Cowboys future in ‘very good hands’ with Agarwal, Black
After a recent win that let Coppell clinch its second straight outright District 6-6A crown, senior leader Adam Moussa had something to say about two sophomore stars on his team.
Ryan Agarwal and Anthony Black, two youngsters with college recruiters lurking around looking to make them part of the future of their school, have dominated as high school athletes. Agarwal can score at will. Black, meanwhile, is a three-sport star that could play college ball in any sport he so chooses. Read more from the February 26, 2020 Star Local Media story.
Super Seniors: Jones, Spear set for one final playoff run at The Colony
Four years ago, seniors Tamia Jones and Jewel Spear arrived on The Colony campus hungry to make their mark on the place forever.
As eighth graders at a camp, they looked at the board that shows the history of the program and said they were going to change the complexion of it. They were going to win a lot of games, win titles, win playoff games. Anything and everything they could achieve, they were going to do it. Read more from the February 16, 2020 Star Local Media story.
Sanchez adds another accomplishment to legendary career
As United head coach David Sanchez looks back on what has been a legendary career, he can’t help but cede the credit and give thanks to everyone that got him to where he is now.
With a 45-28 win over San Benito in the Area Final of the 6A Division I playoffs last week to help the Longhorns earn their eighth trip to the third round since Sanchez took over in 2003, the man leading the tradition-rich program earned his 207th career victory to become tied for the winningest Hispanic coach in Texas history. Read more from the November 29, 2019 Laredo Morning Times story.
United South players overcome obstacles to become champions
They weren’t supposed to be here.
As the United South Panthers reflect on a historical season — one that featured the first outright district title in school history after a perfect 6-0 record in District 29-6A play — that has been their mantra all along. Read more from the November 28, 2019 Laredo Morning Times story.
Benavides overcomes the loss of his father
It’s still a hard thing to talk about.
When looking back at how much his father Eddie Benavides meant to him, United South junior running back Brian Benavides still has some trouble discussing a painful moment no child ever wants to deal with growing up. Eddie worked in the oil fields and loved his family. Read more from the October 6, 2019 Laredo Morning Times story.
Win No. 200 latest mark Sanchez has left on United, Laredo
The onside kick was recovered, the final kneel downs took place and there was everyone inside the SAC celebrating what had just unfolded.
Players ran towards him and drenched him with the classic postgame bath coaches are accustomed to on the field after big wins. Read more from the October 1, 2019 Laredo Morning Times story.
From Chicago to Laredo, Noble ready to shine for Panthers
Senior defensive end William Noble is the talk of the offseason for the United South football team.
On a defense that aims to be the best in District 29-6A and is confident it is, Noble stands out every single snap in practice. His large frame. His speed. His hustle. His knack for getting to the ball carrier. His football IQ. Everything. Read more from the August 27, 2019 story in the Laredo Morning Times.
Laredoan reflects on role in rescue mission with US Navy during Apollo 11 mission
Laredo’s own Rodolfo “Rudy” Lerma Jr. thought he was just doing his job. There was no way he thought it was a historical event at that moment.
But now as Lerma looks back on what he was involved in, he sees it as a pivotal moment in American history. The first-ever moon landing is still talked about today, and its 50th anniversary was celebrated Saturday. Read more from the July 21, 2019 story in the Laredo Morning Times
Retired police officer builds career at Harley-Davidson after decades serving the community
With the Fourth of July weekend wrapping up, the story of Laredo native Tony Reyes’ journey to where he is now is only fitting.
Reyes, a Martin High School graduate, has lived multiple lives in just one. While sitting on a stool drinking his coffee at the Laredo Harley-Davidson, where he has worked since retiring from the Laredo Police Department in 2005, he can recount every part of his journey from growing up watching movies of motorcycles to joining the military to working undercover with the Laredo Police Department and to where he is now. Read more from the July 7 story in the Laredo Morning Times
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