Wharton coming to town for county game
Ricebirds, Tigers prepare for 98th annual meeting in friendly rivalry
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Ricebirds will host the Wharton Tigers Friday in a rivalry football match and a homecoming all in one. Wharton Head Coach Gary Van Sant will lead the Tigers against the Ricebirds in the 98th annual meeting between the two teams.
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Hornets hope to step up against Boling
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The 2-1 Hornets will host the 1-1 Boling Buldogs Friday as football action continues for Louise. Head Coach Rodney Dowell and the Hornets started out the year 2-0, but fell to Ganado last week 20-13. This week could be a chance for the Hornets to seek revenge over the Ganado loss. Boling defeate...
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Lady 'Birds preparing for district
      In the Lady 'Birds last volleyball match before opening district competition, El Campo fell to a tough Hallettsville team. The Lady Brahmas topped El Campo 3-0 with wins of 25-17, 25-23 and 25-18. Despite the loss, the Lady 'Birds attained good experience against a tough opponent that should onl...
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Two Hornets suffer season-ending injuries
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Louise Hornets are preparing to host Boling Friday, but two key members will not join them. Quarterback Nick Barrera and running back C.J. Clements exited Louise's game against Ganado Friday with knee injuries. Both players received MRIs and Head Coach Rodney Dowell found out Monday that the ...
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Lady Hornets heating up at right time of year
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Lady Hornets claimed a rivalry win over Ganado Friday in an important volleyball match. Louise will start district play Friday and with their 3-0 win over Ganado - with wins of 25-23, 25-17 and 25-21 - Head Coach Bryan Branch said his team is performing well as district competition approach...
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L-N contest Week 3 results in
      Several near-misses gave way to three competitors in Week 3 of the Leader-News football contest. In one of the toughest weeks yet, 20 people missed only two games. In order to win this week, entrants could only miss one match.
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ECMS FOOTBALL REPORT
      El Campo Middle School took on Wharton last Tuesday in a few great games. Each team played well against the Tigers for another great week of football. 8th Grade Red El Campo's defense was great while the offense blasted the Tigers for a shutout.
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FOOTBALL CONTEST
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TexasPrepXtra.com weekly rankings
GREATER HOUSTON AREA 4A
WEEK 3
      1) LA MARQUE (3-0) 2) FRIENDSWOOD (3-0) 3) DAYTON (1-2) 4) NEDERLAND (3-0) 5) BRENHAM (2-1) 6) EL CAMPO (3-0) 7) LAMAR CONSOLIDATED (2-1) 8) ROSENBERG TERRY (0-2) 9) CONROE CANEY CREEK (2-1) 10) BEAUMONT CENTRAL (2-1)
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