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[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1427702" timestamp="1377484161"] [quote author=PN-G bamakid link=topic=113554.msg1427689#msg1427689 date=1377483299] [quote author=football04 link=topic=113554.msg1427479#msg1427479 date=1377457184] I think that was a girl in the bear suit. [/quote] No, it was a guy. LC-MCISD later decided that [b]only girls could be the mascot [/b]because of this incident. [/quote] Really? I know some pretty mean and physical females. ;) [/quote] Not really.  LCM ISD decided the mascot had to be a girl only for the PNG game because...well...you saw.

[quote name="PN-G bamakid" post="1427689" timestamp="1377483299"] [quote author=football04 link=topic=113554.msg1427479#msg1427479 date=1377457184] I think that was a girl in the bear suit. [/quote] No, it was a guy. LC-MCISD later decided that only girls could be the mascot because of this incident. [/quote] Looked like the Indian Spirit was a girl too!  LMBO!

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1426599" timestamp="1377288978"] No way LC-M and Orangefield will be in same district! Current enrollments for each school: LC-M    1,123 OF          520 It's very possible LC-M remains 4A and be a 4A DI (with the likes of Silsbee, Lumberton, BC, Huffman, Splendora, Cleveland, Jasper, maybe WO-S). But no way does Orangefield go to DI. They will be a 4A DII with HJ, HF, Buna, Liberty, Tarkington, Coldspring, etc.) I still say the bottom number for 5A (what is 4A now) will be around 1050. If that is the case, LC-M will remain with it's district mates now and be 5A (what is now 4A). [/quote] You are still on top of your game!  Thanks. Still a numbers game.

[quote name="Bobkat" post="1426588" timestamp="1377288010"] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=113466.msg1426584#msg1426584 date=1377287570] [quote author=Bobkat link=topic=113466.msg1426581#msg1426581 date=1377287239] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=113466.msg1426575#msg1426575 date=1377286526] [quote author=bobcat4life link=topic=113466.msg1426555#msg1426555 date=1377282824] One more general comment; LCM scrimmaging OF is a lose-lose for them.  If they win the scrimmage, everyone says, well you should have won.  If you lose it, it gets your kids down.  Not sure of the alternative, but it is definitely true. Best of luck to all of you Bear Fans and kids [/quote] Not really a losing a situation for the Bears.  It's a scrimmage.  The offense that Orangefield runs is the same as Vidor and Coldspring.  This scrimmage gave LCM a good look at some things they'll see in real scheduled games this season.  Obviously some key things that have to get fixed. Orangefield looked really strong and has a solid team this season.  Good luck.  Just a side note...this may actually turn from a scimmage into a district game next season. [/quote] Maybe a regular season game, but definitely not a district game!!! [/quote] No...I stated what I feel could possibly happen.  There are some possible re-alignment considerations that could make this a reality. [/quote] Please explain those possibilities then...Orangefield has around 550 kids in high school, I'm sure LCM has 1200-1300 students. Ain't no way these two end up in the same district unless Orangefield has an incoming freshmen class next year that has 500 kids in it!!! [/quote] I guess we should just get through this season (or at least START this season) before we go that far.  Let's just flag this post for further discussion when the real UIL talks begin.  I give it a better than average chance of happening.

[quote name="Bobkat" post="1426581" timestamp="1377287239"] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=113466.msg1426575#msg1426575 date=1377286526] [quote author=bobcat4life link=topic=113466.msg1426555#msg1426555 date=1377282824] One more general comment; LCM scrimmaging OF is a lose-lose for them.  If they win the scrimmage, everyone says, well you should have won.  If you lose it, it gets your kids down.  Not sure of the alternative, but it is definitely true. Best of luck to all of you Bear Fans and kids [/quote] Not really a losing a situation for the Bears.  It's a scrimmage.  The offense that Orangefield runs is the same as Vidor and Coldspring.  This scrimmage gave LCM a good look at some things they'll see in real scheduled games this season.  Obviously some key things that have to get fixed. Orangefield looked really strong and has a solid team this season.  Good luck.  Just a side note...this may actually turn from a scimmage into a district game next season. [/quote] Maybe a regular season game, but definitely not a district game!!! [/quote] No...I stated what I feel could possibly happen.  There are some possible re-alignment considerations that could make this a reality.

