I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 86 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

VOLLEYBALL: Comeaux steps down as PNG volleyball coach; Fruge to succeed her

Port Neches-Groves won three state and 31 district volleyball championships and has not missed a UIL playoff under Barbara Comeaux since 1983. Come August, a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:34 pm

High School Sports

SOCCER: Sheppard, two Indians earn all-state honors

Isai Acosta of Port Neches-Groves and Meg Sheppard of Nederland were named second-team all-state in 5A Region III soccer by the Texas Association of Soccer ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:14 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Gavin’s one-hitter helps Tors shut out Bulldogs

NEDERLAND — After a 14-game unbeaten streak including 13 wins in a row, the season has come down to a road game for Nederland. Galveston ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 9:14 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: BC’s Green commits to Baton Rouge CC

Bridge City utility player Gavin Green signed a letter of intent with Baton Rouge Community College on Wednesday. Green is a third-year varsity player to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:27 pm

College/Pro Sports

JUCO BASKETBALL: Dallas Skyline’s Burney signs with Seahawks

Dallas Skyline senior Kantrell Burney has signed a letter-of-intent to play basketball at Lamar State College Port Arthur. Burney is a senior two-way guard who ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:20 pm

BREAKING NEWS

NFL: Charles takes final handoff as Chief

Not only did Jamaal Charles retire as a Kansas City Chief, he took one last handoff as a Chief. Ceremonially, not officially. Port Arthur native ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 2:50 pm

BREAKING NEWS

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Lamar hires Franklin as head coach

BEAUMONT — When Aqua Franklin went to interview for women’s basketball head coach at Lamar, her sister was close to giving birth to a boy. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:59 am

College/Pro Sports

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Lamar expected to named head coach Wednesday

A Wednesday morning news conference is expected to reveal the next women’s basketball head coach at Lamar, which would end an 11-day search. A Lamar ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 4:05 pm

High School Sports

SOCCER: Indians’ Lovejoy named 21-5A MVP

Jason Lovejoy of Port Neches-Groves was named District 21-5A most valuable player. And, he’s just a sophomore. Lovejoy led the Indians to the district championship ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:44 pm

BREAKING NEWS

NFL: Charles reportedly to retire as Chief

Jamaal Charles will retire as a Kansas City Chief, according to a tweet from a Kansas City, Missouri, radio station. KCSP-AM (610 Sports Radio) first ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:15 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus