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AC Poll Question: Passing game leaders in GH
This is for all of you Greater Houston football fans. You have spoken, and The Athlete’s Connection heard you. Our Poll Question last week asked, “Which Greater Houston team will have the most successful passing game?”
The choices were: Langham Creek (Max Jenkins), Katy (Bo Levi Mitchell), Stratford (Andrew Luck), Klein Forest (Ford Lakin), Westside (Michael Goodnight), and St.
Cy-Falls 7 v 7 state qualifying tournament
Cy-Falls was the spot this weekend for one of few remaining 7 on 7 qualifying tournaments of this summer.
KISD (5A) Early Preseason football preview
In our Early preseason football preview, The Athlete’s Connection made its way down Interstate 10 to Katy ISD (District 18-5A). This is an area The Athlete’s Connection has covered over the past year.
All of these Texas teams are in preparation for the upcoming 2007 season.
Freeman and Eta: Inside the Bayou Bowl
The Athletes Connection had a chance to catch up with Jack
Freeman and Luther Eta for an exclusive interview.
Katy Taylor 7-on-7 state qualifying tournament
Cinco Ranch hosted the Katy Taylor 7v7 tournament Saturday afternoon as several teams hoped to earn a qualification for the state tournament.
SBISD Early Preseason football preview
With 7-on-7 football in full swing, Texas teams are in preparation for the upcoming 2007 season. Last year, The Athlete’s Connection had a strong presence in several districts, including Spring Branch (in District 19-5A).
Those teams are Memorial, Stratford, Northbrook, and Spring Woods.
Private schools summer 7-on-7
During the summer break, Texas public high school football programs are able to compete in organized 7-on-7 tournaments that are regulated by a governing group of high school coaches. For the private school athletes however, such a level of competition is not available.
Currently, every Monday and Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm, several Houston area private schools come together to compete in unofficial 7-on-7 games.
Morton Ranch 7-on-7 practice tournament
Morton Ranch hosted a mid-week 7-on-7 tournament Wednesday night that brought on fierce competition at the JV and Varsity levels.
Catching up with Niels Hailey
The Athletes Connection caught up with former Stratford Spartan and current Texas Christian University defensive end Niels Hailey. Upon completing an afternoon workout, Hailey met with us to discuss his first year as a Horned Frog.
Every athlete likes a ring
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
The last day of the Bayou Bowl proved to be memorable as players from each state met at the Baytown Community Center for the ring ceremony prior to their big game.
Craig Roberts made an appearance as the guest speaker for this event. The audience was engaged as Roberts told some humorous tales about his history with the sport of football.
Bayou Bowl 2007: The wrap up and finale
Starting on Tuesday June 5, top players from two states congregated in Baytown to begin preparation for the fifth annual Bayou Bowl.
Fan Fest 101
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
Texas and Louisiana Bayou Bowl players met at San Jacinto Mall to sign autographs for their enthused fan base. The signing came on Friday, June 8 after a jam-packed week with events leading up to the final game.
Louisiana dominates Bayou Bowl with a 31-15 victory over Texas
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
Louisiana’s top high school seniors came out hitting on all cylinders Saturday night in the 2007 Bayou Bowl that resulted to a 31-15 victory over Texas at Stallworth Stadium.
Rice 7-on-7 Football
7-on-7 football action took place at Rice University on this hot and muggy Saturday.
Cinco Ranch 7-on-7 football action
Seven-on-seven football action continued Saturday at Cinco Ranch High School as 16 Greater Houston teams competed.
Bayou Bowl: Day 3
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Day 4 Pictures:
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
Thursday proved to be a day that provided the cement for both the Texas and Louisiana teams participating in the 2007 Bayou Bowl game Saturday night at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown.
Bayou Bowl: Day 2
Thursday June 07, 2007
Lisa Sinclair
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
Understanding the impact of this week’s Bayou Bowl game and the proceeds that will be raised was an eye-opener for both the Texas and Louisiana players enjoying the fish fry lunch at the Shrine Club Wednesday.
Bayou Bowl 2007: An Overview
Wednesday June 06, 2007
Lisa Sinclair
Some of the top talent from both Louisiana and the greater Houston area will begin a week-long run of rigorous two-a-day practices and fun events as the 5th Annual Bayou Bowl festivities kick off in Baytown.
Bayou Bowl: Day 1
Wednesday June 06, 2007
John Williams
*All proceeds towards Shriners Hospitals*
This is the first in a series of daily reports on the festivities of Bayou Bowl 2007. The Athlete’s Connection has a crew on hand in Baytown to keep you updated on all the events leading up to the 2007 Texas vs.
Texas City hosts 16 teams at Texans 7-on-7 tournament
Texas City hosted sixteen teams in the 7-on-7 tournament held June 3rd at the Texans’ Reliant Center practice facility.
Among the sixteen teams invited, the teams were divided into four pools, which were combined of four teams each, with only four teams advancing to the semifinals. The teams represented were Stratford, Klein Oak, Cinco Ranch, and Klein Forest, though only two went on to play the final game in the tournament.
South wins Blue Chip Football Classic
In an all star game that displayed an all-out defensive battle, the South squad came from behind to defeat the North 20-14 in the 7th Annual Blue Chip Classic All-Star football game Saturday night at Delmar Stadium.
Early on, there was little to no offensive penetrations by either side.
