Category Archives: Sports & Outdoors
OHS baseball players chosen for TASO Allstar Game
Orangefield baseball players Blake Permenter, Westin Crane, Tryce Howard and Braxton Smith were nominated to play in the 2013 TASO Beaumont Scholarship Allstar Game, which was held at Lamar’s Vincent-Beck Stadium. The games proceeds go towards scholarships that are awarded
BCHS to host football camp
The Bridge City High School Athletic Department will be hosting a football camp from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the high school. It is open for all students entering high school up through college. The cost is $50
Lure size is key during the heat of summer
We have all had the perfect conditions not pay dividends, everything seems to be right but the results just don’t show anything for the effort. This scenario plays itself out many times over during an angler’s career, especially in the
BC father, son receive TaeKwonDo black belts
David Rainey originally began practicing TaeKwonDo in September 1995, continued his training until October of 1996 when he reached the level of senior brown belt. He left his training to pursue other opportunities at that time. In October of 2010
Nothing magic about locating fish
It is no secret that the trout bite on Sabine Lake lit off following the modest front that limped through the area Sunday before last. The lake immediately flattened out, larger shrimp showed up in the open lake and the
Historic Astrodome may be future Reliant parking lot
Most of the memorable sporting events that I attended during my adult life took place in the Houston Astrodome, dubbed by the media as the Eighth Wonder of the World. And being a sports reporter for the last half-century means
BCLL Angels win Major Championship
The Bridge City Little League Angels won the Major Boys Championship, Friday night against the Blue Jays. The Angels finished the season with a 10-5-1 record, and were coached by John Hall and Ricki Miller. Team as pictured: Top Row –
Ragball tournament to support MS
The first annual “Slammin’ MS for the Z-Team ragball tournament will be June 15 at the Orange Crush Complex located at the old Wesco fields. The tournament is to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in honor of Stephanie Zimmerman, a
Getting it done when they won’t bite on top
“What in the heck are you gonna do with that” were the first words out of my partners mouth as I tied on a lure that was not saltwater worthy in his opinion. “Did you have a brain cramp and
OC Sheriff Posse give three scholarships to area youth
The members of the Orange County Sheriff Posse are proud to announce the presentation of three $500 scholarships. The Gus Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund recipients this year are Luke Johnson of Orangefield, Megan Burton of Orangefield and Just Wedel of
Bates-Veitch win Triangle TailChasers event
The Triangle TailChaser’s third tournament of the year was certainly no bargain for the eleven teams willing to battle the wind last Saturday. Pre-fishing was of little benefit as the wind had blown all week long and most of the
Astros get reward tomorrow for being lousiest 2012 team
It seems almost ironic that the Houston Astros will nab the top amateur baseball player in the nation in the 2013 Major League draft tomorrow despite playing their best baseball in a couple of years right now. Through Monday, the
Topwater plugs are versatile in deep water too
“That’s just stupid, that is just stupid” said my partner for the day Mike Mcbride, “I can’t believe you can get these fish to eat topwater plugs in 7 feet of water”. Our drift along the east shore line of
Vijay Singh’s suit against PGA may come back to bite him
If there’s one thing PGA Tour member Vijay Singh doesn’t have, it is many friends and allies among his peer group. Lots of money usually doesn’t buy many friends, but it can always get a competent counsel if one is
Just another windy day
Exactly what are we fixing just prior to stating…”I was fixing to say…!” In this case I was fixin’ to write something only to realize that the topic wasn’t all that generic. Not everyone fishes for a living or reads
The Record names All-Orange County Baseball Team
Another spring sport season is in the record books. But not before three Orange County baseball teams launched post season campaigns. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears, Bridge City Cardinals and Orangefield Bobcats fanned out across the area in the playoffs. It
Coaches’ All-District 21-3A Softball Team
Most Valuable Player Cierra Roby, Pitcher, Sr., Silsbee Offensive MVPs Haleigh Turley, Outfielder, Sr., Orangefield Annelise Borg, Designated Player, Sr., Bridge City Defensive MVP Kellyn Cormier, Pitcher, Soph., Bridge City Newcomer of the Year Hannah Carpenter, Shortstop, Fr., Bridge City Coach of the Year Miste Henderson, Bridge City First Team Pitcher Khandi Breaux, Jr., Orangefield Catcher Kaleigh Carter, Soph., Bridge City First base Kaylie Evans, Jr., Orangefield Second base Taylor Cowart, Fr., Hardin-Jefferson Third base Cailin Pustka, Sr., Silsbee Shortstop Ashley Laurents, Soph., Hamshire-Fannett Outfielders Kori Soignet, Sr., Silsbee Ryaisha Daughtry, Sr., West Orange-Stark Kelsey Ancelot, Jr., Orangefield
Louisiana anglers dominate big bass event
I haven’t spoken with a single angler that fished last weekend’s Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend, but I think that it is probably safe to assume that the 3,527 entrants were forced to deal with the same howling wind
Weekend proves to be disappointing to many sports fans
Whether it was on the local sports scene or a national event, this past weekend provided a downer to many avid fans. Orange County high school baseball and softball supporters were hit with a triple-whammy as all three schools that
Diamonds are silent for Orange County playoff teams
The 2013 baseball and softball season is now in the record books. All of Orange County’s state playoff contenders were eliminated in their respective playoff rounds last weekend. After a thrilling come from behind 3-2 victory in the Class-4A regional
Lady Bears take on Ridge Point in regional semifinal softball playoffs
The Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears will take on the Ridge Point Panthers in Region III semifinal round of the state softball playoffs. The best-of-three series begins on Friday at Port Arthur Memorial at 7 p.m. Game Two is scheduled
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