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The Mid County Babe Ruth 16 year old All Stars won the East Texas State Championship July 8 in Bay City by going undefeated in three games. Several Orange County players are among these All Stars. An opening round win against Wharton (3-2) moved the stars into the semi-finals where they defeated Bay City (7-4). After advancing to the championship round, they defeated Wharton again (7-1), who had earned the opportunity to play Mid County by advancing thru the losers bracket. Trae Hester (Vidor) received the Tournament MVP.

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Silsbee will be plenty good!!!!!!

DICKIE V IS EVERYWHERE!! ;D

8) Good luck this season HJ!

Thanks Mike!!!!!!!! Man nice Stadium!

Yea i can see where he would be mad.

Got ya fixed up Dickie V!

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The last 7 on 7 i went to Dennis caught everything!

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Albert Pujols crying again... So much talent...so immature. Pujols irked about getting left on bench Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Albert Pujols was angry about being left on the All-Star bench and the St. Louis slugger took aim at the National League manager — who just happened to be Tony La Russa of his own Cardinals. "It's the All-Star game. He can do what he wants," Pujols said Tuesday night. "He does whatever he wants. If I wasn't expecting to play, I wouldn't have come up here." Pujols, the NL MVP in 2005 and key to the Cardinals' win in the World Series last year, said La Russa didn't talk to him the entire game. Pujols could only watch when Aaron Rowand flied out with the bases loaded to end the American League's 5-4 win. "If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight." With the 32-man rosters, it's not uncommon for few players to be left out. The AL used 27 players, while the NL used 28. Pujols and Texas shortstop Michael Young — last year's All-Star game MVP — were the only position players who didn't get into the game. Ever since the 2002 event ended in an extra-innings tie, managers have tended to hold a hitter back just in case. La Russa said he indeed was saving his star player in case the game went long. "Once we lost (Miguel) Cabrera and (Freddy) Sanchez, he was the guy we were going to use to protect ourselves in case we kept playing because of Albert's versatility," La Russa said. "I think we had the right guy at bat." A six-time All-Star, Pujols finished about 770,000 votes behind starting first baseman Prince Fielder. He played left field regularly in 2002 and '03 and also saw time at third base in 2001 and '02. Pujols said he was getting his body loose the whole night. "I was ready to go since the game started," Pujols said. Pujols is mired in a career-worst home run slump — 22 games and a career-worst 74 at-bats. He is tied with Chris Duncan for the team lead with 16 homers and his last homer was off Kansas City's Jimmy Gobble on June 14.