[quote name="bobcat4life" post="1426555" timestamp="1377282824"] One more general comment; LCM scrimmaging OF is a lose-lose for them.  If they win the scrimmage, everyone says, well you should have won.  If you lose it, it gets your kids down.  Not sure of the alternative, but it is definitely true. Best of luck to all of you Bear Fans and kids [/quote] Not really a losing a situation for the Bears.  It's a scrimmage.  The offense that Orangefield runs is the same as Vidor and Coldspring.  This scrimmage gave LCM a good look at some things they'll see in real scheduled games this season.  Obviously some key things that have to get fixed. Orangefield looked really strong and has a solid team this season.  Good luck.  Just a side note...this may actually turn from a scimmage into a district game next season. 

[quote name="77" post="1425993" timestamp="1377187255"] [quote author=Rattler99 link=topic=113410.msg1425881#msg1425881 date=1376964539] Navasota @ Montgomery JV/Frosh 5/ Varsity 6, Friday Navasota travels 20 minutes down Highway 105 to take on Montgomery In the Rattlers' first scrimmage against Sealy, the Rattlers outscored Sealy 7-1.  [b]From what I've heard,[/b] the defense looks to be just as salty as last year's team. And the offense appears to be faster.. Imagine an offense faster than the 2012 squad.  Hopefully, what I've heard is true.  This year could be another special year for the Brazos Valley. [/quote]WOW that could be special indeed! [/quote] Could be really special!  BUT....I'm always leary of anything that starts with the phrase "From what I hear..."  The other phrase that really scares me is "Watch this...hold my beer"  ;)

I am not from Vidor, so I am not emotionally involved with this issue.  I am a girls basketball fan though. At the end of last season I posted that I thought Coach Jacks would leave, but didn't elaborate because I knew this would end up right where it has.  I honestly thought this had about a 90% chance of happening.  If you take away the emotion... things are MUCH more clear.  Here are a few of the facts to consider and you could have recognized before if you had been paying closer attention. 1.  Coach Jacks does what is best for his daughters above everything else.  (What dad is going to blame him for that?) 2.  Even though Vidor had the best year in school history, they lost a great player in Blair Richmond, and a good role player in Torry Biddle.  I don't see anybody of that cailiber waiting to step in.  The Vidor girls would not have made a run in the playoffs even WITH the Jacks girls this coming year.  No supporting cast.  Even though I'm sure Vidor would have some "good" players. The Jacks family is looking to go deep into the playoffs in Allison's last season. Ain't happening with "good" players. 3. Coach Jacks does what is best for his daughters above everything else. 4. Coach Jacks produces winning seasons.  When you are a winner, other schools are going to come knocking. 5. Coach Jacks does what is best for his daughters above everything else. 6. Even prior to the best season in Lady Pirate history, Coach Jacks was being courted by other schools in the area and he was weighing his options. He didn't go. Guess why? (Check #7 for the answer) 7. Coach Jacks does what is best for his daughters above everything else. 8. The coach has a history of moving. Guess why? (check #9 for the answer) 9. Coach Jacks does what is best for his daughters above everything else. Coach Jacks did a lot to raise the interest in girls basketball in Vidor, but sometimes just being in the gym isnt enough. Ashley, even though we have met before and seen each other on several occasions you don't really know who I am.  I hope you find some peace in knowing that not all are ragging on your dad.  Although I never had the opportunity to see you play, I have a sneaking suspicion that the moves from Blue Ridge and Gary high school had YOUR best interest in mind just like he's doing now for your sisters. Good luck to Vidor and Lumberton. 

I'm hoping the Bears have a breakout season this year.  They do have enough talent to surprise much of the district.  Even though [b]ALL[/b] teams are optomistic at this point in the season, the Bears will always be "middle of the pack" at best in the preseason rankings until they prove otherwise on the field.  20-4A is extremely tough physically, but LCM has to overcome the mental side of knowing how to win as well.  I think Crouch is a good leader in that respect. The few times that LCM has won the district they were picked towards the bottom in those years too...maybe this will be one of those eye opening seasons wehn LCM has something to say about who goes to the playoffs.  Go Bears!

[quote name="AMc" post="1419905" timestamp="1374165739"] Houston Power and Impact Gold coming to Beaumont is awesome for our girls! The ones it will benefit are our girls who have what it takes to make it to a big D1. It's sad to say, but once you get the right combination of hard work, talent, determination, and attitude on the players part, it DOES matter what name they have on that jersey. We know from experience. Parents have to be willing to turn your daughter's game over to the coach/manager/organization that's willing to push her beyond what she thought was her limits, then let things happen. If our local coaches don't live up to those organizations expectations and reputation, they won't be coaches for long. And that's a good thing. The local softball drama won't last long with those groups. Parents and kids will have to step up their game and rise to the level of success. Some of our local guys have done an amazing job getting our local players to the next level, but it's time to make things better. There will still be a place for some of these smaller organizations, but this opens up so many possibilities! My advice is to find out what your daughter's goal is, and give her every opportunity to reach it. It's not going to fall in her lap in softball. [/quote] Nice post. This post does a good job of making people revisit their level of committment.  The underlying problem is that a whole host of parents and players "think" they are performing at the very highest level of competition possible...and that's not always the case.  You have to continue to dream, but be realistic in where you stand.   Even though this merger is about softball, it's really no different than anything else in life.  If you want to be the King...perform well enough and do the things necessary to take away the crown. 

