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Brazos girls third in district golf tourney
Posted on April 20th, 2010
Amber Valis pops one out of the bunker on the Stephen F. Austin Golf Course. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Lauren Fenn takes a drive on the Stephen F. Austin Golf Course. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Mason Marek brings one out of the rough at the District 26-2A Golf Tournament. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Josef Janis ponders the physics of a shot during the district golf tournament on April 12.
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Brazos Cougarette golfers shot a team total 480 for third place at the District 26-2A Golf Tournament at Stephen F. Austin Golf Course on April 12. Rice was the team champion with a score of 438 and East Bernard was second with 470. Following Brazos was Weimar 501, Hallettsville 527 and Rice B 529.
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Cougarette errors offset hit production
Posted on April 20th, 2010
The Cougarettes finally got their bats going last week, but six errors against Rice and eight with Weimar resulted in respective losses of 13-3 and 15-7.
“We finally hit well against a good pitcher and made some good defensive plays, but aggressive plays caused some errors,” said Brazos Coach Michael McDonald. (more…)
Cougars could clinch playoff spot and title this week
Posted on April 20th, 2010
Brazos Coach Rickey Witt, upper left, and the home plate umpire watch closely as Cougar Taber Kovasovic crosses home with the go ahead run in the third inning against Weimar.
Cougar freshman Willie Joe Fernandez dives back to first, beating a pick-off throw to Weimar’s Preston Langhoff, 11.
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
The Brazos Cougars have had their share of injuries this season, but continue to find a way to win in District 26-2A play. The Cougars, 8-0 in district, won an important contest with second place Weimar on Friday night 7-6 and popped Rice 10-3 on Tuesday, April 6.
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Brazos track runs at Falcon Relays
Posted on April 8th, 2010
Cougar pole vaulter Drake Rios claimed second place at the Falcon Relays at Brookshire Royal with a vault of 12-0 feet. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
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Cougarette Trishunna Kinsey placed sixth in the Long jump at the Falcon Relays with a jump of 15-6 feet. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Cougarette Bari Minter took another gold in the Triple jump event at the Falcon Relays at Royal High School with a leap of 35-9.25 feet. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos track teams participated in the Falcon Relays at Brookshire Royal High School on April1. Team scores were not made available. Teams participating were Brazos, Royal, Foster, Lamar Cons., Clements, Sealy, Bellville, Houston
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Cougars corral both Brahmas
Posted on April 8th, 2010
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Cougar JD Contreras has been solid at first base as well as delivering several clutch hits this season. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos outfielder BJ Alford rounds third against the Brahmas of East Bernard. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
A happy Cougar baseball group completes their post-game field maintenance under a bright Brazos moon following a win over rival East Bernard. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Brazos baseball kept rolling in District 26-2A play last week with wins over East Bernard on March 30, 6-5, and Hallettsville on April 1 by a score of 11-3.
In the first battle with Brahmas on Tuesday night, Brazos jumped out to a 3-0 lead over East Bernard and increased the lead to a seemingly safe 5-1 lead after six innings.
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Near perfect seventh keeps Brazos undefeated
Posted on March 31st, 2010
Senior slugger Clayton Orsak celebrates scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to keep Brazos undefeated in District 26-2A with a 6-5 victory over rival East Bernard.
The Brazos Cougars survived a strong come back from the East Bernard Brahmas on Tuesday night to earn a 6-5 win with near perfect baseball execution in the bottom of the seventh inning. Brazos stands at 5-0 in District 26-2A competition.
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Cougars remain undefeated in district play
Posted on March 31st, 2010
Cougar third baseman Stratton Coleman picks up a hot ground ball against West Houston Thunder. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
An off line throw pulls Brazos catcher Caleb Little away from the plate allowing a West Houston Thunder run. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos sophomore Cody Phillips threw a solid game for the Cougars. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Cougar left fielder Tabor Kovasovic pulls in a fly ball for an out against West Houston Thunder on March 26. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
The Brazos Cougars got six solid innings from starting pitcher Mark Fernandez at Hempstead on March 23, but needed a clutch hit from Cody Phillips to drive in a run and tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the seventh inning.
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Cougarettes take district win in Hempstead
Posted on March 31st, 2010
The Brazos Cougarettes scored 18 runs on 16 hits to take their first District 26-2A win in an 18-12 victory at Hempstead on March 23.
Meghan Stavinoha was the winning pitcher for Brazos. The Cougarettes offered plenty of run support, scoring twice in the first inning, five in the third, six in the fourth inning and four in the fifth. They added one run in the seventh inning for good measure.
The Cougarettes were idle on March 26, but travel to Hallettsville on April 1 and host Rice on April 6.
Cougars run away with Somerville title
Posted on March 31st, 2010
Cougar Ricky Sanchez had a toss of 41-1 for third place in the shot put event at Somerville. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos senior Jesus Martinez, competing for the first time this season due to injury, had a strong second place finish in the 800M behind teammate Mosses Romo. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
The Brazos Cougar track teams are accustomed to being the small school at most pre-district track meets they compete in. On Thursday, March 25, they participated in the Koppers Relay at 1A Somerville and ran away with the team championship.
Cougar runners, jumpers and throwers scores 168 points for the title. None of the other 18 teams broke 100 points. Second place was District 26-2A rival Hempstead with 74.
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Cougarette track takes Koppers’ Relay
Posted on March 31st, 2010
Meghan Stavinoha placed third in the 100M hurdles and won the 300M hurdles at Koppers’ Relay in Somerville. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
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Trishunna Kinsey won her heat in the 100M and was fifth overall with a time of 13.14 seconds. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos Cougarette track had balanced performances in field events, sprints and distance runs to take first place in the team scoring at the Koppers’ Relay in Somerville on March 25. The Cougarettes recorded 113 points for the title with Shiner coming in second place with 100 points.
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