I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 64 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

DICK WILLIAMS 1936-2019: Longtime Lincoln coach starred at Southern, impacted future pros

College football coaching icon Eddie Robinson spent a night at Dick Williams’ home in Port Arthur in or about 1955, hoping the Lincoln High School ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:47 pm

High School Sports

Down but not out: Lutheran North’s talent shocked Sharks

When Sabine Pass coach Jason Thibodeaux scheduled Houston Lutheran North this season, he didn’t have any idea how strong the Lions would be. “They won ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:29 am

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Nederland sweeps 14th-ranked GCM

Goose Creek Memorial was ranked 14th in Class 5A, meaning Nederland had scheduled another tough opponent on its non-district slate. No problem for the Bulldogs. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:57 pm

College/Pro Sports

LEVI ADAMS 1935-2019: Lincoln grad won PVIL, black college tennis titles

Levi Adams wrapped up a stellar tennis career at Lincoln High School in 1955 with a state championship each in singles and doubles competition. Although ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:04 pm

High School Sports

Player of the week: Titans’ Augusta made most of opportunities

Give Tyrence Augusta a little, and the Memorial junior can make a lot of happen. He’ll also be grateful for any opportunity. “I want to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 12:20 am

High School Sports

Bulldogs’ sophomores aiding turnaround on volleyball court

NEDERLAND — Kamren Savarino collected 44 assists in a four-set match Friday against Woodville, and that’s not the first time the Nederland sophomore was on ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 12:06 am

Local

PHOTOS: Roughrider Don Narcisse shares inspiring story with local students

Canadian Football League Hall of Famer Don Narcisse spoke with members of the Lincoln Middle School football team last week at the campus in Port ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 7, 2019 11:40 pm

High School Sports

Memorial basketball forward Lofton picks Louisiana Tech

Not long after naming his top five college choices, Memorial basketball forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. announced Saturday he intends to sign with Louisiana Tech. Lofton ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 7, 2019 7:50 pm

College/Pro Sports

Patriots name Port Arthur’s Elandon Roberts captain

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick highly praised one of his new defensive captains, Port Arthur native and linebacker Elandon Roberts. Going into his fourth ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 7, 2019 1:04 pm

High School Sports

Sharks shut down at Lutheran North

Sabine Pass dealt with depth and cramping issues on its home field against Pasadena First Baptist while mustering a touchdown in a 29-point loss. A ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 6, 2019 11:09 pm

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