I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 91 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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GIRLS SOCCER: Indians denied fifth year in row at region tourney

HUMBLE — Port Neches-Groves had not scored a goal in four consecutive trips to the UIL 5A Region III girls soccer tournament. After scoring late ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, April 12, 2019 1:17 pm

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TRACK AND FIELD: Titans start road to state with 21-5A crown

MONT BELVIEU — Six victories in 11 running events made for a quite a productive evening for Port Arthur speed on Barbers Hill’s track. Lamont ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, April 11, 2019 9:40 pm

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GIRLS SOCCER: Will Madness determine champion?

The Madness may not be over in girls soccer. Their coaches sure hope not. Earlier this week, Nederland’s Aaron Tomplait and Port Neches-Groves’ Aimee Bates ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, April 11, 2019 3:39 pm

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TRACK AND FIELD: Memorial, Mid-Countians rack up district field wins

MONT BELVIEU — Two of Memorial’s young guns, sophomore Tre’Vonte Caines and freshman Kristopher Ross, have been the guys to beat in the shot put ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 3:21 pm

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Life on fast track: Titans gear for districts with new surface on way

By this time next year, a high school track meet will be held in Port Arthur. “Yeah, it’s pretty exciting to have a track meet ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 10:39 pm

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Soccer community celebrates life of Nederland grad, coach

BEAUMONT — Jodie Blotner said she had just texted Rico Keeling on Sunday about practice times for her daughters Alexis, 14, and Addison, 12. “He ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, April 8, 2019 10:57 pm

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PREP ROUNDUP: Indians score late, return to region tourney

Two set pieces late in the second half gave Port Neches-Groves an opportunity to break a scoreless tie and eventually qualify for its fifth consecutive ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, April 6, 2019 1:26 am

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GIRLS SOCCER: On to Humble: Bulldogs silence offense-happy Mustangs

BAYTOWN — Baytown to Humble is not as far as Baytown to Nederland. Not ready to go home (for the season, that is), Nederland won ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, April 5, 2019 9:57 pm

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FOOTBALL: Tarkington hires Memorial assistant Bass as head coach, AD

Memorial offensive coordinator Zach Bass has been named head football coach and athletic director at Tarkington. The Tarkington ISD announced Bass’ hire on its website. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, April 4, 2019 11:14 pm

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GIRLS SOCCER: Mid-County’s playoff trail: Nederland, PNG still chasing titles

Had Breeana Riggs not bent a free kick into the net with 11 seconds left Tuesday, Port Neches-Groves would have had to survive at least ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:39 pm

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