Defense smacks Spartans in district opener
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      A great pre-district record did not disappoint Friday night. After starting the basketball season 17-3, the Lady Ricebirds opened up district basketball play with a 48-28 win over Seven Lakes. The team was excited with the win after the game. Senior guard Kela Johnson said the 1-0 start is great...
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24-4A Girls BASKETBALL STANDINGS
      DISTRICT EL CAMPO
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Lady Hornets show strength in big win
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Lady Hornets have met the basketball season with a few struggles. Louise has a lack of experience with only three upper classmen on the roster, but Friday night, it never showed. They hosted the Waelder Lady 'Cats and sent them home after claiming a 67-19 win.
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Football Contest complete
      With the LSU Tigers claiming the BCS Championship game over Ohio State Monday night in New Orleans, the final installment of the 2007 Leader-News Football Contest comes to a close. Several entered the college bowl game edition of the contest, but only five were able to stand in competition for fi...
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Last-second shot keeps Ricebirds rolling
      The Ricebirds' latest win came courtesy of a heroic shot at the last second. El Campo's boys basketball team hosted the Calhoun Sandcrabs Friday and played through a tough game to get the win. It was guard and outside shooter Kevin Gooden who made the final basket, but it took the entire team to ...
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