[quote name="TexasHeat03" post="1410755" timestamp="1370375069"] [img][Hidden Content]] [/quote] Looks like you're starting with nothing.  ;D

CRAP!....do we have to listen to this again?  ;D

[quote name="Craig S" post="1409167" timestamp="1369859789"] [quote author=NEWS link=topic=112245.msg1409139#msg1409139 date=1369857833] sure miss the good old days there were some epic battles between myself and craig [/quote] On AND off the field, games between the 94 GT Shockers and the 93 Orange Crush were "epic" no doubt! [/quote] No doubt! Will never forget those.  I wish we would have had video back in the old days! Hold on! Somebody call an administrator...I just noticed NEWS only has 26 smites?  That can't be right...there has to be more than 26 umpires on here.  ;)  I guess that's the new calm, passive, and low keyed NEWS.

[quote name="Craig S" post="1408983" timestamp="1369842393"] [quote author=NEWS link=topic=112245.msg1408959#msg1408959 date=1369838844] Is this the same gun you used back in the day i remember one of you pitchers was throwing 70 at 12 u. Sorry could not help my self. [/quote] its all about the tuning forks.....yes, but that was when she was in league ball....us travel coaches screwed her up, she finished her career throwing only 52mph....BUT...she had movement...lol [/quote] LOL!  I wish I had a dollar for every kid travel ball coaches screwed up! I'd be rich!  Those guys are crazy!! Does that gun come with a money back gaurantee?  NEWS, put the shovel down and quit digging up old skeletons!  ;D

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1397721" timestamp="1366845556"] [quote author=PirateGirl4ever link=topic=110938.msg1397693#msg1397693 date=1366834611] Here y'all go!! 2013 VIDOR PIRATE FOOTBALL TBA Orangefield (scrimmage) Away TBA TBA WOS (scrimmage) Home TBA Aug. 30 Santa Fe Away 7:00 Sept. 6 Bridge City Home 7:30 Sept. 13 Clear Brook Home 7:30 Sept. 20 Open Sept. 27 Nederland* Away 7:30 Oct. 4 Ozen* Home 7:30 Oct. 11 Lumberton* Away 7:30 [b]Oct. 18 Central*# Home 7:30[/b] Oct. 25 Port Neches Groves* Away 7:30 Nov. 1 Livingston* Away 7:30 Nov. 8 Little Cypress Mauriceville*@ Home 7:30 *District games @ Senior night # Homecoming [/quote] ...Disrespectful!  :D [/quote] Only one way to gain it back!  ;)

[quote name="skipmeister" post="1387073" timestamp="1363789322"] That would be great for the school district! Students need to have updated facilities! I hope Little Cypress' bond passes, too! [/quote] Amen on the LCM bond!  Many folks from outside the LCM community complain about the small LCM stadium, but fail to realize the stadium is the nicest part of the school district! 

