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Dempsey inducted into Hall of Fame
According to cstv.com, Clint Dempsey, along with five fellow alumni, will be inducted into the Furman University Athletics Hall-of-Fame. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the Younts Center in Greenville, SC.
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2008 All-State Baseball Teams Announced
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association announced the members of the 2008 All-State teams. The following area players were named to the team:
Nacogdoches HS Cody Lock - Third team, pitcher; Stewart Hill - First team, shortstop; Justin McAninch - Second team, third base;
Central Heights HS Trey Haley - First team, pitcher; Dane Phillips - First team, catcher; Doug Vardeman - First team, third base
Alto Tarlandus Mitchell - First team, pitcher
Congratulations guys.
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Trey Haley Drafted by Cleveland
According to a story in The Daily Sentinel, Central Heights pitcher Trey Haley was drafted by the Cleveland Indians as the 76th pick overall. Haley still has not decided if he will sign a contract with the Indians or stay out of the majors and play ball for Rice University.
In a quote Haley stated, “As far as right now, I don’t know. Rice is a prestigious school and still one of the possibilities. It’s a long process, and it’s going to take a while.”
Photo by Christy Wooten of the Daily Sentinel
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A note from Raymond
As published on TexasSports.com
What’s up Longhorn fans,
It’s Raymond Harris and I wanted to check in with you from the NCAA Championships and give you an update on how things are going, but first, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a junior high jumper from Nacogdoches, which is a small, small town, and I came to Texas because of the environment and a guy named Andra Manson. The environment was good and I got a chance to meet Andra, who is one of the best jumpers in the world, and I wanted to be just like him. I wanted to train with him and learn under the coaches.
I actually got into the high jump through basketball instead of track. I ran track but I didn’t do any jumps. I was playing basketball one day and the coach came over. I told him to watch me dunk and that is when he asked me if I ever thought about doing the high jump. It was right before my junior year. I started out jumping 6-9 and ended up winning state that year, so I thought I might have a future in this. And now, I’m at the NCAA Championships.
We got to Iowa on Sunday, checked into the hotel and got settled in for the week. But, on Monday, Donovan and I were laying down in our room and we got a text that said we had to go. We thought it was a joke, but we got like three or four more texts after that, so we figured it wasn’t a joke. Our first hotel was right by the river and with all the rain they’ve had, they thought the river might overflow and make it hard to cross to get to the stadium, so we switched hotels to one away from the river. It caught us a little off guard, but it is better since we don’t have to worry about a flood and now we can just focus on the meet.
I actually competed last night in the qualifiers and was lucky enough to make it to the finals, which are on Friday. I was a little nervous going into it. It is my first national meet, but I get a little nervous before every meet. I was pretty confident though. I was coming off a 2.22 jump (7-3.25) at regionals, so I felt pretty good. The experience was good. I got a little overconfident but I think I’ve matured a little bit and was able to bring it back and focus on getting over the bars, and now I’m in the finals.
There are some great competitors at this meet and it is going to be tough, but I think it will bring out the best in all of the guys. I can’t wait for tomorrow. It’s the finals of my first national meet, so I’m going to have a lot of fun with it.
Thanks for all the support of me and the rest of the team. I was told that some of the events will be on TV this weekend, so check it out, and hopefully, we’ll give you some good performances to watch.
Hook ‘Em, Raymond
Raymond placed 8th overall at the championship finals in Iowa with a jump of 7 1/4
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Alto pitcher drafted by Cubs
In an article by the Daily Progress, Tarlandus Mitchell signed a contract for the Chicago Cubs after deciding not to pursue his football career at Navarro College.
“I’ve done it, I signed and I am very happy,” Mitchell said. “I talked it over with my (Kimberly Mitchell) and the rest of the family. We all decided this was the best for me. to take the offer and not play football at Navarro.”
The senior pitcher had an 8-0 record as he led Alto to a 21-5 record and berth in the regional Class A playoffs. He had 115 strikeouts in 42 innings and threw a no-hitter in postseason play.
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Dempsey and U.S. score big in World Cup qual opener
United States’ Clint Dempsey is congratulated towards the end of the team’s World Cup qualifier soccer match against Barbados Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Carson, Calif. The U.S. won 8-0. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
The U.S. defeated Barbados 8-0 in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying opener. The game started with Dempsey scoring in the first 53 seconds of play.
In a quote from an article by the Associated Press Clint states “We’re not going to say we’re going to go out and win the World Cup after playing Barbados.Nothing against them. They came out and tried hard, but we’re supposed to win these types of games decisively.”
Dempsey and Brian Ching scored two goals each. Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley and Eddie Johnson also each had one. The margin of victory was the highest in the 92-year-history of the U.S. team, and it was only the second time the Americans had as many as eight goals in a game.
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James honored for academics
Damion James was one of four Longhorns to be named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team.
To be considered for a nomination to the team, athletes must maintain a 3.00 or better GPA either cumulative or in the two previous semesters while participating in at least 60% of the team’s scheduled contests. Members of the first team are students with 3.20 GPA’s or higher.
Reported from Bevo Beat
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Harris makes way to NCAA championship finals
According to the Austin American Statesman, Raymond Harris advanced to the finals of the 2008 NCAA Track & Field championships, which will take place this Friday. Harris is one of six Longhorns to advance in the competition.
