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DISTRICT 24-2A PREVIEW
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Front from left, Katie Deaton, Mackenzie Shirley, Julie Cascarelli, Lauren Swisher, Michelle Butler and Macie Humble Middle from left, Katie Chambers, Malerie Domingue, Social Officer Vice President Beth Brisendine, Katie Floyd, Courtney Pickens, Kalie Whitehead (not shown), Social Officer President Tara Byrd, Social Officer Mikayla Carter, Social Officer Kaitlyn Cooper and Katy Chase Back from left, Manager Alex Wideman (not shown), Head Manager Shelby O’quinn, Sgt. Emily Daigle, Lt. Kayla Maclean, Captain Jessica Harrell, Lt. Janiece Haynes, Sgt. Holly Richard, Manager Alex Garza and Manager Chantel Randolph. The team is under the direction of Tricia Milstead and April Robbins.
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Experience key to LHS success The Lumberton cross country team has their first meet coming up on September 5 at Claibourne Park with the Cardinal Classic. Coach A.J. Johnson and his team are ready. “Our runners have been sticking with it all summer and have really improved,” said Johnson. “I think we are going to be ready. The kids are definitely getting anxious. They’re tired of just coming to practice. They want to be able to get out there and perform and see how well they stack up to the competition they faced last year.” Although some runners graduated last year and others have either stopped running or moved away, the cross country team has three returning runners this year who bring experience back to the team. Jared Gregory and Grant Jones are back for the boys and defending district champ Crystal Brindle will be returning for the girls. Jones and Gregory are both seniors this year. They were part of the team who qualified for the regional meet and to take the 2nd place medal in the Pleasure Island Meet last year. The experience they gained and the hard work they have put in to improving over the summer should help them and the team in the upcoming year. The team also has several new runners this year.” We have a freshman runner that I coached in middle school track, Timmy Turner,” said Johnson. “He will be running for us. He‘s participated in athletics since seventh grade. He is an extremely athletic young man. We also have a couple of kids who have not participated in athletics before, Brad Bevalaqua and Dakota Holcombe.
“We’re just really looking forward to getting to the meets and seeing how we do. Luckily, even though we’ve had a lot of turnover, it seems like from the top of our boys down to the bottom, there’s not a lot of drastic change in talent levels. We don’t have one ace and the rest are mediocre, they’re all actually all around the same level. This could really help us, especially during district when the group points score comes into play.” Crystal Brindle not only won the District Champion title last year, but she either won or placed in the top five in every race she ran last year. Throughout the summer, Brindle has continued running and training, even while on vacation. “I am definitely expecting that she is going to be a force to be reckoned with,” said Johnson. “not only during the meets but I also picture her having an excellent chance of competing as district champ. I can definitely see her qualifying for regional. Last year her best time was in the mid
12’s; I would love to see her by the end of the year break 12 minutes. Just keep improving. “She’s a young girl who honestly hadn’t run log distances until her sophomore year. She was a sprinter. Her first year she was average, in the middle of the pack. In her second year, after she had a full year of cross country and track, she really exploded and kept improving. I think she she won or placed in every race she ran in the mile or two mile. Colleges are starting to take note of her. Hopefully she will keep improving and get the opportunity to do that in the future at whatever college she decides to attend.“ This will be Coach Johnson’s third year coaching the cross country team. He says that he has thoroughly enjoyed it. “Lumberton has some great kids,” he said. “We don’t have near as many issues as a lot of others schools in the district do. Lumberton has been competitive in pretty much every single sport
Anahuac Coach Darrell Barbay grew up knowing football. His father is the renowned Coach Curtis Barbay in Newton. So it is no surprise that the younger Coach Barbay has pulled the Panthers out of a losing rut to put Anahuac at the top of the district heap again this season. A year ago, the Panthers advanced to the Division I area round before finishing their season. This year, with an all-state defensive back also taking snaps at quarterback, the Panthers could go much further than just the second round. And they’re a shoo-in for District 23-2A champ in 2009. Justin Albritton, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound junior, runs the 40 in 4.4 seconds and will make mincemeat of challenging receivers who dare cross his path. But his QB skills will be called into question when the Panthers hit the field this season. He’ll have 5-10, 185 running back Dewan Childress in the backfield and a fine aerial target in Braxton Mayes at receiver. Childress collected 264 yards and three touchdowns rushing in 2008 while Mayes, who stands at 6-1, 175, had 525 yards and four TDs receiving. The East Chambers Buccaneers made the playoffs last season, reaching the second round of the Division II playoffs. This year, they’ll be challenging Hardin and Buna for the No. 2 and 3 spots as they attempt another run at the post-season. The Bucs return size and speed this year led by a strong offensive line anchored by tackle Tanner Mazzola (6-4, 340) and center Dylan Kruner (6-foot, 259). Quarterback Hank Jones will lead the offensive backfield after completing 60 of 108 attempts for 1,209 yards and eight touchdowns in 2008. The Hardin Hornets also reached the area round of the Division II playoffs and look to
Pick ’ems 1. Anahuac (8-3 overall, 6-0 district 2008) 2. East Chambers (5-4, 4-2) 3. Hardin (6-4, 4-2) 4. Buna (6-3, 3-3) 5. Kountze (5-4, 2-4) 6. Deweyville (4-5, 2-4) 7. Warren (2-8, 0-6)
figure in the final playoff picture as the 23-2A season plays out. The Hornets will be led by quarterback Myles Taylor who started four games a year ago. His main target will be wide receiver Hunter Davis, who missed last season due to an injury. As a sophomore, he caught the ball for more than 800 yards. As a senior, he’ll no doubt top the 1,000-yard mark.Big ol’ tackle Cody Beltran, who stands 6-3, 305, will anchor the offensive line. The Cougars of Buna will be the dark horse this season but could certainly take one of the three playoff spots if the others aren’t careful. The Coogs finished the 2008 season even in district at 3-3, which defied the way Buna started the season. Six games into the schedule, Buna was still undefeated losing the final three games of the year for its 6-3 record. Defense will be Buna’s calling card in 2009 with a strong linebacker corps consisting of Jacob Craft, Keaton Baker and Scott Edwards. Craft collected 442 yards and one touchdown running out of the backfield last season. Mike Stewart comes to Kountze as a new coach there, though his resume’ is extensive, including a stop in Evadale. The Lions struggled to a 2-4 district finish last year and the loss of skill people to graduation will mean a long road for Kountze in 2009. Junior Jarrod Howard, standing
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After Stan Hodges resigned as head coach of the Kountze Lions last year, the district hired an experienced Coach to take over. Mike Stewart has begun his first year as head coach of a young football team. Stewart is ready to build a whole new program at the school. Stewart was the offensive coordinator last year at Orangefield. He also coached at Luling and spent five years as head coach of Evadale. Stewart is being joined on the team by another new member, Coach Colton from High Island. “We’re building a whole new program,” said Stewart. “We’re trying. It’s going to take a little while. Last year they had a senior laden team. They had a lot of freshmen on varsity, but they didn’t get a lot of playing time. So not only are we young, we’re inexperienced. It’s going to take a little while.” Stewart stated that as part of building the new program, the athletic department is stressing getting the junior high program going in the right direction. Two new coaches are working with the Jr. High team; introducing the players to the basics. Coach Moore, who was at Alto last year; and Coach Molton, who was also at Orangefield last year, have joined the Kountze Lions. “We want a solid JV team,” Stewart said. “We’re going to really work those guys hard. Teach them technique; blocking and tackling.We’re not just going to use them as scout team dummies, we’re going to try and build something. It’s just going to take a little while.” This year the Lions have only three returning seniors. Of those players, only two had much playing time on the field. Tre’ Walden, who was a 2008 23-2! All-District Second Team Linebacker, will be returning this year. He will be joined by Derrik Puckitt, who also had some playing time last year. Stewart said that there are three sophomores on the offensive line
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Lumberton Volleyball Coaches: from left, Asst. Coach Sara Hooks, Head Coach Lesley Baker and Asst. Coach Kristy Peltier.
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Experienced team ready for return trip to playoffs In her third year as head coach at the Lion’s Den, Megan O’Quinn has her sights set on first place in district. With a strong group of returning players, the Lionettes are looking to repeat last year’s winning season where they were district champions, area champions and regional quarterfinalists. “Our district is pretty tough with Warren and Hardin,” said O’Quinn. “It could go any way. You never know in volleyball who is going to step up that night and take it. It could go to anyone in our district. We’re all competitive, so it all depends on who steps up and plays.” Senior Angela Bloodsworth will be returning this year. Bloodworth was second team alldistrict with 146 aces, 20 kills, 156 digs and 11 blocked shots. She achieved this playing middle, but this year she will play outside. The change of positions means that Bloodsworth will have to make some adjustments. “She‘s stepping up,” said O’Quinn,
“having to hit the ball hard and is doing pretty good at it.” Another returning player this year is Breanna Haynes. She was honorable mention all-district in 2008 with 197 aces, 262 assists, 49 kills, 162 digs and 5 blocked shots. Haynes will be playing as a setter and, according to O’Quinn, is doing really well. “She sets everybody and hits the ball hard,” said O’Quinn. Allison Landis is also a returning player who Coach O’Quinn is counting on this year. “Allison is my libero. She is a good digger. We need a good digger because all the other teams hit really hard and have some tall kids. She’ll help out with the back court.” O’Quinn says that the team is a very young team. Since a lot of players graduated last year, some of the younger players are having to fill the vacancies. “My sophomores are stepping up and playing really good,” she said. “They’re doing really good.” “I have a setter, Caitlin
The Mighty Raider Marching Band, under the direction of Ross Boothman will be taking the field this year with a bold new look. After 12 years of using the same uniforms, band members will be marching to the beat of the drums with new uniforms. According to band director Ross Boothman, uniforms usually last about 8-10 years. Due to the effort of band members and boosters, the old uniforms that were just replaced had lasted 12 years. “We’re very fortunate that the school, the Administration and the School Board supports our program,” said Boothman. “We’re very fortunate that we were allowed to get them. It was time.” Boothman says that the uniforms are high quality and come
Kountze High School Varsity volleyball team: front from left, Darci Page, Tonara Brown, Allison Landis, Caitlin McEachern; back from left, Breanna Haynes, Angelia Bloodsworth, Caleigh Deaver, Miranda Kalina.
McEachern, has really stepped up and learned how to be a good player,” O’Quinn continued. “Miranda Kalina, she’s outside and really stepping up to be a middle hitter.” After such a great season last year, O’Quinn still has strong
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DISTRICT 21-3A PREVIEW
Lady Raiders ready for tough District 20-4A road
Title comes down to Silsbee vs. WO-S, Oct. 9th
Lesley Baker is in her second year coaching the Lady Raiders volleyball team, but this is her first year as the varsity coach. Two new assistant coaches will also be joining her on the sidelines; Sara Hooks and Kristy Peltier. This is the first year of coaching for both of them. Coach Baker is proud of her assistants. “They have both been real eager and have been quick to learn our system,” said Baker. “They’re working great together; couldn’t ask for harder working people. They are coming along real good.” The Lady Raiders failed to make the playoffs last year, but several members of last year’s team received honors in the district. There are six returning varsity players, four of them seniors. With this on her side, Baker is looking forward to making it into the playoffs this year. “In District 20-4A, the top teams have always been LC-M, Ozen, PN-G and Nederland,” said Baker. “They all went to the playoffs last year. They are some of the tough competition that we’re looking at. We’re going to try to sneak into the top four.” There will be several strong players on the court for the Lady Raiders this year. Three-year letterman Molly James will be
It seems almost a shame that Silsbee and West Orange-Stark are scheduled to play one another in the first game of the District 21-3A schedule. On Oct. 9 at Tigers Stadium, the championship of 21-3A will hang in the balance. It will be one stud against another. One playoff contender battling to prove it is better than the one across the line of scrimmage. And it will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes. The Tigers have grown more mature and its quarterback has developed into a much soughtafter athlete. He has already committed verbally to West Virginia University. But on the other side of the ball, defensive end Steven Cook of West Orange-Stark will give Johnson and the Tigers a real run for their money. If the Tigers play their game, stay focused and take advantage of the home field advantage, Silsbee will come out as the favorite to win district after just the first week of league play. The Tigers are solid in the backfield with Johnson and Chris Barnes but the offensive line is something of a question. With a non-district schedule that features teams that all made the playoffs last year, the O-line will have to grow up quick or get slaughtered. Picked second in this poll, West Orange-Stark went undefeated last season right up until the Division II regional semifinals where they lost to Gilmer 35-23. That close of a game that ends in loss is a tough pill to swallow for a bunch of kids who aren’tused to losing. And when they walk into Tigers Stadium on Oct. 9, they won’t roll over and play dead. The Mustangs have a solid offense returning with wide receiver Trey Franks leading the way. He caught 31 balls for 600 yards. More than that, on defense he had five interceptions and returned three punt returns for touchdowns on special teams. When does that guy rest?
returning as a senior. She will be bringing experience with her to the court. “We’ve asked her to play a different role and to set this year,” said Baker, “but she’s doing a great job.” There will be two outside hitters this year, Victoria Jones and Kindell Johnson. “Kindell is going to be our big outside hitter,” said Baker. “She’s going to get a lot of kills for us this year. Victoria is also good; both of them are doing a great job.” “We also have a newcomer that will be interesting to watch,” said Baker. “Randi Owens is our Libero and she is doing a really good job for us so far. She’s a Junior but this is her first time on varsity. She’s doing a really good job.” The road to the playoffs is going to be tough, but Baker feels that the Lady Raiders could make them this year. “I feel really good about our chances,” she said. “This team works together very well and since the first of the year they have talked about beating PNG and LCM especially, so they have a goal and they’ve been working really hard. I’m pleased with the start with the scrimmages that we’ve had.” Baker has plans for the future. She says that there is a lot of talent in the JV and freshman class
Lumberton Varsity Volleyball Team: Front row from left, Victoria Jones, Molly James, Brooke Crowell, Lauren Daigle, Megan Minton and Katie Letourneau; back row from left, Kacy Combest, Kindell Johnson, Jenna Worth, Brett Peveto, Rachael Kemp, Danielle Stewart and Randi Owens.
this year; not to mention the fact that the Middle School team is “only getting better.” The upand-coming talent will take the Lady Raiders into the future. “My long term goal is to build a very successful program at Lumberton,” Baker said.” We are
a small 4A and still have that small town mentality where girls play all sports. That’s good; I don’t have a problem with that. But they are starting more and more to specialize. Volleyball is becoming bigger at Lumberton. That’s what we want to do; make
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offensive coordinator last year got a head coaching job at Houston-Scarborough. He’s going there with a lot of energy and Coach Credeur sure he’ll do a good job. Former PN-G quarterback coach, David Wallace will be taking the job of coaching running backs. There has been some realignment of coaches, including Sam Pratt shifting into the offensive coordinator role. By winning two district titles in a row, Credeur says that the team has earned some respect from other schools in the dis-
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trict. “For years Lumberton was the so-called step-child,” he said. “I don’t think it’s that way anymore. That’s a tribute to the efforts of our players and our coaches over the last three years. Now people around the district no longer look at Lumberton as a weak sister. They look at us as a fierce competitor and that is how we want to be looked at. “There will be years when your players are better than they are other years, but if we can just be known as giving it all we’ve got every time we go on the field then that’s pretty special.” Credeur is looking forward to more trips to the playoffs, but he knows that there have to be a lot of improvements made. “That’s what we’re working on right now,” he said. “We’re pretty thin numbers-wise. Having the smallest enrollment in the district puts you in a bind because you don’t have the numbers to choose from, but, like I told the kids when I took over this program, we can use that as an excuse or we can use it as a motivation. “We chose to use it as motivation. “I told them when I took this job that we’re not looking for excuses, we’re looking for solutions. That’s what they did. I think they’ve proven that they can do it; you’ve just got to want it bad enough. I’m looking forward to it.”
