Hornets struggle with district-opening loss
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Hornets had trouble with Shiner Friday falling to the Comanches 42- 7 at home. Louise had a great start to Friday's game. Only two plays into the first quarter, Antwon Parson broke free for a 57- yard touchdown run. Cory Hajovsky kicked the extra point and with 11:45 left in the first quarte...
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El Campo rallies for Lamar win
Tenacious Lady 'Birds 2-0 against Fort Bend County foes this year
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      After a tough home loss to Seven Lakes last week, El Campo made a great rebound to move to 2-1 on the volleyball season. The Lady 'Birds traveled to Rosenberg Tuesday and defeated Lamar Consolidated 3-2 in a big win. "It feels great (to be 2-1)," said Diana Matula, head coach of the Lady 'Birds....
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EC falls to Seven Lakes 3-2 at home
By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com
      After downing Foster Tuesday in what could be considered an upset in Distrtict 24-4A volleyball, the Lady Ricebirds lost in five games Friday on their home court to Seven Lakes 25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 10-25 and 11-15.
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Louise among best in district standings
      Area schools just might be shaking a little when it is time to face the Lady Hornets. A pair of big wins to start district play has Louise looking like a playoff contender. The Lady Hornets fought through a tough volleyball match in Woodsboro Tuesday to come away with a win and remain undefeated ...
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Contest tough in Week 4
      If it had not been Oklahoma State nipping Texas Tech, Michigan remembering who they are to beat Penn State, Virginia downing Georgia Tech, Georgia beating Alabama, Kentucky coming from behind to defeat Arkansas and the Dallas Cowboys again assuming the role of America's Team,
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EC FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL UPDATE
      El Campo's freshman and sophomore teams both had some intense action last week. The Freshman Red took on Wharton while the Freshman and Sophomore team faced Victoria St. Joseph on the field. Freshman Red El Campo had no trouble with Wharton and easily won 29-7.
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Pioneers take on St. Michael
      St. Philip's volleyball teams took on Weimar St. Michael Sept. 20 in two tough matches. Both outings ended up as losses for the Pioneers, but the A and B teams played strong team ball in the matches. St. Philip A The Pioneers played a tough match with St. Michael and almost came away with a wi...
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ECMS FOOTBALL REPORT
      El Campo Middle School's football teams each had a tough time with Briscoe Sept. 18. Each of El Campo's five teams fell in close matches with the rival school from Richmond. 8th Grade Red The Ricebirds jumped ahead early, but could not hold off a charging Briscoe team in the second half to fal...
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