two countries, with a focus on qualifying for the NCAA postseason. The schedule includes 12 tournaments in seven states and two countries. Rice will host three tournaments, with the Bayou City Collegiate Classic...
Second half goals sink Dash in Summer Cup opener
The Houston Dash suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Kansas City Current Saturday night to begin their play in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Allysha Chapman returned to the starting lineup following her maternity leave, while Erin McKinney made her debut in goal for the team. The...
Trials-Qualifying Sprinter Marshall Odom (2024) Commits to Utah
Marshall Odom will join the Utes with times that would have scored in the A final (50 free) and B finals (100 free, 100 fly) at last year's Big 12s. Current photo via Kellie Odom. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...
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