Pick ’ems 1. Silsbee (6-5 overall, 4-1 in district in 2008) 2. West Orange-Stark (121, 5-0) 3. Hardin-Jefferson (4-6, 3-2) 4. Bridge City (4-4, 3-3) 5. Orangefield (1-7, 0-5) 6. Hamshire-Fannett (3-6, 1-4) James Haynes had 20 carries for 225 yards and three touchdowns, which is more than 10 yards a carry every time he touches the ball. Cook, the stud at defensive end, had 80 tackles and eight sacks in 2008. No doubt he is drooling over the chance to take a shot at Johnson. The Hardin-Jefferson Hawks are returing nine offensive and six defensive starters from last season and for that reason more than any other, H-J gets the nod to make a repeat run at the playoffs over a tough Bridge City squad. The Hawks are loaded in the backfield with good, strong, talented players who know how to move the ball forward. Running back Jacoby Turner had 136 carries for 745 yards and nine touchdowns a year ago while quarterback Blake Venable provided the aerial assault with 41 completions for 630 yards and four TDs. He also hoofed it for 203 yards on 93 carries. Linebacker Luke Walters had 81 tackles last year and looks to improve his numbers in 2009. The Cardinals of Bridge City finished their year at .500 with a 4-4 overall and 3-3 district record. The Cards played just eight games after dealing with the reality of Hurricane Ike and its near-total devastation of the community. Running back Matt Menard led the Cardinals in 2008 with 89 carries for 541 yards and four touchdowns, earning the Newcomer of the Year award once all-district honors were announced. All-District quarterback Josh
Lemoine had a strong year with 72 completions for 1,094 and eight touchdowns. Pacing the defense is cornerback Zach Heinz who had four interceptions in 2008. It’s tough to come back with enthusiasm after managing just one win in eight tries, but the Orangefield Bobcats will do their best to have a change of fortune
this season. Orangefield, winless in District 21-3A play, returns nine offensive and six defensive starters. Among those is running back Chase Parker who had 314 yards and two touchdowns on 58 rushing attempts. The heart of this team, though, lies with defensive back Derrick Evans.
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last year, winning just one district game and finishing the season 3-6. With just three starters returning on offense and three on defense, the 2009 season could turn out to be a long one for the Longhorns. Austin Simmons, a tailback, started in just three games last year, but he came away with 300 yards rushing for his efforts. He’ll make an impact this year. Jake Minaldi returns at quarterback after posting 97 yards and five touchdowns rushing and 637 yards and eight touchdowns passing. On the defensive side of the ball, linbackers Myles Johnson and Travis Briggs will lead the way. Johnson had 12 tackles and Briggs 31 a year ago.
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RUNNERS here. We tend to get fairly good numbers out and fairly good kids out. It’s just been a blast to work with the kids.” He says that being on the cross country team takes a special type of athlete. “Cross country is one of those sports where the athlete has to be very self-disciplined,” said Johnson. “Even though it is technically considered a team sport, besides coming in to practice early in the morning, our meets are super early and there is a lot of running that our students, to be competitive, have to do on their own. They have to be self sufficient to wake up on their own to get to practice. If it’s a meet they have to get up here at 5:30 in the morning to get on the bus to go to the meet. It takes a lot of discipline just to keep up with all the training. “You really have to have amazing commitment to keep coming out to a sport where all you do is in really inflict damage on your body by just running miles and
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Coach Alvin Credeur LHS Head Coach Ryan Asher is also returning this year. Last year, Asher was a fullback; this year he will shift to the position of tailback. Asher was also an honorable mention all-district player in 2008. “Defensively,” said Credeur, “with Anthony [Beard] being in the middle, that’s who we build our defense around. That guy makes a lot of plays. We’re going to be fairly young on defense, but we feel good about those guys that we have coming in. There’s a possibility of having two or three sophomores on defense. “Kyler Keith is back. He’s a senior corner who set the school record last year with seven interceptions. So he’s back in the secondary and that should be a big plus for us. He will also be playing receiver again this year on the offensive side of the ball. “Shawn Sparks was a defensive tackle last year and we’ve moved him to defensive end. Boy, he’s put on a lot of size and a lot of quickness. We look for big things from Shawn. We moved him to end this year because of his added agility as well as his strength. He‘s really come a long way. “We have several kids who got some experience in the secondary last year. Jessie Sparks was a second team all-districe player. We’ve got some kids who played some spot play in the secondary. Chase McDonald as well as Cody Cowart both played a little last year as sophomores. Up front, defensive line we have a second team all-district player coming back. He was a sophomore last year; Mason Archer, so we’re looking for big things from our defense.” Credeur says that there are some big holes to fill, but at least the coaching staff has something to build around. High energy is important to Credeur and the
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LUMBERTON RAIDERS SCHEDULE 2008 NON-DISTRICT LHS 23, Hamshire-Fannett 7 LHS 24, Barbers Hill 7 DISTRICT LHS 37, Livingston 16 Vidor 27, LHS 12 LHS 34, Beaumont Central 20 LHS 27, Beaumont Ozen 17 LHS 17, PNeches-Groves 10 LHS 34, LC-Mauriceville 6 LHS 28, Nederland 14 PLAYOFFS Crosby 31, LHS 21
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team. “That’s how we live and survive here,” he said. “You’ve got to put your heart into it. That’s really been the key element to our success the last couple of years. We’ve had kids and coaches who were willing to give a little more.To give a little extra. That’s been a major reason that we’ve been able to succeed. “In this league that we’re in, teams are good every year. There are just no weak sisters in this district so you have to earn everything that you get each Friday. That’s what we’ve been focused on, just improving every day because we know what’s ahead of us. It‘s a long, difficult road.” As far as coaches, all but one will be returning this year. The See RAIDERS, next page
Senior Anthony Beard has racked up a pretty impressive resume during his time as a Raider. In 2007 he had 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2008 he had 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble. He was also 4A honorable mention all-state and 20-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player. He has received at least six offers from universities, including one from Missouri. Texas Tech also has high interest in him.
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L-Train looks for third straight post-season trip Team effort will bring Silsbee back to playoffs For the past two years the Lumberton Raiders have brought home the district title. Will this be the year for a three-peat? Does Coach Alvin Credeur have any tricks up his sleeves for his fourth year as head coach and District 20-4A Coach of the Year? “We’ve got a long way to go before we win that third title, I
assure you,” said Credeur. “We’re going to work toward that goal. The last two years we’ve had some really good players. That’s why we were district champions two years in a row. Those guys set the bar high. They attained a lot of their goals and it has been a fun two years.” With several good players graduating last year, most
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notably Jacob Hanna, Kyle Gilliam and Hunter Howden, there are some big shoes to fill. Coach Credeur knows that there is a lot of work to be done. “We’ve got a lot of improvements to make this year,” he said. “We have to replace some really good players, but that’s high school football. Every year is a new year and it’s not anything out of the ordinary to have to replace good players.” Credeur says that the offensive line is going to be a big key for this year. “Those are the guys that we lost up front,” he said, “the Hunter Howdens and the Kyle Gilliams, those two guys are going to be difficult to replace. But every year is new and we’ve got to find some guys who are willing to step in there and play those roles. They have to put the team first and get after it. That’s what we need.” The rebuilding is going to be a process, not a one-day fix. The coaching staff is in the middle of that process now, trying to find out who those players are going to be and build on it. There are some bright spots, though. “Anthony Beard is going to come back strong,” said Credeur. “He had the knee injury last year against PN-G. He hasn’t had any problems; his rehab is going great. He’s actually put on some muscle weight. He’s probably going to play at about 220-225. Last year he probably played at 210-215. “He’s actually put on some weight and may be an even bigger force than he was. It’s hard to
Junior quarterback Ryan Hughes returns to lead the Raiders after being named Newcomer of the Year for District 20-4A in 2008.
be better than he was last year, but with another years experience and some added strength I can see big things for him. He’s a highly recruited kid. He’s been a team leader and done the right things, and his rehab has gone really well. He hasn’t had any ill effects.” Beard has racked up a pretty impressive resume. In 2007 he had 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2008 he had 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble. He was also 4A honorable mention all-state and 20-4A defensive MVP. He has received at least 6 offers from universities, including one from Missouri. Texas Tech also has high interest in him. Quarterback Ryan Hughes will
also be returning this year. In 2008, Hughes was the District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore. “We’re looking for big things from him,” said Credeur. “A lot of that is going to be determined by how our offensive line performs. He is going to be a big plus for us. That year of experience as a sophomore has really helped him to be a lot better now than he was at this time last year obviously. “It was good last year that we didn’t really have to lean on him that hard because we had those big linemen and we had big, physical running backs. We were able to grind it out. This year it is going to be a little more on his shoulders. But again, a lot of that See RAIDERS, next page
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QB Jeremy Johnson here,” said Coach McGallion. “He’s about teamwork and being a leader so that his team can succeed. If he cares anything about individual stats or awards, you wouldn’t know it.” McGallion said that Johnson started out as his quarterback as a sophomore in 2007 and has been the Tigers’ QB every game since then. “His confidence has grown and part of that is that he recognizes what’s going on during a game,” said McGallion. “He knows the game well enough that it’s second nature to see plays developing during a game, then he reacts.”
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NON-DISTRICT Houston Davis 38, Silsbee 34 Diboll 27, Silsbee 24 Silsbee 31, Kelly 28 (OT) Jasper 14, Silsbee 0
Aug. 28 Houston Davis Sept. 4 at Diboll Sept. 11 at Lumberton Sept. 18 Newton Sept. 25 OPEN Oct. 2 at Jasper Oct. 9 West Orange-Stark* Oct. 16 Bridge City* Oct. 23 at Orangefield* Oct. 30 Hamshire-Fannett* Nov. 6 at Hardin-Jefferson*
DISTRICT WOrange-Stark 14, Silsbee 7 Silsbee 21, Bridge City 0 Silsbee 43, Orangefield 14 Silsbee 42, Ham-Fannett 6 Silsbee 41, Hardin-Jefferson 8 PLAYOFFS Silsbee 20, Huffman 16 Navasota 48, Silsbee 33
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Silsbee High School Tunnel Team: clockwise from middle top, Hillary Hayes, Tory Lewis, Brad Bebee, Madeline Bebee. Senior Tigers running back Rahkeem Bolton will play a big role in the Silsbee backfield this season, complementing the talents of quarterback Jeremy Johnson and fellow running back Chris Barnes, who had almost 600 yards rushing a year ago.
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Silsbee High School Tiger Keepers: from left, Chloe Whitman, Courtney Josey, Janera Ore. Not pictured is Erica Tanton.
The Tigers scrimmaged Kirbyville on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Little Cypress-Mauriceville on Friday, Aug. 21. Several all-district players return on defense, including Todd McKee, a senior, was named honorable mention inside linebacker a year ago but moves to nose guard this season, battling for that spot with Jarius Angelle. Other linemen are Kendal Harmon and Steven Tanton at the tackle spots. The defensive ends, or outside linebackers, are Caleb Henry, Leroy Simmons with Josh Porter factoring into the equation. Jacob Keefer and Bolton will
Continued from previous page play at inside linebacker. Keefer returns after earning secondteam all-district honors as a freshman last year. He had 23 unassisted and 16 assisted tackles with one fumble recovery. Tommy Barnett will roam around as the strong safety while Ronald Barnett stands in at free safety. McDaniel and Trey Singleton will play cornerback for the Tigers this season. McGallion said that Rhone and Lane could both see time in the secondary, as could QB Johnson. The Tigers will see a strong group of competitors as the nondistrict season begins. Each of the Tigers’ five non-district oppo-
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Lumberton,Vidor battle for championship in ’09 After decades of frustration and self-doubt, the Lumberton Raiders have made a habit of going to the playoffs. Last year, they shared the District 20-4A title with Livingston and headed off to the bidistrict round where they met a suprisingly tough Crosby team. This year, an even more surprising opponent will challenge the Raiders as they try to repeat as the district champs. Vidor has been an up-andcoming program for years under Head Coach Jeff Matthews. Last year they struggled to a bottomhalf finish with a 3-4 league record. But in that woeful season, the
Pirates began to come together as a team. Now, a year later, 10 of last year’s offensive starters are returning and that could spell pain and misery for the rest of District 20-4A. The only spot left open after graduation is quarterback, but with a talented and aggressive returing backfield made up of fullback Shane Pittman, halfback Jake Travis and tailback Kevin Tate the Vidor offense will be one with which to reckon. Pittman had 878 yards and 12 touchdowns a year ago on just 108 carries, giving him more than eight yards a carry every time he touched the ball. The Pirates defense will return
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ing end for the Raiders this season. Ryan Hughes returns at quarterback after earning Newcomer of the Year from district coaches a year ago. He threw for 585 yards and three touchdowns, but can tuck the ball away and go if need be. Ryan Asher will complement the Lumberton backfield after posting a 400-yard rushing season a year ago. If any team could step in and upset the 1-2 plans of Lumberton and Vidor, it will be Port NechesGroves. The Indians had an unlikely down year last season, finishing with just one district win in seven tries. But with nine defensive starters returning this year, it will be tough to get through the Indian line to score points and that might be just enough to win games early on for PN-G. New coach Brandon Faircloth will count on Dallas Davis on the line to lead that potent defense. Linebackers Christian Kerr (80 tackles) and Kane Benoit (81 tackles) will make sure no one gets too far beyond the front-line defense. The offense could struggle at times, especially against an aggressive defense like Lumberton, with first-time quarterback Brennan Doty stepping up to center. The Nederland Bulldogs will be gunning for a return trip to the playoffs after reaching the first round of last year’s postseason party. The Dogs bring back five offensive and five defensive starters from 2008, including quarterback Kirby Bellow. Considered by many to be the best offensive player in the district this season, Bellow finished last year with 1,707 yards and 18 touchdowns passing. A quarterback is only as good as his best receiver and that means good things for Bellow as wideout Ryan Brady is back after catching 15 balls for 335 yars and five touchdowns After playing linebacker all season, Grant Lovelady stepped in at running back in the Bulldogs’ first-round playoff game. He ripped off 104 yards on 14 carries and ensured himself a spot in the backfield this year from Game 1. The Central Jaguars drove deep into the playoffs last year, reaching the regional finals of Division I. Their season ended with a 9-4 record and they lost just two games in district. It will be tough to repeat, though, with just three returning starters, two on offense and one on defense, coming back. That lack of experience will likely keep the Jags home at the end of the regular season. If you’re going to have just two offensive guys coming back,
you’d want it to be your running backs. Central has just that luck. Keith O’Neal had 505 yards rushing a year ago and Nijel Daw collected 621 yards and five touchdowns on 75 carries a year ago. On defense, linebacker/end Jacobe Hale had 45 tackles and 10 sacks. Ozen had a mediocre season last year but is seldom down for very long. The Panthers return five offensive and five defensive starters with most of the new offensive hopefuls stepping up from subvarsity. Among the returning starters are quarterback Charles Durio and running back James White. Livingston finished last season with a 6-1 district record, 6-3 overall and reached the Division II bidistrict round before finishing its season. The Lions will be hard-pressed to repeat with a strong group of teams ahead of it in 20-4A and just four returning starters back on each side of the line. Runningback Quinton Jackson collected 808 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Lions teammate Blake Burnman is back after an all-district season at linebacker in 2008. Livingston has reached the playoffs the past four consecutive seasons, but 2009 will be a stretch for the experience-lacking Lions. Little Cypress-Mauriceville went winless a year ago, 0-8, 0-7 and are still licking their wounds. But as evidenced in their preseason scrimmage against Silsbee this year, the Bears are battlin’ again. Quarterback Hunter Gonzalez went through the entire season as the signal-caller a year ago as a sophomore. Now a junior, he will be more mature and battle-aware. He’ll know how to get the ball down the field. He’ll get help from a handful of returning starters who are pretty much interchangeable on the field. Though the Bears will be much better this year, it will be a while before they can battle their way back to a playoff spot in Class 4A.
