Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 94, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 8, 2002 Page: 3 of 84
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used toy and receive the following of Homes in Alvin, sponsored by
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tions, scoliosis screenings, x-rays. Kappa Gamma International, will
blood pressure check, treatments be held on Sunday. Dec. 8. from 2-
and blood sugar check. There is a 6 p.m.
special need for gifts for children Tickets to view seven featured
Jackets chop Willowridge, 50-44
Hoop boys gain first win over Eagles since 1987
By Stephen Collins er and a free goal. Jeremy Burgess chipped in two from the line as well
Sports Editor to move Alvin to an 11-4 lead following the initial eight minutes.
Alvin then increased the margin to 17-9 on Kincaide’s lay-in midway
While Willowridge presently resembles a mere shell of its back-to-back in the second and although Willowridge rolled off eight consecutive tal-
state championship form from a couple of years ago, many in the Texas lies, capped by Mike Johnson’s trey to draw even, the Jackets countered
high school basketball community still consider a win over a traditional with a 10-3 run to close the period.
state power like the Eagles a big deal. Kincaide's two baskets were complemented with field goals also com-
Count Eric Aaron among them. ing from Cole, Codie Fisher and Albert Madrid for a 27-20 AHS advan-
The first-year Alvin coach was elated to say to least following the tage at the break. I. . Staff Photo by Debbie Wilson
Yellowjackets’ 50-44 triumph, Tuesday night at Gym III. The Jackets proceeded to struggle from the field during the third quar- Jackets' point guard Albert Madrid guards against a Willowridge drive
Despite losing All-American gems like T.J. Ford and Daniel Ewing to ter with Cole’s three-pointer and free throw accounting for the lone in the lane during Tuesday night's game here.
homes are available for a $5 dona-
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the Division I ranks, the Eagles continue to carry plenty of clout around points. Willowridge failed to break out to any more than a three-point
the Houston area as their No. 11 spot in the most recent local poll indi- cushion during' the dry spell, though and Thompson’s lay-in combined
cate. with Lionel Harris’ two free throws to give Alvin the upper hand for good
“This was definitely a huge victory,” Aaron said afterwards. "The guys at 39-38 early in the final period. •
. stepped it up in every way and didn’t let Willowridge come in here and The guys showed a lot of composure and didn’t get rattled when
intimidate them." Willowridge took the lead for the first time in the second half," Aaron
The win proved historic for the Jackets (5-4) in more ways than one as said. "I think the kids also learned that when they share the basketball and
they earned their initial win over Willowridge since 1987 and also turned run our offense like it’s designed to be run, there are very few people who
in their best defensive performance of the season to date. can beat us.
After Alvin had held the Eagles in check for the majority of Tuesday ’s Other game totals for Alvin included Thompson with six points and two
contest. Willowridge did take the lead for the first time at 32-31 heading rebounds, Harris with two points, four assists and two steals. Madrid with
into the fourth quarter and later stretch it to 38-35 with six minutes two points, three assists and one steal, Fisher with two points, two assists
remaining. and one steal and Burgess with two points and three boards.
However, the Jackets limited the Eagles to only six points the rest of the David Mayfield also pulled down a rebound and Devon Blount stole a
way with half the total coming on a three-pointer during the closing sec- WR pass for Alvin in the contest.
onds. Jeremy Thompson sandwiched a break away layup and two free The Jackets compete in the Dallas Cedar Hill Tournament this weekend,
throws around a pair of charity stripe tosses by Jacob Kincaide to ulti- having played Tyler Grace in the first round on Thursday. Results weren t
mate I y seal up the win for Alvin. available at press time.
"We’ve been speaking to the kids about having a talking defense and Alvin Girls 53 La Porte 44 - At La Porte, the Lady Jackets improved
you could clearly hear them calling for cutters, runners and the post flash- to 4-6 for the season with the nine-point triumph
ing high tonight," Aaron said. “The kids just turned in a tremendous all Alvin went out to a 15-8 first-quarter lead and increased the count to
around effort and left everything out on the court. It was even better being 36-24 at intermission.
able to play every kid in this type of game.” Bianca Love led the Lady Jackets with 18 points and Heather Fisher
Kincaide (16 points, six rebounds) provided the game’s initial points pumped in 12.
with a bucket inside and also converted two free throws, while Taylor The Lady Jackets compete in the Rosenberg Terry Tourney this week
Cole (game-high 20 points, eight boards) knocked in both a three-point- end.
White stands among TD Club finalists
mation, call 281-331-2060. . Everyone is invited to the Share 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center,
a Toy program and Patient Ticket prices: $4 advanced. $5 at
The Potter’s Hand Christian Appreciation Day at Alvin the door. Photos with Santa will be
Bookstore, 121 E. House St., Chiropractic Center, 316 E. House available for $3.
Alvin, will hold a book signing, St., Alvin, on Dec. 7, from 8 a.m.-
featuring local authors, on 3 p.m. Donate a new or slightly- The 18th annual Christmas Tour
V and was ranked third in the nation in the same cat-
egory. while also pounding 278 kills. Arnold
J dished out 985 assists and rejected 39.5 shots at the
record record for rushing. White also became the net.
first Alvin back to rush for over 1,000 yards in two ACC finished fifth in the
straight seasons and he broke the longest run in conference with a 14-19 over-
school history with a 95-yard scoring effort against all record and 4-8 league
Pasadena Raybum during his junior campaign. mark.
ACC gains three spots on all-conference team AHS Tennis players
• Three players from the Alvin Community receive honors - A total of
College Volleyball team gamed spots on the All- five AHS tennis players
South Zone Region XIV Team. received honorable mention
Sophomore middle blocker Chenel Jackson was singles notice on the AII-24-
named to the first team, while sophomore outside 5A team.
hitter Dena Turner and freshman setterloutside hit- The honors went to Greg
ter Jill Arnold earned honorable mention status. Stadter at the boys No. 1 seed spot. Josh Hores
Jackson led the Lady Dolphins with 386 kills, and Cristina Bogar at the boys’ and girls' No 3 s
.262 hitting percentage and blocks at 53. respectively, Robert Dunn at No. 4 boys and
Turner paced the South conference with 701 digs Jeremy Krampota in the No. 6 boys’ spot
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Schwind, Jim & Holton, Kathleen. Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 94, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 8, 2002, newspaper, December 8, 2002; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1602909/m1/3/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Alvin Community College.