I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 65 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

Volleyball: Bulldogs defend home court against Eagles

Katie Perez nearly reached a double-double, and Kamren Savarino totaled 44 assists Friday in helping Nederland notch a 25-15, 20-25, 25-18, 25-23 win at home ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:01 pm

College/Pro Sports

PNG graduate Lew Ford, 43, takes home Atlantic League player-of-month honor

Lew Ford is still at it — and coaching younger players along the way. Doubling as the Long Island (New York) Ducks’ outfielder and hitting ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 6, 2019 1:14 pm

High School Sports

Titans try again: Morgan looking for defense to respond

Second-year Memorial head coach Brian Morgan was straightforward about the Titans’ defensive effort in last week’s season opener at Deer Park. The Deer scored a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 6, 2019 12:17 am

Groves

Indians running for 2-0 start with No. 4-ranked Hornets in way

PORT NECHES — Brandon Faircloth has produced his share of outstanding running backs since taking over Port Neches-Groves’ football team in the 2009 season. With ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 6, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

‘Becoming a leader’: Jah’mar Sanders’ varsity debut at Memorial productive despite defeat

Jah’mar Sanders heard all the criticism about his passing ability by the time he started his varsity career at Memorial. Neither of his coaches bought ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 5, 2019 12:20 am

High School Sports

Coach Barrow: Bulldogs want ‘sour taste’ out by playing Timberwolves

NEDERLAND — Neither Nederland’s Monte Barrow or Beaumont United’s Arthur Louis will complain about playing Thursday night football. In Barrow’s case, playing a day sooner ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 5, 2019 12:14 am

High School Sports

Memorial center Nate Clover orally commits to Oral Roberts University

Memorial basketball center Nate Clover announced on Twitter late Wednesday his intent to sign with Oral Roberts University. Extremely blessed and thankful to continue my ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:36 pm

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Nederland surges to win over Kelly

Three Nederland players recorded double-digit kills and Kamren Savarino was responsible for 34 assists Tuesday in a four-set victory over Kelly Catholic in Beaumont. Karley ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 4:20 pm

College/Pro Sports

Ticket prices set for Lamar banquet to feature Erving

NBA great Julius “Dr. J” Erving has officially been announced as keynote speaker for Lamar basketball’s Tip-Off Banquet on Oct. 26. Erving recorded a cellphone ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 3:41 pm

Astros

Astros releasing Bun B-designed hats

Port Arthur native and UGK rapper Bun B will meet with Houston Astros fans and sign autographs from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the Astros’ team ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 1:08 pm

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