Special Thanks The Silsbee Bee staff would like to thank several people who helped in the production of this year’s Fall Sports Special Section. Many of the photographs in this section were provided by Debbie Robison of Robison Photography in Buna and Buffy Miller of Provine. Thank you to all those coaches, secretaries and office staff who helped identify all those photos. And, thanks to the coaches, band directors, drill team sponsors and athletes who patiently answered questions and posed for pictures.
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Silsbee High School varsity volleyball team: front from left, Janci Burns, Nikki Patterson, Gretchen Stancil, Tori Gardner, Brittany Burrell; back from left, Chelsea Neely, Beatrice Douglas, Dyanna Stricklan, Katelyn Alexander, Katy Adams.
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Lady Tigers maintain tradition For years the Silsbee Lady Tigers have personified success, taking trip after trip to the volleyball playoffs and coming home with more post-season honors than most can even recall. This year, the faces on the sidelines will change with Coach Dana Thornton retiring from her volleyball job and former Silsbee assistant coach Lindsay Leach taking over control of the varsity squad. What won’t change though is the tradition of success that has been entrenched through decades of dedication to doing the job right. “Our motto this year is ‘The Tradition Continues’ and that’s what we are working to make
sure happens,” said Coach Leach, a graduate of Lumberton High School. “We are taking what Coach Thornton has taught all of us, me as a coach and the players, and keeping that tradition of winning alive. We’re not just doing that out of respect for her, but out of respect for the program Coach Thornton developed with years of hard work.” Leach and her 2009 Lady Tigers have already shown they are up for the challenge of getting the job done, taking home the Vidor Tournament championship, a feat they repeated after winning the title a year ago. “We had a slow start this year but we’re catching up quickly,” Leach said. “We lost a match to
Port Neches-Groves and that kind of woke the girls up. It worked as motivation as we went into the Vidor Tournament.” The Lady Tigers bring back three seniors, Tori Gardner, Brittany Burrell and Beatrice Douglas. Burrell, known better to her friends as “BB”, was a secondteam all-district player a year
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Silsbee Lady Tigers 2009 Varsity Volleyball Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Ozen Sept. 1 vs. West Brook Sept. 8 vs. Kirbyville Sept. 11 vs. LC-Mauriceville Sept. 10-12 at YMBL Tourn. Sept. 15 vs. Liberty Sept. 18 at West Brook Sept. 22 at Hardin-Jefferson* Sept. 29 at Bridge City*
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ago. She had 162 service aces with 33 kills, 136 digs and seven blocked shots during the 2008 campaign. Gardner was also a secondteam all-district selection a year ago, collecting 76 aces, two kills and 220 digs. Douglas, who spent much of her time on the bench waiting for her starting opportunity, still managed an honorable mention pick on the all-district team. She had 23 aces, 92 kills and 41 digs with 33 blocked shots. She has become a serious force on the front line this season.
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“Beatrice had to wait her turn,” said Coach Leach. “It was her misfortune to have a player in her spot who was a senior and very, very good.” That senior was Davis’ cousin Chastity Foster, one of the finest athletes to pass through the Silsbee High School girls’ athletic program. But now, Davis is making a name for herself. In the most recent Vidor Tournament, she had 20 kills and earned a spot on the all-tournament team. Chelsea Neely, a junior this season, won the Vidor Tournament
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Most Valuable Player spot after collecting eight kills in the championship game against Orangefield. She had five kills and three blocked shots in the semifinal and 15 points in the quarterfinals match against Port Arthur Memorial. Last season, Neely was an honorable mention all-district player. She had 112 aces, 101 kills, 62 digs and 19 blocked shots ... as a sophomore. “Beatrice and Chelsea are strong and they’re going to score some points this season,” said Coach Leach. “They’re good about picking up the game and getting the momentum headed in the right direction.” Neely is one of four juniors who make up the largest class of this year’s squad. Joining her are juniors Nikki Patterson, Dyanna Stricklan, and Katy Adams. Sophomores Gretchen Stancil, Katelyn Alexander and Janci Burns make up the remainder of the team. “We expect some of the younger girls to step up and take some responsibility for team leadership,” said Leach. “They have good role models in the seniors. They’ll learn to be leaders from some of the best out there.” As for District 21-3A play later this season, Leach expects Bridge City and Hamshire-Fannett to be strong again this year. “You can always count on those two teams to make it a challenge,” Leach said. “They’re good every year. I expect that to be the same again this year. But they’re not the only teams we have to worry about. This district is a good one.”
“We’re playing some tough teams, some playoff teams so I’m not expecting our won-loss record to be that fantastic,” said Coach Hollyfield. “But when we get to district I expect us to be prepared, ready to win some games.” The Lady Rebels return three senior letter-winners from a year ago, including Bailey Gravis, Ariel Wills and Carly Drake, who plays middle hitter. Wills, who plays outside hitter, led the team last season with 78 kills in 83 games played. She had 10 service aces and six blocked shots a year ago. She was second on the team with 71 digs and second with 177 service receptions. Gravis, a middle hitter, had 25 kills and six aces, and was among the team leaders with 22 blocked shots. She had 43 service receptions. The team’s assists leader Megan Toms graduated last year and replacing her was among the first challenges facing Hollyfield this year. “Haleigh Conner is going to be our setter this year and she has the toughest job on the team,” said Hollyfield. “She has done a phenomenal job.”
Continued from previous page “Gravis is very good at the middle block and Wills has brought us back from the edge of defeat,” she said. In a recent game, the Lady Rebels were down nine points and Wills served an 11-point rotation. “Our main weakness so far has been our girls underestimating their opponents,” said Coach Hollyfield. “They walk out onto the floor expecting that they’re going to win. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but if you don’t give your opponent the respect they deserve, they can come up and get you.” The district race last year wound up in a three-way tie with the Lady Rebels winning a playoff for the first-place spot. That handed Evadale a first-round bye in the Class A playoffs. In the second round, area, the Lady Rebs ran into Normangee, which took home the win with three straight victories 25-17, 25-15, 25-16. “If I had the choice of having a bye in the first round or playing a bidistrict game, I‘d rather play,” said Hollyfield. “We got a good warmup game against Kountze before we played Normangee,
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but we lost to them. “Even though the warmup game doesn’t count for anything, if you lose that game, then you’re heading into the second round with your most recent game being a loss. That’s tough.” As for this year, Coach Hollyfield feels the Lady Rebs will battle at least three other playoff contenders for the right to advance later this season. “West Hardin and Goodrich are good and from what I’ve seen of Colmesneil they’re really going to be strong,” she said.
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Evadale High School Varsity volleyball: back from left, Coach Debbie Hollyfield, Haleigh Conner, Carly Drake, Kayla Peevey, Kacy Jones, Coach Tasha McAdams; front from left, Shaleigh Lewling, Bailey Gravis, Kelsi Landers, Ariel Wills, Ashton Clark, Shelby Jordan. Ariel Wills returns for the Lady Rebels after leading the team last season with 78 kills in 83 games played. She had 10 service aces and six blocked shots a year ago. She was second on the team with 71 digs and second with 177 service receptions.
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In Class A volleyball, the numbers are always thin with just a handful of the brightest players making varsity. So with the overall pickin’s so slim at such a small school, how is it that Evadale consistently finds its way into the playoffs and on the list of the top volleyball teams in Southeast Texas, regardless of size? Well, it’s certainly something more than luck. Tradition and dedication are words often overworked in coaching lingo, but for Debbie Hollyfield and her Lady Rebels, they are nothing less than com-
pletely serious about doing the job and doing it right. “Volleyball can be a very challenging sport,” said Hollyfield, in her second year as head coach in Evadale. “You’re playing three or four games in a night and without a lot of kids coming off the bench, you have to be conditioned to stay in the game and play your best until it’s over with.” The Lady Rebels have started out at an even pace this year, placing third in their home tournament this past weekend, taking a 2-1 record into the get-together. See LADY REBS, next page
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DISTRICT 23-A PREVIEW
Evadale odds-on favorite to take top spot again At the top of District 23-A, there are the mighty three — Evadale, Hull-Daisetta and West Hardin. Beyond that, there’s really no chance. The trio at the top of the district heap will battle it out for who will represent the league as the champion while the other five teams in 23-A are fighting for pride. Evadale is the front-runner to win the district race after going undefeated in 2008’s district race in spite of starting out the year 02. The Rebels return a strong group of all-district players from last year’s team, including four guys with ball-carrying experience under their belts. Dustin Potts is one of the top threats in the Evadale arsenal after collecting 223 yards rush-
Pick ’ems 1. Evadale (7-3 overall, 7-0 district in 2008) 2. Hull-Daisetta (8-3, 6-1) 3. West Hardin (5-4, 4-2) 4. High Island (4-4, 3-3) 5. Chester (5-5, 3-4) 6. Colmesneil (2-8, 2-5) 7. Sabine Pass (1-6, 1-4) 8. Burkeville (0-9, 0-7) ing and 146 yards receiving a year ago. Shelby Stanley had 178 yards while new quarterback Billy Nichols had 195 yards rushing out of the backfield last season. The Evadale defense is solid, allowing just 109 points all of last season with three guys picking up more than 40 tackles during the year.
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Hull-Daisetta reached the Division I regional semifinals a year ago and bring back three offensive and five defensive returning starters from that team. The Bobcats will count on their speed early on to get them past the inexperience of players coming from junior varsity in key spots. As the season progresses, though, expect the Bobcats to mature and come together as a strong contender for the district championship. Cornerback Corey Huckaby will add quarterback to his resume’ this season as he moves to the backfield. He’ll count on Seth Traywick on the line to help protect him as he gets used to his new spot at QB. The West Hardin Oilers reached the Division II area round a year ago and look to contend again this season for one of the top three spots. They return five offensive and six defensive starters from last year’s 5-4 playoff team. The Oilers will be led by senior Ben Miller in the backfield at quarterback with senior running back Shawn Anciso making for a onetwo punch. Senior wide receiver Shelby Lambert gives Miller a good target if opposing defenses stack up against the WH run. The Oilers’ defense will be its strength early on with four linebackers — seniors Cody Letsinger and Garrett Melancon, and juniors Caleb Clark and Aubrey Palmer — making for a near impenetrable force. If any team in 23-A has a chance at upsetting one of the top three, it could be High Island. The Cardinals finished 4-4 overall and 3-3 in district but return six starters on both sides of the line. Key among those starters is 1,000-yard rusher Mason Mounkes. He will count on senior linemen Bubba Richardson, Lynn Harris and Chris Christy to open the holes that lead to the end zone. Linebacker Hunter Blake, still just a junior, will be a force to reckon with on the High Island defense, as will free safety Max Reho who moves from the cornerback spot to help shore up the middle secondary. The Chester Yellow Jackets finished .500 during the 2008 season with a 3-4 district mark. The Jackets will count on one of the league’s top running backs, Dalton Woodrome, to repeat his performance of a year ago when he topped 1,500 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns. What will help the most is the fact that nine starters return on both sides of the ball, giving coaches a chance to improve what they have rather than creating something new from sub-varsity players. Quarterback Carl Davis is back after collecting 800 yards of rushing offense. The key to success for the Jackets this year
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is the tightening up of the defense. Taking lead roles in that effort are defensive end Weston Morgan and linebacker Chase Franklin. With a 1,000-yard rushing in its arsenal, Colmesneil looks to be on the verge of a rurnaround after winning just two games in the last two years. The Bulldogs finished last year 2-8 overall and 2-5 in district, but running back Jarred Eaves still managed 1,010 yards rushing with six touchdowns. He’ll count on the big men up front to make a real push for him this season. Helping in that effort are seven starters coming back from last year on offense. There are also seven starters back on defense but they’ll have to figure out how to stop the other team. The Bulldogs gave up 45 points a game last season. Sabine Pass won just one game last year, finishing the season 1-6 overall and 1-4 in district, play-
ing a shortened season thanks to Hurricane Ike. Just four returning starters are back on each side of the ball. Among those is a trio of defensive players who will make an impact — end Logan Peltier, tackle Trey Hart and tackle Roddy Hall. If the Sharks can put together their offense, they could certainly continue their upward trend toward victory. The bottom of the heap is not a place where Burkeville feels most comfortable with its history of winning programs over the years. But after a winless season in 2008, the Mustangs look to be in for another long year on the gridiron. Four starters return on each side of the ball, including quarterback/defensive end LaDarion Meyers, running back/defensive back Jake Greer and fullback/defensive lineman Dexter Brooks.
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SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Colmesneil Bulldogs Aug. 28 at West Sabine, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Price Carlisle, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Cushing, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m.
