Shofner wins CNFR
      Ben Shofner is the 2007 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) champion steer wrestler, and he's got the saddle and belt buckle to prove it. According to his father, Charles Shofner Jr., Ben is just upholding the family tradition.
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Women's equestrian team will appear in SportsQuest
      The Rough Riders represented the Jasper Lions Club at the United States Equestrian Drill Association National Competition held in Canton, Texas, on June 8. The team rode in both novice and open divisions and proudly brought home a third place trophy and two fifth place standings.
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District 21-3A Toughest district in the state?
Stump facing challenge with young BC squad
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Bridge City new football coach Cris Stump may be facing his toughest challenge in his coaching career this year. He takes over the reins of a football program that is thrown into arguably the toughest football district in the state with only one returning starter.
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Making an Impact
Program meshes sports with books
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Over 100 Jasper youngsters participated in the "Basketball & Books" free summer camp last week, sponsored by the Monica Lamb Wellness Foundation. Lamb, former Houston Comets center, founded the non-profit organization in 1999.
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Jasper's Morian advances in amateur boxing
      Matthew Morian, 12, a Jasper Intermediate School honor student, successfully completed his Level 1 Certification Program at the Newton Gym & Boxing Club. The program consists of a minimum of 40 hours of intensive training including mastering the fundamentals of the heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope...
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