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Huntsville dominates in straight-set win over Caney Creek
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Huntsville dominates in straight-set win over Caney Creek

  • The Huntsville Item

An offense that showcases prolific hitters is a delight for volleyball fans who like raw power. Huntsville stated a strong case for defense in its 3-0 non-district victory over Caney Creek on Friday at the Hornet gym. 

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New Waverly shuts out Lovelady 33-0
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New Waverly shuts out Lovelady 33-0

  • Josh Criswell | The Item

LOVELADY — For the second week in a row, the New Waverly Bulldogs rode an overwhelming defensive effort to victory.

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Groveton moves into Top-10

  • Staff & Wire Reports The Huntsville Item

Groveton moved up to No. 8 in the Class 2A Division I rankings, making its debut in the Top 10 of the Dave Campbell's Texas Football Week 2 high school football rankings, released Monday.

Try something new in the outdoors
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Try something new in the outdoors

  • Luke Clayton

Looking back on well over a half-century spent as a very active participant in all sorts of hunting and fishing endeavors, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s more fun to diversify than stick with one method of hunting or, fishing for that matter. 

Bobino gaining interest from colleges
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Bobino gaining interest from colleges

  • Josh Criswell | The Item

College coaches might be kept away from high school campuses at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped Huntsville defensive lineman Ed Bobino from gaining interest from teams at the next level.

Fresh pears = fresh pork
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Fresh pears = fresh pork

  • Luke Clayton

For many years, I had access to hunt and fish on a couple hundred acres situated about three-quarters of a mile from my home. The place is an outdoor paradise, rough country with plenty of water and always an ample supply of wild hogs that I dearly love to hunt, butcher and turn into tasty m…

High school sports face many obstacles as school year nears
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High school sports face many obstacles as school year nears

  • Tim Booth & Schuyler Dixon | Associated Press

The same pandemic-related questions that have bedeviled professional and college sports are front and center for high school administrators across the country -- and they are far more complicated.

COLUMN: Spring unlike any other leaves us at loss for words
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COLUMN: Spring unlike any other leaves us at loss for words

  • Jason Barfield

It is hard to describe what the last few days have been like. My world is totally dependent on sports, and on Thursday, that world came to a grinding halt with the impending spread of the coronavirus.

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Huntsville softball shutout in 7-0 loss to Willis
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Huntsville softball shutout in 7-0 loss to Willis

  • Trace Harris tharris@itemonline.com 
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It may have been a home game for the Huntsville Lady Hornets softball team, but Willis sophomore pitcher Ashley Vallejo stole the show, recording a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts as the Lady Kats shutout Huntsville 7-0. 

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Power 5 leagues scrap tournaments, putting NCAAs in doubt

  • Ralph D. Russo | Associated Press

The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference all canceled their basketball tournaments Thursday because of concerns about coronavirus, putting the playing of the NCAA Tournament in doubt.

Lady Hornets tie Montgomery Lake Creek in final home game
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Lady Hornets tie Montgomery Lake Creek in final home game

  • Trace Harris | The Item

After a tough season — where the Lady Hornets failed to win a conference game — Huntsville rallied around its seniors and forced a 1-1 tie against the Montgomery Lake Creek Monday night in Huntsville.

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Conference honors
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Conference honors

  • Staff Reports The Huntsville Item

FRISCO — Three Bearkats have been selected to the All-Southland Conference men’s basketball teams, league officials announced Monday.

Bearkat women struggle at SFA

  • Staff Reports The Huntsville Item

NACOGDOCHES — The Sam Houston State Bearkats will carry a fourth seed into next week’s Southland Conference Women’s Tournament. 

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Hornet soccer falls to Caney Creek

  • Trace Harris tharris@itemonline.com 

With the Class 5A playoffs on the horizon, the Huntsville Hornets looked for their third win in a row, but Caney Creek proved too much to handle. The Hornets (10-4-4) fell to the Panthers 3-2. 

Bearkats lose extra-inning affair to Louisiana Tech
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Bearkats lose extra-inning affair to Louisiana Tech

  • Colton Foster

Sam Houston State had a chance to earn their best victory of the season, but failed to close out Louisiana Tech. Instead, the Bearkats lost 9-3 in extra innings on Tuesday evening at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville. 

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Hornet tennis win New Caney tournament
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Hornet tennis win New Caney tournament

  • Trace Harris  tharris@itemonline.com 

Several Huntsville Hornet tennis players won their matches at the New Caney Varsity Tennis Tournament Friday in New Caney. 

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AOA track runs well at Viking Relays
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AOA track runs well at Viking Relays

  • Trace Harris | The Item

Even against 5A competition, Alpha Omega Academy senior Jessica Kohers blew by the field Friday at Bryan High School. 

Walker named SLC Player of the Week
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Walker named SLC Player of the Week

  • Staff Reports The Huntsville Item

FRISCO – After exploding for 41 points on Wednesday at Abilene Christian, Sam Houston State senior Jaylonn Walker has been named the Southland Conference Player of the Week, per a release from league officials on Monday afternoon.

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Willis rallies late to tie Hornet soccer

  • Colton Foster For The Item

The Huntsville Hornets boys’ soccer team could not hold onto their lead against Willis, as a late goal ended the game in a 2-2 tie.

'They just don't quit'
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'They just don't quit'

  • Colton Foster

LIVINGSTON — Lady Bulldog basketball head coach Donna Gilliam’s goal entering the season was to make it back to the regional quarterfinals of the Class 3A State Tournament. 

Bearkats looking to build momentum in matchup with Loyola Marymount
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Bearkats looking to build momentum in matchup with Loyola Marymount

  • Colton Foster For The Item

After a 2-1 start, the Sam Houston State Bearkats will face another early season test at Don Sanders Stadium. The Bearkats will face Loyola Marymount, who will enter the series after claiming a pair of wins over Washington last week.

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Rudder upsets Lady Hornets
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Rudder upsets Lady Hornets

  • Joseph Brown | The Item

Huntsville girl’s basketball coach LaToya Bennett had one goal against Bryan Rudder — stay aggressive. 

SHSU baseball game vs Rice postponed to later date
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SHSU baseball game vs Rice postponed to later date

  • The Huntsville Item

Due to the threat of inclement weather in the Huntsville area, Sam Houston State’s Tuesday baseball game vs Rice has been postponed to a later date.

Huntsville dominates A&M Consolidated in home opener 9-1
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Huntsville dominates A&M Consolidated in home opener 9-1

  • Trace Harris | The Item

After giving up a walk and an RBI double in the first inning, Huntsville pitcher Kylee Lehman got into a groove and never looked back. The junior recorded 10 strikeouts and led the Lady Hornets to a 9-1 rout of A&M Consolidated Monday night at Kate Barr Ross Park. 

Lady Bulldogs shut down East Bernard, claim bi-district crown
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Lady Bulldogs shut down East Bernard, claim bi-district crown

  • Staff Reports The Huntsville Item

TOMBALL — Racee Wilkerson and Shay Harris combined for 22 points as New Waverly cruised past East Bernard 47-35 Monday night in the bi-district round of the Class 3A Girls State Tournament. 

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