Bad things happen to good people
I met Ricky Lock when he was the head football coach at Runge. I used to enjoy going up there and talking football with him. He was a nice guy and a good football coach. I knew he wouldn't be there for long and sure enough he left for a ...
All-area volleyball nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the Advocate's all-area volleyball team. Coaches should include a player's position, grade classification, all-district honors and statistics. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Dec. 16. Nominations may be sent by e-mail to wbloomquist@vicad.com or by fax to 361-574-1220.
Ganado to play Cayuga in Shenandoah
The Ganado Indians will play the Cayuga Wildcats in a Class 1A, Division II semifinal game on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah. "The Bank" is the home field for The Woodlands, The Woodlands College Park and Oak Ridge. Ganado is coming off a 24-21 Class ...
Calhoun loses heartbreaker
SAN ANTONIO – Everything looked like it was going Calhoun’s way in the first half. The Sandcrabs overcame two turnovers, scored on three runs, threw a touchdown and kicked a field goal. Up 31-17 at halftime, every indication pointed to Calhoun beating Kerrville Tivy and advancing to the Class 4A, ...
Calhoun-Kerrville Tivy still on for tonight
I just got off the phone with Calhoun head coach Richard Whitaker. The Sandcrabs are on their way to San Antonio to play Kerrville Tivy tonight at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled at Heroes Stadium. I'm heading that way too right now. Should be a fun game with the weather conditions. ...
Ganado to face undefeated Falls City
Falls City has defeated Chilton, 41-31, in a Class 1A, Division II regional game in Bastrop. The Falls City win sets up a quarterfinal matchup with Ganado on Saturday at 6 p.m. at New Braunfels Canyon. Ganado is 8-4 on the season. Falls City is 13-0.
Gilmer takes down Navasota, sets up matchup with Cuero in Huntsville
The Cuero Gobblers will play No. 1-ranked Gilmer on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Sam Houston State's Bowers Stadium in Huntsville. Gilmer was a 42-35 winner over Navasota on Saturday afternoon. Both teams will come in with a 13-0 record. Ganado, a 29-28 overtime winner over La Pryor on Friday, ...
El Campo marches on
EL CAMPO – Bryan Sparks was just as worried about his coaches getting on him in the film room as he was going up against a University of Houston committed offensive lineman. After his performance in El Campo’s 28-7 Class 4A, Division II area win over Houston Yates on Friday, ...
Lady Hornets advance to state championship game
The Louise Lady Hornets are moving on to the Class 1A state championship game. Louise beat Normangee 25-12, 23-25, 25-18, 25-21 on Friday morning and will now play the winner of the Bronte-Lindsay semifinal game on Saturday at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Here's a link to the boxscore from Louise's ...
Memorial-Alice basketball updates
The Memorial Lady Vipers are set to play their first home game of the season tonight against Alice at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Vipers come in with a 2-0 record after wins over Gregory-Portland and Round Rock McNeil. Memorial's junior varsity just won 62-25. Follow updates from the game at ...
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