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New standardized test in Texas State to test students' fitness 12:13 AM CDT on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 By STACI HUPP / The Dallas Morning News [email protected] The newest standardized test in Texas will make millions of children sweat next year. It also will make them run a mile and touch their toes. CHERYL DIAZ MEYER/DMN From left: Cristina Saez, Madison Morse and Caitlin Morse get a jump on the physical fitness test students will face by learning about the weight machines in a Plano YMCA. Texas will be the first state to comprehensively gauge students' physical health as part of a new fitness-focused law that targets growing waistlines. "We're treading new water here," said Jeff Kloster, an associate commissioner at the Texas Education Agency, which will oversee a state fitness test for children in grades three through 12. The test will measure aerobic endurance, body fat, flexibility and muscle strength, Mr. Kloster said. TEA officials expect to spend $2.5 million to equip schools with Fitnessgram, a testing tool developed by Dallas physician Kenneth Cooper, founder of aerobics. The tool includes computer software to train teachers how to conduct the test. To pass, students must score in the 80th percentile, or better than seven out of 10 peers, for their age and sex. Students with disabilities or a doctor's note don't have to take the test. TEA officials say the test results will help guide state research into possible links among physical health and student achievement, school attendance and discipline problems. "What Texas is doing, which could be a really great thing, is they're creating accountability" for student health, said Charlene Burgeson, executive director of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. "It's a really important part of giving the student ownership of their own health, too. They need to understand what those different components of fitness are and how they're doing on them." TEA officials will tally test results by grade level, campus and school district. Parents who want to know their child's score need only call the school, which will keep files for every student. "It is not a competition to the extent that if you don't achieve a certain number, you don't get rewarded," Mr. Kloster said. "This is about identifying where we are." State officials say they have low expectations for the first round of tests next spring. About one-third of Texas' 4 million public school children are considered overweight, health data show, putting the state above the national average. Only two-thirds of the state's students were enrolled in PE classes in 2005, according to TEA data. More PE PE supporters hope that will change under the new state law, which also attempts to add teeth to physical education requirements. Critics say PE has taken a back seat to classes that give students a jump-start on high school credits or that boost students' chances of passing standardized tests. "With the emphasis on TAKS tests, you've got a lot of people who are cutting physical education back," said Michele Rusnak, physical education coordinator for the Austin school district. "At least now this will say, 'Hey, you can't cut anymore.' " The new law defines the required level of physical activity in schools as "moderate or vigorous." For elementary students, the law sets the minimum time in PE at 30 minutes a day, 135 minutes a week or 225 minutes over two weeks. The new rules require middle-schoolers to take PE four out of six semesters starting in the fall of 2008. PE requirements for high school students won't change. They still need 1 ½ years of PE to graduate. Connection to learning Attempts to restore physical education have mounted nationwide as worries escalate about childhood obesity and the costs to treat related illnesses. State education officials like the renewed focus on PE because some research shows healthy children focus better in the classroom. Austin ISD, which has tracked student fitness tests for three years, found that fifth- and seventh-graders who scored highest on fitness tests also fared better on the math and reading portions of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The district's tests include sit-ups and push-ups, a timed one-mile run and body-mass index – a combination of a student's height and weight. "It's not a cause and effect, but it's definitely a correlation," said Ms. Rusnak, the PE coordinator. "Healthy kids are going to learn better." Parents like Erin Hanagriff appreciate Austin's testing effort because it reinforces the lessons she tries to teach her two teenage daughters. "Fitness isn't just how big are your muscles, it's how healthy is your heart?" said Mrs. Hanagriff, a physical therapist assistant. "Tangible results are very helpful." National leader Fitness tests have been around for decades, but their use in schools has been spotty. California tests children in grades five, seven and nine every year, for example. But Texas is the only state to require across-the-board fitness tests, Mr. Kloster said. Supporters argue that the tests are the most critical piece of the PE legislation because it forces wary educators to take PE and health seriously. "There hasn't been a strong arm saying, 'You need to do this,' " Ms. Rusnak said. Children's poor health "has been the elephant in the room for a long time," she said, "and it's time that we do something differently."

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SE Texas pair to play as TGCA volleyball all-stars For Stinson, it was one more chance to meet some of the state's best players before she heads to college. When Hamshire-Fannett's Memri Carmon was told, she was more shocked than anything. The middle blocker didn't think she would be selected because of her decision to play basketball in college. But despite the different reactions between the players, it didn't change the honor of being selected to play in the Texas Girls Coaches Association all-star volleyball game. "I was shocked when they told me," said Carmon, who signed to play basketball with Rice University. "I really didn't expect to be selected in this sport, but I am happy that I have the opportunity to play on the team." Carmon is among 12 players that will compete on the East team in the Class 1A-3A game. The East team plays the West at 3:30 p.m. today at the Delco Center in Austin. Stinson is scheduled to compete on the East team in the Class 5A-4A game at 5:30 p.m. today at the same location. The volleyball game is one of three all-star games scheduled this week in conjunction with the TGCA summer coaching clinic in Austin. "I am very excited about playing in the game," Stinson said. "It's a great opportunity to play with some really good players in the state. I also have the chance to meet some new people while I'm there." Stinson helped lead the Bulldogs to the regional finals of the Class 4A playoffs. She also helped the Bulldogs win their first District 22-4A title with a perfect 14-0 record. Stinson scored a total of 261 points during her senior year. She had 125 kills, 84 blocks and 253 digs. Stinson, who was selected most valuable player of her district, accumulated 1,112 assists for the year. Stinson was selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 4A all-state team. "I thought this past season was incredible," Stinson said. "I had the opportunity to play with great teammates and for a great coach. Hopefully, they will carry on the success next year." Stinson, her twin sister Kara and Nederland's Jennifer Goodwin will remain teammates in college. All three players signed with Blinn College. "I am happy that I don't have to go to college alone," Stinson said. "I'm excited that we all get to experience college together. Blinn has made it to the national tournament the last four years so we are excited about playing there." Carmon had strong performances in both volleyball and basketball during her high school career. In volleyball, Carmon helped lead the Horns to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Prior to Hamshire-Fannett's area round appearance, the Horns made two consecutive appearances in the Region III finals. Carmon was selected outstanding middle hitter in District 21-3A. She was also selected to the Enterprise's Super Gold second team in volleyball and basketball. Carmon, whose mother also played basketball at Rice, was a first-team selection in basketball in 21-3A. "I will miss playing volleyball, but I am happy to finally be able to focus on just one sport," Carmon said. "I look forward to playing in the all-star game because it will be one of my last competitive games in the sport."

