When you think about high school sports, your brain likely conjures the usual: football, basketball, baseball—all the sports that for decades have served as the backdrop for inspiring movies about ragtag teenagers beating the odds. The last sport you’d probably think of is squash.
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Cullen MS students receive new mini-pitch soccer area
More than 300 students attending Cullen Middle School will be enjoying the new mini-pitch soccer area donated as part of a national partnership to support students and their athletic abilities.
“I like the way it was built,” seventh-grader Hannah Estrada said. “Playing soccer is fun. Even if you lose, you can still kick the ball and be with your friends.”
Continue readingA rematch 100 years in the making: Heights HS takes on Cleburne
It was over 100 years ago when a historic UIL sanctioned varsity high school football game between Heights High School and Cleburne ended in a draw, which led to the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets being crowned co-state champions in a game that is still being talked about by Texas football fanatics.
Continue readingHISD’s Washington vs. Wheatley, Davis vs. Yates football games rescheduled due to inclement weather
The Houston Independent School District’s Wheatley vs. Washington and Davis vs. Yates varsity football games have been rescheduled as a precautionary measure because of pending inclement weather and the related potential for dangerous road conditions.
Meet HISD’s sports announcer—a computer analyst—in this week’s eNews
Find out what he does to make teams feel special
By day, Wesley White is a computer analyst for Texas Children’s Hospital, but by night, he’s the announcer for HISD’s football games at the Delmar-Tusa stadium. You can read more about him and how he got involved with HISD’s Athletics Department in the “I Am HISD” feature of the Sept. 20, 2013, edition of eNews. Continue reading
Board of Education Approves Motion to Fast-Track New Delmar-Tusa Fieldhouse
Existing facility to be demolished while design for new facility is underway
The HISD Board of Education unanimously approved during Thursday’s monthly meeting the motion to fast-track the construction of a new Delmar-Tusa Fieldhouse by demolishing the existing facility while design for the new facility is underway. The goal is to have the site ready for construction as soon as possible and complete the replacement facility by late 2016.
HISD High School Athletes Commit to Colleges and Universities on National Signing Day
More than 80 HISD student athletes will sign letters of intent for colleges and universities throughout the United States on National Signing Day. The male and female student athletes are being offered athletic scholarships for football, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming, softball, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, and golf. National Signing Day is the first day when students can sign a letter of intent to play sports for colleges and universities of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Upcoming Motor Activities Training Program Challenge Day at T.H. Rogers School
It’s time once again for the T.H. Rogers School Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) Challenge Day. Each year this fun-filled event gives students with severe physical disabilities a chance to demonstrate their personal best in a variety of sporting events. A tropical luau will serve as the theme for this year’s MATP Challenge Day. Students, faculty, and staff from Barbara Bush Elementary and Memorial Elementary will also take part in the festivities.
Who: T.H. Rogers School MI/PSI Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff
What: Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) Challenge Day
When: Friday, April 13, 2012, Opening Ceremonies: 9:30 a.m.
Where: 5840 San Felipe Road, Houston, 77057