New-look districts official for area teams
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      El Campo Ricebirds, welcome to District 23-4A. Louise Hornets, meet District 27-A and 28-A. When the UIL announced its 20082010 reclassification and realignment Friday, some area schools had a few changes. For the Ricebirds, the number may be new, but the foes are roughly the same while the Horne...
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Lady 'Birds tango with Terry
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Lady 'Birds walked over Terry Tuesday to stay in third place, eyeing the post-season. A 49-25 win helped El Campo keep pushing toward its playoff goal. Head Coach Noma Kremling was pleased with the effort. "I thought the Lady 'Birds came to play tonight and I was real pleased with the way th...
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24-4A Girls BASKETBALL STANDINGS
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OT puts 'Birds back in playoff picture
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      Extra time made El Campo's win over Terry extra special. The Ricebirds hosted the Rangers Friday and earned a 59-58 win in overtime to keep playoff hopes alive. Entering the game, El Campo had already lost to Terry earlier in the season and was in fourth place. With the win, the Ricebirds and Ra...
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24-4A Boys BASKETBALL STANDINGS
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Louise out of playoffs with loss
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      A loss to Moulton means no playoffs for Louise's girls basketball team. The Lady Hornets fell to the Bobkittens 66-29 and were officially eliminated from post-season contention Tuesday. Struggles were expected for Louise this year as the Lady Hornets entered a transitional year.
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Ricebirds, Hornets earn all-state football awards
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      El Campo and Louise players earned a few spots on this years' Texas Sports Writers Association/ Collin Street Bakery All-State Football Teams. Teams were announced throughout the week and a total of six players from the area received honors.
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EL CAMPO MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL UPDATE
8th Grade boys take first in Port Lavaca tournament
      El Campo took third place in the Port Lavaca Eighth Grade Basketball Tournament. The Ricebirds had a nice showing to start the tournament, held Jan. 18 and 19, with a win over Rockport. A loss to Ingleside kept the 'Birds out of the championship game, but El Campo came back with a win over Crain ...
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