High Island Cardinals Aug. 27 Barbers Hill Sophs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Legacy Christian, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m.
Evadale Rebels Aug. 28 Beaumont Legacy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Deweyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Burkeville*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 16 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m.
Hull-Daisetta Bobcats Aug. 28 at Hardin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Tenaha, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Chester*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m.
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Sabine Pass Sharks Aug. 28 at Deweyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Legacy, noon Sept. 25 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. West Hardin Oilers Aug. 28 at Warren, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Bridge City JV, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 New Waverly, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Kelly Bulldogs Aug. 28 Vidor, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Hitchcock, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Houston Furr, 7:30 p.m. (Dyer Stadium, Houston) Sept. 18 at Splendora, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Houston St. Pius*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Midland Christian, TBA Oct. 16 at St. Thomas*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Pius*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 St. Thomas*, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Legacy Warriors Aug. 28 at Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Chester, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at High Island, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Sabine Pass, noon Sept. 26 Hou. KIPP Academy, noon Oct. 2 Houston Mt. Carmel, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Brazosport Christian*, noon Oct. 16 Woodlands Chr,*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Galv. O’Connell*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 Katy Faith West*, 2 p.m.
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The cover of The Silsbee Bee’s 2009 Fall Sports Special features six of the top performers in their field of expertise. From Silsbee, Tigers Quarterback Jeremy Johnson (TOP LEFT) has already committed verbally to play for West Virginia where even as a freshman he could compete for a starting position. As for this year, fans and coaches alike are expecting big things from the senior after he
threw for nearly 1,900 yards with 18 touchdown completions. Pictured BOTTOM LEFT is senior tailback Shelby Stanley of Evadale. The running back one of the top athletes in Southeast Texas, but it is on defense where he makes his biggest impact. He was picked by Texas Football Magazine as the Preseason Defensive MVP for District 23-A and after collecting more than 40 tackles it’s a good bet that he’ll be in the running for overall MVP this year too. Jarrod Howard of Kountze, BOTTOM CENTER, is known for his bruising style of running. He started on varsity as a freshman and now, as a junior, Kountze won’t be disappointed in his efforts. Lumberton’s Ryan Hughes, BOTTOM RIGHT, was voted Newcomer of the Year in District 20-4A last season and he returns to try to lead the Raiders to yet another playoff appearance this season. He had 585 yards passing in 2008 but is potentially one of the best short-game runners in the league. He’s good for three or four yards just about any time he tucks the ball away. She’s known to her friends as “BB” but in District 24-3A, Brittany Burrell, TOP RIGHT, is better known as a beast. The senior Silsbee volleyball player had 162 service aces with 33 kills, 136 digs and seven blocked shots during the 2008 campaign and earned second-team all-district honors. Finally, Raiderettes Sgt. Holly Richard, TOP CENTER, flies across the page, giving just a sample of what Lumberton fans can expect this season from one of the top dance teams in the state.
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SHS dance team goes old style as new season begins The Silsbee High School Tigerettes have decided to go old school with a new uniform that will bring back some good memories for the fans of the school’s dance team and its decades-long tradition of excellence. According to sponsor Jenny Chandler, the team will be resplendent in uniforms that are exactly like those worn by Tigerettes of a decade ago. “Tradition is a big thing for us,” said Chandler, who cosponsors with her mother Cynthia. “And I’m not talking about little traditions that the girls come up with every year.
I’m talking about those traditions that have been passed down over many years, the traditions that we make sure carry over to the next year.” Aside from the new uniforms worn by the Tigerettes, football fans will recognize easily the growing numbers of dancers who will take the field this fall and the stage this spring. “Last year we had one junior and only 11 girls,” said Chandler. “This year we’re up to 17 girls and we have two seniors on our team.” Chandler credits the team’s growth to a strong positive repu-
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Newton Eagles Aug. 28 at Corr.-Camden, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Woodville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Hemphill*, 7:30 P.M. Oct. 30 Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Kirbyville*, 7:30 p.m.
Silsbee Tigers Aug. 28 Houston Davis, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Lumberton, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 Newton, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 West Orange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hardin-Jeff*, 7:30 p.m.
San Augustine Wolves Aug. 28 at Alto 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Arp 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Brook Hill 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Jefferson 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Garrison 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hemphill* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Newton* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Shelbyville* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Kirbyville* 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Woodville* 7:30 p.m.
West Orange-Stark Mustangs Aug. 28 Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Kirbyville, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Brookshire-Royal, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m.
Woodville Eagles Aug. 28 Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Warren, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Shepherd, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Corr.-Camden, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Newton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hemphill*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m.
Liberty Panthers Aug. 28 at Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at H-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Splendora*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Cleveland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Huffman*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Shepherd*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Tarkington*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Coldspring*, 7:30 p.m.
Anahuac Panthers Aug. 28 at Houston Kinkaid, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 Danbury, 7:30 pm. Sept. 11 at Tomball Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Hitchcock, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Buna*, 7:30 p.m.
Hemphill Hornets Aug. 28 at Garrison 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 West Sabine 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Deweyville 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Corr.-Camden 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Frankston 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at San Augustine* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Kirbyville* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Newton* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Woodville* 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Shelbyville* 7:30 p.m.
Buna Cougars Aug. 28 at Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Tarkington, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m.
Kirbyville Wildcats Aug. 28 at Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Hemphill*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Woodville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Newton*, 7:30 p.m.
Deweyville Pirates Aug. 28 Sabine Pass, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hemphill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at West Sabine, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hardin*, 7:30 p.m.
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Kountze Lions Aug. 28 at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Hull-Daisetta, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m.
Hardin Hornets Aug. 28 Hull-Daisetta, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Tarkington, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Shepherd, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m.
Warren Warriors Aug. 28 West Hardin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Groveton, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 25 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m.
Burkeville Mustangs Sept. 4 at Timpson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Joaquin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Tenaha, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Sabine Pass*, 7;30 p.m. Nov. 6 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Chester Yellowjackets Aug. 28 at Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Beaumont Legacy, 7:30 pm. Sept. 11 at Katy Faith West, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Brazosport Chr., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Burkeville*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 23 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m.
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SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Beaumont West Brook Bruins Aug. 29 at Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. (Babe Zaharias Stadium) Sept. 4 at Beaumont Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Spring Westfield, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 Aldine Eisenhower, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Katy, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 Channelview*, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Baytown Lee*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 Pt Arthur Memorial*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Baytown Sterling*, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 North Shore*, 7 p.m.
Port Arthur Memorial Titans Aug. 28 at Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Aldine Nimitz, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Houston Westbury, 6:00 p.m. (Butler Stadium, Houston) Sept. 25 The Woodlands, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 North Shore*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 Baytown Sterling*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at West Brook*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Channelview*, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Baytown Lee*, 7 p.m.
Barbers Hill Eagles Aug. 28 at PN-Groves, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Lumberton, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Cypress Ranch JV, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Galena Park*, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 Houston C.E. King*, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Kingwood Park*, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 Goose Creek Mem.*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Dayton*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 Crosby*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at North Forest*, 7 p.m.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears Sept. 4 WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Ozen*, 7:30 p.m.
Vidor Pirates Aug. 28 at Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m.
Dayton Broncos Aug. 28 at Bay City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Friendswood, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Kingwood Park*, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 Goose Crk Mem.*, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Hou. North Forest*, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crosby*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 Barbers Hill*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Galena Park*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Houston C.E. King*, 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Austin LBJ, 2 p.m.
Livingston Lions Sept. 4 Bellville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Caney Creek, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hou. Washington, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at LC-M*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Central*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m.
Jasper Bulldogs Aug. 28 Gilmer, 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Ham-Fannett, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 2 Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Diboll*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Huntington*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Carthage*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Rusk*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Center*, 7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Raiders Aug. 28 Ham-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Barbers Hill, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at LC-M*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m.
Bridge City Cardinals Aug. 28 Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Buna, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Beaumont Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m.
Nederland Bulldogs Aug. 28 at WO-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Waller, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Friendswood, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m.
Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns Aug. 28 at Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Huffman, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m.
Port Neches-Groves Indians Aug. 28 Barbers Hill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Crosby, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Texas City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 LC-M*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 2 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Central*, 7:30 p.m.
Hardin-Jefferson Hawks Aug. 28 Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vidor, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 at East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at H-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m.
Beaumont Central Jaguars Aug. 28 Pt Arthur Memorial, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 West Brook, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Galv. Ball, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 PNeches-Groves*, 7:30 p.m.
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Beaumont Ozen Panthers Aug. 29 West Brook, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at PArthur Memorial, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Houston Worthing, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m.
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Pat McGallion Hardin County Precint 2 Commissioner
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Silsbee High School varsity cheerleaders: front from left, Hillaire Soignet, Kara Szemborski; second row from left, Kristine Kelly, Shea Hart; third row from left, Brittany Armstrong, Jordan Dehart, Adrine Arline, Jaquala Thomas, Kayla Burrows, Dianna Stricklan; back from left, Coach Teshauna Turk, Alex Tanton, Aspyn Sonnier, Keira Ruben, LaToya Thomas.
TIGERETTES and second-year Tigerettes leader, junior Lt. Lauren BIscamp, sophomore Lt. Sara Fisher, junior Sgt. Marissa Burrell, and sophomore Sgt. Rachel Viator. Social officers include President Jessica Adams, a junior, Vice President Kerri Josey, a sophomore, and Secretary Heather Isbell, one of the two seniors on the team. Other members of the 20092010 Tigerettes are freshman Lauren Kebodeaux, junior Chasity Pond, freshman Mary Douglas Waters, junior Chelsea Nelson, freshman Nikki
Continued from previous page Bearden, freshman Misty Tyler, senior Brittany Randolph, sophomore Monet Randolph, and sophomore Brittany Lyles. During summer officers camp, the Tigerettes brought home several awards including Best Attitude, Best Choreography and a team Spirit Stick. The social officers also won a spirit stick and were named Outstanding Officers at camp. The team as a whole was selected as “Outstanding” for their participation in camp this year. Sophomore Sara Fisher was
chosen to participate in the AllAmerican Kick Academy, selected among eight out of 600 who tried out for the honor. According to Cynthia Chandler, the team will have different looks for different situations this year. For football games at halftime, the style is primarily military, she said. “With pep rallies, we can cut loose and do a little more hiphop type stuff and have some fun,” said Cynthia. The spring show will feature a contest choreography that last year helped the team win a Super Sweepstakes trophy.
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Tommie Barrett ..............Jr. ................WR/DB Kelson McDaniel ............Jr. ..................QB/DB Pheal Hill ........................Sr. ................WR/DB Jeremy Johnson ............Sr. ..................QB/DB Leroy Simmons ..............Sr. ................WR/DE Jarrian Rhone ................Jr. ................WR/DB Ronald Barrett ................Sr. ................WR/DB Prentice Lane ................Jr. ................WR/DB Ronald Brown ................Sr. ................WR/DB Darian Turk ....................So. ................LB/RB Jacob Keefer ..................So. ................LB/RB Caleb Henry....................Jr. ..................LB/RB James Allen ....................Sr. ................WR/DB Karrington Stanford........Jr. ................WR/DB Kadrick Barnes ..............Jr. ................WR/DB Travis Willis ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Chase Hamshire ............Jr. ..................RB/DL Trey Singleton ................Sr. ................WR/DB Chris Barnes ..................Sr. ..................RB/DB Brandon Rachal ..............Sr. ................WR/DB Cody Balla ......................Sr. ................WR/LB Craig Porter ....................Sr. ................WR/DE
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SHS Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
Rahkeem Bolton ............Sr. ..................RB/LB Jacob McDonald ............Jr. ................WR/DB Todd McKee ..................Sr. ................WR/LB Jarius Angelle ................Jr. ................WR/DE Chris Thompson ............Sr. ................WR/DB Charlie Harrell ................Jr...................WR/LB Chris Willis ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Tanner Walters ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Kendall Harmon..............Sr. ..................OL/DL Willie Busby ..................Jr. ..................OL/DL Daniel Hartless ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Stephen Tanton ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Phillip Keel ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Brian Webb ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Justin Flowers ................Jr. ..................OL/DL Antonio Dill ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Jimmy Horne..................Jr. ..................OL/DL Keldrick Robinson ..........Jr. ..................OL/DL Trevor Johnson ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Matthew Baldree ............Jr. ..................OL/DL Doc Maricle ....................So. ................OL/DL Jaden Daigle ..................Jr. ................WR/DB
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Silsbee High School Varsity Football Roster 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 27
Tommie Barrett ..............Jr. ................WR/DB Kelson McDaniel ............Jr. ..................QB/DB Pheal Hill ........................Sr. ................WR/DB Jeremy Johnson ............Sr. ..................QB/DB Leroy Simmons ..............Sr. ................WR/DE Jarrian Rhone ................Jr. ................WR/DB Ronald Barrett ................Sr. ................WR/DB Prentice Lane ................Jr. ................WR/DB Ronald Brown ................Sr. ................WR/DB Darian Turk ....................So. ................LB/RB Jacob Keefer ..................So. ................LB/RB Caleb Henry....................Jr. ..................LB/RB James Allen ....................Sr. ................WR/DB Karrington Stanford........Jr. ................WR/DB Kadrick Barnes ..............Jr. ................WR/DB Travis Willis ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Chase Hamshire ............Jr. ..................RB/DL Trey Singleton ................Sr. ................WR/DB Chris Barnes ..................Sr. ..................RB/DB Brandon Rachal ..............Sr. ................WR/DB Cody Balla ......................Sr. ................WR/LB Craig Porter ....................Sr. ................WR/DE
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SHS Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
Rahkeem Bolton ............Sr. ..................RB/LB Jacob McDonald ............Jr. ................WR/DB Todd McKee ..................Sr. ................WR/LB Jarius Angelle ................Jr. ................WR/DE Chris Thompson ............Sr. ................WR/DB Charlie Harrell ................Jr...................WR/LB Chris Willis ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Tanner Walters ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Kendall Harmon..............Sr. ..................OL/DL Willie Busby ..................Jr. ..................OL/DL Daniel Hartless ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Stephen Tanton ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Phillip Keel ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Brian Webb ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Justin Flowers ................Jr. ..................OL/DL Antonio Dill ....................Sr. ..................OL/DL Jimmy Horne..................Jr. ..................OL/DL Keldrick Robinson ..........Jr. ..................OL/DL Trevor Johnson ..............Jr. ..................OL/DL Matthew Baldree ............Jr. ..................OL/DL Doc Maricle ....................So. ................OL/DL Jaden Daigle ..................Jr. ................WR/DB
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Silsbee High School Trainers: from left, sophomore Snow Bronson, sophomore Cody Davis, freshman Tracin McNeil, Trainer John Williamson. Not pictured is junior April Avery.
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A preseason look at our teams Kenneth Riedinger Hardin County Precinct 1 Commissioner 1290 Hwy 327 W.
