I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 68 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.

College/Pro Sports

Madison Ledet, Meg Sheppard net goals in Lamar victory

Nederland graduates Madison Ledet and Meg Sheppard each netted her first goal of the season Sunday, helping Lamar defeat Louisiana 5-1 in the second game ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 26, 2019 3:29 pm

College/Pro Sports

Year 3 together: Ledet, Loupe trying to return Lamar to championship status

BEAUMONT — In the calm after the storm called Harvey, Madison Ledet of Nederland led Lamar to the Southland Conference tournament championship and was named ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:20 am

High School Sports

Player’s coach: Will DeBlanc, Harold James continue bond at Sabine Pass

SABINE PASS — Many high school football coaches get to take their first look at their future athletes when they’re in middle school. Sabine Pass ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:17 am

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Lady Titans earn first win

Last Saturday, Memorial played three close sets in two-set defeats to Liberty and tournament host Orangefield. It wouldn’t be much long before the Lady Titans ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 23, 2019 10:03 pm

Golf

Braden Bailey finishes fourth in Lufkin

Braden Bailey shot five strokes better than his third-round pace, and the Groves resident turned in a 67 Friday to finish fourth at the All-Pro ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 23, 2019 6:42 pm

College/Pro Sports

Native Port Arthuran Cotton Speyrer featured in LHN documentary premiering Friday

Charles “Cotton” Speyrer is the only player to be named to two Cotton Bowl All-Decade teams (1960s and 1970s). His diving catch in the January ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:13 pm

Golf

Braden Bailey recovers with eagle, tied for fourth in Lufkin

An eagle on the 16th hole helped Groves native Braden Bailey recover from a three-over pace to turn in an even-par 72 in Thursday’s third ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 22, 2019 3:13 pm

High School Sports

High standard set: Titans’ defense settle into second season with coordinator Korey Mangum

Jatavian Neal is ready to tackle a team of another color. “I’m ready to put on for Port Arthur Memorial, for the city as one, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:15 am

Uncategorized

Featured Photos — Memorial High School doesn’t skip a beat

Members of the Memorial High School band practice after school Wednesday, listening to instructions from assistant director Larry Oliver. The head band director at Memorial ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:09 am

High School Sports

Volleyball roundup: Sharks put away Eagles with big fourth set

Sabine Pass’s volleyball team won two close sets and had to overcome a third-set heartbreak to beat Bob Hope in four Tuesday night. Yainn Zuniga ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:49 pm

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