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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL EDITION

2013 Lexus GS 350-Four-Door Sedan (Page 2)

Dallas-Kimball takes Class 4A title (Pages 12-13)

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Shannon Lilly Jr.-Dallas Kimball Phil Forte-Lewisville Marcus (Page 11)

John Gibbs Jr. Washington (Pages 18-19)

61st TSU Relays (Pages 20-23)

Inside This Edition...

Automobiles - Page 2-4 Mover and Shaker - Page 4 John Engel - Page 6 Rising Stars - Page 16 The Love Corner - Page 17 The Way I See It - Page 17

NAME THIS CAR Thanks for the many calls from last month’s edition and we do have a winner that we will be running down. We are looking for even more winners in 2012. All you have to do is give us a call at (281) 999-4244 and take your guess of the year, make and model of the automobile in the photo. If you are the first to give the right answer you win $125.00 in cash and $50.00 in gift cards to shop at Fiesta. Go ahead and pick up the phone because you could be our next winner!

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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)

2013 LEXUS GS 350-FOUR-DOOR SEDAN Austin, Texas-Over the river and through the woods we went to the state basketball tournament in Austin. But his time we were behind the wheel of the 2013 allnew Lexus GS 350 and man let me tell you it was some ride.

Yes the new Lexus is out early with the 3.5 Liter V6 with direct injection and port fuel injection cranking out 306 horsepower and 277 lbs per foot of torque.

Good mid-size numbers of 19 in the city and 28 on the highway with a combine mileage of 23 miles per gallon. The engine is mated to a six-speed sequential shift electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-I and paddle shifters/drive mode select. The new Lexus is equipped with front independent double-wishbone and independent multi-link rear suspension with gas pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.

Vehicle speed sensing power steering adds to what is already super handling. Four wheel power assisted disc brakes brings this baby to a super safe and swift stop. That four- sensor four- channel anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist makes stopping as much fun as taking off. All of this comes thrusting to the pavement on 17 inch nine-spoke Alloy wheels neatly wrapped by P 225/50R 17 inch performing tires.

In addition to all the normal safety features the new Lexus is equipped with whiplash injury lessening front seats and driver

and front passenger knee air bags. Other features such as VSC, ABS and brake assist and TRAC to name a few. Daytime running lamps along with Bixenon headlamps just round out the state-of-the-art safety technology for this model.

Once you are inside the new Lexus GS 350 you come face to face with perforated leather trimmed interior with 10-way memory driver power adjustable seats. Smart access keyless entry and push button start/stop. Sure

the steering wheel and gear shift knob are leather wrapped. Other standard features include a power tilt/slide moon roof with one touch open/close.

When it comes to sounds you know to look for an optional Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio system with 17-speakers with 835 watts with 7.1 channel architecture digital amplifier and Green Edge speaker technology. A special HDD navigation with 12.3 inch high resolution split screen multimedia display and Lexus Enform with destination along with Nav weather, Nav traffic sports and stocks. There is even a pre-collision system and dynamic radar cruise.

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TOYOTA YARIS FIVE-DOOR SE LIFTBACK QUALITY BUY

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View This time around we took a stroll in the new 2012 Toyota Yaris 5-Dr. SE liftback and found it to be quite a quality economically sound buy. Fact is the vehicle we tested was pretty well equipped and came in at just over $18, 00. Powered by a peppy little 1.5 Liter DOHC 16

valve four-cylinder VVT-I engine that’s matted to a fourspeed automatic transmission.

We are talking about a unit that cranks out 30 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway. This front wheel drive vehicle has good traction and moves well in and out of Houston’s big time traffic with ease. A sport tuned independent

Macpherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and torsion beam rear suspension making handling fun. Sport tuned electric power steering simply gives the driver a big time sense of control when behind the wheel.

star safety system including VSC, TRAC and anti-lock brake system, EBD, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology. The automobile comes with nine air bags plus tire pressure monitoring system and engine immobilizer.

Safety comes in at a high level for a vehicle in this class with

Inside the Yaris Toyota made sure you feel good with leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls for the AM/FM CD player with MP3 and 6 speakers HD radio and the works.

The driver is treated to a sixway power seat and front passenger has a four-way power seat plus sport fabric. In the rear seats are 60/40 split fold down allowing for more cargo space when needed.