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Silsbee High School mascot is Kaitlyn Huggins.
OPEN 3:30am to 8:30pm
Go For A Win! Silsbee High School Flag Corps: front from left, Lorin Carrell, Jodi Kelly; middle from left, Mindi Netherland, Barbara Odom, Loretta Williams, Erin Arlan; back from left Katelyn Finch, Victoria Fleetwood, Krystin Medford, Crystal Wheeler.
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SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Beaumont West Brook Bruins Aug. 29 at Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. (Babe Zaharias Stadium) Sept. 4 at Beaumont Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Spring Westfield, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 Aldine Eisenhower, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Katy, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 Channelview*, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Baytown Lee*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 Pt Arthur Memorial*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Baytown Sterling*, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 North Shore*, 7 p.m.
Port Arthur Memorial Titans Aug. 28 at Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Aldine Nimitz, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Houston Westbury, 6:00 p.m. (Butler Stadium, Houston) Sept. 25 The Woodlands, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 North Shore*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 Baytown Sterling*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at West Brook*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Channelview*, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Baytown Lee*, 7 p.m.
Barbers Hill Eagles Aug. 28 at PN-Groves, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Lumberton, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Cypress Ranch JV, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Galena Park*, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 Houston C.E. King*, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Kingwood Park*, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 Goose Creek Mem.*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Dayton*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 Crosby*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at North Forest*, 7 p.m.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears Sept. 4 WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Ozen*, 7:30 p.m.
Vidor Pirates Aug. 28 at Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m.
Dayton Broncos Aug. 28 at Bay City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Friendswood, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Kingwood Park*, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 Goose Crk Mem.*, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Hou. North Forest*, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crosby*, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 Barbers Hill*, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Galena Park*, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Houston C.E. King*, 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Austin LBJ, 2 p.m.
Livingston Lions Sept. 4 Bellville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Caney Creek, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hou. Washington, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at LC-M*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Central*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m.
Jasper Bulldogs Aug. 28 Gilmer, 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Ham-Fannett, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 2 Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Diboll*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Huntington*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Carthage*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Rusk*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Center*, 7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Raiders Aug. 28 Ham-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Barbers Hill, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at LC-M*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m.
Bridge City Cardinals Aug. 28 Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Buna, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Beaumont Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m.
Nederland Bulldogs Aug. 28 at WO-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Waller, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Friendswood, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m.
Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns Aug. 28 at Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Huffman, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m.
Port Neches-Groves Indians Aug. 28 Barbers Hill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Crosby, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Texas City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 LC-M*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 2 Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Central*, 7:30 p.m.
Hardin-Jefferson Hawks Aug. 28 Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vidor, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 at East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at H-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at WOrange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m.
Beaumont Central Jaguars Aug. 28 Pt Arthur Memorial, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 West Brook, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Galv. Ball, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Beaumont Ozen*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 PNeches-Groves*, 7:30 p.m.
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Beaumont Ozen Panthers Aug. 29 West Brook, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at PArthur Memorial, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Houston Worthing, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Nederland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Livingston*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Vidor*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Lumberton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Central*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at PN-Groves*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 LC-Mauriceville*, 7:30 p.m.
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Silsbee High School varsity cheerleaders: front from left, Hillaire Soignet, Kara Szemborski; second row from left, Kristine Kelly, Shea Hart; third row from left, Brittany Armstrong, Jordan Dehart, Adrine Arline, Jaquala Thomas, Kayla Burrows, Dianna Stricklan; back from left, Coach Teshauna Turk, Alex Tanton, Aspyn Sonnier, Keira Ruben, LaToya Thomas.
TIGERETTES and second-year Tigerettes leader, junior Lt. Lauren BIscamp, sophomore Lt. Sara Fisher, junior Sgt. Marissa Burrell, and sophomore Sgt. Rachel Viator. Social officers include President Jessica Adams, a junior, Vice President Kerri Josey, a sophomore, and Secretary Heather Isbell, one of the two seniors on the team. Other members of the 20092010 Tigerettes are freshman Lauren Kebodeaux, junior Chasity Pond, freshman Mary Douglas Waters, junior Chelsea Nelson, freshman Nikki
Continued from previous page Bearden, freshman Misty Tyler, senior Brittany Randolph, sophomore Monet Randolph, and sophomore Brittany Lyles. During summer officers camp, the Tigerettes brought home several awards including Best Attitude, Best Choreography and a team Spirit Stick. The social officers also won a spirit stick and were named Outstanding Officers at camp. The team as a whole was selected as “Outstanding” for their participation in camp this year. Sophomore Sara Fisher was
chosen to participate in the AllAmerican Kick Academy, selected among eight out of 600 who tried out for the honor. According to Cynthia Chandler, the team will have different looks for different situations this year. For football games at halftime, the style is primarily military, she said. “With pep rallies, we can cut loose and do a little more hiphop type stuff and have some fun,” said Cynthia. The spring show will feature a contest choreography that last year helped the team win a Super Sweepstakes trophy.
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SHS dance team goes old style as new season begins The Silsbee High School Tigerettes have decided to go old school with a new uniform that will bring back some good memories for the fans of the school’s dance team and its decades-long tradition of excellence. According to sponsor Jenny Chandler, the team will be resplendent in uniforms that are exactly like those worn by Tigerettes of a decade ago. “Tradition is a big thing for us,” said Chandler, who cosponsors with her mother Cynthia. “And I’m not talking about little traditions that the girls come up with every year.
I’m talking about those traditions that have been passed down over many years, the traditions that we make sure carry over to the next year.” Aside from the new uniforms worn by the Tigerettes, football fans will recognize easily the growing numbers of dancers who will take the field this fall and the stage this spring. “Last year we had one junior and only 11 girls,” said Chandler. “This year we’re up to 17 girls and we have two seniors on our team.” Chandler credits the team’s growth to a strong positive repu-
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tation on campus. “We teach our girls to be leaders, to be responsible, respectable young ladies,” she said. “The leadership thing is critical. We have girls who are involved in all sorts of activities and organizations on campus and they take leadership roles in those. “They represent the Tigerettes even when they’re not in uniform and they’ve dedicated themselves to representing us in a very positive way.” Military officers this year are Capt. Maggie Stapleton, a junior See TIGERETTES, next page
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Orangefield Bobcats Aug. 28 at East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Buna, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 11 Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Tarkington, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Newton, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Hardin-Jeff*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 West Orange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m.
Newton Eagles Aug. 28 at Corr.-Camden, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 East Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Woodville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Hemphill*, 7:30 P.M. Oct. 30 Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Kirbyville*, 7:30 p.m.
Silsbee Tigers Aug. 28 Houston Davis, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Lumberton, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 Newton, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 West Orange-Stark*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hardin-Jeff*, 7:30 p.m.
San Augustine Wolves Aug. 28 at Alto 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Arp 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Brook Hill 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Jefferson 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Garrison 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hemphill* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Newton* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Shelbyville* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Kirbyville* 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Woodville* 7:30 p.m.
West Orange-Stark Mustangs Aug. 28 Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Kirbyville, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Brookshire-Royal, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Silsbee*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hamshire-Fannett*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Bridge City*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hardin-Jefferson*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Orangefield*, 7:30 p.m.
Woodville Eagles Aug. 28 Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Warren, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Shepherd, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Corr.-Camden, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Newton*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hemphill*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m.
Liberty Panthers Aug. 28 at Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at H-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Splendora*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Cleveland*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Huffman*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Shepherd*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Tarkington*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Coldspring*, 7:30 p.m.
Anahuac Panthers Aug. 28 at Houston Kinkaid, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 Danbury, 7:30 pm. Sept. 11 at Tomball Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Hitchcock, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Buna*, 7:30 p.m.
Hemphill Hornets Aug. 28 at Garrison 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 West Sabine 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Deweyville 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Corr.-Camden 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Frankston 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at San Augustine* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Kirbyville* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Newton* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Woodville* 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Shelbyville* 7:30 p.m.
Buna Cougars Aug. 28 at Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Tarkington, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m.
Kirbyville Wildcats Aug. 28 at Diboll, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Shelbyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Hemphill*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Woodville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at San Augustine*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Newton*, 7:30 p.m.
Deweyville Pirates Aug. 28 Sabine Pass, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hemphill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at West Sabine, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hardin*, 7:30 p.m.
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Kountze Lions Aug. 28 at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Hull-Daisetta, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m.
Hardin Hornets Aug. 28 Hull-Daisetta, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Tarkington, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Shepherd, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Warren*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m.
Warren Warriors Aug. 28 West Hardin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Groveton, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 25 Kountze*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Buna*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Deweyville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Anahuac*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at East Chambers*, 7:30 p.m.
Burkeville Mustangs Sept. 4 at Timpson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Joaquin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Tenaha, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Sabine Pass*, 7;30 p.m. Nov. 6 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Chester Yellowjackets Aug. 28 at Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Beaumont Legacy, 7:30 pm. Sept. 11 at Katy Faith West, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Brazosport Chr., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Burkeville*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 23 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m.
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SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Colmesneil Bulldogs Aug. 28 at West Sabine, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Price Carlisle, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Cushing, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m.
High Island Cardinals Aug. 27 Barbers Hill Sophs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Legacy Christian, 7;30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m.
Evadale Rebels Aug. 28 Beaumont Legacy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Deweyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Burkeville*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 16 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m.
Hull-Daisetta Bobcats Aug. 28 at Hardin, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Tenaha, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Kountze, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Chester*, 7;30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m.
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2009 Silsbee High School Junior Varsity Football
Sabine Pass Sharks Aug. 28 at Deweyville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Galv. O'Connell, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Legacy, noon Sept. 25 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 West Hardin*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at High Island*, 7:30 p.m. West Hardin Oilers Aug. 28 at Warren, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Bridge City JV, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 New Waverly, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Burkeville*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Colmesneil*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 High Island*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Sabine Pass*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Evadale*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hull-Daisetta*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Chester*, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Kelly Bulldogs Aug. 28 Vidor, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Hitchcock, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Houston Furr, 7:30 p.m. (Dyer Stadium, Houston) Sept. 18 at Splendora, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Houston St. Pius*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Midland Christian, TBA Oct. 16 at St. Thomas*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Pius*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 St. Thomas*, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Legacy Warriors Aug. 28 at Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Chester, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at High Island, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Sabine Pass, noon Sept. 26 Hou. KIPP Academy, noon Oct. 2 Houston Mt. Carmel, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Brazosport Christian*, noon Oct. 16 Woodlands Chr,*, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Galv. O’Connell*, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 Katy Faith West*, 2 p.m.
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The cover of The Silsbee Bee’s 2009 Fall Sports Special features six of the top performers in their field of expertise. From Silsbee, Tigers Quarterback Jeremy Johnson (TOP LEFT) has already committed verbally to play for West Virginia where even as a freshman he could compete for a starting position. As for this year, fans and coaches alike are expecting big things from the senior after he
threw for nearly 1,900 yards with 18 touchdown completions. Pictured BOTTOM LEFT is senior tailback Shelby Stanley of Evadale. The running back one of the top athletes in Southeast Texas, but it is on defense where he makes his biggest impact. He was picked by Texas Football Magazine as the Preseason Defensive MVP for District 23-A and after collecting more than 40 tackles it’s a good bet that he’ll be in the running for overall MVP this year too. Jarrod Howard of Kountze, BOTTOM CENTER, is known for his bruising style of running. He started on varsity as a freshman and now, as a junior, Kountze won’t be disappointed in his efforts. Lumberton’s Ryan Hughes, BOTTOM RIGHT, was voted Newcomer of the Year in District 20-4A last season and he returns to try to lead the Raiders to yet another playoff appearance this season. He had 585 yards passing in 2008 but is potentially one of the best short-game runners in the league. He’s good for three or four yards just about any time he tucks the ball away. She’s known to her friends as “BB” but in District 24-3A, Brittany Burrell, TOP RIGHT, is better known as a beast. The senior Silsbee volleyball player had 162 service aces with 33 kills, 136 digs and seven blocked shots during the 2008 campaign and earned second-team all-district honors. Finally, Raiderettes Sgt. Holly Richard, TOP CENTER, flies across the page, giving just a sample of what Lumberton fans can expect this season from one of the top dance teams in the state.
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DISTRICT 23-A PREVIEW
Evadale odds-on favorite to take top spot again At the top of District 23-A, there are the mighty three — Evadale, Hull-Daisetta and West Hardin. Beyond that, there’s really no chance. The trio at the top of the district heap will battle it out for who will represent the league as the champion while the other five teams in 23-A are fighting for pride. Evadale is the front-runner to win the district race after going undefeated in 2008’s district race in spite of starting out the year 02. The Rebels return a strong group of all-district players from last year’s team, including four guys with ball-carrying experience under their belts. Dustin Potts is one of the top threats in the Evadale arsenal after collecting 223 yards rush-
Pick ’ems 1. Evadale (7-3 overall, 7-0 district in 2008) 2. Hull-Daisetta (8-3, 6-1) 3. West Hardin (5-4, 4-2) 4. High Island (4-4, 3-3) 5. Chester (5-5, 3-4) 6. Colmesneil (2-8, 2-5) 7. Sabine Pass (1-6, 1-4) 8. Burkeville (0-9, 0-7) ing and 146 yards receiving a year ago. Shelby Stanley had 178 yards while new quarterback Billy Nichols had 195 yards rushing out of the backfield last season. The Evadale defense is solid, allowing just 109 points all of last season with three guys picking up more than 40 tackles during the year.
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Hull-Daisetta reached the Division I regional semifinals a year ago and bring back three offensive and five defensive returning starters from that team. The Bobcats will count on their speed early on to get them past the inexperience of players coming from junior varsity in key spots. As the season progresses, though, expect the Bobcats to mature and come together as a strong contender for the district championship. Cornerback Corey Huckaby will add quarterback to his resume’ this season as he moves to the backfield. He’ll count on Seth Traywick on the line to help protect him as he gets used to his new spot at QB. The West Hardin Oilers reached the Division II area round a year ago and look to contend again this season for one of the top three spots. They return five offensive and six defensive starters from last year’s 5-4 playoff team. The Oilers will be led by senior Ben Miller in the backfield at quarterback with senior running back Shawn Anciso making for a onetwo punch. Senior wide receiver Shelby Lambert gives Miller a good target if opposing defenses stack up against the WH run. The Oilers’ defense will be its strength early on with four linebackers — seniors Cody Letsinger and Garrett Melancon, and juniors Caleb Clark and Aubrey Palmer — making for a near impenetrable force. If any team in 23-A has a chance at upsetting one of the top three, it could be High Island. The Cardinals finished 4-4 overall and 3-3 in district but return six starters on both sides of the line. Key among those starters is 1,000-yard rusher Mason Mounkes. He will count on senior linemen Bubba Richardson, Lynn Harris and Chris Christy to open the holes that lead to the end zone. Linebacker Hunter Blake, still just a junior, will be a force to reckon with on the High Island defense, as will free safety Max Reho who moves from the cornerback spot to help shore up the middle secondary. The Chester Yellow Jackets finished .500 during the 2008 season with a 3-4 district mark. The Jackets will count on one of the league’s top running backs, Dalton Woodrome, to repeat his performance of a year ago when he topped 1,500 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns. What will help the most is the fact that nine starters return on both sides of the ball, giving coaches a chance to improve what they have rather than creating something new from sub-varsity players. Quarterback Carl Davis is back after collecting 800 yards of rushing offense. The key to success for the Jackets this year
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is the tightening up of the defense. Taking lead roles in that effort are defensive end Weston Morgan and linebacker Chase Franklin. With a 1,000-yard rushing in its arsenal, Colmesneil looks to be on the verge of a rurnaround after winning just two games in the last two years. The Bulldogs finished last year 2-8 overall and 2-5 in district, but running back Jarred Eaves still managed 1,010 yards rushing with six touchdowns. He’ll count on the big men up front to make a real push for him this season. Helping in that effort are seven starters coming back from last year on offense. There are also seven starters back on defense but they’ll have to figure out how to stop the other team. The Bulldogs gave up 45 points a game last season. Sabine Pass won just one game last year, finishing the season 1-6 overall and 1-4 in district, play-
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After the first two games of the season for Evadale last season, the Rebels were a bit shellshocked. Deweyville took a 26-7 decision and Kountze rolled into town for a 31-6 win. What was going on with the typically dominating Rebels? People were about to find out. The warm-up games against two Class 2A schools was no real indicator at all of what the Rebels had planned for the District 23-A roster of opponents. In the very first district game out of the chute, the Rebels outscored Colmesneil 55-13 and followed that with a huge 16-6 win over district top-runner Hull-Daisetta. By the time the Rebels were through rolling through opposing defenses, they had outscored everyone 266-33 and took an undefeated district championship into the playoffs. While the offense did its job, scoring more than 50 points four times in district, the defense came alive, allowing just 33 points with three shutouts, including a key win over West Hardin, 16-0. Four key offensive starters return this year with experience moving the ball forward for the Rebels. Billy Nichols, a junior, will be Evadale’s man at the helm, taking over at quarterback after the graduation of all-district player Michah Stringer. Nichols had 25 carries for 195 yards and a touchdown a year ago and earned first-team all-district honors at that spot. He was also a first-team defensive end. In at tailback this year is Shelby Stanley. The senior back had 29 carries for 178 yards and a touchdown last season but earned his first-team all-district selection as a defensive end. He’ll be back at that position after collecting more than 40 tackles a year ago. Nichols also had more than 40 stops at the linebacker position. Ryan Freeman, a junior, will play fullback. Adam Stark will play tight end for the Rebels this season after pulling down eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns at that spot a year ago. Lane Dorr and Dustin Potts will be the wideouts for the Rebels. Potts was a double-threat last year, collecting 223 yards on 18 carries while catching five balls for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Projected starters for the offensive line include junior right tackle Tyler Tucker, sophomore center Brandon Midkiff, junior right guard Chris Harvey, sophomore left guard Matthew Conner and junior left tackle Josh Swift. Tucker won a trio of all-district honors last year as the offensive specialty teams player of the
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In Class A volleyball, the numbers are always thin with just a handful of the brightest players making varsity. So with the overall pickin’s so slim at such a small school, how is it that Evadale consistently finds its way into the playoffs and on the list of the top volleyball teams in Southeast Texas, regardless of size? Well, it’s certainly something more than luck. Tradition and dedication are words often overworked in coaching lingo, but for Debbie Hollyfield and her Lady Rebels, they are nothing less than com-
pletely serious about doing the job and doing it right. “Volleyball can be a very challenging sport,” said Hollyfield, in her second year as head coach in Evadale. “You’re playing three or four games in a night and without a lot of kids coming off the bench, you have to be conditioned to stay in the game and play your best until it’s over with.” The Lady Rebels have started out at an even pace this year, placing third in their home tournament this past weekend, taking a 2-1 record into the get-together. See LADY REBS, next page
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You never know what to expect from the Silsbee High School Band and this year they will make a theme out of the faces of good and evil as they perform on Friday nights during football season. Band Director John Roberts said the Tigers Band will feature Jekyll and Hyde as their focal point of performance in 2009, showing both sides of the coin through music and flag corps routines that will pull the audience into timeless tale of good vs. evil. “It’s definitely a different show than we’ve done before,” said Roberts. “We’ll start out with one attitude in the beginning and then change as the routine develops. It’s very avant garde.” With the band providing the sound of good and evil, the flag corps will bring a visual presentation to the field to complement the performance. “The flag corps is definitely an important part of the band,” Roberts said. “They help bring the story to life. Their performance changes as the music changes. They help the fans follow the story we’re telling through music.” The flag corps is led by assistant band directors Todd and Carol Patterson. At the head of the band this year are Majors Lauren Brock and Melissa Crane. Both girls are seniors and Brock heads to the helm for the second year in a row. “There is a fairly complex tryout process for those positions,” said Roberts. Among the challenges to become the drum major for Silsbee High School, competitors for those spots must conduct and answer questions for three judges who come from other schools. “Both are very responsible and will do a great job for us this year,” said Roberts. “They are excellent role models and excellent leaders.” The Tiger Band will be going for its fourth consecutive sweepstakes win at the University Interscholastic League contests this year. “That’s not just four years of winning sweepstakes, we’re going for four consecutive years,” said Roberts with a smile of pride upon his lips. “We have a group of kids who work very hard every year for that honor and we’ll do our best to keep that tradition going.” Thanks to a strong freshman class, the Silsbee High School Band continues to grow, Roberts said. “Our numbers are up and we continue to grow every year,” he said. “We have good leadership from our senior class and our younger kids are watching that and seeing that being a part of the band is a positive thing, an important thing.”
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ago. She had 162 service aces with 33 kills, 136 digs and seven blocked shots during the 2008 campaign. Gardner was also a secondteam all-district selection a year ago, collecting 76 aces, two kills and 220 digs. Douglas, who spent much of her time on the bench waiting for her starting opportunity, still managed an honorable mention pick on the all-district team. She had 23 aces, 92 kills and 41 digs with 33 blocked shots. She has become a serious force on the front line this season.
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“Beatrice had to wait her turn,” said Coach Leach. “It was her misfortune to have a player in her spot who was a senior and very, very good.” That senior was Davis’ cousin Chastity Foster, one of the finest athletes to pass through the Silsbee High School girls’ athletic program. But now, Davis is making a name for herself. In the most recent Vidor Tournament, she had 20 kills and earned a spot on the all-tournament team. Chelsea Neely, a junior this season, won the Vidor Tournament
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Most Valuable Player spot after collecting eight kills in the championship game against Orangefield. She had five kills and three blocked shots in the semifinal and 15 points in the quarterfinals match against Port Arthur Memorial. Last season, Neely was an honorable mention all-district player. She had 112 aces, 101 kills, 62 digs and 19 blocked shots ... as a sophomore. “Beatrice and Chelsea are strong and they’re going to score some points this season,” said Coach Leach. “They’re good about picking up the game and getting the momentum headed in the right direction.” Neely is one of four juniors who make up the largest class of this year’s squad. Joining her are juniors Nikki Patterson, Dyanna Stricklan, and Katy Adams. Sophomores Gretchen Stancil, Katelyn Alexander and Janci Burns make up the remainder of the team. “We expect some of the younger girls to step up and take some responsibility for team leadership,” said Leach. “They have good role models in the seniors. They’ll learn to be leaders from some of the best out there.” As for District 21-3A play later this season, Leach expects Bridge City and Hamshire-Fannett to be strong again this year. “You can always count on those two teams to make it a challenge,” Leach said. “They’re good every year. I expect that to be the same again this year. But they’re not the only teams we have to worry about. This district is a good one.”
“We’re playing some tough teams, some playoff teams so I’m not expecting our won-loss record to be that fantastic,” said Coach Hollyfield. “But when we get to district I expect us to be prepared, ready to win some games.” The Lady Rebels return three senior letter-winners from a year ago, including Bailey Gravis, Ariel Wills and Carly Drake, who plays middle hitter. Wills, who plays outside hitter, led the team last season with 78 kills in 83 games played. She had 10 service aces and six blocked shots a year ago. She was second on the team with 71 digs and second with 177 service receptions. Gravis, a middle hitter, had 25 kills and six aces, and was among the team leaders with 22 blocked shots. She had 43 service receptions. The team’s assists leader Megan Toms graduated last year and replacing her was among the first challenges facing Hollyfield this year. “Haleigh Conner is going to be our setter this year and she has the toughest job on the team,” said Hollyfield. “She has done a phenomenal job.”
Continued from previous page “Gravis is very good at the middle block and Wills has brought us back from the edge of defeat,” she said. In a recent game, the Lady Rebels were down nine points and Wills served an 11-point rotation. “Our main weakness so far has been our girls underestimating their opponents,” said Coach Hollyfield. “They walk out onto the floor expecting that they’re going to win. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but if you don’t give your opponent the respect they deserve, they can come up and get you.” The district race last year wound up in a three-way tie with the Lady Rebels winning a playoff for the first-place spot. That handed Evadale a first-round bye in the Class A playoffs. In the second round, area, the Lady Rebs ran into Normangee, which took home the win with three straight victories 25-17, 25-15, 25-16. “If I had the choice of having a bye in the first round or playing a bidistrict game, I‘d rather play,” said Hollyfield. “We got a good warmup game against Kountze before we played Normangee,
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Lumberton,Vidor battle for championship in ’09 After decades of frustration and self-doubt, the Lumberton Raiders have made a habit of going to the playoffs. Last year, they shared the District 20-4A title with Livingston and headed off to the bidistrict round where they met a suprisingly tough Crosby team. This year, an even more surprising opponent will challenge the Raiders as they try to repeat as the district champs. Vidor has been an up-andcoming program for years under Head Coach Jeff Matthews. Last year they struggled to a bottomhalf finish with a 3-4 league record. But in that woeful season, the
Pirates began to come together as a team. Now, a year later, 10 of last year’s offensive starters are returning and that could spell pain and misery for the rest of District 20-4A. The only spot left open after graduation is quarterback, but with a talented and aggressive returing backfield made up of fullback Shane Pittman, halfback Jake Travis and tailback Kevin Tate the Vidor offense will be one with which to reckon. Pittman had 878 yards and 12 touchdowns a year ago on just 108 carries, giving him more than eight yards a carry every time he touched the ball. The Pirates defense will return
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ing end for the Raiders this season. Ryan Hughes returns at quarterback after earning Newcomer of the Year from district coaches a year ago. He threw for 585 yards and three touchdowns, but can tuck the ball away and go if need be. Ryan Asher will complement the Lumberton backfield after posting a 400-yard rushing season a year ago. If any team could step in and upset the 1-2 plans of Lumberton and Vidor, it will be Port NechesGroves. The Indians had an unlikely down year last season, finishing with just one district win in seven tries. But with nine defensive starters returning this year, it will be tough to get through the Indian line to score points and that might be just enough to win games early on for PN-G. New coach Brandon Faircloth will count on Dallas Davis on the line to lead that potent defense. Linebackers Christian Kerr (80 tackles) and Kane Benoit (81 tackles) will make sure no one gets too far beyond the front-line defense. The offense could struggle at times, especially against an aggressive defense like Lumberton, with first-time quarterback Brennan Doty stepping up to center. The Nederland Bulldogs will be gunning for a return trip to the playoffs after reaching the first round of last year’s postseason party. The Dogs bring back five offensive and five defensive starters from 2008, including quarterback Kirby Bellow. Considered by many to be the best offensive player in the district this season, Bellow finished last year with 1,707 yards and 18 touchdowns passing. A quarterback is only as good as his best receiver and that means good things for Bellow as wideout Ryan Brady is back after catching 15 balls for 335 yars and five touchdowns After playing linebacker all season, Grant Lovelady stepped in at running back in the Bulldogs’ first-round playoff game. He ripped off 104 yards on 14 carries and ensured himself a spot in the backfield this year from Game 1. The Central Jaguars drove deep into the playoffs last year, reaching the regional finals of Division I. Their season ended with a 9-4 record and they lost just two games in district. It will be tough to repeat, though, with just three returning starters, two on offense and one on defense, coming back. That lack of experience will likely keep the Jags home at the end of the regular season. If you’re going to have just two offensive guys coming back,
you’d want it to be your running backs. Central has just that luck. Keith O’Neal had 505 yards rushing a year ago and Nijel Daw collected 621 yards and five touchdowns on 75 carries a year ago. On defense, linebacker/end Jacobe Hale had 45 tackles and 10 sacks. Ozen had a mediocre season last year but is seldom down for very long. The Panthers return five offensive and five defensive starters with most of the new offensive hopefuls stepping up from subvarsity. Among the returning starters are quarterback Charles Durio and running back James White. Livingston finished last season with a 6-1 district record, 6-3 overall and reached the Division II bidistrict round before finishing its season. The Lions will be hard-pressed to repeat with a strong group of teams ahead of it in 20-4A and just four returning starters back on each side of the line. Runningback Quinton Jackson collected 808 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Lions teammate Blake Burnman is back after an all-district season at linebacker in 2008. Livingston has reached the playoffs the past four consecutive seasons, but 2009 will be a stretch for the experience-lacking Lions. Little Cypress-Mauriceville went winless a year ago, 0-8, 0-7 and are still licking their wounds. But as evidenced in their preseason scrimmage against Silsbee this year, the Bears are battlin’ again. Quarterback Hunter Gonzalez went through the entire season as the signal-caller a year ago as a sophomore. Now a junior, he will be more mature and battle-aware. He’ll know how to get the ball down the field. He’ll get help from a handful of returning starters who are pretty much interchangeable on the field. Though the Bears will be much better this year, it will be a while before they can battle their way back to a playoff spot in Class 4A.
Special Thanks The Silsbee Bee staff would like to thank several people who helped in the production of this year’s Fall Sports Special Section. Many of the photographs in this section were provided by Debbie Robison of Robison Photography in Buna and Buffy Miller of Provine. Thank you to all those coaches, secretaries and office staff who helped identify all those photos. And, thanks to the coaches, band directors, drill team sponsors and athletes who patiently answered questions and posed for pictures.
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Silsbee High School varsity volleyball team: front from left, Janci Burns, Nikki Patterson, Gretchen Stancil, Tori Gardner, Brittany Burrell; back from left, Chelsea Neely, Beatrice Douglas, Dyanna Stricklan, Katelyn Alexander, Katy Adams.
