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Cougars claw their way to the top of District 26-2A
Posted on March 23rd, 2010
Cougar shortstop Mark Fernandez fires the relay on a double-play attempt to first base in the Brazos win over Schulenburg on March 19. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Right fielder Josh Smyth clamps a fly ball for the final out of a 2-1 win over Schulenburg. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Ladgie Zotyka struck out nine in a 2-1 win over Schulenburg. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Tristan Williams takes third base against Schulenburg creating an overthrow. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
The Brazos Cougars find themselves alone at the top of the District 26-2A baseball race after a two-win Spring Break week. Fundamental baseball has been the key to the Cougar’s success. Strong pitching, timely hits and solid defense allow the Cougars a 3-0 start in a strong district.
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Cougarette errors lead to spring break
Posted on March 23rd, 2010
Lauren Webber comes in head-first safe at third against Schulenburg. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Meghan Stavinoha has been solid on the mound for the Cougarettes this season. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Cougarette softball had two losses during the Spring Break week to district opponents Weimar and Schulenburg.
Four errors, in a game delayed by rain until Thursday evening, in Weimar led to a 13-3 loss to the Lady Wildcats and another five errors contributed to a 10-0 loss to Schulenburg at Brazos on Friday afternoon.
The Cougarettes have Friday off this week and resume district competition when East Bernard comes to town on Tuesday, March 30. They travel to Hallettsville on April 1.
JV Cougars wax Wildcats
Posted on March 23rd, 2010
Brazos junior varsity baseball defeated Weimar 10-4 on March 16. Willie Joe Fernandez was the winning pitcher going five innings with 4 strikeouts. Jesse Nanes added two strikeouts in two innings.
Cade Davis was 3 for 3 with two RBI’s and he scored three times. Anthony Gillespie added 2 RBI’s and a run scored on a 1 for 3 day. Shawn Kubena was 2 for 2 at the plate. Seth Knight, Kyle Kolafa, Nanes, Fernandez, Dalton Palmer and Dale Dostal each scored for Brazos and Logan Young picked up an RBI.
Cougarettes earn first district win in season finale
Posted on February 17th, 2010
The Brazos Cougarettes’ final game of the year reflected their season as far as up and down periods, but the dividends earned by battling to the end paid off in their first district win. Brazos downed Rice Consolidated 42-39 at home on Parent’s Night.
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Cougars take Rice at home
Posted on February 17th, 2010
Cougar senior Tristan Williams was the leading scorer against Weimar on Feb. 12.
Sophomore Devonte Dixon alters a Wildcat shot during the first half of a contest with Weimar on Feb. 12.
Justin Flagg charges after a steal against Weimar on Feb. 12.
Cougar basketball played one of their better games of the year in a 48-39 win over Rice Consolidated on Feb. 9.
Brazos had another slow start, trailing 5-12 at the end of the first quarter against the Raiders, but outscored their opponents 14-8 and 16-6 in the second and third quarters to take a commanding lead.
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Cougars take Brahmas in double overtime
Posted on February 16th, 2010
Cougar Alan Zapalac secures a two-handed rebound during a Brazos win over East Bernard on Feb. 2. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Stratton Coleman drives the baseline against Brahma defenders. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
The Brazos Cougars and East Bernard Brahmas played like there was a title on the line in a double-overtime thriller, Feb. 2, at the Brazos Gymnasium. The Cougars prevailed with a 46-43 win.
A 7-19 score at the half did not accurately predict the finish of the game. Brazos scored 14 and 12 points respectively in the third and fourth quarters to tie the game 33-33 at the end of regulation.
Both teams played hard to the finish and a gym full of fans from both schools was loud and fully supportive of the squads.
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Cougarettes struggle with two sets of Brahma females
Posted on February 16th, 2010
Cougarette Bari Minter outstretches a Brahmarette for possession of a loose ball in the Brazos/East Bernard game on Feb. 2. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Cougarette Lauren Webber picks off an East Bernard pass during action on Feb. 2. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
In double bovine losses last week, the Cougarettes fell to the Brahmarettes of East Bernard 21-43 on Tuesday night and 21-67 to the Lady Brahmas of Hallettsville on Friday. Injuries have plagued the young Cougarettes this season and they were hoping to be at full strength before the final game of the year with Rice Consolidated on Tuesday, Feb. 9 after press time.
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New UIL alignment for Brazos
Posted on February 7th, 2010
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The new district alignment announced by the UIL for the 2010-2012 school years has more affect on 2A schools than in past years. For this two-year alignment period, 2A schools participating in football will be split by student numbers before the season instead of sending one school to Division I playoffs and two to Division II playoffs from each district as in previous years.
It also means basketball districts will be different than football districts. District alignments for other sports such as volleyball, cross country and all of the spring sports are yet to be announced.
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Brazos Basketball Tournament this weekend
Posted on December 9th, 2009
Devonte Dixon starts the action against Boling on Nov. 23. The Cougars will be in action at the Brazos Basketball Tournament Dec. 3-5. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Cougarette Rebecca Romo plays some tough defense against Danbury at Brazos on Nov. 20. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Brazos gymnasiums will be full of action this weekend with girls and boys varsity basketball tournaments as well as junior varsity girls action.
Brazos girls varsity will starts the tournament at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 against Tidehaven. Other teams participating in the girls division are Waelder, Ft. bend, Shiner Catholic, West Columbia, Danbury and Bellville.
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Tough start for Cougar basketball
Posted on November 25th, 2009
Cougar sophomore B.J. Alford brings the ball up against Needville pressure. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
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Cougar sophomore Devonte Dixon plays solid defense against Needville on Nov. 20. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
The Brazos Cougars youth filled team is looking for consistency in the early season. They started the season with two 3A opponents and started well against 2A Boling before falling short in the fourth quarter for a 0-3 start to the season.
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