The Elkhart volleyball team made easy work of visiting Groveton Saturday, setting up a huge matchup today against Westwood.
The Lady Elks swept Groveton, 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-15), meaning both Elkhart and Westwood sit atop District 19-2A with perfect 3-0 records.
That game is set to begin around 6 p.m. today at Westwood High School.
Courtney Cheatham had another huge game for the Lady Elks in Saturday’s win over Groveton. The sophomore finished with nine kills, five aces, three blocks and an assist in the victory.
Robin Grant finished with six kills, while both Ryan Grimsley, Brooklyn Facklam and Megan Davis had four. Davis also finished with 10 assists.
Paige Huff had a team-high 13 assists to go with two kills and three aces for the Lady Elks (13-16, 3-0).
CAYUGA 3, Cross Roads 0
The eighth-ranked Cayuga volleyball team remained absolutely perfect in district play Friday, sweeping Cross Roads, 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-23).
The Ladycats have yet to drop a game in district play.
Shawnta Knox had a team-high 16 kills along with six aces and two blocks, while Danielle Anderson had nine kills, four aces and three blocks in the victory for Cayuga.
Molly Griffey had 25 assists to go with three kills, while Megan Davis had three blocks and a kill of her own.
Cayuga (7-0 in district) opens up the second round of district play today when Wortham comes to town. Matches begin at 5 p.m.
H.S. CROSS COUNTRY
Haley Harroff turned in an 11th-place finish for the Neches cross country team Saturday at the LaPoynor meet, finishing the course in 15 minutes, 21 seconds.
On the varsity boys side, Juan Hernandez finished 15th overall in 19:28.
Tanner Davis finished third in the junior high boys race, while Jose Carazoles finished sixth.
The Tigers will run again Wednesday at the Elkhart meet at Elkhart High School.
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Local Roundup: Elkhart sweeps Groveton, sets up big match vs. Westwood
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H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Elkhart relying on experience during playoff run
After being pushed to the brink of elimination in each of its first two playoff series, the Elkhart baseball team took care of business with ease in the regional quarterfinals.
The Elks defeated Warren in the best-of-three series, 2-0, by a combined score of 11-1.
But, ironically, EHS coach John Adair credited being pushed to the brink in the first round with the team’s ability to pull it all together as the Elks’ playoff run keeps going. -
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Elkhart's Cheatham sets national triples record
Earlier in the postseason, Elkhart star third baseman Jacob Cheatham legged out his 17th triple of the 2013 season.
It was an important one.
With the hit, Cheatham passed Steve Kopepasah and Alex Ortiz for the national record for triples in a season, according to the National Federation of High School associations. -
H.S. Athletics: Holden named new Cayuga ISD athletic director
It took just over a month for Cayuga ISD to find their new athletic director.
In a school board meeting Monday, the Cayuga school board hired current CHS assistant coach Russell Holden as its new athletic director and head football coach.
Holden, who has been on the staff at Cayuga for five years, will replace Greg Jenkins, who after three years at the helm is leaving for Tenaha. -
Middle School Athletics: Palestine selects March, April 'Character Athletes'
The Palestine Junior High girls athletic program released their Character Athletes of the Month for both March and April recently.
Eighth graders Annalise Meyers (March) and Josie Soehnge (April), and seventh graders Madison Oliva (March) and Ashley Middleton were honored with the awards, which go to student athletes that lead not only on the field or court, but also in the classroom. -
H.S. Softball Playoffs: Grapeland scores early and often in semifinal clincher
Just like in game one, the Grapeland Sandiettes jumped out to a big lead during Saturday's decisive Game 3 against the Joaquin.
The only difference is this time the Sandiettes never let off the gas on their way to a dominant 12-2 win over the Lady Rams in the do-or-die regional semifinal game.
With the win, Grapeland moves on to its third regional final in four years, where they will take on Beckville. It’s the third-straight year the teams will meet in the postseason. -
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Elkhart eases past Warren in Game 2
After needing three games to end its first two playoff series this postseason, the Elkhart baseball team made sure it didn’t happen a third time.
The Elks — who are seeking a second-straight trip to the state tournament — rolled past Warren Saturday, 6-0, at Lufkin’s Morris Franks Park. The win came a night after Elkhart topped the Warriors, 5-1, to open the series on Friday. -
H.S. Softball Playoffs: Grapeland, Joaquin split games Friday
It was a tale of two games during Friday's Regional Semifinal between the Grapeland Sandiettes and Joaquin Lady Rams. The Sandiettes and Lady Rams combined for 22 runs in the Sandiettes 12-10 win in Game 1.
Game 2 was a much different as the teams wouldn't combine for 20 hits, or even 10 runs as the Lady Rams picked up a 4-2 win.
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H.S. Football: Palestine's Owens leads strong class of area recruits
Palestine junior Jarrell Owens hasn’t ever played a significant down in a game for the Wildcats at linebacker in his football career.
Yet, the position is obviously where his future lies.
Owens is one of a handful of area juniors drawing significant college interest, and the Palestine running back/linebacker already holds an official offer from Texas Tech University. -
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Harleton shuts down Cayuga in regional quarterfinal
In an as-expected pitcher’s duel, it took only one off inning to cost Cayuga and ace Chantz Holland.
Holland gave up four hits and hit a batter in the top of the third inning, and Harleton turned that into four runs — the only runs of the game — as Harleton topped Cayuga, 4-0, here at the Lindale ISD Baseball and Softball Complex in regional quarterfinal action. -
H.S. Baseball: Patchwork lineup still working for Cayuga
The Cayuga baseball team that will take the field tonight against Harleton in the regional quarterfinals doesn’t look a lot like the Cayuga team that rolled through district play earlier this season.
Injuries have hampered the look of the Wildcat lineup, but Cayuga still finds itself into the playoffs’ third round for yet another season. - More Local Sports Headlines
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