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SOCCER: St. John’s, Episcopal host SPC championships

Compiled From News Reports — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +0000

Two Southwest Preparatory Conference soccer champions will be crowned on Houston fields Saturday afternoon, with five area teams looking to fend off northern powers. Episcopal hosts the SPC girls Division I tournament, as Dallas Hockaday tries to defend its title. Hockaday, which defeated Fort Worth All Saints 2-0 in last year’s final, starts as the No. 2 seed from the SPC North Zone.

BASKETBALL: Episcopal boys, Kinkaid girls aim for SPC titles on home court

Compiled From News Reports — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:00 +0000

The Kinkaid School and Episcopal High School are the sites of the Southwest Preparatory Conference Basketball Championships, Friday and Saturday. St. John’s aims to repeat as boys champion, while Tulsa Holland Hall returns to defend its girls conference title.

HISD board extends Supt. Grier’s contract through June 2014, but just barely

Compiled From News Reports — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:59:00 +0000

In a split vote Thursday night, the Houston ISD board of trustees voted to extend Superintendent Terry Grier's contract until June 2014. Board President Mike Lunceford and Trustees Juliet Stipeche and Rhonda Skillern-Jones abstained from the vote. Trustee Anna Eastman cast the one dissenting vote.

Update: Expert denies he said HISD vote on Grier contract extension would be ‘illegal’

Compiled From News Reports — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:00 +0000

The attorney quoted in a Texas Watchdog article as saying a probable vote by HISD trustees to extend Superintendent Terry Grier’s contract would be “illegal,” said he was not accurately informed about the agenda item and that such a vote “would withstand a legal challenge.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Rice erases Houston’s 13-point head start

Compiled From News Reports — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +0000

The Rice men's basketball team completed a rare rally during the first half of their crosstown Conference USA showdown against Houston on Wednesday in Hofheinz Pavillion. The Owls allowed the first 13 points of the game but led by halftime and won 79-71.

Expert: HISD board vote on Supt. Grier’s contract extension today would be illegal

Compiled From News Reports — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:07:00 +0000

Houston school board members are poised to vote to extend Superintendent Terry Grier’s contract tonight, even though an expert on Texas open government laws says the school board will be breaking the law.

WRESTLING: Local private schools look to build on Texas Prep success

Compiled From News Reports — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:23:00 +0000

One week after competing in the Texas Prep State Wrestling Championships, area private school wrestlers grapple for state and conference championships Saturday. St. Thomas travels to Argyle Liberty Christian to defend its TAPPS state title, while St. John’s hosts the SPC tournament.

HS girls basketball: Bellaire defeats Chavez

Compiled From News Reports — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Bellaire defeated Chavez 79-18 in girls high school basketball action on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in a District 20-5A match-up.

St. Vincent de Paul Girls Basketball Team Wins Division 1 Championship

Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:27:37 +0000

The St. Vincent de Paul girl’s varsity team won the GHCAA division 1 basketball championship this past Saturday, defeating St. Anthony of Padua.

The team has remained undefeated in all their district games from 6th, 7^th and 8th grade.

The varsity team is coached by George Walker.

Players, from left to right, are Meagan Grigsby, Maddie Bambace, Meghan Doyle, Hunter Eriksson, Catherine Schell, Emma Hansen, Marissa Barnes, Christina George and Carly Cone.

BASKETBALL: Lamar, St. Agnes girls clinch playoff berths

Compiled From News Reports — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0000

The Lamar girls started slow but are charging into the playoffs after a 50-41 triumph against Madison on Tuesday. The Lady Redskins improved to 8-5 in District 20-5A, at least two games ahead of Madison with one remaining.

BASKETBALL: Second Baptist girls, Lutheran North boys advance to 4-4A semifinals

Compiled From News Reports — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:26:00 +0000

The Second Baptist basketball teams hosted a thrilling night of District 4-4A Tournament action Tuesday, with the Lady Eagles and the Lutheran North boys earning playoff berths while advancing to the district semifinals.

BASKETBALL: Lamar girls play for playoff spot; No. 9 Strake Jesuit visits Memorial

Compiled From News Reports — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0000

It is a less active but equally compelling Tuesday night for Examiner area basketball, highlighted by the Lamar girls playing Madison at Butler Fieldhouse with the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in District 20-5A. Rival Bellaire, ranked 13th in the state by the TABC, looks to keep its perfect 20-5A record intact against Chavez.

Pin Oak Middle School Orchestra goes on recruiting tour

Compiled From News Reports — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000

The Pin Oak Middle School Orchestra is on tour... of elementary schools.

Where are they now?

Compiled From News Reports — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:29:00 +0000

These athletes continue to excel in pro or college sports:

Athletes in action: Men’s basketball

Compiled From News Reports — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:00 +0000

These college athletes, all with local high-school ties, are scheduled to compete this week in the following events.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Rice puts scare into C-USA leader UTEP

Compiled From News Reports — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Rice almost pulled off an upset of UTEP on Sunday in Tudor Fieldhouse, falling 45-41 to a team unbeaten in Conference USA play. The Miners improved to 20-2, 9-0 with the victory.

Major change could come out of Houston ISD procurement audit

Compiled From News Reports — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +0000

If the response by Houston schools officials to past audits is any indication, district parents and residents could see major changes to the school system’s procurement practices during the next few months.

SWIMMING: Lamar sweeps 20-5A titles again

Compiled From News Reports — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:23:00 +0000

The Lamar swimming and diving teams held off a challenge from rival Bellaire and record-breaking relays from Westside to repeat as District 20-5A champions Friday at Lamar High School.

SPC SWIMMING: St. John’s relay, Episcopal divers earn conference medals

Compiled From News Reports — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:50:00 +0000

The Southwest Preparatory Conference’s best swimmers and divers assembled at the Conroe ISD Natatorium on Saturday, with several local athletes providing highlights.

HS girls basketball: Bellaire defeats Sam Houston

Compiled From News Reports — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:03:00 +0000

Bellaire overpowered Sam Houston 72-31 in girls high school basketball action on Friday, in a District 20-5A match-up.