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Sports News

Hall of Famer Boutte ready for West Brook challenge

West Brook is getting a Hall of Fame basketball coach. July 7, Beaumont ISD announced that Andre Boutte would be the new boys head basketball coach replacing Sam Simon, who stepped down after the season.

“I prayed about the situation,” said Boutte, who is 52. “It’s unique; it gives me a challenge at this point in my career.”

Kelly standout pushes himself as a Rice Owl

Ford Proctor (Photos courtesy of Rice athletics)

Two-time Monsignor Kelly high school all-state baseball player Ford Proctor has parlayed that success into becoming an NCAA collegiate baseball All-American.

Reid Russell to compete in home run derby

After a powerful outburst that tied a school record, junior outfielder Reid Russell was invited to participate in the 2016 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby, which will be Sunday, July 3, and shown live on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m.

Sports Shorts: Ozen hires football coach

Taylor hired as Ozen football coach

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Deweyville’s Willis earns more awards

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