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42-26 Silsbee half.

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22-10 Silsbee after 1.

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Astros sign Kaz Matsui Astros officially sign Matsui Veteran inks three-year contract worth $16.5 million By Alyson Footer / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros were the first team to make a move during the week of the Winter Meetings, and they did so before they even arrived to the annual gathering of baseball executives in Nashville, Tenn. General manager Ed Wade will arrive at the Opryland Hotel on Monday to partake in the Winter Meetings, but on Sunday, he announced that the club had finalized its agreement with second baseman Kazuo Matsui, who signed a three-year contract worth $16.5 million. The announcement was made shortly after Matsui underwent and passed a physical in Houston. Matsui, 32, takes over a position occupied by only two players in the last 17 years: Craig Biggio and Jeff Kent. A job that appeared to be Chris Burke's to lose now goes to Matsui, who played a major role in the Colorado Rockies' World Series run in 2007. "We just felt with the addition of [outfielder Michael] Bourn at top of the order, if we could come up with a solid run producing second baseman, that would enhance our club," Wade said. "It gives us two people at the top of the order who can run. Kaz's defensive ability is outstanding, and being as solid defensively up the middle as we can is important." Matsui, a native of Osaka, Japan, hit .288 with four home runs and 37 RBIs for Colorado in 2007. He also hit 24 doubles and six triples while stealing a career-best 32 bases and scoring a career-high 84 runs for the Rockies last season. Additionally, Matsui was one of only six switch-hitters in 2007 (Chone Figgins, Jose Reyes, Brian Roberts, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino) to record at least 30 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases. The Astros weren't the only team to pursue Matsui. The Cubs were also interested, but Wade's aggressiveness may have swayed the free agent second baseman toward Houston. Wade and manager Cecil Cooper flew to Los Angeles to meet face-to-face with Matsui and his wife, Mio, as well as Toru Mihara, the president of the company who works with Matsui's agent, Arn Tellem. "It was a good session at that point," Wade said. "It was great to have Coop involved." "After I became a free agent, the Astros strongly pursued me and I felt needed by the Houston Astros," Matsui said through Mihara, who translated for the second baseman during a conference call with reporters. "Talking to [Wade and Cooper], they told me good things about the organization, the fans and the Houston media." Interestingly, former Astros center fielder Willy Taveras also played a role. The two were teammates for the National League champion Rockies, and Taveras assured Matsui that Houston would be a good fit for him. "Willy talked to Kaz about Houston and was encouraging him to look into that situation," Wade said. "Cecil talking to him directly really helped us along, too." Mihara will not serve as Matsui's interpreter during the season. The Astros will hire a full-time interpreter to travel with the team, and they will also hire a personal trainer/massage therapist to work exclusively with Matsui, who has a history of back problems. Matsui's signing puts Burke, a former No. 1 Draft pick who was presumed to be the heir apparent to Biggio, in limbo. It's likely the Astros will attempt to trade Burke, who could fetch pitching if packaged with outfielder Luke Scott, who was pushed out of the starting outfield equation when the team acquired Bourn and moved Hunter Pence to right field. "Chris obviously is part of our club," Wade said. "We had viewed him as the heir apparent when Biggio retired, but if we could do something to upgrade at second base, we were going to try to do that. There were only a couple guys who could fill that. "We'll have to see what Chris' role is going forward. If there's a trade there, we'll try to do that as well." Wade had not spoken directly to Burke, but he said he told Burke's agent, Barry Meister, "If an opportunity would present itself to get Chris to another club, we would try to do that." Matsui was originally signed by the New York Mets as a free agent on Dec. 17, 2003, and was acquired by Colorado from the Mets on June 9, 2006. He played nine seasons for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese