Falcons give Ricebirds surprise 21-14 loss
Foster's fourth-quarter secures game, El Campo scoreless in second half
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      Favored to come away with a blowout win Friday at Traylor Stadium against the Foster Falcons, El Campo received a shock instead. The 7-0 Ricebirds faced the 1-6 Falcons on Foster's homecoming and fell in a surprising 21-14 decision in District 24-4A action.
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UIL delays post-season decision
      AUSTIN- The current system for football alignments will remain in place and superintendents will decide whether or not to add a fourth team to the playoffs in all team sports for Conference 4A after decisions handed down by the UIL Legislative Council on Monday.
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EC grad chases Olympic dream
By BARRY HALVORSON sports@leader-news.com
      While many will sit on the sofa watching the Olympics and dream about being part of the U.S. team, 2001 El Campo High School Graduate Chase DeHan got up off the seat and is doing something to make the dream come true.
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LHS Ladies prepare for playoff run
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      28-A VOLLEYBALL DISTRICT STANDINGS W LOUISE 10 Before the school year started, Bryan Branch made a list of goals for his first year as Louise's varsity volleyball coach. Now that the regular season is over, the coach sees two major accomplishments and even more goals for the post-season.
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Hornets stay alive with win over 'Dogs
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Hornets earned a much-needed win in their last home game of the season Friday night over the Flatonia Bulldogs. Going into the game, Louise was stuck in fifth place in District 31-A at 2- 2 while Flatonia was a perfect 3-0. Friday's 25-19 win showed the Hornets still have life and made the go...
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Put 'Em Up
      A few El Campo boxers are preparing to travel to Memphis, Tenn. to compete in the TITLE National Championships, held Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Pictured above with several of their trophies and awards are (l-r) Juan Peña, Richard Hernandez and Henry Hernandez.
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EL CAMPO FRESHMAN FOOTBALL REPORT
      El Campo's freshman football teams played different opponents Oct. 18, but they both had the same outcome. The Freshman Red team shut out Bay City 41-0 while the Freshman White team played Calhoun and won 38-8.
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