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Lady Tigers maintain tradition For years the Silsbee Lady Tigers have personified success, taking trip after trip to the volleyball playoffs and coming home with more post-season honors than most can even recall. This year, the faces on the sidelines will change with Coach Dana Thornton retiring from her volleyball job and former Silsbee assistant coach Lindsay Leach taking over control of the varsity squad. What won’t change though is the tradition of success that has been entrenched through decades of dedication to doing the job right. “Our motto this year is ‘The Tradition Continues’ and that’s what we are working to make
sure happens,” said Coach Leach, a graduate of Lumberton High School. “We are taking what Coach Thornton has taught all of us, me as a coach and the players, and keeping that tradition of winning alive. We’re not just doing that out of respect for her, but out of respect for the program Coach Thornton developed with years of hard work.” Leach and her 2009 Lady Tigers have already shown they are up for the challenge of getting the job done, taking home the Vidor Tournament championship, a feat they repeated after winning the title a year ago. “We had a slow start this year but we’re catching up quickly,” Leach said. “We lost a match to
Port Neches-Groves and that kind of woke the girls up. It worked as motivation as we went into the Vidor Tournament.” The Lady Tigers bring back three seniors, Tori Gardner, Brittany Burrell and Beatrice Douglas. Burrell, known better to her friends as “BB”, was a secondteam all-district player a year
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Silsbee Lady Tigers 2009 Varsity Volleyball Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Ozen Sept. 1 vs. West Brook Sept. 8 vs. Kirbyville Sept. 11 vs. LC-Mauriceville Sept. 10-12 at YMBL Tourn. Sept. 15 vs. Liberty Sept. 18 at West Brook Sept. 22 at Hardin-Jefferson* Sept. 29 at Bridge City*
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Silsbee High School Tunnel Team: clockwise from middle top, Hillary Hayes, Tory Lewis, Brad Bebee, Madeline Bebee. Senior Tigers running back Rahkeem Bolton will play a big role in the Silsbee backfield this season, complementing the talents of quarterback Jeremy Johnson and fellow running back Chris Barnes, who had almost 600 yards rushing a year ago.
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The Tigers scrimmaged Kirbyville on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Little Cypress-Mauriceville on Friday, Aug. 21. Several all-district players return on defense, including Todd McKee, a senior, was named honorable mention inside linebacker a year ago but moves to nose guard this season, battling for that spot with Jarius Angelle. Other linemen are Kendal Harmon and Steven Tanton at the tackle spots. The defensive ends, or outside linebackers, are Caleb Henry, Leroy Simmons with Josh Porter factoring into the equation. Jacob Keefer and Bolton will
Continued from previous page play at inside linebacker. Keefer returns after earning secondteam all-district honors as a freshman last year. He had 23 unassisted and 16 assisted tackles with one fumble recovery. Tommy Barnett will roam around as the strong safety while Ronald Barnett stands in at free safety. McDaniel and Trey Singleton will play cornerback for the Tigers this season. McGallion said that Rhone and Lane could both see time in the secondary, as could QB Johnson. The Tigers will see a strong group of competitors as the nondistrict season begins. Each of the Tigers’ five non-district oppo-
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L-Train looks for third straight post-season trip Team effort will bring Silsbee back to playoffs For the past two years the Lumberton Raiders have brought home the district title. Will this be the year for a three-peat? Does Coach Alvin Credeur have any tricks up his sleeves for his fourth year as head coach and District 20-4A Coach of the Year? “We’ve got a long way to go before we win that third title, I
assure you,” said Credeur. “We’re going to work toward that goal. The last two years we’ve had some really good players. That’s why we were district champions two years in a row. Those guys set the bar high. They attained a lot of their goals and it has been a fun two years.” With several good players graduating last year, most
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Junior quarterback Ryan Hughes returns to lead the Raiders after being named Newcomer of the Year for District 20-4A in 2008.
be better than he was last year, but with another years experience and some added strength I can see big things for him. He’s a highly recruited kid. He’s been a team leader and done the right things, and his rehab has gone really well. He hasn’t had any ill effects.” Beard has racked up a pretty impressive resume. In 2007 he had 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2008 he had 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble. He was also 4A honorable mention all-state and 20-4A defensive MVP. He has received at least 6 offers from universities, including one from Missouri. Texas Tech also has high interest in him. Quarterback Ryan Hughes will
also be returning this year. In 2008, Hughes was the District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore. “We’re looking for big things from him,” said Credeur. “A lot of that is going to be determined by how our offensive line performs. He is going to be a big plus for us. That year of experience as a sophomore has really helped him to be a lot better now than he was at this time last year obviously. “It was good last year that we didn’t really have to lean on him that hard because we had those big linemen and we had big, physical running backs. We were able to grind it out. This year it is going to be a little more on his shoulders. But again, a lot of that See RAIDERS, next page
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It would be easy to place the responsibility of success for the Silsbee Tigers football team at the feet of one very talented player. But that’s just not how it works. Certainly blue-chip prospect Jeremy Johnson will make an impact this season as he leads the 2009 Tigers at quarterback. But Coach Bobby McGallion expects just as much — perhaps even more — from those players who have yet to prove their star potential on the field. “We are far more than a onedimentional team,” said Coach McGallion. “We are more than a one-player team. We have some kids who are going to do well this season given the opportunity. We have some team leadership that will grow into a situation where different guys will step up at different times.” The early leadership role surely goes to Johnson, who Coach McGallion considers to be one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the state. Given his high marks from college recruiters, it appears that McGallion is correct in his estimation. Johnson recently made a verbal commitment to West Virginia University where he will play quarterback. He won’t be able to sign officially with any college until the February 2010 National Signing Day. At 6-foot-2, 182 pounds, Johnson is listed among the Top 10 college recruits in the nation at the dual-threat quarterback position. He was recruited by Kentucky, Missouri, Baylor, TCU, Vanderbilt, Southern Miss, Kansas State, Purdue, Houston, Arkansas, Texas, and Michigan. Johnson had a breakout season in 2008, throwing for 1,845 yards and running for 932 more. He had 18 touchdown passes compared to just six interceptions. He was named the District 213A Most Valuable Player in 2008. “He’s the same kid today that he was the first day he walked in
QB Jeremy Johnson here,” said Coach McGallion. “He’s about teamwork and being a leader so that his team can succeed. If he cares anything about individual stats or awards, you wouldn’t know it.” McGallion said that Johnson started out as his quarterback as a sophomore in 2007 and has been the Tigers’ QB every game since then. “His confidence has grown and part of that is that he recognizes what’s going on during a game,” said McGallion. “He knows the game well enough that it’s second nature to see plays developing during a game, then he reacts.”
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NON-DISTRICT Houston Davis 38, Silsbee 34 Diboll 27, Silsbee 24 Silsbee 31, Kelly 28 (OT) Jasper 14, Silsbee 0
Aug. 28 Houston Davis Sept. 4 at Diboll Sept. 11 at Lumberton Sept. 18 Newton Sept. 25 OPEN Oct. 2 at Jasper Oct. 9 West Orange-Stark* Oct. 16 Bridge City* Oct. 23 at Orangefield* Oct. 30 Hamshire-Fannett* Nov. 6 at Hardin-Jefferson*
DISTRICT WOrange-Stark 14, Silsbee 7 Silsbee 21, Bridge City 0 Silsbee 43, Orangefield 14 Silsbee 42, Ham-Fannett 6 Silsbee 41, Hardin-Jefferson 8 PLAYOFFS Silsbee 20, Huffman 16 Navasota 48, Silsbee 33
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last year, winning just one district game and finishing the season 3-6. With just three starters returning on offense and three on defense, the 2009 season could turn out to be a long one for the Longhorns. Austin Simmons, a tailback, started in just three games last year, but he came away with 300 yards rushing for his efforts. He’ll make an impact this year. Jake Minaldi returns at quarterback after posting 97 yards and five touchdowns rushing and 637 yards and eight touchdowns passing. On the defensive side of the ball, linbackers Myles Johnson and Travis Briggs will lead the way. Johnson had 12 tackles and Briggs 31 a year ago.
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‘For years Lumberton was the so-called step-child. I don’t think it’s that way anymore. That’s a tribute to the efforts of our players and our coaches over the last three years.’ Last season’s game between Silsbee and West Orange-Stark was a hard-hitting affair. There’s no reason to believe this year’s showdown will be any different.
RUNNERS here. We tend to get fairly good numbers out and fairly good kids out. It’s just been a blast to work with the kids.” He says that being on the cross country team takes a special type of athlete. “Cross country is one of those sports where the athlete has to be very self-disciplined,” said Johnson. “Even though it is technically considered a team sport, besides coming in to practice early in the morning, our meets are super early and there is a lot of running that our students, to be competitive, have to do on their own. They have to be self sufficient to wake up on their own to get to practice. If it’s a meet they have to get up here at 5:30 in the morning to get on the bus to go to the meet. It takes a lot of discipline just to keep up with all the training. “You really have to have amazing commitment to keep coming out to a sport where all you do is in really inflict damage on your body by just running miles and
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Coach Alvin Credeur LHS Head Coach Ryan Asher is also returning this year. Last year, Asher was a fullback; this year he will shift to the position of tailback. Asher was also an honorable mention all-district player in 2008. “Defensively,” said Credeur, “with Anthony [Beard] being in the middle, that’s who we build our defense around. That guy makes a lot of plays. We’re going to be fairly young on defense, but we feel good about those guys that we have coming in. There’s a possibility of having two or three sophomores on defense. “Kyler Keith is back. He’s a senior corner who set the school record last year with seven interceptions. So he’s back in the secondary and that should be a big plus for us. He will also be playing receiver again this year on the offensive side of the ball. “Shawn Sparks was a defensive tackle last year and we’ve moved him to defensive end. Boy, he’s put on a lot of size and a lot of quickness. We look for big things from Shawn. We moved him to end this year because of his added agility as well as his strength. He‘s really come a long way. “We have several kids who got some experience in the secondary last year. Jessie Sparks was a second team all-districe player. We’ve got some kids who played some spot play in the secondary. Chase McDonald as well as Cody Cowart both played a little last year as sophomores. Up front, defensive line we have a second team all-district player coming back. He was a sophomore last year; Mason Archer, so we’re looking for big things from our defense.” Credeur says that there are some big holes to fill, but at least the coaching staff has something to build around. High energy is important to Credeur and the
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LUMBERTON RAIDERS SCHEDULE 2008 NON-DISTRICT LHS 23, Hamshire-Fannett 7 LHS 24, Barbers Hill 7 DISTRICT LHS 37, Livingston 16 Vidor 27, LHS 12 LHS 34, Beaumont Central 20 LHS 27, Beaumont Ozen 17 LHS 17, PNeches-Groves 10 LHS 34, LC-Mauriceville 6 LHS 28, Nederland 14 PLAYOFFS Crosby 31, LHS 21
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team. “That’s how we live and survive here,” he said. “You’ve got to put your heart into it. That’s really been the key element to our success the last couple of years. We’ve had kids and coaches who were willing to give a little more.To give a little extra. That’s been a major reason that we’ve been able to succeed. “In this league that we’re in, teams are good every year. There are just no weak sisters in this district so you have to earn everything that you get each Friday. That’s what we’ve been focused on, just improving every day because we know what’s ahead of us. It‘s a long, difficult road.” As far as coaches, all but one will be returning this year. The See RAIDERS, next page
Senior Anthony Beard has racked up a pretty impressive resume during his time as a Raider. In 2007 he had 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2008 he had 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble. He was also 4A honorable mention all-state and 20-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player. He has received at least six offers from universities, including one from Missouri. Texas Tech also has high interest in him.
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Lesley Baker is in her second year coaching the Lady Raiders volleyball team, but this is her first year as the varsity coach. Two new assistant coaches will also be joining her on the sidelines; Sara Hooks and Kristy Peltier. This is the first year of coaching for both of them. Coach Baker is proud of her assistants. “They have both been real eager and have been quick to learn our system,” said Baker. “They’re working great together; couldn’t ask for harder working people. They are coming along real good.” The Lady Raiders failed to make the playoffs last year, but several members of last year’s team received honors in the district. There are six returning varsity players, four of them seniors. With this on her side, Baker is looking forward to making it into the playoffs this year. “In District 20-4A, the top teams have always been LC-M, Ozen, PN-G and Nederland,” said Baker. “They all went to the playoffs last year. They are some of the tough competition that we’re looking at. We’re going to try to sneak into the top four.” There will be several strong players on the court for the Lady Raiders this year. Three-year letterman Molly James will be
It seems almost a shame that Silsbee and West Orange-Stark are scheduled to play one another in the first game of the District 21-3A schedule. On Oct. 9 at Tigers Stadium, the championship of 21-3A will hang in the balance. It will be one stud against another. One playoff contender battling to prove it is better than the one across the line of scrimmage. And it will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes. The Tigers have grown more mature and its quarterback has developed into a much soughtafter athlete. He has already committed verbally to West Virginia University. But on the other side of the ball, defensive end Steven Cook of West Orange-Stark will give Johnson and the Tigers a real run for their money. If the Tigers play their game, stay focused and take advantage of the home field advantage, Silsbee will come out as the favorite to win district after just the first week of league play. The Tigers are solid in the backfield with Johnson and Chris Barnes but the offensive line is something of a question. With a non-district schedule that features teams that all made the playoffs last year, the O-line will have to grow up quick or get slaughtered. Picked second in this poll, West Orange-Stark went undefeated last season right up until the Division II regional semifinals where they lost to Gilmer 35-23. That close of a game that ends in loss is a tough pill to swallow for a bunch of kids who aren’tused to losing. And when they walk into Tigers Stadium on Oct. 9, they won’t roll over and play dead. The Mustangs have a solid offense returning with wide receiver Trey Franks leading the way. He caught 31 balls for 600 yards. More than that, on defense he had five interceptions and returned three punt returns for touchdowns on special teams. When does that guy rest?
returning as a senior. She will be bringing experience with her to the court. “We’ve asked her to play a different role and to set this year,” said Baker, “but she’s doing a great job.” There will be two outside hitters this year, Victoria Jones and Kindell Johnson. “Kindell is going to be our big outside hitter,” said Baker. “She’s going to get a lot of kills for us this year. Victoria is also good; both of them are doing a great job.” “We also have a newcomer that will be interesting to watch,” said Baker. “Randi Owens is our Libero and she is doing a really good job for us so far. She’s a Junior but this is her first time on varsity. She’s doing a really good job.” The road to the playoffs is going to be tough, but Baker feels that the Lady Raiders could make them this year. “I feel really good about our chances,” she said. “This team works together very well and since the first of the year they have talked about beating PNG and LCM especially, so they have a goal and they’ve been working really hard. I’m pleased with the start with the scrimmages that we’ve had.” Baker has plans for the future. She says that there is a lot of talent in the JV and freshman class
Lumberton Varsity Volleyball Team: Front row from left, Victoria Jones, Molly James, Brooke Crowell, Lauren Daigle, Megan Minton and Katie Letourneau; back row from left, Kacy Combest, Kindell Johnson, Jenna Worth, Brett Peveto, Rachael Kemp, Danielle Stewart and Randi Owens.
this year; not to mention the fact that the Middle School team is “only getting better.” The upand-coming talent will take the Lady Raiders into the future. “My long term goal is to build a very successful program at Lumberton,” Baker said.” We are
a small 4A and still have that small town mentality where girls play all sports. That’s good; I don’t have a problem with that. But they are starting more and more to specialize. Volleyball is becoming bigger at Lumberton. That’s what we want to do; make
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offensive coordinator last year got a head coaching job at Houston-Scarborough. He’s going there with a lot of energy and Coach Credeur sure he’ll do a good job. Former PN-G quarterback coach, David Wallace will be taking the job of coaching running backs. There has been some realignment of coaches, including Sam Pratt shifting into the offensive coordinator role. By winning two district titles in a row, Credeur says that the team has earned some respect from other schools in the dis-
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trict. “For years Lumberton was the so-called step-child,” he said. “I don’t think it’s that way anymore. That’s a tribute to the efforts of our players and our coaches over the last three years. Now people around the district no longer look at Lumberton as a weak sister. They look at us as a fierce competitor and that is how we want to be looked at. “There will be years when your players are better than they are other years, but if we can just be known as giving it all we’ve got every time we go on the field then that’s pretty special.” Credeur is looking forward to more trips to the playoffs, but he knows that there have to be a lot of improvements made. “That’s what we’re working on right now,” he said. “We’re pretty thin numbers-wise. Having the smallest enrollment in the district puts you in a bind because you don’t have the numbers to choose from, but, like I told the kids when I took over this program, we can use that as an excuse or we can use it as a motivation. “We chose to use it as motivation. “I told them when I took this job that we’re not looking for excuses, we’re looking for solutions. That’s what they did. I think they’ve proven that they can do it; you’ve just got to want it bad enough. I’m looking forward to it.”
