Fort Bend Christian Academy Varsity Football team won the TAPPS 5A Division II state championship 42-30 against Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal School on December 2, 2022. This marks the first state championship win for football in school history. This season, the Eagles were 8-4 and 4-1 in district play. They defeated Austin Hyde Park 69-0 in area finals, defeated Austin Regents 27-24 in the regional final, and made their path to the state championship […]
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FIFA World Cup Recap: a Look Back at the Biggest Upsets at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups
The FIFA World Cup has been known to produce some of the most memorable moments and some that soccer fans would rather be forget. Qatar 2022, still in its early stages, has produced two such moments in the space of a few days. First, it was Argentina’s shock defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia, followed by Germany’s loss to Japan. Lionel Scaloni’s men were deemed one of the top two favorites to win the […]
The US Cities With The Best Poker Rooms
Here in Harris County, we know a thing or two about cards. We’ve three of the best poker rooms in the state running along Katy Freeway at Empire Poker Club, 101 Poker Club and Ace City Poker Club. But if we’re stretching our legs a little, there’s plenty of poker across the country that can make for an evening’s entertainment alongside a business or pleasure trip. It’s an essential part of the American landscape. While […]
Katy Notched another Playoff win against Summer Creek
By Terry Carter Unbeaten Katy notched another playoff win against on Friday afternoon, this time over Summer Creek, 35-7, at Turner Stadium in Humble. The victory pushes the Tigers back to familiar territory in a battle for the Region III-6A Division II crown after Katy senior RB Seth Davis raced through the Summer Creek secondary for 224 yards and two TDs. Davis wasted little time in scoring against the Bulldogs after the Tiger defense shut […]
Cougars Fly High Until North Shore Showdown
By Terry Carter The Cinco Ranch football team soared this fall, posting a 9-4 record before battling one of the two Region III-6A giants, North Shore, on Friday at Rhodes Stadium. Nationally-ranked North Shore (13-0) didn’t humiliate the Cougars the way the Mustang can against many opponents. But a 49-21 victory over Cinco Ranch still eliminated the Cougars after a stellar season, highlighted by offensive firepower. North Shore trailed the Cougars 14-7 in the first […]
Hicks Named Official Paetow Head Coach
By Terry Carter It’s been a busy few seasons for football coach David Hicks Sr. An assistant coach in Katy ISD a few years go, he took a position with the Allen Eagle football staff in 2021. And his son, David (DJ) Hicks Jr., who is among the nation’s defensive lineman, transferred to Allen High School from Morton Ranch last year. Then Paetow won the 5A state championship in 2021 under the leadership of head […]
Lady Falcons Set New Volleyball Standard
By Terry Carter The Tompkins Lady Falcons completed their grandest volleyball season in school history by playing for the 6A state championship in Garland. While Tompkins set many new precedents by winning Region III and advancing to the state championship match with a close 3-2 win over Keller in the semifinals, the championship match against Dripping Springs did not cap the season with a win. Dripping Springs (42-13) won the 6A championship, 3-0, and completed […]
KISD Varsity Basketball Tourney Starting
By Terry Carter The annual Katy ISD Varsity Basketball Classic boys’ and girls’ tournaments are underway this weekend. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you will find many of Greater Houston’s better basketball teams competing at one of Katy ISD’s nine high schools. Boys’ tournament games include games at Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Mayde Creek and Seven Lakes beginning at either 2:30 or 4 p.m. on Thursday. Boys will see different opponents on Friday in games running […]
Tompkins Seniors Named All-Americans
By Terry Carter Tompkins volleyball senior outside hitters Cindy Tchouangwa and Tendai Titley earned Max Preps All-American honors for their success this season in leading the Lady Falcons to the 6A state championships. Tchouangwa, who led Tompkins with 4.5 kills per set for 616 total kills, was named a First Team All-American by Max Preps. Titley, who contributed 3.5 kills per set for 490 kills, earned recognition as a Second Team All-American choice by Max […]
Tompkins Outside Hitter Honored On State All-Tournament Team
By Terry Carter Tompkins senior Tendai Titley earned a spot on the 2022 UIL Volleyball State All-Tournament 6A Team, as selected by the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association Volleyball Committee. Playing against Keller in the state semifinals, Titley buried 18 kills to lead all hitters in the match and topping talented teammates senior Cindy Tchouangwa and junior Skylar Skrabanek. She rallied Tompkins several times and added 11 digs and two blocks as the Lady Falcons advanced […]