I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 59 of 348

I.C. Murrell was promoted to editor of The News, effective Oct. 14, 2019. He previously served as sports editor since August 2015 and has won or shared eight first-place awards from state newspaper associations and corporations. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up mostly in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

High School Sports

Bulldogs pull out broom against Rock-A-Noos

NEDERLAND — A home sweep against Port Neches-Groves might be the result of a dream volleyball match for Nederland. The Bulldogs lived out such a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, October 5, 2019 4:11 pm

High School Sports

Titans stave Patriots’ charge, go to 2-0 in district

Port Arthur Memorial made big plays on offense, but it was going to take a defensive stop to all but end Goose Creek Memorial’s night. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 4, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

Bulldogs hoping to ride big shot offense to homecoming victory

NEDERLAND — Barbers Hill is not a typical homecoming opponent for any team. “Yeah, I know,” Nederland quarterback Bryce McMorris affirmed. “We need to come ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 4, 2019 12:14 am

High School Sports

Storm-tested Pirates not shying from Port Neches-Groves’ attack

PORT NECHES — Port Neches-Groves’ 38-32 home win over Vidor last year was not indicative of a district-winning team taking on a playoff-missing team. It ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 4, 2019 12:13 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — ‘Most miserable’ cities also offer opportunity

A walk down the Seawall, Boardwalk or Pleasure Island in Port Arthur provides a picture of opportunity. Downtown, ships from all over the world pour ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 4, 2019 12:05 am

High School Sports

Blake Bost settles in as Indians’ “No. 1 guy”

PORT NECHES — Blake Bost’s three-touchdown passing performance in Port Neches-Groves’ victory over Baytown Lee was a result of his maturation at quarterback. “I think ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

Titan Thursdays: Battle of Memorials not sign of short week

When or where the football lights are turned on doesn’t matter to Kason Williams. “It ain’t nothing,” the Port Arthur Memorial senior running back said. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:15 am

College/Pro Sports

PA native Duriel Harris makes New Mexico State Ring of Honor

Before Duriel Harris made it to a Super Bowl with the Miami Dolphins, the Port Arthur native dotted his name in the record book at ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1:24 pm

High School Sports

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Nederland beats Dayton in five

Following a 28-26, second-set victory, Nederland fell in its next two sets at Dayton before narrowly closing out the fifth set in a big District ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:38 am

High School Sports

Pancake Chain: New weekly award honors one Titans’ offensive lineman

Earning a “pancake” block as an offensive lineman is a big deal. In Port Arthur, winning the Pancake Chain is another. “It’s something where we ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 12:20 am

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