I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 85 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.

BREAKING NEWS

BOYS BASKETBALL: PNG hires Nederland assistant Smith as head coach

Not only did Port Neches-Groves fill the vacant boys basketball head coach position in less than two weeks, the school didn’t have to look beyond ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 2:18 pm

College/Pro Sports

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Lamar announces Kopp as latest signee

Houston St. Thomas guard Andrew Kopp has become the third signee to Lamar’s 2019-20 incoming class for men’s basketball. Kopp is a 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:04 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Against wind, Bulldogs move on

Down one game in a best-of-three series, Nederland went into what coach Bryan Spell called “a tough ballpark” at Galveston Ball. “The wind was like ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, May 6, 2019 3:00 pm

College/Pro Sports

NBA: Harden scores 41 as Rockets outlast Warriors 126-121 in OT

By Kristie Rieken Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden made a big 3-pointer in overtime and scored 41 points, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, May 4, 2019 10:50 pm

High School Sports

SOFTBALL: SP-Shiner series stopped; Sharks done

Sabine Pass’ 2A area-round softball series against Shiner has turned into a one-game affair, and the Sharks are done for the season. Heavy flooding in ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, May 4, 2019 5:05 pm

High School Sports

FOOTBALL: Sabine Pass opts out of UIL for 2019

Sabine Pass’ 2019 football season won’t be a pursuit for a 2A Division II championship. Head coach and athletic director Jason Thibodeaux revealed Saturday that ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, May 4, 2019 4:54 pm

College/Pro Sports

NFL: Chiefs release video on Charles’ retirement

Jamaal Charles’ final day as an NFL veteran was captured in a 6-minute, 34-second video the Kansas City Chiefs released Friday, two days after the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, May 4, 2019 3:59 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Indians topple Mustangs twice to advance

Port Neches-Groves dominated Friendswood in a Friday doubleheader. The reward is keeping the season alive and moving into the area round of the 5A baseball ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, May 3, 2019 10:42 pm

College/Pro Sports

JUCO BASKETBALL: Seahawks land Dallas forward Bowie

Lamar State College Port Arthur reached into the Dallas Showtyme AAU program for its second signee in three days. Dallas Kimball forward Kenyawn Bowie became ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, May 3, 2019 2:03 pm

High School Sports

VOLLEYBALL: Comeaux emotional after handing off Rock-A-Noos

Barbara Comeaux never wanted the focus on her the day she decided to step down as Port Neches-Groves’ volleyball coach. Yet, Thursday was an emotional ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 2, 2019 11:53 pm

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