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Robin Kirk, who won three state championships as the head football coach at St. Pius X, is the co-offensive coordinator at Reagan High. Off the field, Kirk has lost 90 pounds thanks to adjustments he made to diet and exercise. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

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Legendary football coach loses 90 pounds, feels great by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Legendary high school football coach Robin Kirk has been a part of nine state championships -- as a player, assistant coach and head coach. During that time, he’s helped student-athletes hone their skills, athletically and academically. But Kirk, a 1972 St. Pius X graduate, said he didn’t take care of his health and ﬁtness the way he should have. “If you’re not taking care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else,” Kirk said. Kirk, the current Reagan High co-offensive coordinator who won three state titles as SPX’s head coach from 1999-2008, counts getting control of his health and ﬁtness among his greatest accomplishments. Kirk, 59, was coaching at Hidalgo Early College in 2010 when stress and lack of exercise had taken its toll. The 6-foot-2 coach

weighed 330 pounds, and it started to affect his health. He visited Dr. Melecia Fuentes in the neighboring Rio Grande Valley town of Weslaco. “She said ‘we can ﬁx this, but you have to start eating right and exercising,” Kirk said. Kirk took the doctor’s words to heart -- literally. He managed to lose 90 pounds without the assistance of pills or surgery, by walking daily and managing his diet. Kirk is down to 240 pounds and plans on losing 30 more. He’s gone from 48 size pants to below 40. He goes for check-ups every six months and monitors his health statistics. Every morning, Kirk wakes up between 5 and 5:30 a.m. and comfortably walks seven or eight miles around the track at a middle school near his Lake Houston home. Kirk said drinking a lot of water and getting at least 7 to 8 miles per day. He even walked a marathon last December in Humble.

Left: Reagan High co-oﬀensive coordinator Robin Kirk pictured in 2010, weighed 330 pounds three years ago but managed to lose about 90 pounds through diet and exercise. Right: A photo of Kirk in 2013 (Submitted photos) “If I don’t walk at least seven miles, I feel like I didn’t do anything,” Kirk said. “When you walk, exercise, and drink properly, you’re going to get rid of your waist (and waste). Don’t eat late -- that’s what put weight on me.” Kirk said coming up with an exercise plan requires one major factor.

“Consistency is the name of the game,” he said. As far as his regular diet, Kirk prefers whole grain bread and vegetables. He stays away from sweets, instead cooking a dessert of oatmeal with apples, blueberries and raisins. “Whole grain bread is where it’s at,” Kirk said. “I put a little bit

New guidelines on PSA screenings target men at higher risk for prostate cancer New guidelines on more selectively screening healthy men for prostate-speciﬁc antigen – or PSA – might have men of all ages wondering about whether and when they should be tested and how often, says Dr. R. Emmett McDonald, a practicing urologist afﬁliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and a member of the Memorial Hermann Accountable Care Organization. As revised and introduced in May 2013, the American Urological Association’s guidelines for the PSA blood test – once considered a routine diagnostic tool in the early detection of prostate cancer -now focus on men considered to be at a

higher risk for the typically slow-growing form of cancer, he explains. Age, race (African-American) and family history affect the incidence rate of prostate cancer, Dr. McDonald says. In the latter case, having family members who developed prostate cancer in their later years is less of a risk factor than if their incidences occurred prior to age 60. Most healthy men beyond these parameters are usually considered “a neutral risk,” he says. Prostate cancer is a common but successfully treatable form of cancer, espe-

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Houston Area Community Services (HACS) founder and CEO Joe Fuentes cuts the ribbon on the organization’s two new procedure rooms on Sept. 4. The rooms and newly purchased equipment – two ultrasound machines and two colposcopes – were funded by the $100,000 Humana Communities Beneﬁt grant in Houston. (Photo by Hung Truong)

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of peanut butter and honey on it. One of my meals will have some major vegetables in it. I always have an apple or an orange.” When he dines out, Kirk will go for a healthy option like baked chicken and a salad. Kirk is re-invigorated in his professional career as well. When he coaches, he’s very vocal and active -- to the point that a practice is like a workout itself. “Where I came from to where I am now, it’s incredible,” Kirk said. “There’s a big difference in how I feel when I get up.” If he hadn’t made the aforementioned lifestyle changes, Kirk doubts he could be that type of coach for the Bulldogs, who are expected to win their ﬁrst district championship since 1959. “I want to coach and teach as long as I can physically do it,” said Kirk, who worked as a Houston Police Department ofﬁcer from 1979 to 1999. “I’m real excited about being at Reagan. It’s the kind of place you want to be around.”