Baytown Lee hosts 7-on-7 at the Texans facility
Sixteen teams arrived early Saturday morning at the 7-on-7 tournament hosted by Baytown Lee.
Chris Collier and Ashton Von Blon Interview
The Athletes Connection caught up wth Ashton Von Blon and Chris Collier, Memorial High School graduates who furthered their football careers at the collegiate level to become rivals at two well known Division III schools.
Interview with Jordan Lake
In 2004, Jordan Lake was a senior football player for the Memorial
Mustangs.
Northbrook spring football: Building for 2007
Northbrook football coach Craig Cripps came over to the Raider athletic program in 2006 with high aspirations.
Cy Creek 7-on-7 football action
Twelve football teams were present at the Cypress Creek 7-on-7 tournament hosted by the Cy Creek High School.
Manvel 7 on 7 Tournament
The Alvin Manvel 7 on 7 Tournament started bright and early on Saturday morning.
Cinco Ranch spring football game at Rhodes
Cinco Ranch coach Don Clayton lined his guys up for the last time during the spring semester for the annual Maroon and White game Friday night at Rhodes Stadium.
Stratford spring FB game: Green team prevails
Hundreds of Spartan fans piled into Tully Stadium to watch Stratford play its annual green and white spring football game Thursday night.
Memorial's Red & White Game
The Memorial Mustangs’ Red & White Game kicked off with the fan fare of a Friday night except for the casual attitude that pervaded Grob Stadium on Wednesday.
Morton Ranch football: Spring training ends with optimism
Thursday May 17, 2007
Alan Carameros
Photos by AC Photographer Hassan A.
The Morton Ranch football team concluded their spring workouts on Wednesday night under the lights of Rhodes Stadium with their annual purple and white scrimmage.
Taylor Mustangs spring game: Blue vs White
After earning a 6-5 record last year, the Taylor Mustangs are looking to improve on their above .500 record that barely squeaked them into the 2006 playoffs.
Memorial DB Maddox signs with West Point Prep
Houston Memorial defensive back Tyler Maddox recently signed a letter of intent to play football for the West Point Academy Prep School.
Maddox, a three-year starter at defensive back, was one Greater Houston’s top safeties averaging more than 10 tackles a game.
Seven Lakes spring football: blue vs white
The Seven Lakes Spartans capped off their spring workouts Tuesday night with the traditional spring inner squad scrimmage.
Spring Football: Memorial's running game returns
For the past 14 years, Memorial coach Gary Koch and the Mustang football team have been known for their smash-mouth, hard-hitting game play style that has built a long time tradition for the program.
Well, some things never change.
Spring Woods' FB Spring Training Report
The Athlete’s Connection Spring Training reports continue as we traveled to Spring Woods, in District 19-5A, to see what the Tigers are doing in preparation for their fall season.
Touchdown Club: Oklahoma State Day
The Touchdown Club of Houston hosted the ‘Oklahoma State Day’ with Mike Gundy Wednesday afternoon at the JW Marriott.
Touchdown Club vice president Chad Clay welcomed everyone and turned the luncheon over to radio personality John Granato.
Katy Red and White spring football game
The Katy High School football team finished off their Spring football practice with the annual Red and White game at Rhodes Stadium Tuesday night.
Cinco Ranch spring football at a glance
The Cinco Ranch Cougars capped off their best season last year finishing up 11-2 overall as they fell to Pearland in the regional quarterfinals. The Cougars graduated 71 seniors from last season and are only returning two starters; both defensive players.
News from the GHFCA Football Combine
When you place more than 3,000 football players from Houston in one stadium, you are bound to be amongst an elite group of athletes.
Katy spring football
The Katy Tigers are accustomed to having a winning football program, and though they lost 48 seniors to graduation, they will still have the crew to be a powerhouse in District 18-5A.
Spring Football: Stratford reloads
After a 10-2 finish in 2006 that ended with a hard-fought 34-33 loss to Cy Falls in the area playoff round, Stratford looks to bounce back and make another playoff run in 2007.
Welch named to TX All-star team
Cypress Falls quarterback Jeff Welch was recently named to the South team roster for the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) All-Star Game.
HC's Johnston to be inducted to Texas Hall of Honor
Houston Christian coach Mike Johnston is heading into his 40th year of
coaching football and has received many accolades in his career, but
one of his greatest is coming in a few months.
Johnston will receive the highest honor attributed to high school
coaches in the state of Texas.
Houston ISD Football signings
Wednesday February 07, 2007
The Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center was the site of the official National Signing Day ceremonies for HISD football players across the city.
Greater Houston National Signing Day
Wednesday February 07, 2007
February 7 is National Signing Day for football players to sign their letters of intent.
Cougar Signing Day
The Cinco Ranch football team celebrated Signing Day with three athletes choosing their respective colleges.
Houston QB Takes Off For Air Force
Spring, TX, Febuary 1, 2007: Jeff Abt,
Northland Christian High School's senior quarterback, gave a solid
verbal commitment to new Air Force Head Coach, Troy Calhoun, on an
official visit over the weekend.
Wide Receivers who make it happen
Thursday January 25, 2007
Hey gridiron fans, we’re back again with another addition to our ‘Top Ballers’ series.
Top running backs in the area
Here is the second addition of ‘Top Ballers’ and this time we are recognizing the top running backs that are in our coverage area.
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