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Former Sugar Land swim coach recalls Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel’s early days
“My number one priority was for her to continue having fun with the sport.” – Allison Beebe, Simone Manuel’s former coach. Sugar Land's Simone Manuel is returning to the Olympics this year. In 2016, Manuel became the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal in...
Houston-area athletes shine at U.S. Olympic track and field trials
Eugene, OR – The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, have ended, with several athletes from the Houston area having competed for a chance to represent the United States at the Paris Olympics. Among the highlights, Alaysha Johnson from Spring, Texas, secured her ticket to Paris...
Houston-area Taekwondo students headed to nationals
JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas — When you step on the mat you toe the line of power and precision. In Jersey Village at No Limits Martial Arts, strength and athleticism is on full display. "It really is just about believing in yourself," said coach and owner Dara Gilliland, who herself...
Houston high school teams look to prep for upcoming season with 7-on-7 games
It will be soon that Texas high school football returns under the Friday night lights.Until then, we get our football fix with 7-on-7. It's a chance for teams to work on their timing and chemistry, and everyone else can see what teams and players to look out for this season."Since I'm the new quarterback, I can get the feel of the real games because I wasn't the starter last year," Cy-Falls' Pharoah Kennedy said.The format is pivotal to the competition. It pits running backs and receivers against linebackers and defensive backs.ABC13 ventured and went to check out the talent on...
Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: Houston
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
Texas wins out for four-star DE Smith Orogbo
The Texas Longhorns have gone into Houston to grab a lengthy four-star defender. Houston (Texas) Hastings defensive end Smith Orogbo announced Monday afternoon he was committing to Texas. Throughout the month of June, there were twists and turns in Orogbo's recruitment with a handful of schools in contention. But as the final days of the month went on, it was the Longhorns that grabbed the momentum, leading to his July 1 commitment. Orogbo, 6-foot-5, 230-pounds, holds over 30 offers in his recruitment. Down the stretch, there were five official visits, but it was really three programs that were in the...
2025 3-star DL out of Richmond has committed to Texas AM
Boom! Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class has added its second defensive line prospect. Three-star defensive lineman Chace Sims announced his commitment on Tuesday afternoon. Heading into his senior season at Randle High School in Richmond, Texas, Sims is as underrated as a defensive lineman can get. He possesses impressive versatility along the line of scrimmage with the speed, power and hand technique to make his way to the backfield at a high rate. Standing 6 feet, 2 1/2 inches and 305 pounds, Sims moves with ease. He works at the 3-tech defensive line spot while being deployed off the edge as a...
Mita Wins High Jump at Greek Championships
HOUSTON – University of Houston Track & Field rising sophomore Antrea Mita recorded a personal best to win the high jump on Sunday at the Greek Championships at Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos, Greece. Mita set a personal best in the event with a jump of 2.20m (7' 2.50") to...
Lauer Solid In Series Finale Against Tacoma
Thanks to a 4-1 victory, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (53-28, 4-2) clinched their tenth series win of the season, toppling the Tacoma Rainiers (45-36, 2-4) in Sunday night’s contest at Constellation Field. After battling an eight-pitch at bat with RHP Michael Mariot (L, 4-5), Jacob Amaya got the...
Summer Sale: First month for $1 or 50% off annual
For a limited time you can take advantage of 247Sports' Summer Sale and get your first month of VIP access to Cougar Digest for just $1.00. You can also get 50% off an annual VIP membership as a part of this sale. The temperatures have been steadily rising in the...
Katy ISD's Annual S.A.L.T. Conference Empowers Student-Athletes with Leadership Skills and Personal Growth
Last week, when they could have been anywhere but in a school building, nearly 300 Katy ISD student-athletes gathered to learn and grow as burgeoning leaders. Every summer, the district holds its annual Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) conference, which is dedicated to enhancing students’ leadership skills and personal growth. The students represent all UIL sports played in Katy ISD and are nominated to participate by a member of their campus coaching staff for their leadership potential and commitment to excellence.
Round Rock Steals 11-9 Victory from Sugar Land
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express (4-3 | 41-40) stole an 11-9 victory from the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (4-3 | 53-29) at Dell Diamond on Monday night. A daring steal of home by Round Rock 2B Jax Biggers was the nail in the coffin for Sugar Land as the Express took the lead in the seventh and never let it go.
Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
The young fan went viral after taunting the Astros. A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old...
Lettenberger Named to US Para Swimming Team for Paris
6/30/2024 8:12:00 PM | Swimming Houston-- Former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 21 women and 12 men who will represent Team USA at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, which begins on August 28. Lettenberger qualified in the 400-meter freestyle S7 and the 100-meter breaststroke SB6 this past weekend at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This will be Lettenberger's second Paralympic Games as she captured the silver medal in the 200 IM S7 and finished fourth in the 400 freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. She also has...
OPINION: The NCAA Settlement in Dollars and Sense
Opinions expressed therein are those of the author and not necessarily those of Underdog Dynasty or SB Nation. New attention is being brought to the settlement that the NCAA has negotiated on behalf of itself and the former “Power Five” conferences to close out a range of lawsuits over athlete shares of revenue from ticket sales, media deals, corporate sponsorships, and other revenue sources.
Future 50: Footage of Top247 QB/ATH and Houston commit Keisean Henderson
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
Here Are All The Athletes Reppin’ Houston In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Houston — Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster boasts a wealth of talented athletes from across the country; that’s obvious. What’s not so obvious is how many of them are from the Houston area!. Here’s a look at the several Houston-area athletes that will be representing...
Sugar Land Takes Finale to Win Series
SUGAR LAND, TX – The Tacoma Rainiers (45-36) scored just one run, dropping their second straight game to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (53-28) by a score of 4-1, Sunday at Constellation Field. Neither team scored for the first two innings, but the Space Cowboys broke the scoreless tie...
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