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As Oct. 1 looms, questions linger about health care act effects October 1 is an important date in the Affordable Care Act for employers and employees, but how the program will ultimately affect health care costs is largely unknown at this point, according to Life Brokerage Inc. president Jeff Przybyla and other industry leaders. “It’s unknown, but we can only guess that it’s not going to get any cheaper,” Przybyla said. “There’s a lot of mandatory beneﬁts that are probably going to eventually add to the cost.” The ﬁrst of the upcoming

month is the deadline for employers to send notice of the public health insurance exchanges (now called marketplaces) and eligibility for premium tax credits or cost sharing. All employees will receive the notice, whether they currently have health insurance or not. New employees must be notiﬁed within 14 days of Oct. 1. The ACA marketplaces don’t go into effect until Jan. 1, but small businesses can enroll for coverage under Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) on Oct. 1. Small businesses, recognized as businesses with fewer than 50 employees, do not have to imple-

ment a Shared Responsibility Plan (SRP) that their larger business counterparts (50+ employees) will be required to do. An SRP, according to thegatenewspaper.com’s article on the basics of the ACT, requires “companies who do not offer health insurance to their employees to make a shared payment if at least one of its employees qualiﬁes for lower cost monthly premiums through the marketplace,” while small businesses will have the opportunity to be part of SHOP, in which “employers can control the coverage offered to employees and control how much they will pay towards employees’ premiums.”

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The difference in the programs can become a factor in the decisions of small businesses to grow beyond 49 employees. “That will be a consideration,” said Stephen Fraga, one of the owners of Tejas Ofﬁce Supplies, based in the Heights, “so we won’t have so much regulation and won’t have to put up with issues of insurance.” Fraga said Tejas Ofﬁce Supplies has seen its insurance coverage, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, increase its premiums by 17 percent from last year. “We’re waiting to see where the exchange rates will be when they’re published,” Fraga said. “Ev-

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fying with other kids were more signs that something about Kaylee was very different than most 7year-olds. Her father, John Fowler, explains the process of diagnosing Kaylee as “pretty straight forward.” Kaylee was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome after one visit with an autism specialist. A treatment plan of medication and behavior modiﬁcations in the family have resulted in a thriving and purposeful 9-year-old Kaylee. Kaylee’s symptoms surfaced at an age where should could communicate, but not all children who have autism develop that fully be-

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or repeating) by 24 months •Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age. On Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m., The Corkscrew wine and piano lounge, 1308 W.20th St., will host a fundraiser, “A Rockin’ Night for Autism” for Kaylee’s team “God’s Little Lambs,” the annual AutismSpeaks Walk. The suggested donation of $35 includes two cocktails, wine or Karbach beer, all you can eat, and entertainment by Nick Greer & The G’s. Tickets can be purchased at www.corkscrewhouston.com Source: AutismSpeaks, http:// www.autismspeaks.org

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Neighbors: Garden Oaks’ Raborn just one shy of 100 by Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@sbcglobal.net Family and friends of Pearl Raborn are gearing up to help her celebrate her 99th birthday on Sept. 25. Pearl “loves her home in Garden Oaks,” according to daughter Polly Boe – she’s lived there for 55 years. Boe describes her mom as a “remarkable woman” who “loves life and has a curiosity for everything.” Mrs. Raborn has three children - Bob and Gene Raborn, who live in the Houston area, and Polly, who lives in San Francisco. Heard through the grapevine: Congratulations are in order for Jacquelyn Simmons, a sixthgrader at HISD’s Johnston Middle School music magnet and an Oak Forest resident. She came ﬁrst

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year off with a big swim party which was very fun and well attended and a registration rally. The Pack meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at St. Rose of Lima. Garden Oaks-area student Sterling Walden, a senior at The British School of Houston, recently returned from Stanford University in northern California, where he attended the 10-day People to People Technology Leadership Summit. Walden, along with fellow U.S. and international delegates, interacted with reps from Facebook and Adobe, visited leading Silicon Valley industry headquarters and museums, including Apple and Intel, and the personal experiences of Former Astronaut Roger Crouch, senior scientist for the International Space Station. For their hands-on activity, Walden led fellow robotics team members in creating a mine-de-

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tecting device using Lego Mindstorm NXT. Sterling is hoping to study computer science at the University of Texas – Austin. Army Cadet Colin W. Bassett, a 2010 graduate of St. Thomas High School and a student at Clemson University, has graduated from the 32-day Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Wash. Focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s ofﬁcer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He’s the son of Gregory and Claire Bassett.

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KAM ENDEAVORS: Antiques, collectables and estate liquidation. We do estate sales. 713-416-5872 HELP WANTED or kamendeavorsllc@gmail.com. TRAILER: 2-1½, 14’ x 72’, Garden Oaks. Glen, 713-695-4455.

MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large HELP items or largeWANTED donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

ESTATE SALE

TUPPERWARE AVAILABLE: Call JoAnn Lord at 281-923-3729.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fundraisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark. (TF)

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2122 DeMilo Fri-Sun Sept 13-15 9AM-4PM Vintage DR set: table w/3 leaves, 6 chairs, china cabinet & sideboard, rattan furniture, antiques & collectibles, saddle, refrigerator, art, china. Huge crafting desk.

WANT TO BUY

3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY Sept. 14 7AM HELP WANTED 10406 Hondo Hill, 77064 (Winchester Trails) Art, household items, TV Toys, DVD’s, golf, bikes, much more

YARD SALE

Saturday Sept 14 423 E. 28th St @ Columbia Futon, Wood Pub style table/4 stool, glass entertainment center, art supplies, much more.

HELP WANTED

WANTED PART-TIME HELPER for repairs and maintenance to rental property. 713-858-7921.

ANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED to volunteer at no kill animal shelter in the Heights. Download volunteer application at www.nokill1. org or visit us in person at 107 E. 22nd Street, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (TF)

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-6813600. (TF) MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required. Salary commensurate with experience. 713-6813600. (TF)

WANT TO BUY

WANTED CHILD’S VIOLIN: Good condition please. For 8 year old child. 713-290-0411.

936-648-3967

Value $1,636.00

WANT TO BUY

out of Pasadena, TX!

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Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the date indicated because they were involved in one or more violations of any of the following laws: Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1538(a)(1)(G), 16 USC 1538(c)(2), 16 USC 1538(c)(1), 16 USC 1538(e) and 16 USC 3372 (a)(2)(A). These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l4.91(a) and 14.61. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office,16639 W. Hardy, Houston, TX 70060-6230. Such claim must be received by the above office by January 19, 2014. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.

Seizure 04/19/2013

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NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT

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Transport Service Co. is hiring a

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HIRING PARTTIME STAFF FOR GARDEN OAKS OFFICE Will handle bookkeeping and medical billing for small counseling practice in Garden Oaks. Bookkeeping or accounting exp. a must, medical billing a plus. Flexible schedule, approximately 12-15 hours/week. Send resume to personnel@hiltontherapy.com no later than 9/20/2013. Direct applicants only, no placement agencies.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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File No. Seizure Value Item 2013203851 08/05/2013 $2067.00 Seven (7) Leopard Cone Shell (Conus leopardus) and Abalone Shell (Haliotis asinina) Bracelets, Nine (9) Red Coral (Corallium japonicum) necklaces, Seven (7) Starﬁsh (Asteroidea )and Abalone Shell (Haliotis asinina) bracelets, One (1) watch with mother of pearl(Mollusca sp)shell face, twenty ﬁve (25) Trocha (Trochus sp.) shell and Puka (Mollusca sp.) shell bracelets, two (2) pearl Mollusca sp.) pendants, One Hundred and Eight (108) Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) earrings, Eleven (11) Troca Shell (Trochus species) bracelets,twelve (12) Great Pearl Oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) earrings, Eighty (80) Great Pearl Oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) necklaces

AMRI Inc., a Northwest Houston valve manufacBUY CNC machinists WANTfor TO2nd BUY turerWANT seeksTO full-time and 3rd shifts with salary differentials. Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent, ability to communicate verbally, and proven CNC lathe and mill experience. Preemployment drug test and physical required. Email work history to: hr@amrivalves.com

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Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the date indicated because they were involved in one or more violations of any of the following law: Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1538. These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l4.91(a) and 14.61. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office,16639 W. Hardy, Houston, TX 70060-6230. Such claim must be received by the above office by January 19, 2014. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.

HELP WANTED

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Item Two (2) African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) (Ivory carvings), Five (5) African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) (Jewelry ivory)

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Transport Service Co. is hiring Class A CDL DRIVERS and Owner-Operators

NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT

Frusco Landscape & Irrigation Co.

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LISTINGS

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TREE CARE

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TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING

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AIRLINE CAREERS: Get trained as an FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas 800-732-1069 or Houston 800481-8920. NEED A TUTOR? Retired teacher, flexible hours, weekends. Pre K - 8th grade. 281-964-9901. (9-14) CAREER TRAINING - AIRLINE CAREERS: Get trained as an FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas 800-504-6381 or Houston 800-732-4317.

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GENERAL PLUMBING HOME IMPROVEMENTS HANDYMAN: Build, repair fences, garage doors or decks. Carpentry - install Hardi-plank, cabinets, windows, doors, locks. Painting, home theater set up. 35+ year Oak Forest resident. Call David, 832-491-8031, leave name and number.

