News Around the Region . . .
Region XIV Women's Basketball Tounament
Friday, March 7
Angelina 67, Panola 65
Jacksonville 59, Tyler 48
Sunday, March 9
Trinity Valley 58, Jacksonville 52
Blinn 86, Angelina 68
Monday, March 10
Trinity Valley 83, Blinn 81 (TVCC advances to NJCAA Women's Basketball Tournament)
2007-08 Region XIV Women's Statistics (through March 3)
Region XIV Men's Basketball Tounament
Saturday, March 8
San Jacinto 78, Trinity Valley 61
Paris 74, Blinn 63
Navarro 70, Angelina 64
Panola 123, Tyler 121, 3 OT
Sunday, March 9
Paris 84, San Jacinto 71
Navarro 69, Panola 62
Monday, March 10
Paris 50, Navarro 49 (Paris advances to NJCAA Men's Basketball Tournament)
2007-08 Region XIV Men's Basketball Statistics (through March 3)
Navarro hits offensive banaza again to improve to 11-1
CORSICANA — Strong pitching helped Navarro sweep it’s way through a doubleheader Saturday against conference rival Texarkana at Graham Field.
In the first game of the day, a big second inning led to Navarro getting a 7-0 win.
After a scoreless first inning, a lead-off single by Brett Parsons started the second inning for Navarro.
Parsons was quickly brought in with a two-run home run by first baseman Jeff Jones — his first of the year.
Navarro kept the inning going with a double by Jaron Shepard, who was brought in on a double by Brock Holt. Shepard went 2-3 with two doubles in the game.
Zach Grichor put Holt across home plate with a single to give Navarro a 4-0 lead.
The Navarro offense was not done yet.
Justin Howard blasted a two-run homer over the right field wall to put the Bulldogs ahead by six runs.
Tyler women win second dual match of year against Lee
BAYTOWN - The Tyler Junior College women's tennis team recovered in singles to down Lee College, 5-4, Saturday in a Region XIV dual match.
The Apache Ladies, who have defeated Lee twice this season, clinched the dual with two singles matches still on the court - both wins for Lee.
TJC won every first set in singles after losing two of three doubles matches.
"It was a good match for us," said TJC head coach John Peterson. "We still continue to struggle in doubles. We're not very strong there and we need to get better."
Tyler diamondmen get on roll with sweep of Brookhaven
TYLER — Tyler Junior College picked the perfect time to achieve its first series sweep.
After rallying to defeat Brookhaven College Friday, the Apaches (18-16, 14-10) dominated the Bears in Saturday's double-header at Mike Carter Field, winning 10-1 and 8-2.
TJC is now firmly in third place in the Metro Athletic Conference, two games ahead of Brookhaven (14-19, 11-13). The series sweep also gives TJC a win in the head-to-head tiebreaker, which head coach Jon Groth believes could be pivotal as only the top three teams in the conference make the playoffs.
"We've told our guys all year long that we need to be playing our best baseball in April, and we are just now getting to April," Groth said. "The thing that impresses me most about that line score is the zero (in the error column).
Bingham wins 4th straight decision as Navarro tops Highland
ATHENS — If all goes as planned, the Lady Cardinals will take to the softball field in the fall.
The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees gave college administrators unanimous permission last Monday to move forward on creating the college¹s first conference girls softball program.
"This is an activity we want to be able to provide to our students and the community," said TVCC President Glendon Forgey.
Forgey said there are several quality high school softball programs in this area. However, when those student athletes graduate they do not have the option to stay close to home when attending college.
"We want to be able to provide those students that opportunity. We want area softball players to attend college and play at TVCC," said Forgey.
The new team will benefit the college as a whole, the president noted. Having softball will increase college enrollment and give students an additional activity. The extra students may also increase state funding for TVCC.
The college has been working with the city of Athens to develop an agreement for the use of field number three at Cain Park. The board approved the development of the softball program with the provision that the college obtain written agreements from the city and the Henderson County Girls Softball Association.
The facility at Cain Park is in great shape, said Forgey, and would be ideal for the college¹s needs.
"All the field needs is a team and a coach," he said.
Top-ranked Baytown rolls past 4th-rated NCTC in tennis
BAYTOWN — The first round of the battle in Baytown was a rout as Lee College breezed past North Central Texas College 8-1. The second match of the day was also a blowout, as Tyler Junior College defeated NCTC 7-2 to set up the showdown between the two top-ranked teams in the nation, Lee College and Tyler.
“North Central Texas is the No. 4 team in the nation. There are just two really good teams at the top,” said Lee College head coach Jason Haynes, whose team is ranked No. 1.
“I really enjoyed our performance today. The loss in No. 2 doubles was disappointing but Maria (Paula Hernandez) is working through a hamstring injury. Andrea (Villasana) didn’t play well in the first set at No. 6 singles but finished strong so overall I can’t be to disappointed.”
The Lady Rebels jumped out in front with a 2-1 lead after doubles play. The No.1 team of Natalie Araya and Anna Djananova defeated Cimen Soy and Jo’Vonna Gaines 8-4. In No. 2 doubles, Stephanie Rodriguez and Adriana Herrera fell to Nadia Solomon and Brittanee’ George 8-4. Andrea Villasana and Maria-Paula Hernandez picked up a win at No. 3 doubles with an 8-1 win over Kylie George and Danielle Cochran.
Angelina continues impressive run by sweeping Lon Morris
JACKSONVILLE — Early Saturday morning, there was some uncertainty regarding the local weather and whether it would allow the Angelina College vs. Lon Morris game to take place.
The clouds cleared, the rain went away, and the Roadrunners are glad they did.
Continuing their torrid hitting streak that has seen the Roadrunners reach double figures in hits, AC won their fifth and sixth straight games with an 8-0, 13-5 sweep of the Bearcats.
Lefty Jason Gurka pitched his second straight shutout to win the opener, and Chris Andreas drove in eight runs on the day to help move the Roadrunners to 7-5 in Region XIV play.
Andreas picked up five RBI in Game 1 with a two-run triple and a three-run double, then added a three-run homer in the nightcap. Matt Thielepape and Jake Rowell added solo shots in the finale, with each player finishing the game with two RBIs.
2006 All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference
2007 All-Region XIV Women's Basketball Team
2007 All-Region XIV Men's Basketball Team
2007 Baseball Statistics/Standings
2007 All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference