After several days off for winter break, Oak Ridge returned to the court to host Deer Park Tuesday afternoon. Albeit with a little bit of rust. It… Read more “Basketball (boys): Oak Ridge’s comeback falls short in return to court against Deer Park”
Category: Athletics
Boys Basketball: Kingwood Insperity Holiday Classic Tournament Day 1 Roundup
Overtime thrillers, buzzer-beating victories and dominating performances; the opening day of the Kingwood Insperity Holiday Classic had it all. For a lot of the teams participating in… Read more “Boys Basketball: Kingwood Insperity Holiday Classic Tournament Day 1 Roundup”
Caney Creek freshman takes international karate title
What started out as a way to defend himself, Justin Olds’ karate career took off quickly. According to his parents, Olds was the victim of bullying three years… Read more “Caney Creek freshman takes international karate title”
Football: The Woodlands’ Antoine Winfield, Jr. is The Courier’s 2015 Player of the Year
It was, without a doubt, a football season to write home about in Montgomery County. Eight county schools, including three-time outright District 16-6A champion The Woodlands, qualified… Read more “Football: The Woodlands’ Antoine Winfield, Jr. is The Courier’s 2015 Player of the Year”
Volleyball: TSWA makes The Woodlands’ Hickman, Oak Ridge’s Cianciulli first-team picks on all-state team
By any measure, the Oak Ridge volleyball team’s first trip to the state tournament since 1999 culminated a season to remember. The Texas Sports Writers Association took notice.… Read more “Volleyball: TSWA makes The Woodlands’ Hickman, Oak Ridge’s Cianciulli first-team picks on all-state team”
Cross Country: The Woodlands’ Golden Boys Runner of the Year
The Woodlands simply dominated every event, race and meet it was a part of in 2015. And leading the charge was Daniel Golden, who lost only one… Read more “Cross Country: The Woodlands’ Golden Boys Runner of the Year”
Oak Ridge girls track team prepares for season by serving the community
Competitive sports kick off their seasons after months of strength and conditioning workouts and countless hours of practice. Oak Ridge’s girls track team, however, pushes their athletes… Read more “Oak Ridge girls track team prepares for season by serving the community”
Girls Basketball: Bulldogs take extra steps for win
Summer Creek is working overtime to return to the playoffs. The Bulldogs opened District 16-6A with back-to-back overtime games, first falling to The Woodlands and then edging… Read more “Girls Basketball: Bulldogs take extra steps for win”
Soccer (boys): Highlanders out to improve on promise
Following solid postseason run in 2015, The Woodlands looks for even better 2016 The Woodlands wasn’t picked. Instead, Conroe was the consensus District 16-6A favorite after joining The… Read more “Soccer (boys): Highlanders out to improve on promise”
Boys Basketball: Reed’s squad ready for solid 2016 run
The Woodlands is feeling the Christmas spirit. The boys basketball players went into the break at 15-4 overall – and with three championships under its tree. “We’re continually… Read more “Boys Basketball: Reed’s squad ready for solid 2016 run”
Cross Country: Top runner Theo Goff raises the bar for Oak Ridge cross country
Oak Ridge High School’s cross country runner Theo Goff led his team to a big season as he helped get them to the state championship as a… Read more “Cross Country: Top runner Theo Goff raises the bar for Oak Ridge cross country”
Basketball (boys): Edmond’s barrage of 3s help Conroe to win over Klein Oak
The 3-pointer Petey Edmond made in the first minute of the game was just an appetizer. The main course came in the third quarter for the Conroe junior… Read more “Basketball (boys): Edmond’s barrage of 3s help Conroe to win over Klein Oak”
Diving: The Woodlands’ Cook claims title at USA Diving Championships
Stanford’s Kassidy Cook, a graduate of The Woodlands High School, won the women’s 3-meter springboard final with a total score of 975.20. It’s Cook’s second national title in… Read more “Diving: The Woodlands’ Cook claims title at USA Diving Championships”
Basketball: Lang, Freas help The Woodlands turn back Clear Falls 69-53
The Woodlands boys basketball squad overcame a slow start and pulled away from Clear Falls in the fourth quarter, stopping the Knights 69-53. The Woodlands improved to… Read more “Basketball: Lang, Freas help The Woodlands turn back Clear Falls 69-53”
Volleyball: Lady Highlander Hickman earns All-Montgomery County Player of the Year
Two Montgomery County volleyball programs squared off at Bernard Johnson Coliseum at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Nov. 14. At stake was a trip to the… Read more “Volleyball: Lady Highlander Hickman earns All-Montgomery County Player of the Year”
The Woodlands alumni gather to honor coach Schoeller
Saturday marked the first alumni soccer game for The Woodlands High School in more than 30 years. When former players from 1983 to 1999 took the pitch… Read more “The Woodlands alumni gather to honor coach Schoeller”
Olympians thrive on 2nd day of US nationals; TWHS grad Cook third in 3-meter synchro
American divers David Boudia and Steele Johnson looked pretty good Wednesday at the U.S. Winter Nationals. They’re still not in Olympic form. After scoring four 10s on… Read more “Olympians thrive on 2nd day of US nationals; TWHS grad Cook third in 3-meter synchro”
High school football playoffs find a home on TV
There was a time when Jon Heidtke would go hat in hand to coaches each year as Christmas drew nigh, trying to cobble together some combination that… Read more “High school football playoffs find a home on TV”
Mexican businessman buys controlling stake in Houston Dynamo
Mexican businessman Gabriel Brener just made a big investment in Houston sports. The Houston Dynamo announced Dec. 15 that Los Angeles-based Anschutz Entertainment Group sold its 50… Read more “Mexican businessman buys controlling stake in Houston Dynamo”
Girls Basketball: Conroe wins second district game in a row, defeats Lady Cavs 37-29
The Conroe High School girls basketball team tasted sweet victory as they defeated College Park 37-29, improving their district record to 2-0. The Tigerettes started the game… Read more “Girls Basketball: Conroe wins second district game in a row, defeats Lady Cavs 37-29”
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