I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 72 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.

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BASEBALL: Mid-County earns day off behind Carson Roccaforte’s gem

Carson Roccaforte was already known as an offensive threat. Tuesday was his day to pitch Mid-County into the semifinals of the Babe Ruth 16- to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:45 pm

High School Sports

Summer work helps Indians have “smooth” first day of practice

PORT NECHES — The head coach at Port Neches-Groves said he was satisfied with the first day of preseason camp, but it’s not the first ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:14 am

High School Sports

Nederland’s Hayden Hefner creates “Buzz,” chooses A&M

Hayden Hefner didn’t expect to draw a college offer after his first summer with the Houston Defenders AAU team. Once the Nederland swingman did, his ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:13 am

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BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: Mid-County suffers first defeat

Mid-County played the comeback role twice in the Babe Ruth 16- to 18-year-old World Series. On Monday, Ohio Valley Regional champion Crown Point, Indiana, was ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 5, 2019 12:35 pm

High School Sports

Sommer Lough takes long-awaited chance with Lady Titans volleyball

Sommer Lough set her sights on coaching at Memorial High School when she first worked in the Port Arthur ISD. “I’ve always wanted to coach ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 5, 2019 12:02 am

High School Sports

FOOTBALL: Young players learn Titan way in two-day camp

Cayden Bowie and Rosendo Ochoa work on a blocking drill with Memorial High School player Jimmel Davis during the Titan Football 101 camp Thursday evening ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 5, 2019 12:01 am

High School Sports

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: Mid-County goes 2-0 one day after delay

Carson Roccaforte made his presence in Mobile, Alabama, known. Roccaforte drove in five runs, including a three-run home run, as Mid-County defeated Vancouver, Washington, 10-4, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 3, 2019 8:30 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Indians’ Carson Roccaforte earns All-State mention

Port Neches-Groves junior Carson Roccaforte received some good news while in Alabama with the Mid-County Babe Ruth team. Roccaforte was named honorable mention All-State outfielder ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 2, 2019 5:59 pm

High School Sports

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: Mid-County faces doubleheader

The first pitch between Mid-County and Onondaga, New York, was never taken Friday, but it’s expected to Saturday. The Babe Ruth 16- to 18-year-old World ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 2, 2019 5:08 pm

High School Sports

VOLLEYBALL: Sharks seniors share lessons in approach to playoff chase

SABINE PASS — Lessons from Sabine Pass senior volleyball players on positivity are hard to go unnoticed. Brooklyn Dixon bought into the message, and the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 2, 2019 12:30 pm

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