League from 1995-2003. During that time span, he hit .309 with 150 home runs, 569 RBIs and 306 stolen bases for Seibu. He earned the Pacific League's Most Valuable Player honor in 1998, and in 2002, he became only the eighth Japanese player since 1950 to hit .300 or higher with at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Wade plans to continue to be aggressive this week in Nashville. The Astros will be seeking pitching, both starters and relievers. They are looking for a closer to take over the role vacated by Brad Lidge, who was traded to the Phillies on Nov. 7. "We've had preliminary conversations that could lead to deals," Wade said. "We'll try to be aggressive down there. I don't know what the chances are in making other deals. We've tried to lay the groundwork, but until we get down there and see if anything develops remains to be seen. We've got a surplus at some positions and if we can put some deals together using that, we'll try." Alyson Footer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. __________________

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LC-M-H-J battle highlights hoop docket Van Wade The Orange Leader There is a large prep hoop docket on tap tonight across the area tonight with the feature game being defending Class 3A state champion Hardin-Jefferson visiting the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears at the Bear Cave. The Bears (6-1) are fresh off of winning the consolation trophy at the Cedar Creek Lake Shootout last weekend and Coach Darin Harley has a dominant senior group playing well, led by the likes of Dallas Bean and Kevin Cooper. Coach Todd Sutherland has the Hawks standing at 6-0 thus far. In other boys action tonight, the Orangefield Bobcats (5-2) fresh off of winning the Evadale Tournament last Saturday, will head to Nederland to face a re-surging Bulldog program. The Vidor Pirates will head to Beaumont to face Kelly while the Deweyville Pirates (7-1), who won the consolation trophy at the Evadale Tournament, will visit West Hardin. District action wwill crank up on the girls side of the ledger. The Orangefield Lady Bobcats (6-5) face an early road test at defending District 21-3A champion Silsbee. West Orange-Stark will welcome Hamshire-Fannett and Bridge City will visit a stout Hardin-Jefferson lady Hawks team in Sour Lake. The LC-M Lady Bears (4-5) will open up 22-4A play on the road at district favorite Beaumont Central (7-1). The Deweyville Lady Pirates (4-7), who won the second-place trophy at the Evadale Tournament, will start 24-2A play by hosting East Chambers. The Lady Pirates fell to Starks (La.) 50-39 in the Evadale title game. Guard Skylar Webster, who made the All-Tournament squad, led the way with 18 points. Krista Goleman tallied six points while Kaycee Spears and Amanda Vincent added five points apiece. Deweyville defeated the host Lady Rebels in the semifinals 50-45. Webster darted her way to a whopping 35 points while Goleman added five points and 10 rebounds. At the end of the week, two local tournaments highlight the schedule with both Orangefield and Deweyville hosting tourneys Thursday through Saturday. Teams in the Orangefield boys field include the host Bobcats, LC-M, Bridge City, Nederland, Silsbee, Sabine Pass, Buna, Kirbyville, Port Neches-Groves, Hamshire-Fannett and Milburn Academy. Games will be played at both the new Bobcat Gym and the old Bobcat Gym. In Thursday action, Nederland will face Milburn Academy at 9 a.m. Bridge City will meet LC-M at 10:30 a.m. and Sabine Pass will face Buna at 10:30 a.m. PN-G will battle Hamshire-Fannett at 3 p.m. Silsbee will face the Nederland-Milburn winner at 3 p.m. Kirbyville will face the Bridge City-LC-M winner at 4:30 p.m. and Orangefield will play the Buna-Sabine Pass winner at 7:30 p.m. The field in the girls bracket will have six teams, including the host Lady Bobcats, LC-M, Needville, PN-G, Sulphur (La.) and NCYA. Thursday action pits PN-G vs. Sulphur at 4:30 p.m. and LC-M vs. Orangefield at 6 p.m. Friday’s action has HCYA vs. PN-G at 10:30 a.m.; LC-M vs. Needville at noon; Sulphur vs. HCYA at 4:30 p.m. and Orangefield vs. Needville at 6 p.m. The Deweyville boys and girls will host the Deweyville Classic Thursday through Saturday. The Bridge City Lady Cardinals will also be participating in the Deweyville Classic. Meanwhile, the WO-S boys will head to Sour Lake to compete in the Hardin-Jefferson Tournament while the Vidor Pirates will participate in the YMBL Tournament.