Pick ’ems 1. Silsbee (6-5 overall, 4-1 in district in 2008) 2. West Orange-Stark (121, 5-0) 3. Hardin-Jefferson (4-6, 3-2) 4. Bridge City (4-4, 3-3) 5. Orangefield (1-7, 0-5) 6. Hamshire-Fannett (3-6, 1-4) James Haynes had 20 carries for 225 yards and three touchdowns, which is more than 10 yards a carry every time he touches the ball. Cook, the stud at defensive end, had 80 tackles and eight sacks in 2008. No doubt he is drooling over the chance to take a shot at Johnson. The Hardin-Jefferson Hawks are returing nine offensive and six defensive starters from last season and for that reason more than any other, H-J gets the nod to make a repeat run at the playoffs over a tough Bridge City squad. The Hawks are loaded in the backfield with good, strong, talented players who know how to move the ball forward. Running back Jacoby Turner had 136 carries for 745 yards and nine touchdowns a year ago while quarterback Blake Venable provided the aerial assault with 41 completions for 630 yards and four TDs. He also hoofed it for 203 yards on 93 carries. Linebacker Luke Walters had 81 tackles last year and looks to improve his numbers in 2009. The Cardinals of Bridge City finished their year at .500 with a 4-4 overall and 3-3 district record. The Cards played just eight games after dealing with the reality of Hurricane Ike and its near-total devastation of the community. Running back Matt Menard led the Cardinals in 2008 with 89 carries for 541 yards and four touchdowns, earning the Newcomer of the Year award once all-district honors were announced. All-District quarterback Josh
Lemoine had a strong year with 72 completions for 1,094 and eight touchdowns. Pacing the defense is cornerback Zach Heinz who had four interceptions in 2008. It’s tough to come back with enthusiasm after managing just one win in eight tries, but the Orangefield Bobcats will do their best to have a change of fortune
this season. Orangefield, winless in District 21-3A play, returns nine offensive and six defensive starters. Among those is running back Chase Parker who had 314 yards and two touchdowns on 58 rushing attempts. The heart of this team, though, lies with defensive back Derrick Evans.
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Experienced team ready for return trip to playoffs In her third year as head coach at the Lion’s Den, Megan O’Quinn has her sights set on first place in district. With a strong group of returning players, the Lionettes are looking to repeat last year’s winning season where they were district champions, area champions and regional quarterfinalists. “Our district is pretty tough with Warren and Hardin,” said O’Quinn. “It could go any way. You never know in volleyball who is going to step up that night and take it. It could go to anyone in our district. We’re all competitive, so it all depends on who steps up and plays.” Senior Angela Bloodsworth will be returning this year. Bloodworth was second team alldistrict with 146 aces, 20 kills, 156 digs and 11 blocked shots. She achieved this playing middle, but this year she will play outside. The change of positions means that Bloodsworth will have to make some adjustments. “She‘s stepping up,” said O’Quinn,
“having to hit the ball hard and is doing pretty good at it.” Another returning player this year is Breanna Haynes. She was honorable mention all-district in 2008 with 197 aces, 262 assists, 49 kills, 162 digs and 5 blocked shots. Haynes will be playing as a setter and, according to O’Quinn, is doing really well. “She sets everybody and hits the ball hard,” said O’Quinn. Allison Landis is also a returning player who Coach O’Quinn is counting on this year. “Allison is my libero. She is a good digger. We need a good digger because all the other teams hit really hard and have some tall kids. She’ll help out with the back court.” O’Quinn says that the team is a very young team. Since a lot of players graduated last year, some of the younger players are having to fill the vacancies. “My sophomores are stepping up and playing really good,” she said. “They’re doing really good.” “I have a setter, Caitlin
The Mighty Raider Marching Band, under the direction of Ross Boothman will be taking the field this year with a bold new look. After 12 years of using the same uniforms, band members will be marching to the beat of the drums with new uniforms. According to band director Ross Boothman, uniforms usually last about 8-10 years. Due to the effort of band members and boosters, the old uniforms that were just replaced had lasted 12 years. “We’re very fortunate that the school, the Administration and the School Board supports our program,” said Boothman. “We’re very fortunate that we were allowed to get them. It was time.” Boothman says that the uniforms are high quality and come
Kountze High School Varsity volleyball team: front from left, Darci Page, Tonara Brown, Allison Landis, Caitlin McEachern; back from left, Breanna Haynes, Angelia Bloodsworth, Caleigh Deaver, Miranda Kalina.
McEachern, has really stepped up and learned how to be a good player,” O’Quinn continued. “Miranda Kalina, she’s outside and really stepping up to be a middle hitter.” After such a great season last year, O’Quinn still has strong
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2009 Kountze High School King’s Regiment
Lumberton Volleyball Coaches: from left, Asst. Coach Sara Hooks, Head Coach Lesley Baker and Asst. Coach Kristy Peltier.
Lumberton Band Officers: Front from left, Historian Lindsey Sorrell, Guard Capt. Jordan Grossman, Guard Lt. Caroline Hall, Historian Haley Jackson; back from left, Historian Kayla Meinscher, 1st Lt. Rachel Manley, Librarian Schuyler Dix, 3rd Lt. Kyle Hedden, Front Ensemble Capt. Phillip Munson, Drum Captain Chase Ener, Co-Drum Major Riley Banker, Head Drum Major Brett Lindsey, Band Captain Cody McElroy, Chaplain Ashleigh Denson, 4th Lt. Morgan Kirkland, 2nd Lt. Emily Zernial and Librarian Lauren Boothman.
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Experience key to LHS success The Lumberton cross country team has their first meet coming up on September 5 at Claibourne Park with the Cardinal Classic. Coach A.J. Johnson and his team are ready. “Our runners have been sticking with it all summer and have really improved,” said Johnson. “I think we are going to be ready. The kids are definitely getting anxious. They’re tired of just coming to practice. They want to be able to get out there and perform and see how well they stack up to the competition they faced last year.” Although some runners graduated last year and others have either stopped running or moved away, the cross country team has three returning runners this year who bring experience back to the team. Jared Gregory and Grant Jones are back for the boys and defending district champ Crystal Brindle will be returning for the girls. Jones and Gregory are both seniors this year. They were part of the team who qualified for the regional meet and to take the 2nd place medal in the Pleasure Island Meet last year. The experience they gained and the hard work they have put in to improving over the summer should help them and the team in the upcoming year. The team also has several new runners this year.” We have a freshman runner that I coached in middle school track, Timmy Turner,” said Johnson. “He will be running for us. He‘s participated in athletics since seventh grade. He is an extremely athletic young man. We also have a couple of kids who have not participated in athletics before, Brad Bevalaqua and Dakota Holcombe.
“We’re just really looking forward to getting to the meets and seeing how we do. Luckily, even though we’ve had a lot of turnover, it seems like from the top of our boys down to the bottom, there’s not a lot of drastic change in talent levels. We don’t have one ace and the rest are mediocre, they’re all actually all around the same level. This could really help us, especially during district when the group points score comes into play.” Crystal Brindle not only won the District Champion title last year, but she either won or placed in the top five in every race she ran last year. Throughout the summer, Brindle has continued running and training, even while on vacation. “I am definitely expecting that she is going to be a force to be reckoned with,” said Johnson. “not only during the meets but I also picture her having an excellent chance of competing as district champ. I can definitely see her qualifying for regional. Last year her best time was in the mid
12’s; I would love to see her by the end of the year break 12 minutes. Just keep improving. “She’s a young girl who honestly hadn’t run log distances until her sophomore year. She was a sprinter. Her first year she was average, in the middle of the pack. In her second year, after she had a full year of cross country and track, she really exploded and kept improving. I think she she won or placed in every race she ran in the mile or two mile. Colleges are starting to take note of her. Hopefully she will keep improving and get the opportunity to do that in the future at whatever college she decides to attend.“ This will be Coach Johnson’s third year coaching the cross country team. He says that he has thoroughly enjoyed it. “Lumberton has some great kids,” he said. “We don’t have near as many issues as a lot of others schools in the district do. Lumberton has been competitive in pretty much every single sport
Anahuac Coach Darrell Barbay grew up knowing football. His father is the renowned Coach Curtis Barbay in Newton. So it is no surprise that the younger Coach Barbay has pulled the Panthers out of a losing rut to put Anahuac at the top of the district heap again this season. A year ago, the Panthers advanced to the Division I area round before finishing their season. This year, with an all-state defensive back also taking snaps at quarterback, the Panthers could go much further than just the second round. And they’re a shoo-in for District 23-2A champ in 2009. Justin Albritton, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound junior, runs the 40 in 4.4 seconds and will make mincemeat of challenging receivers who dare cross his path. But his QB skills will be called into question when the Panthers hit the field this season. He’ll have 5-10, 185 running back Dewan Childress in the backfield and a fine aerial target in Braxton Mayes at receiver. Childress collected 264 yards and three touchdowns rushing in 2008 while Mayes, who stands at 6-1, 175, had 525 yards and four TDs receiving. The East Chambers Buccaneers made the playoffs last season, reaching the second round of the Division II playoffs. This year, they’ll be challenging Hardin and Buna for the No. 2 and 3 spots as they attempt another run at the post-season. The Bucs return size and speed this year led by a strong offensive line anchored by tackle Tanner Mazzola (6-4, 340) and center Dylan Kruner (6-foot, 259). Quarterback Hank Jones will lead the offensive backfield after completing 60 of 108 attempts for 1,209 yards and eight touchdowns in 2008. The Hardin Hornets also reached the area round of the Division II playoffs and look to
Pick ’ems 1. Anahuac (8-3 overall, 6-0 district 2008) 2. East Chambers (5-4, 4-2) 3. Hardin (6-4, 4-2) 4. Buna (6-3, 3-3) 5. Kountze (5-4, 2-4) 6. Deweyville (4-5, 2-4) 7. Warren (2-8, 0-6)
figure in the final playoff picture as the 23-2A season plays out. The Hornets will be led by quarterback Myles Taylor who started four games a year ago. His main target will be wide receiver Hunter Davis, who missed last season due to an injury. As a sophomore, he caught the ball for more than 800 yards. As a senior, he’ll no doubt top the 1,000-yard mark.Big ol’ tackle Cody Beltran, who stands 6-3, 305, will anchor the offensive line. The Cougars of Buna will be the dark horse this season but could certainly take one of the three playoff spots if the others aren’t careful. The Coogs finished the 2008 season even in district at 3-3, which defied the way Buna started the season. Six games into the schedule, Buna was still undefeated losing the final three games of the year for its 6-3 record. Defense will be Buna’s calling card in 2009 with a strong linebacker corps consisting of Jacob Craft, Keaton Baker and Scott Edwards. Craft collected 442 yards and one touchdown running out of the backfield last season. Mike Stewart comes to Kountze as a new coach there, though his resume’ is extensive, including a stop in Evadale. The Lions struggled to a 2-4 district finish last year and the loss of skill people to graduation will mean a long road for Kountze in 2009. Junior Jarrod Howard, standing
5-9, 220, will be the key on short yardage situations, while Trey Walden will be the other backfield go-to guy with his speed and agility. The offensive line will have to hold the offense together early with Deric Puckitt, Cody Sunday, Lee Lacomb and Mason Baker trying to open the holes for Howard and Walden. Warren opened its non-district schedule with a pretty decent 2-0 showing, but then went 0-8 through the rest of non-league and district play. The search for a new quarterback is the first order of business.
Having a reinforced defensive second and third line will really help bring the Warriors back into the fight. The linebacker corps consists
of Sam Blackshear and David Schultz while the secondary is made up of strong safety Leon Scritchfield and cornerback Stewart Buckner.
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DISTRICT Buna 19, Kountze 9 Deweyville 29, Kountze 26 Kountze 27, Hardin 7 Anahuac 28, Kountze 21 EChambers 33, Kountze 14 Kountze 45, Warren 24
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BACK ROW 60 - Troy Carpenter 17 - Cody Cowart 88 - Sean Sparks 25 - Garrett Lindsey 78 - Caleb Schexnider 68 - Carter Howden 70 - Brent Castolenia 49 - Anthony Beard
THIRD ROW 8 - Ty Choate 3 - Chase McDonald 45 - James Richardson 63 - Mason Archer 4 - Andrew Willis 12 - Tanner Armstrong 10 - Kler Keithy 11 - Cody Guiterrez 40 - Dylan Mouton 58 - Daniel Whitworth
SECOND ROW 54 - Hunter Grillo 6 - Jesse Sparks 53 - Joey Swetland 7 - Jordan Granato 5 - Ryan Hughes 33 - Taylor MacDonald 72 - Daniel Herman 61 - Hunter Goins 65 - Adam Larocca
FRONT ROW 44 - Logan Cunningham 39 - Ryan Asher 9 - Clay Choate 15 - Mark Purks 42 - Justin Potter 24 - Lance Pace 55 - Garrett Laudig 27 - Travis Kelley
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