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Profile: Erik Gregersen
from SFAjacks.com
Birthdate: 09/19/1986 Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas High School: Clements HS Height/Weight: 6-5 / 225 Position: RHP Bats: Right Throws: Right
2007: Got into 18 games on the year … had 19 strikeouts for the season as opposed to only 10 walks … finished season ranking seventh at SFA with 41 career appearnces … pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up the save in a 2-1 win over Big 12 foe Texas Tech (2/4) … gave up only one run in a season-long stint of 4.0 innings pitched against Lamar (3/23) … had a season-best three-strikeout performance in 2.0 scoreless innings pitched with no walks against Northwestern State (4/7).
2006: Made three starts in 31.1 innings of work… gave up 31 hits while striking out 25 and walking 12… posted a 5.17 ERA and an 0-3 record… took the no decision in an 8-7 loss against Northwestern State after giving up four hits and three runs in three innings and striking out two (4/15) … was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
High School: Was a two-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball at Clements High… helped guide his prep squad to back-to-back district titles as a junior and senior… led Clements High School to a regional finals appearance as a sophomore and junior… named a Texas Scholar.
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Dempsey helps hold No 1. Argentina to 0-0 draw
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, right, tackles United States midfielder Clint Dempsey during the second half of a soccer match Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The U.S. team held No. 1 Argentina to a scoreless tie in the match on Sunday. According to soccernet.espn.com, Dempsey looked more sharp than he had in the two previous matches with England and Spain.
U.s coach Bob Bradley stated “He had energy and it was an important thing for him at this time. Clint has done a good job throughout this, since we started in England, working with our trainers. We have a number of players, Tim [Howard] being one, that played a lot of games this year, so you have to manage minutes and that kind of thing.”
They also rated Dempsey’s performance in the game a 6 on a scale of 1-10 stating that this was the his best of the three friendlies and that he looks ready to be an impact player in World Cup qualifying.
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SFA student drafted to Cincinnati Reds
Erik Gregersen, 21, of Sugar Land, who pitched right-handed for SFA baseball, was drafted at number 1,079 overall by the Cincinatti Reds baseball club Friday, according to MLB.com.
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Baker pitches scoreless inning in loss to UT
According to The Huntsville Item, Zak Baker came on to pitch a scoreless inning in the NCAA’s Houston Regional against the Longhorns. Even with his flawless performance, the Bearkats could not overcome Texas’ lead and they lost 13 - 3.
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Harris qualifies for NCAA Championships, Men’s Track and Field advances four to regional finals
Harris finished fourth at the NCAA Midwest Regional, with a personal best jump of 2.22 meters. The top five finishers in each event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, June 11-14, in Des Moines, Iowa.
This will be Harris’ first career appearance at the NCAA Championships.
Reported from Texassports.com
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James to stay with UT next season
According to Bevo Beat, Damion James made a smart decision to stay with the Longhorns for his junior year instead of entering the draft. He could become a high lottery pick if his game improves like it did between his freshman and sophomore season.
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Scott named to Smoak Scholastic All-Stars
Clayton Scott was one of 24 students chosen to participate at the 18th annual KTBB-David Smoak Scholastic All-Star banquet. Students were chosen from over 100 nominations for their excellence in community work, athletics and academics according to tylerpaper.com
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Baker pitches clutch inning against Islanders
According to The Huntsville Item, SHSU relief pitcher Zak Baker came on with two outs in the eight inning and pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the ninth, giving the Bearkats an opportunity to clinch a spot in the Southland Conference Tournament championship game.
Zak also came on to close in the seventh inning of the championship game, earning the save and helping the Bearkats beat Lamar 15-7 and winning the tourney title, reported from The Huntsville Item.
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Dempsey on roster for friendly at Wembley Stadium
According to The Press Association, Dempsey was named as part of the U.S. team to play against England at Wembley Stadium on May 28th.
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Harris earns his fifth All-Big 12 honor
Raymond Harris placed fourth in the 2008 Big 12 Championships with a new career-best high jump clearance of 2.18 meters according to TexasSports.com
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Scott finishes big in discus event
Clayton Scott of the Alto Yellowjackets placed third in a discus event recently, according to the Daily Progress.
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Harris sets personal high jump record
Raymond Harris finished second in a recent high jump event, according to TexasSports.com.
“Junior Raymond Harris used a personal best of 2.16 meters (7-1) to finish second in the championship high jump to St. Augustine’s Joseph Kindred, who also finished at 2.16 meters, but won with less misses,” the article says.
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Despite loss, Fornea pitches well
Russ Fornea pitched admirably in a recent game against OU, according to Double-T Nation.
“Russ Fornea pitched very well in relief, going 2.1 innings, giving up 1 hit, no runs, no walks,” the article said.
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Way to go Damien! I knew you could do it. I am proud of you and the good things that you are doing.
This is Ren’s Mom in Nac. I will keep you in my Prayers. Proud of you.
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Keep up the good work Raymond! This is Ren’s mom. I’m proud of you and the good accomplishments that you making. Make your “Mama” proud and make yourself proud. Tell your mom Hi.
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Way to go Dane , I’m proud of you !! Your Pawpaw would have been proud also.
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Congratulations To Dane Phillips. He is such a great Baseball player with a big heart for the game…. Good Luck….. Carrie & Nathan Atherton……
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