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High School Sports

Hoop teams get a lot out of long, fun tourney trips, see some early results

Over the past few years, several of our local basketball teams have been taking some nice travel trips to various tournaments. For the coaches and ... Read more

by Van Wade, Friday, December 2, 2022 9:00 am

Bridge City

Kassidy Wilbur’s star college run ends, former Bridge City star talks shares next chapter plans

NACOGDOCHES – What a run it was for former Bridge City softball standout and Stephen F. Austin University stalwart Kassidy Wilbur. With the COVID year, ... Read more

by Van Wade, Friday, December 2, 2022 12:28 am

High School Sports

Bobcats land in 3A state hoop poll. See full rankings and where SETX teams slot.

ORANGEFIELD – They knew they had the experience coming back from a superb team that made the playoffs in the Class 4A ranks last season, ... Read more

by Van Wade, Friday, December 2, 2022 12:24 am

High School Sports

Bridge City’s Walker Britten showcases amazing range to lead Cardinals

BRIDGE CITY – If Golden State shooting legend Stephen Curry got a glimpse of Bridge City senior guard Walker Britten, he would be thrilled at ... Read more

by Van Wade, Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:26 am

High School Sports

HOOP ROUNDUP: Area hoopsters battle in close affairs, see results

BRIDGE CITY – Bridge City senior point guard Walker Britten had the game of his life thus far against Big Sandy but it was not ... Read more

by Van Wade, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:30 pm

High School Sports

Point guard Pete Ragusa leading powerful Bobcats with smooth efficiency

ORANGEFIELD – After being such a spark plug in helping guide the Orangefield offense for long-time Bobcats head basketball coach Jake McDonald, senior Pete Ragusa ... Read more

by Van Wade, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:28 am

High School Sports

Several Orangefield athletes earn Academic All-State status, see who made it

Five Orangefield athletes were honored for their success in the classroom this fall as the Texas High School Coaches Association announced its Academic All-State Teams ... Read more

by Van Wade, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:24 am

Columns

VAN WADE — Weekend Christmas parades in Orange County can make us all jolly

After being stuffed with ham, turkey, dressing, four-layer desserts and plenty of football watching, especially college, this Thanksgiving was definitely full of blessings. Time with ... Read more

by Van Wade, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:14 am

High School Sports

Bears’ hot start puts goals in focus — battling for district crown, going further in the playoffs

LITTLE CYPRESS — After having one of their best seasons in recent memory, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears boys basketball team is off to a dazzling ... Read more

by Van Wade, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:18 am

High School Sports

CHECK IT OUT. Orangefield’s Valentin Catt puts on a show in best outing for Lamar.

Former Orangefield basketball standout Valentin Catt had his best performance yet for Lamar University Sunday. The 6-10 sophomore post scored a career-high 16 points, grabbed ... Read more

by Van Wade, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:16 am

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