In closing allow me to add the new Yaris as Toyota New Vehicle warranty with threeyear, 35,000 miles basic coverage and five-year/80,000 miles power train coverage, plus fiveyear/unlimited miles corrosion perforation coverage.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris five-door SE Liftback

TOYOTA INTRODUCES THE NEW RESTYLED CAMRY

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Toyota came to America in 1958 and since that time the automaker has became more American as the years have gone by. Fact is their Georgetown Kentucky plant is cranking out many vehicles these days. Not to mention Toyota’s Truck plant in San Antonio, Texas is turning out Tundra Trucks by the boat loads as well. But to the matter at hand, the Camry is all new for 2012 and they call it a reinvented vehicle that for years has been number one in the market place. The Camry styling has been flavored more toward

sports packages with fancy looking air dams up front and the wider stance certainly is very appealing. A set of fog lamps and sport mean front grille with integrated front and rear underbody spoilers along with side rocker panel and rear spoiler.

Please don’t forget those chrome tip exhaust pipes that really reminds you of the classic 1970s sports cars.

product on the road Toyota took their time before they rebuilt the Camry and it shows. Every little detail was well thought of before its application took place.

The Sound system is one of the

best in the business. The JBL, and those of you who have followed our columns over the year, know this is one of my favorites. This system makes you feel you are in the studio when the recording was done.

Yet Toyota had done a wonderful job of holding the price down as well with our test vehicle very well equipped came in at just over $31,000.

Economically the Camry fourdoor SE V6 Sedan we tested is powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 DOHC 24 valve with dual VVTI engine with plenty of power.

However it still manages to get 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway. A six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters makes for smooth operation from one gear to the next. Power meets the road on P 225/45R 18” tires circulating around Alloy wheels. With sport-tuned electric power steering and a sport-tuned suspension including spring and shock absorbers this baby handles like vehicles in the 50-grand range.

Noted for doing a lot of research and developing before putting a

The 2012 Toyota Camry SE

With 10 speakers in eight locations you get the concert sound all over the vehicle. Once again Toyota has stepped up to the plate and smacked a home run with the new Camry.

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BUICK REGAL GS BLENDING THE FUTURE WITH THE PAST

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View As the automobile industry continues to deal with a slow economy, General Motors has truly stepped up to the plate and delivered some quality products that first reminds you of their storied past. Yet their product lines are making big turns into the new wave of technology and electronic age at the same time.

That is certainly clear in the new Buick Regal GS for 2012. First

of all it definitely reminds you of the vehicles of the seventies and yet this Buick gets 19 miles to the gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

Coming with a 2.0 Liter HO Turbo Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder SIDI W/VVT engine, that delivers 270 horsepower and 295 lbs per foot of torque. Let’s not forget no premium gasoline is required for this model either.

A six-speed manual transmission with interactive drive control

system with sport and GS modes goes well with hiper strut front suspension. Talk about fun when it comes to handling.

We think it goes to show just how much thought Buick put in to their products.

The vehicle is finally assembled in Osawa, Ontario Canada with 60% of its parts from the U.S. and Canada and 15% from neighboring Mexico. The engine and transmission are both built in Germany. Warranties include a four-year/50,000 bumper to bumper warranty and a five-year/100,000 miles power train limited warranty.

Thanks to an array of safety features Buick Regal GS was a 2011 Top Safety pick award winner from the Insurance institute for Highway safety. The GS is equipped with six-month Onstar directions and connections with automatic crash response and turn-by-turn navigation and Onstar remote line.

Your dealer can fill you in on geographic coverage for your area.

Once inside the new Regal you will be greeted to a steering column, tilt and telescoping with controls as well. A Keyless entry system gets you started and eight-way power adjustable front seats await the driver and front

passenger. Complete with fourway lumbar now that should get you’re seated very well. Not to mention the seats are also heated for those cold weather states.

Sounds come from a nine-speaker AM/FM/XM stereo CD player with USB port and Sirius XM radio service for three months free. The system also offers a MP3 with navigation system and touch screen displayed on a color seven inch color monitor.

Other options include 20-inch polished alloy wheels and a carbon black metallic paint job to name a couple. Fully loaded our vehicle came just over $38,000.

The 2012 Buick Regal GS

A KING-SIZE MOVER AND SHAKER: LIEUTENANT JOSEPH LEVINGSTON

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View We are proud to announce that our KING-SIZE Mover and Shaker for the month of March is Lieutenant Joseph Levingston.

As I began my interview with Lt. Levingston, he stated, “that last year this time he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and did not know if he would be here today or be able to continue to live a life that has been truly blessed by God”. Lt. Levingston has been with the Houston Police Department for almost 30 years. He grew up in Houston and after graduating from M.C. Williams High School, he enrolled into the University of Houston; where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.