[quote name="usedtobe" post="1373729" timestamp="1360780435"] [quote author=BHFAN link=topic=109205.msg1373691#msg1373691 date=1360779052] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109205.msg1373610#msg1373610 date=1360772884] [quote author=LR2014 link=topic=109205.msg1373586#msg1373586 date=1360771156] [quote author=Riding Solo link=topic=109205.msg1373321#msg1373321 date=1360724011] This is getting ugly quick, proves 4 playoffs teams is too many. ::) What was you thinking UIL? [/quote] Solo, That just about sums it up......  :-[  I remember a few years back when this district had three teams in the top 20(Ozen,Central & Livingston). I can see having three teams make the playoffs when you have a district that strong. Four is pushing it to expect to have a competative game between a 1st place team and a fourth place team. Congrats to the other 20-4A teams. Ozen, Central and Vidor all advanced! [/quote] I guess I'm one of the few that think 4 teams in the playoffs is a good thing.  (Or at least not a negative thing) There are a few good districts out there that in some of those years like LR2014 noted have solid teams in at least the top 3 spots.  The majority of teams play some sort of "warm-up" game anyway...and any #1 views this as a warm up, but still has to keep their guard up.  #4 seeds are always hopeful and most play hard, but its not a realistic expectation for #4 seeds to prevail...so what's the big deal?  A warm-up game with a price if you don't stay on your toes. The UIL thinks its a good deal...lower classifications are adding an additional team to the playoffs next year. [/quote] Agreed! Not sure why some get angry about 4 going. At the end of the day you have to beat everyone to be #1. Plus there have been plenty of upsets in round 1 of any athletic competitions to keep the 4's in there. [/quote] Yeah???  List the ones that you know of and go ahead and Google the records to try to find others. ??? 8) [/quote] What difference does it make who would make that list? I too am old enough to where when I played only the district champion advanced to the playoff.  is that the solution?  Vidor, Dayton, Central, Orangefield and others should be left out?  Even with 3 teams that creates a bye.  I'd rather have a scheduled game against a #4 seed than a bye is all I'm saying. This is discussed every season and some opinions don't change.  The bottom line is the best teams usually win...and if they slip up and don't....maybe they weren't the best team. If you are a #1 seed and are truely better...then why do you care if a #4 seed is there?

[quote name="LR2014" post="1373586" timestamp="1360771156"] [quote author=Riding Solo link=topic=109205.msg1373321#msg1373321 date=1360724011] This is getting ugly quick, proves 4 playoffs teams is too many. ::) What was you thinking UIL? [/quote] Solo, That just about sums it up......  :-[  I remember a few years back when this district had three teams in the top 20(Ozen,Central & Livingston). I can see having three teams make the playoffs when you have a district that strong. Four is pushing it to expect to have a competative game between a 1st place team and a fourth place team. Congrats to the other 20-4A teams. Ozen, Central and Vidor all advanced! [/quote] I guess I'm one of the few that think 4 teams in the playoffs is a good thing.  (Or at least not a negative thing) There are a few good districts out there that in some of those years like LR2014 noted have solid teams in at least the top 3 spots.  The majority of teams play some sort of "warm-up" game anyway...and any #1 views this as a warm up, but still has to keep their guard up.  #4 seeds are always hopeful and most play hard, but its not a realistic expectation for #4 seeds to prevail...so what's the big deal?  A warm-up game with a price if you don't stay on your toes. The UIL thinks its a good deal...lower classifications are adding an additional team to the playoffs next year.