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WO-S headed to 7-on-7 tourney Van Wade The Orange Leader WEST ORANGE — The home of the Aggies will showcase plenty of speedy skill players from across the state as 96 teams, including West Orange-Stark, will compete in the 7-on-7 State Tournament at Texas A&M University in College Station starting Thursday. For the very first time, the tournament has split the tournament into two classifications in the 64-team Class 5A-4A field and the 32-team Class 3A-and-under field. Hardin will join WO-S in the small school bracket while both Beaumont West Brook and Port Arthur Memorial will compete in the big school field. “I really like our chances this year, Mustang tailback DePauldrick Garrett said. “I think we can compete against anybody but now that we’re facing schools our own size, we’re feeling pretty confident.†The 3A-and-under division has eight pools with four teams apiece. The Mustangs are in Pool G with LaVilla, Madisonville and Pilot Point. WO-S will open play against Pilot Point at 1 p.m. Thursday. Other small school division schools include Athens, Bandera, Bridgeport, Palacios, Crane, Glen Rose, Lindsay, Rockdale, Gonzales, Mabank, Melissa, West, Aransas Pass, Canton, Harper, Lake Worth, Celina, Diboll, Marlin, Pleasanton, Elysian Fields, Hitchcock, New Waverly, Normangee, Graham, Navasota and Sundown. The fast-paced, high-scoring, offense-oriented competition is always exciting to watch for the fans and it certainly helps keep players in shape over the course of the summer. The game emphasizes passing using a 45-yard field and a one-hand touch for a tackle. All players, except the center, are eligible receivers and the game is played in two 20-minute consecutive halves with the uniforms consisting of shorts and T-shirts with no helmets or pads. “Without a doubt, 7-on-7 helps us stay in great condition, along with the weightroom,†Garrett said. “It helps us all become a closer type of team. It’s still a little different, you kinda miss the contact.†The Mustangs are also getting the feel for a new quarterback in Ortavious Hypolite, who has played well this summer and continues to make strides. For Garrett, without question, 7-on-7 is a different kind of game. After all, the All-District tailback darted his way to 1,389 yards and 17 touchdowns on 191 carries as a junior as the Mustangs stormed to an 11-1 record and a District 21-3A title. In 7-on-7, it’s all about catching the ball. “I hope to contribute more this season by being a better receiver out of the backfield,†said Garrett. “7-on-7 helps us all get on the same page as far as our route running goes. I’m also seeing some time at cornerback. Man, that’s a tough position in that game.†Fellow Mustang senior Cory Bell hangs his hat on the defensive side of the ball and will play rover this fall. The 7-on-7 game and the tough workout regiment at WO-S has Bell, who moved in from California, really excited. “The man-to-man coverage in 7-on-7 is so tough,†Bell said. “The officials don’t let you jam the receivers. You can’t tackle them, even though you that’s what you want to do.†Bell loves the way the Mustangs have accepted him. “Football is serious around here, I found that out pretty quick,†Bell said. “All of the guys work so hard and I just wanted to fit in and I’ve worked really hard to get stronger and faster too. This going to state in 7-on-7 should be a great trip and it’s only going to get us ready even more for the season coming up.†In the big school bracket, West Brook is in a pool with Arlington Lamar, Katy Taylor and San Benito while PA Memorial is in a pool that consists of Bryan, Colleyville Heritage, and Katy Cinco Ranch.