Shortly, thereafter he joined the Houston Police Department and his life took on a new meaning.

He started out as a Patrol Officer in Houston’s Southwest area and

moved into the Special Operations Division in 1983.

After a brief period in the Dispatch Division, he returned to the Special Operations Division in 1988. In May of that same year, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and became a Jail Supervisor. In 1989, he became a Robbery Investigator, and in 1990, he moved over to the Internal Affairs Division.

In 1994, Sgt. Levingston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and became the Administrative Officer for the North Division. In 1995, as a Lieutenant, he received a Chief of Police Unit Citation for forming and managing a robbery task force. He would go on to receive three more Chief of Police Unit Citations for his work in the Internal Affairs Division, the Training Division, and the Homicide Division.

During his time in the training

Division, he managed the Cadet Training Unit, the Driver’s Training Unit, the Defensive Tactics Unit, and the Pistol Ranges.

In 2009, Lt. Levingston became the supervisor for the Family Violence Unit. For his efforts, he was honored as the MidManager of the Year for 2010.

Also during that year, he moved into the Dignitary Protection Unit within the Criminal Intelligence Division.

As I concluded my interview, Lt. Levingston shared with me that most recently, he had the privilege of working with the Secret Service unit that protects the President of the United States of America; in doing so he had an opportunity to meet President Obama and take a picture with him. He added that, “the president was extremely knowledgeable, very professional, and most importantly approachable”. Lt.

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Levingston went on to say that, “this was definitely a highlight in my career, to serve and to meet the 1st African American President of the United States of America was a proud moment for me”.

I then asked Lt. Levingston what were his plans for the future? He stated that “God has blessed him with a good wife, a wonderful

family, and a career that has been so meaningful; my plans include retirement within a few years, after retirement, I plan to travel, enjoy my family, and reflect back on the goodness of life”.

Lt. Levingston we are extremely proud to honor you as this month’s Mover and Shaker.

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THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL

Out and About with John Engel A few months ago I wrote about The Fallen Heroes Survivors Foundation and more recently about The Veteran’s Action Network. These two organizations are partnered and good things are happening. Last month the portable Viet Nam memorial wall sponsored by Bringing Home the Wall was brought to San Antonio. To honor the occasion, FHSF President and Founder, Mike Ladouceur was invited to give the keynote speech. The event was hosted by DeVry University and the occasion was used to announce the decision of DeVry to support the Foundation.

DeVry is offering a program for the surviving spouses of our fallen veterans. Held at all 120 campuses across our nation each quarter, the University is giving programs for resume writing, interviewing techniques and child care assistance. The purpose is to get the spouses back into the workplace as quickly as possible so they may resume a more normal life. This is not a one size fits all program but is tailored to the needs of each individual.

Also available to the surviving spouses and children of our fallen heroes is a tuition reduction program. The tuition is lowered from $600.00 per credit hour to $250.00. This makes higher education much more affordable for

qualified students and helps programs such as the FHSF get more bang for their dollars.

To qualify for either program, the family members must be screened through the Foundation which will then forward the application to the University.

Assistance is available for first year students as well as those seeking higher degree. A student could be applying for a Bachelor’s degree or wishing to complete a Master’s program.

DeVry is considering adding an office of the FHSF at each campus and would like to include the Foundation in its Master of Business program. Many business majors move onto charity work and the Foundation is a great place to learn.

At the wall ceremony Ladouceur ran into a member of his old Army Company. Sergeant Larry Ricketts was in attendance and running for Sherriff of Bexar County. Mike and Larry had not seen each other in 35 years. It was a tearful reunion as neither one knew the other would be attending. Also in attendance was Congressman Joaquin Castro. In his speech he spoke of the reverence of the wall and used the quote that became the title of this article. When you look at the wall, the size of the East and West walls, eachcontaining 72 panels meeting in the middle with a 125 degree angle

overwhelms you. The list of over 58,000 names of those who gave their lives to defend our freedom in Viet Nam is enough to bring tears to the eyes of even the toughest veteran.

In another development, the Foundation was featured in the winter edition of Sugarland Magazine. They will also be featured in the spring addition of Katy Magazine and the summer edition of Cy Fair Magazine.

Upcoming events for the Foundation include a golf tournament on June 1 at the Quail Valley Golf Club in Missouri City. Entry fee is $150.00 per person. A hole in one competition is being hosted by Lexus with a new car as the prize for the first golfer to get the elusive ace. Former Houston Texan’s player Chris White is scheduled

to play the tournament.

