Bellaire loves baseball, and so it’s not incongruous in the least that Bellaire HS Cardinal baseball will hold its family day Saturday to kick off the season, smack dab in the middle of Super Bowl weekend. The event will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cardinal Field on campus at 5100 Maple St. Teams from all levels will be on hand for pictures, batting practice and scrimmages, … [Read more...] about Bellaire Cardinals to kick off baseball season with family fun day Saturday
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Play ball! Bellaire HS rebuilding could begin at last by utilizing vacant Avenue B campus
By Charlotte Aguilar Five years after voters approved bond funding for a new Bellaire High School, the stalled process could finally be moving forward again — with an assist from a facility that has helped Houston ISD through other dilemmas. A plan is in the works to move Bellaire’s baseball practice facilities permanently to the former Gordon/Mandarin Chinese school campus, … [Read more...] about Play ball! Bellaire HS rebuilding could begin at last by utilizing vacant Avenue B campus
Mike Tenney's Friday Night report: Episcopal juggernaut rolls over St. John's
By Mike Tenney Episcopal took another step toward an undefeated season Friday night, upending archrival St. John’s 52-10 at Skip Lee Field to highlight another evening of local football. Episcopal 52, St. John’s 10 For the first time this year, the Knights, who are now 8-0 this autumn, were actually tied 7-7 with an opponent, but from there, they scored the next 21 points to … [Read more...] about Mike Tenney's Friday Night report: Episcopal juggernaut rolls over St. John's
Mike Tenney's wrap-up: High hopes but tough openers for several local HS football teams
By Mike Tenney On the first night of high school football across Southeast Texas, Mother Nature appeared to be the big winner with many games delayed or canceled due to heavy rain and lightning. But in the end, most teams got their games in, and several teams were able to kick things off on a very high note. St. Thomas 27, Kinkaid 20 The Eagles tallied three touchdowns in the … [Read more...] about Mike Tenney's wrap-up: High hopes but tough openers for several local HS football teams
End of an era at Bellaire HS: baseball coaching legend Rocky Manuel retires
Bellaire High School coaching legend Rocky Manuel retired Tuesday after a quarter-century of leading Bellaire baseball teams to district, state and national titles and turning out college stars and Major Leaguers. Principal Michael McDonough named Assistant Coach Nick Ozuna — a member of Manuel’s 1994 state champion team — to succeed him. With a total of 35 years leading HISD … [Read more...] about End of an era at Bellaire HS: baseball coaching legend Rocky Manuel retires