[quote name="LR2014" post="1373134" timestamp="1360705436"] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109027.msg1372139#msg1372139 date=1360450353] [quote author=94feet link=topic=109027.msg1371772#msg1371772 date=1360375565] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109027.msg1370918#msg1370918 date=1360246044] Although most will say these warm-up games mean nothing, I think they can be a huge swing mentally going into the playoff game depending on how you play in this game. So, even though the game means nothing...I have seen both teams and played both teams and I expect Lumberton to win even though Evadale sports a much better record. [/quote] sometimes what you expect isnt what you always get. ;) 48-38 Evadale Final (30-3) [/quote] Congrats to Evadale!  94feet, You obviously took offense to my expectation of a Lumberton win, but I still stand behind my opinions even AFTER the Evadale win.  My thoughts are absolutely in no way meant to downplay the efforts, skills, or accomplishments of the Lady Rebels...I just can't figure out the Raiders.  I am not a Lumberton follower,[b] [color=green]but am still baffeled at how L-town can sport one of the most successful little dribblers programs, dominate the junior high scene, and then fizzle at the varsity level.  Many point at the coaching, but I'm not sure and just can't put my finger on it.  [/b] [/quote][/color] Slam, I'm still baffled too  ;D It is no secret. Lumberton has not had the same coach for more than two years in row for the last five years. As a result, there is no "program" to speak of like you see at schools where there have been long tenured coaches. Coaches that implement their coaching philosophy at the jr high level. While Lumerton has squeeked out the fourth spot in an eight team district  ;D for the second year in a row, there is much improvement to made. You may have noticed comments on this site thoughout the season that go something like this..."I don't what kind of offense Lumberton was running" "It looked like a bunch of individuals out there" "Not a team" "No half time adjustments" and so on. Comments made by others, not me. I don't usually have negative things to say on here and I hope this is taken in the light that is a forum to post opinions. We are fortunate to have some talented girls that basically take the game on their shoulders. Our coach is content to set on the bench during the entire practice sipping on a fountain drink while the teams runs through a series of drills. Not good in my opinion  ;) [/quote][quote author=LR2014 link=topic=109027.msg1373134#msg1373134 date=1360705436] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109027.msg1372139#msg1372139 date=1360450353] [quote author=94feet link=topic=109027.msg1371772#msg1371772 date=1360375565] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109027.msg1370918#msg1370918 date=1360246044] Although most will say these warm-up games mean nothing, I think they can be a huge swing mentally going into the playoff game depending on how you play in this game. So, even though the game means nothing...I have seen both teams and played both teams and I expect Lumberton to win even though Evadale sports a much better record. [/quote] sometimes what you expect isnt what you always get. ;) 48-38 Evadale Final (30-3) [/quote] Congrats to Evadale!  94feet, You obviously took offense to my expectation of a Lumberton win, but I still stand behind my opinions even AFTER the Evadale win.  My thoughts are absolutely in no way meant to downplay the efforts, skills, or accomplishments of the Lady Rebels...I just can't figure out the Raiders.  I am not a Lumberton follower,[b] [color=green]but am still baffeled at how L-town can sport one of the most successful little dribblers programs, dominate the junior high scene, and then fizzle at the varsity level.  Many point at the coaching, but I'm not sure and just can't put my finger on it.  [/b] [/quote][/color] Slam, I'm still baffled too  ;D It is no secret. Lumberton has not had the same coach for more than two years in row for the last five years. As a result, there is no "program" to speak of like you see at schools where there have been long tenured coaches. Coaches that implement their coaching philosophy at the jr high level. While Lumerton has squeeked out the fourth spot in an eight team district  ;D for the second year in a row, there is much improvement to made. You may have noticed comments on this site thoughout the season that go something like this..."I don't what kind of offense Lumberton was running" "It looked like a bunch of individuals out there" "Not a team" "No half time adjustments" and so on. Comments made by others, not me. I don't usually have negative things to say on here and I hope this is taken in the light that is a forum to post opinions. We are fortunate to have some talented girls that basically take the game on their shoulders. Our coach is content to set on the bench during the entire practice sipping on a fountain drink while the teams runs through a series of drills. Not good in my opinion  ;) [/quote] Can't argue with your points. As an outsider I watch Lumberton and say "That team is pretty good." and on the inside I say "That team COULD be REALLY good!". Good luck tonight.  About to head to the game to check them out for myself.

[quote name="94feet" post="1371772" timestamp="1360375565"] [quote author=Slam14 link=topic=109027.msg1370918#msg1370918 date=1360246044] Although most will say these warm-up games mean nothing, I think they can be a huge swing mentally going into the playoff game depending on how you play in this game. So, even though the game means nothing...I have seen both teams and played both teams and I expect Lumberton to win even though Evadale sports a much better record. [/quote] sometimes what you expect isnt what you always get. ;) 48-38 Evadale Final (30-3) [/quote] Congrats to Evadale!  94feet, You obviously took offense to my expectation of a Lumberton win, but I still stand behind my opinions even AFTER the Evadale win.  My thoughts are absolutely in no way meant to downplay the efforts, skills, or accomplishments of the Lady Rebels...I just can't figure out the Raiders.  I am not a Lumberton follower, but am still baffeled at how L-town can sport one of the most successful little dribblers programs, dominate the junior high scene, and then fizzle at the varsity level.  Many point at the coaching, but I'm not sure and just can't put my finger on it. 

Although most will say these warm-up games mean nothing, I think they can be a huge swing mentally going into the playoff game depending on how you play in this game. So, even though the game means nothing...I have seen both teams and played both teams and I expect Lumberton to win even though Evadale sports a much better record.

[quote name="CRUSHCOACH" post="1369829" timestamp="1360002354"] 18 stinking points for a whole game ?????? What the heck happened. :o [/quote] CRUSHCOACH,  PM me for the uncensored version.

[quote name="Riding Solo" post="1368254" timestamp="1359571447"] What was the score Between Orangefield and HJ? Come on Hawk help a brother out. ;D [/quote] 58-28 HJ

[quote name="bulldog81" post="1368069" timestamp="1359519070"] LC-M beat Nederland 50-48 in OT. [/quote]   This game saw several LCM players foul out and I believe that 4 Nederland players fouled out leaving only one sub on the bench.  A couple of clutch free throws and a big shot down the stretch sealed this game for the Bears. The keen eyesite of the ref at halfcourt called MANY of the fouls that the two refs underneath missed.  ::)

[quote name="kenneth1617" post="1365142" timestamp="1358619600"] regardless of class [/quote] Regardless of classification (size) or regardless of having class?  ;D