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Thursday, July 2, 2009 6:18 AM
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News . . .
6/27/2009
2009 All-State Softball Teams Announced!
6/25/2009
Attention Coaches, Parents, Players, and Fans...
Each year - there are debates on various websites regarding players who are selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State teams (football, volleyball, baseball, softball). Sports writers from around the state vote on these players and seek to be fair with the information that they receive.
When the 2009 All-State softball and baseball teams are released and you look for a player that didn't make one of the teams -- please do us a favor before sending an irate E-mail listing all the reasons why your player was deserving to be on one of these teams.
We can't select players if they were never nominated. Coaches and/or sports writers are the only ones who can nominate a player(s). If they are not nominated - our writers can't vote on someone who is not on the ballot. So check with your coach FIRST to see if the player was even nominated.
There is no way a single sports writer, who compiles the ballots, can know every player across the state. Coaches are the life-line in helping us select players. If coaches choose not to participate in submitting their players -- then we can't do anything beyond that.
If you look at the TXSWA homepage -- contact information has been fully visible for the coaches to make their baseball and softball nominations before the playoffs began...
6/17/2009
Special Notice!
Softball All-State teams will be released to Texas newspapers to publish on Sunday, June 28 -- Teams will be posted on the TXSWA website shortly thereafter.
6/13/2009
Congratulations to the 2009 State Baseball Champions:
Class 5A: El Paso Socorro BulldogsClass 4A: Texarkana Texas Tigers
Class 3A: Carthage Tigers
Class 2A: Danbury Panthers
Class 1A: Miles Bulldogs
6/11/2009
Congratulations to the 2009 State Softball Champions:
Class 5A: Smithson Valley Lady RangersClass 4A: New Braunfels Canyon Cougarettes
Class 3A: Needville Lady Bluejays
Class 2A: Brock Lady Eagles
Class 1A: Forsan Lady Buffaloes
5/28/2009
All State Baseball Nomination Form
Coaches, please fill out the nomination form and fax it to TSWA's All State Chairman, Robert Cessna, at 1-979-776-8923. For more information, read Robert's letter to all baseball coaches.
5/23/2009
In memory of longtime Texas coach, Ronnie W. McGehee, August 3, 1934 - May 19, 2009
McGehee's goal was to teach every student he taught and coached to play to the best of their ability. Many trophies were added to the school's collection during his time of coaching. full story
TSWA ALL-STATE SOFTBALL NOMINATIONS NEEDED!!!!
Please send nominations for the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team to Longview News-Journal Sports Editor Jack Stallard as soon as possible when your season has concluded.
Nominations should include:
Player(s)
School
Classification of school (1A-5A)
Position(s)
Any statistics available
Nominations may be E-mailed to jstallard@longview-news.com or faxed to 903-757-3742.
Deadline to nominate players is the Tuesday after the UIL State Softball Tournament.
3/19/2009
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Boys State Basketball Champions:
Class 5A: DeSoto EaglesClass 4A: Houston Yates Lions
Class 3A: Dallas Madison Trojans
Class 2A: Ponder Lions
Class 1A Division I: Roscoe Plowboys
Class 1A Division II: Elkhart Slocum Mustangs
3/9/2009
UIL Boys Basketball Champions, 1921-2007
3/9/2009
UIL Girls Basketball Champions, 1951-2007
3/9/2009
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Girls State Basketball Champions:
Class 5A: Mansfield Summit Jaguars
Class 4A: Waco Midway Pantherettes
Class 3A: Robinson Rockets
Class 2A: Brock Lady Eagles
Class 1A Division I: Sudan Nettes
Class 1A Division II: Roby Lady Lions
2008 All State Football Teams
2008 State Football Champs!
2008 All State Volleyball Teams
2008 State Volleyball Champs!
Special Prayer and Sympathy extended to the Underwood Family
It is with saddened hearts that one of our own - Wesley Underwood - who was the founder and author of Collier-Sharp.com went to be with the Lord a couple of weeks ago. His passing was totally unexpected at 47 years of age.
Wes will be greatly missed by his family and friends -- and the Texas Sports Writers Association is indebted to him over the years for his advanced work in providing his fellow scribes with indepth history of hundreds of Texas high school football teams.
You may send a note to his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Underwood
P.O. Box 449
Point Comfort, Texas 77978
We know that they would appreciate hearing from you either by mail or phone. Their E-mail address is: jeffu@cableone.net or 361.987.2285. Again -- we are so saddened and extend to the family our prayers in this time of sorrow.
Back on Board
By Jenny Dial — © The Houston Chronicle
Cured of leukemia, Clements senior Omar Amin can barely be kept off the field these days
SUGAR LAND — This time last year, Omar Amin was pacing the sidelines at Clements football games, waiting for his chance to get back on the field. full story
For more feature stories, visit our Feature Archives page.
Calling All Scribes
It is time to renew your TXSWA membership for 2009. The website is designed with you and Texas high school fans in mind. The membership form is on the site ready to be printed out, filled out, and mailed to Maury Salinger who will be happy to collect your $10.00 membership on behalf of TXSWA. Just click About TXSWA and you'll find the form.
We want to communicate to coaches, student-athletes, parents, and others who are interested in the work we are doing. This is your forum too!
If you have any suggestions -- don't be bashful.
At the moment -- get your membership in to Maury ASAP! Keep up the good work!