(This article is part of a continuing series of wellness articles. The articles cover ideas that can empower lives, athletic performance, careers and relationships. This writing is not for any specific illness or diagnosis. These are general tips and advice, not treatment for any condition.) By Terry Carter, RTT, CHyp As student-athletes grow and begin to improve physically with speed, strength, endurance, technique and dedication, they can quickly become standouts if the proper mental foundation is […]
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NFL YOUNGEST FRANCHISE
Did you know that the Houston Texans is the youngest franchise in the NFL? They were established in 1999 after the rights to set up a franchise were awarded to its founder, Bob McNair. Things were set up quite fast, ensuring they were not naïve to win their opening game which happened to be against the Dallas Cowboys by 19-10 on September 10, 2002. However, the team began to take a downturn owing to consecutive […]
Roundup: Falcons Pounce Early, Dominate Taylor
By Terry Carter Tompkins wasted no time in flexing their power over Taylor on Thursday at Legacy Stadium as the Falcons rolled to a 49-14 victory. Taylor (2-3, 1-2) trailed Tompkins (4-2, 2-2) 35-0 at the intermission after Tompkins started fast and scored on its first play. Then Falcon DB Jhase McMillan intercepted a Mustang pass and returned it inside the Taylor 20-yard line. A rushing TD by senior RB Caleb Komolafe bumped the lead […]
The Best Free NFL Live Streams for the Upcoming Season
The NFL season has kicked off with a bang and we’re ready for some of the most exhilarating action that we’ve seen in a long time. The competition is stiff this year as some of the best NFL lineups take each other on to be crowned champions of the world at the end of the season. But, to enjoy all the action live this year, you need to pay expensive subscription fees to giant media […]
2022 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week
Once again, Ford and Texas Ford Dealers are recognizing the very best high school football stars in Texas in week 4 of the 2022 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week program. Since 2006, the program has recognized outstanding student-athletes throughout the regular season. For 17 years now, the program has celebrated many future college and professional standouts during their Texas high school football careers. This week’s winning athletes join a […]
Mavs Accomplish Mission against Cougars, 77-63
By Terry Carter 77-63 may sounds like a basketball score. Don’t be fooled. It’s serious football action between two explosive offensive teams when 140 points are scored at any time. Thursday’s District 19-6A football game became an offensive bonanza by halftime as Cinco Ranch and Morton Ranch entered intermission tied, 35-35. In the final two quarters, the Mavericks continued to lead and pressured the Cougars to keep up. Cinco Ranch QB Gavin Rutherford turned in […]
Ranked Rivals Collide This Weekend
By Terry Carter Rankings won’t matter after this weekend. In District 19-6A, talk of what team is the best begins with the No. 2 Katy versus No. 5 Tompkins clash at Legacy Stadium on Saturday at 6 p.m. Fans, coaches and pundits alike are busy comparing teams, hoping they will clash at some point. Why wait? Many top teams will collide this weekend with thunderous results. In District 22-6A, No. 1 and defending state champion […]
Tigers Gear-Up For Atascosita Showdown
By Terry Carter As District 19-6A action nears, local teams are flexing and testing their manpower, strategies and mindset this weekend. Preseason-ranked No. 5 Katy will host No. 11 Atascosita on Friday at Legacy Stadium in a 6 p.m. kickoff of state-ranked 6A teams. The Tigers finished as Division II state semifinalists with a 14-1 record in 2021 while the 11-3 Eagles reached the Division I regional finals before falling to District 21-6A rival and […]
Local Teams Testing Mettle Before District Play
By: Terry Carter Key games involving Katy ISD teams include: Tompkins, which won a tough opener against District 16-6A preseason favorite Cy Ranch, 31-23, will host Bridgeland on Friday at 7 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium. This game features two quality, playoff veteran teams expected to again make deep postseason runs. Both teams posted impressive 11-win seasons in 2021, and both are 1-0 this season. Tompkins needed to hold on in the fourth quarter to secure […]
Week 1 Yields 7-of-9 Football Victories
By Terry Carter Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Katy, Mayde Creek, Morton Ranch, Paetow and Tompkins all posted wins last weekend. Several played at mid-season form in August. Cinco Ranch senior QB Gavin Rutherford, for example, completed 24-of-33 passes for 391 yards and five TDs as the Cougars rolled to victory over College Park. His passing yardage is the second-highest total in Cougar football history, according to Cinco Ranch head coach Chris Dudley. Cougar WR Noah Abboud […]