GENERAL PLUMBING HOME IMPROVEMENTS Looking for DAILY news on what’s happening in your community. Check us online @ www. theleadernews.com

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References • Heights Home Owner

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REMODELING

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GARAGE DOORS

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CARPET & FLOORING

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FAIR PRICES ON CARPET/ FLOORING SALES, INSTALLATION AND REPAIR: Thirty-ﬁve years experience. Carpet, hardwoods, vinyl, ceramic tile. Carpet shampoo and restretch carpet. Dry cleaning now available. 713582-5500. (TF)

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE: 5029 Milwee. 3,000 s.f. warehouse with ofﬁce space. $900/month. 713-299-4678. (9-21)

BUILDING FOR SALE OR LEASE: Anahuac, Texas. Great for antique shop, law ofﬁce, DAVID’S CARPET CLEAN- bakery, dentist, bail bonding ING: Free estimates. Same day company, tattoo parlor, etc. service. Call 832-848-8300. Call Rare Properties Unlimited, 713-290-0411. (9-21) (10-19) We deliver The Leader to you without charge, but we’d sure appreciate your telling our advertisers that you saw their message. After all, they’re the ones that really bring you our paper.

FOR RENT 12’X30’ CARPORTS: Perfect for boats, RVs, etc. Call 713-6944647. (TF)

REAL ESTATE

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Athlete Spotlight

Waltrip’s Salvador Zuniga by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

A Big step forward Stallworth’s strides attract attention

When Waltrip High defensive back Salvador Zuniga went from a starting position to a backup role, the 5-foot-6, 130-pound senior felt that he had something to prove. And that’s exactly what he did. Zuniga intercepted two passes -- both in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 32-31 loss to Pasadena High in Waltrip’s season opener on Sept. 5 at Delmar-Tusa Stadium. The interceptions were the third and fourth, respectively, of Zuniga’s career. He intercepted two passes in a victory over Lee High last season. The Rams (0-1) will open 4A21 competition at 6 p.m. Saturday against Sharpstown at DelmarTusa. Among other responsibilities, Zuniga will help defend Apollos wide receiver Roderick Bernard, a University of Texas commit.

Describe the fourth quarter interceptions against Class 5A Pasadena. “It was amazing. I saw the quarterback underthrew the ball, so I came back and picked it off, both times.” Q: What other sports do you play? “Junior varsity basketball and varsity track. In track, I run the 100, 200 and 400. It helps me become faster.” Q: What do you like about playing for Waltrip? “Being with my friends and interacting with the coaches. They’re like a family to me.” Q: What are your plans for the future? “Go to college and play for any college that wants me. I’d like to study health and medicine and become a doctor.” Q: How will the loss in the season opener affect the rest of the season?

Salvador Zuniga “I think we have to pull through this and keep working hard. We can’t let it faze us.” Q: Being a Dallas Cowboys fan in Houston isn’t very popular, but you’re proud to call them your favorite team. “I was introduced to the Cowboys by my father when I was 3. From there, I’ve loved the Cowboys my whole life. My favorite player is (cornerback) Morris Claiborne.”

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Waltrip High volleyball team learning on the go this fall by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com The Waltrip High volleyball team is learning to compete at the varsity level. Last season, the Lady Rams finished second to Reagan in Class 4A-District 21 and graduated all of their starters and returned just three letter winners -- seniors Dakota Gafford, Destiny Nolley and Karli Delaney. That provided an opportunity for many of the players from last season’s Junior Varsity squad, which shared the district title with Reagan and Milby. “The pace of the game is much faster,” said sophomore Sophia Espinosa. “We have good chemistry together, we get along well, and we know how to play well together.” Espinosa tore a ligament in her hand and will miss 2-5 weeks. Lisa Lopez recently returned to the team after recovering from a pulled tendon in her ankle. Waltrip head volleyball coach Darcy Ruffino, a 1991 WHS graduate, has guided the Lady Rams to 16 district championships in 17 seasons. “This year will be a little bit interesting,” Ruffino said. “The whole 4A-21 district is competitive with Austin, Davis and Reagan. All of them are pretty even. It could go either way.”

Pasadena 32, Waltrip 31 - Rams junior wide receiver Ben Lemond scored two touchdowns in a heartbreaking loss to the Class 5A Eagles at Delmar-Tusa Stadium. Wharton 71, Scarborough 0 The Spartans hosted a traditional 3A power at Dyer Field.

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Waltrip defeated Reagan, who swept them last season, last month in the Spring Branch Tournament. “We’re really good at communication and working together,” Rufﬁno said. “We’re a small team. We don’t have a lot of height. Everybody’s playing well, but we have several injuries.” However, Waltrip is 2-2 in 4A21 matches. They’ll face Wheatley at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Barnett Fieldhouse and compete in the Houston ISD Tournament, beginning on Sept. 26. Despite the challenges facing the

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