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Rossomando named Lamar University head football coach

Former NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year, and 2017 Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year (NCAA FCS Coach of the Year) finalist, Peter Rossomando, has been named Lamar University head football coach, announced Director of Athletics Jeff O’Malley.

PNG grad honored with No. 12 jersey at Texas A&M

Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle unveiled the Aggies’ spring roster Dec. 12, in addition to senior infielder Austin Bost being honored with the No. 12 jersey for the upcoming 2023 season.

Vidor grad is member of Texas Rangers dance team

Baylie Bradley, a 2019 graduate of Vidor High School, was selected by Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers as a member on their 2023 Six Shooters Pro Dance Team.

Brothers in arms help PNG to state title game

Brothers Nick and Sean Gardiner, both linebackers for the Port Neches-Groves Indians (13-2), are leading the defensive charge as the Indians seek their first state title since 1975 when they play Dallas South Oak Cliff in the UIL Class 5A Division II state championship Friday, Dec.

Rossomando named new LU football coach

Former NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year, and 2017 Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year (NCAA FCS Coach of the Year) finalist, Peter Rossomando, has been named Lamar University head football coach announced Director of Athletics Jeff O’Malley Saturday morning.

Cardinals win over Our Lady of The Lake

LU freshman Nate Calmese scored a career-high 31 points while classmate Cody Pennebaker added a career-best 21 points Dec. 5 when the Cardinals beat Our Lady of the Lake, 91-56, to improve to 4-5 on the season. The Cardinals return to action Saturday, Dec.

PRO RODEO: Davis delivered a flawless 3-for-3 effort

At the second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash the Beast event of the 2023 season in St. Louis, Missouri, Jasper native and 2016 World Champion Cooper Davis delivered a flawless 3-for-3 effort, including what is now the highest-marked ride of the season, to win the PBR St.

Vidor senior signs to play college baseball for Avila University

Senior Austin Rodgers recently announced that he will play college baseball for Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodgers, who will receive $108,000 in scholarships, will join teammate Ty Watson at Avila.

Eight PN-G seniors sign scholarship offers

Eight seniors from Port Neches-Groves High School signed national letters of intent Dec. 1 to continue their education and participate in college athletics.

Breaking: Lamar fires football coach

Lamar University is parting ways with head football coach Blane Morgan announced Jeff O’Malley Monday morning. The decision comes following 2022 season that saw LU post a 1-10 overall record and a 1-5 mark in Southland Conference play.