All-District 21-3A Football Team Van Wade The Orange Leader Here is the All-District 21-3A Football Team as selected by the District 21-3A coaches: MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Pierce Rhodes, Kirbyville OFFENSIVE MVP: DePauldrick Garrett, WO-S DEFENSIVE MVP: Corey Bell, WO-S OFFENSIVE NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR: Dominique Bailey, Jasper; Jeremy Johnson, Silsbee DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Stephen Cook, WO-S COACH OF THE YEAR: Dan Hooks, WO-S FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Ortavious Hypolite, WO-S; Aaron Hazelwood, Kirbyville Running backs: Quintavious Garrett, WO-S; Brodrick Jackson, Kirbyville; Chris Castle, Silsbee Wide receivers: Ronnie Dennis, WO-S; Malcom Bronson, Jasper; Randy Musgrove, Kirbyville; Donovan Harris, Silsbee Tight end: Zach McMahon, Hamshire-Fannett Center: Brandon Allensworth, WO-S Offensive line: Tim Matherne, WO-S; Ryan Jones, Kirbyville; Chris Samuel, Kirbyville; Daniel Paulus, Silsbee; Cliff Mitchell, Jasper Kicker: Derrick Evans, Orangefield FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Noseguard: Carlos Carter, Jasper Defensive line: Trey Horn, Jasper; Jacorey Roberts, WO-S; Josh Skinner, Silsbee; Drey Jackson, Kirbyville Inside linebackers: Donte Rollins, Jasper; Robert Jiles, WO-S; Dustin East, Hamshire-Fannett Outside linebackers: Josh Lynch, WO-S; Chris Bell, Hamshire-Fannett Defensive backs: Broderick Jackson, Kirbyville; Brandon Watts, Silsbee; Hagen Daigle, Hamshire-Fannett; William Brooks, Jasper; Seth Thomas, WO-S; Ronnie Dennis, WO-S Punter: Beau Hansen, Hardin-Jefferson SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback: Jared Helton, Orangefield Running backs: Joe Robertson, Bridge City; Hagan Daigle, Hamshire-Fannett; Jeremy Granger, Orangefield Wide receivers: Devin Green, Orangefield; Cameron Burrell, Hamshire-Fannett; Luke Rhodes, Bridge City; Kwame Spikes, Jasper Tight ends: Beau Hanson, Hardin-Jefferson; Luke Gunstream, Orangefield Centers: Blake Moss, Silsbee; Trey Horn, Jasper Offensive line: Frank McMickle, Kirbyville; Mike Crowell, Jasper; Kimpton Lewis, Jasper; Eric Arnold, WO-S; Ben Dixon, Orangefield; Derrick Moss, Hmashire-Fannett Kickers: Blake Tyner, Hamshire-Fannett; James Haynes, WO-S SECOND TEAM DEFENSE Noseguard: Carltives Zetar, WO-S Defensive line: Derrick Pope, Hamshire-Fannett; Patrick Carlton, Bridge City; Jeremy Granger, Orangefield; Cody Cormier, Hardin-Jefferson; Jake Koehl, Hamshire-Fannett Inside linebackers: Tyler Thomas, Hardin-Jefferson; Jacob Felts, Orangefield; Alton Bronson, Jasper Outside linebackers: Reggie Boykin, Hamshire-Fannett; Desmond Everett, Kirbyville; Xavier Mayes, Jasper Defensive backs: Caleb Worthy, Orangefield; Ryan Bronson, Jasper; Joey Alfred, Kirbyville; Josh James, Silsbee; Cameron Burrell, Hamshire-Fannett Punter: Derrick Day, Jasper