I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 67 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

Nederland coach: Mustangs will make Bulldogs better for rest of season

When taking on a team with a championship pedigree, difference in classification hardly matters. Just ask third-year Nederland coach Monte Barrow. “West Orange [Stark] is ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 30, 2019 12:17 am

High School Sports

Indians finding where to improve as season kicks off against Silsbee

PORT NECHES — Now that the regular season has arrived, Port Neches-Groves coach Brandon Faircloth is bringing a much bigger script to the sideline against ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 30, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Bulldogs, Indians start Santa Fe tourney unbeaten

So far, the Santa Fe volleyball tournament has been kind to both Port Neches-Groves and Nederland. Halley Smith and Kasidee Sartin combined for 36 digs ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:27 pm

High School Sports

Helping the quarterback: Receivers playing key role as Bost leads offense

PORT NECHES — As much attention junior Blake Bost will draw as Port Neches-Groves’ new starting quarterback, his receivers will share in the spotlight for ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:33 am

College/Pro Sports

Forecast calls for football early at Lamar

Well, game day is here. Whether that includes thunderstorms remains to be seen. The National Weather Service’s forecast for tonight calls for a chance of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:32 am

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Sharks need five to beat Lighthouse

Just a few days earlier, Sabine Pass swept Lighthouse Homeschool Association at home. As Tuesday’s rematch proved, playing on the road isn’t all that easy. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:02 am

High School Sports

Battle up front: Bulldogs finding cohesion on offensive line

NEDERLAND — To prepare for a program that’s been to four state championship games in five years, it’s good to play a neighbor in a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:16 am

High School Sports

Sharks’ return hasn’t hit coach yet

The Sabine Pass Sharks are back, but it hasn’t hit ninth-year head coach Jason Thibodeaux yet. “No, it won’t happen until the lights come on ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:03 am

High School Sports

Good problem to have: Titans happy with quarterback battle

Second-year Memorial head coach Brian Morgan has been in no rush to select a starting quarterback for Friday’s season opener at Deer Park. He’s happy ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 12:17 am

College/Pro Sports

Lamar coach Mike Schultz fine with Thursday night lights

BEAUMONT — Lamar football will not interfere with Friday night lights this season. Provost Umphrey Stadium’s lights will be turned on Thursday, however. A Thursday ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 12:10 am

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