I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 61 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.

Groves

Game night gives Indians needed break from reality

PORT NECHES — A staunch advocate of practice making perfect, Port Neches-Groves coach Brandon Faircloth would love to have back the practice time that Tropical ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 27, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

Indians clicking amid offensive line changes

PORT NECHES — Head coach Brandon Faircloth said he’s never seen so many changes to a front line in his career. “As far as injuries ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:17 am

High School Sports

Time to shine: Thursday football no problem for Titans, coach Brian Morgan

Despite being off to a 1-2 record, Memorial senior receiver Chan Rubin believes he’s playing on a good team. “We have a lot of players ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:14 am

High School Sports

PNG breaks long wait with first district win

Port Neches-Groves was only supposed to wait 11 days after its last volleyball match to open District 21-5A play. Tropical Storm Imelda made the Rock-A-Noos ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:36 pm

High School Sports

‘Not to be selfish’: Two-way players dot Bulldogs’ roster

NEDERLAND — The Babe Ruth 16- to 18-year-old World Series began two days before preseason camp at Nederland commenced. Rene Cunningham’s difficult decision wasn’t all ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:17 am

College/Pro Sports

Damon West to appear on Golf Channel show Wednesday

Recent and current college football stars have taken heed to Damon West’s message of being a “coffee bean.” Rookie Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 8:39 pm

High School Sports

Rain or shine: Colton Mitchell, Titans find escape from Imelda

Friday was still practice day in Port Arthur although school was canceled, and the Memorial Titans are thankful for the escape that a little time ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 12:18 am

High School Sports

Volleyball’s Mid-County Madness on hold; 21-5A meeting Wednesday to release new slate

Thanks to the effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, the volleyball version of the Mid-County Madness rivalry will not be renewed Tuesday night. Both Nederland coach ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, September 23, 2019 12:51 pm

College/Pro Sports

Northern Colorado, SMU among Lamar’s future opponents

Lamar’s football team will begin a home-and-home series with Northern Colorado starting in 2021. That means Port Arthur native and Northern Colorado cornerback Greg Laday ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Sunday, September 22, 2019 5:05 pm

High School Sports

No games lost: Bye week came on time as Imelda hammered area

The potential for hazardous weather in Week 4 was not the reason teams in districts 9-5A Division I and 12-5A Division II scheduled to take ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:31 am

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