Sports

With the past two wins against Willowridge and Royal, the Sealy Volleyball team has officially clinched a playoff berth. They now stand at 28-12 with an unprecedented 11-0 undefeated district record. Coach Caroline Owen has been spearheading this group, keeping them focused regardless of what the record shows.

The Blinn College men’s and women’s cross country teams concluded their first-year resurgence at the Watson Cross Country Classic on Friday in Clinton, Miss. Having already bested numerous NCAA programs throughout the fall, the Buccaneers continued that trend during their final regular-season meet of the year as the 24th-ranked men topped Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana Tech University en route to a 10th-place finish, and the women placed 15th while beating out Northwestern State University and Grambling State University.

When a team goes out for revenge, all gloves are off, players are willing to put their bodies and will on the line to bring the team to victory, especially after losing 69-0 the previous year. Sometimes things play out for the better, however this time for the Tigers, it didn’t.

Last Tuesday morning, Sealy Cross Country opened up the district meet at Sealy High School. Athletes from Royal, Stafford, Freeman, Harmony, and Crawford all participated in the first district meet; the competition was fierce, at least not for the hometown Sealy Tigers.

It was a “Knight” to remember on Friday, Oct. 4 at SAB Stadium. The Faith Academy Knights took on the Knights of Valor Prep out of Waco. This game turned out to be a contest that ended in a final score of 148-112 in favor of Faith Academy.

The Brazos Cougars cross country team competed in the District 24AAA Cross Country Meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Brazos High School. The varsity girls team placed third in the varsity girls race with 75 points qualifying for the Region III meet. This is the 22nd year in a row for the girls’ team to qualify for the regional meet.

On Friday night there was a special occasion where every Brazos Cougar young and old, met up to celebrate tradition, Homecoming. It was a very festive evening, the band played some of its signature tunes and the football team trotted out a lineup that was hungry for its first district win.

Sealy, Bellville to renew rivalry this Friday at Pasture of Pain This Friday, one of the most anticipated matchups of the season will take place when the Bellville Brahmas (2-3) will face off against the Sealy High School Tigers (4-1) in a rematch of last season where the Tigers lost 69-0. The battle for Austin County will take place in Bellville at “The Pasture of Pain,” many memories were created from that place.

The Old Glory Gallup featured 87 teams and more than 800 runners The Blinn College men’s and women’s cross country teams enjoyed a successful run at the Old Glory Gallup hosted by Dallas Baptist University on Saturday in Dallas.