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Sports August 29th, 2007
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It's game time
Dawgs usher in season with Livingston Friday
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Last year, the Livingston Lions came into the 2006 season opener on a mission. They wanted to do away with a 51-game losing streak. They did just that. This year, the Bulldogs of Jasper want to start a new one for the Lions.
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Intensity up, but Nederland prevails in tuneup
Brooks' hopes remain high for season
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper Head Football Coach Thomas Brooks has said all along that he just wanted to see his Bulldogs improve with each passing week. The Dawgs did just that last Friday during a home scrimmage with the Nederland Bulldogs.
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Some things just don't change
Barbay readies for 25th year at helm in Newton
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Being a business major in college, Thomas Brooks knew there was a bigger challenge out there for him. "After about two years into it, I started think if this was what I really wanted to do for the rest of my life," Brooks said. "I talked to my academic counselor and he asked me what I liked and I...
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Eagles remain solid favorite in 23-2A
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      When you talk about District 23-2A, the district championship talk normally ends with the Newton Eagles. This year should be no different. Newton returns 12 starters from last year's 8-3 squad and appears prime to continue their run as the best in this Class 2A district.
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Motor Sports
      MOTORAMA RACE RESULTS - AUG. 24 MODIFIEDS 1st Heat: Robert Metz, Corey Neil, Shane Hebert, Johnathan Johnson, Andy McClelland Feature: Tracy Denby, Pete Sagmiller, Brian Boram, Johnny Arthur, Robert Metz, Benny Perry, Ernest Langley, Shane Hebert, Corey Neil,
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Football 2007
He's back.... and ready to lead Jasper back to Southeast Texas prominence
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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Brooks sets sights on returning Jasper football back to prominence
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      When Thomas Brooks first stepped into the Jasper football field house, he saw talent. He just didn't know how much talent was there. "When you take over a team that was 2-8 (the previous season), you just don't believe there is that much talent there," Brooks said. "But when I saw the kids, I kn...
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Coach wears emotions on field, dedicated to players
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Being a business major in college, Thomas Brooks knew there was a bigger challenge out there for him. "After about two years into it, I started think if this was what I really wanted to do for the rest of my life," Brooks said. "I talked to my academic counselor and he asked me what I liked and I...
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TOUGHEST IN THE STATE?
Area teams get ready for second go-round in tough District 21-3A
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      It's called the toughest Class 3A football district in the state. Last year, it lived up to that billing. "You couldn't take any district night off," said Silsbee Head Football Coach Bobby McGallion. "There was not any given night that someone couldn't go out there and smack you pretty good. You...
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MEET THE BULLDOGS
Brooks sees talent on squad loaded with experience
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Jasper Head Football Coach Thomas Brooks describes himself as an "aggressive-type coach." He said his Bulldogs will look like their coach when they hit the field on Friday nights this fall. "I like for my players to play aggressive," Brooks said. "I like physical football and players that are wi...
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JASPER
BULLDOGS
     Cameron Stubblefield
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IN THE BULLSEYE?
Alvarez knows district will be looking at Wildcats this season
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      Read all the pre-season picks for District 21-3A title and most of them revolve around the Kirbyville Wildcats. Just don't tell that to Kirbyville Head Football Coach Jack Alvarez. "That is an honor for our kids, school and community and that is some respect that we are finally starting to get h...
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Kirbyville Wildcats
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KIRBYVILLE'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Aug. 31 at Cleveland The Wildcats will open up the season with a travel date in Cleveland to take on the Indians. New coach and former player Ricky Tullos will lead the Indians into their home opener with 10 returning starters from last year's 1-8 team.
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COMING HOME
Fentress eyes strong return for Eagles
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      After 15 years in the coaching business, Steve Fentress decided it was time to come home. He did just that when he accepted the head coaching position with the Woodville Eagles football program. "The coming home part of this job is great," Fentress said. "Hopefully, in a couple of years from no...
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Woodville Eagles
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WOODVILLE'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Aug. 31 at Coldspring The Eagles open their season with a tough Coldspring opponent on the road. The Trojans finished last year 4-1 in district play and this year will be under the leadership of Bryan Barbay, former defensive coordinator for Kirbyville.
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STILL THE ONE
Barbay sets table for another run at a Class 2A state championship
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      When you talk Newton Eagle football, talk of a district championship normally comes along quickly in the conversation. And does playing the favorite role ever wear on Newton Head Football Coach Curtis Barbay year after year?
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Newton Eagles
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NEWTON'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Aug. 30 at Diboll scrimmage Since Newton Head Football Coach Curtis Barbay is not a fan of Week 0 games, the Eagles will host Diboll in their final scrimmage of the pre-season. The game should give Newton a good look at where they are before the predistrict season begins.
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Expectations high for Buna football
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      In the years past, not much was expected from the Buna Cougars on the football field. The small school was normally overmatched when it faced the bigger Class 3A schools. That changed last year when the Cougars dropped down to the Class 2A level.
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Buna Cougars
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BUNA'S NEXT FOUR CONTESTS
      Aug. 31 at Orangefield The Cougars open up their season facing a strong test from Class 3A Orangefield. Last year, the Bobcats defeated Buna.The Bobcats return 10 players from a 4-6 team and will turn to Jerrod Helton to take over the quarterback duties this year. Helton will be replacing the lar...
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