Corporate sponsors are still being solicited. Other events on the schedule are a 5K run/walk and a motorcycle poker run and crawl. Further details on these events will be given as they evolve.

the Foundation. The lovely ladies from Hooters will be soaping up cars and trucks for charity. Watch these pages for more details. This will be a great way to get your car cleaned and raise some money for a good cause.

In other news, the FHSF is partnering with the Gold Star Wives.

These are the spouses of the military heroes that need help adjusting. The Gold Star Wives has told the foundation that they are having issues locating the families of the men and women that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Together, these groups are hoping to better serve the families have been forgotten by many.

Although only a year old, this locally founded organization is well on the way to helping the families of our fallen and those soldiers fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)live long and productive lives. If you know of someone that could benefit from what the Foundation has to offer, contact them at www.fallenherowssurvivorsfoundation.com or http://www.vaninc.org.

Coming this summer, Hooters Restaurants will be hosting a series of car washes to benefit

THE SOLDIER STOOD AND FACED GOD The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.

“Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?”

I know I don’t deserve a place, among the people here.

They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t, because those of us who carry guns, Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I’ve been violent, because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, It needn’t be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly for the judgement of his God. “Step forward now, you soldier, you’ve borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets; you’ve done your time in Hell.” ~Author Unknown~

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WHAT IS TRUTH? THE TRUTH ABOUT SALVATION Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned:

But first to summarize the previous month’s articles, “Happy Holidays” and “Tormented”, our endeavor as those striving to be Christians, was to prove/examine, by the apostles’ doctrine these holidays that so many observe, and to see if they were of the faith, thereby being good; or of man (being evil).

Also to prove by scripture, in the TORMENT article, the destination of the souls of those, that chooses to follow man, rather than God through Christ and his apostles’ words. We know according to scripture, God said “this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him” (Matt.17: 4-8), so we searched in Christ’s word, as Christians are commanded to do (John5:39), and found no such customs. We also know according to scripture, Jesus commanded the Apostles to teach all nations, teaching them to observe all things that he had commanded them (Matt.28: 1920). So, we searched the Apostle’s words and we found no such customs or traditions (1Cor.11:16). Jesus said in (John 17:19-21), Christians must believe on him through the Apostle’s word, because Jesus gave them the word and through the Apostles he is glorified (John17:6-16). So then, we went to the only other place to find, the origin of the Christmas, Thanksgiving Traditions, and that was to man. And, if it’s of Man it is not of the Faith (Rom.10:16&17, James1:22); and thereby not of the Truth (John17:17).

The dates of origin of these traditions, were established too late to be of Christ or his Apostles, to TRUE Christians this fact ALONE, should be and MUST be enough. True Christians must continue steadfast in the Apostle’s Doctrine, customs, and in their traditions, which is in New Testament scripture, to be right (righteous) with God. (Acts1:1-4; Acts2:41-42; Phil.4:9; Col.2:7-8; 1Tim.4:1516; 2Tim.3:14) Christmas: Date (Dec. 25), was established in (A. D. 336), by the Western church, based at Rome. The Eastern Orthodox and the Eastern Rite churches within the Roman Catholic church chose (January 6).

Thanksgiving: The

Thanksgiving holiday has its origin in the Puritan Thanksgivings of colonial New England. Both the Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Boston Puritans were strict Calvinist Protestants.

Cal·vin·ism ) n. The religious doctrines of John Calvin, emphasizing the omnipotence of God and the salvation of the elect, by God’s grace alone.

Dear reader I hope you will bear with us for a moment, while the “religious doctrine of John Calvin”, be proved/tested by the apostles’ doctrine, as Christians has been commanded to do. This is to be done to every man or woman, including us, concerning the things that are written in these articles. Now, the doctrine of “the salvation of the elect, by God’s grace alone” is FALSE DOCTRI E according to the apostles’ WORD. Salvation by grace alone or only, can not be found in the apostles’ doctrine.

This doctrine can not be found in God’s word at all. This is another deadly doctrine that so many believe, that will cause torment for ever, in the last day, because it is FALSE. “Matt 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 ot every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:” The scriptures do teach salvation by grace, the problem here is the words “alone” or “only”, for salvation is accomplished by several things. Now let us read the

TRUTH about SALVATIO :

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.(KJV) Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(KJV) II Th 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.(KJV) James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.(read also James 2:14-22) 1 Pet 3:20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The (1)like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:(KJV) Definition: (1)like figure-499 antitupos- 1) a thing formed after some pattern 2) a thing resembling another, its counterpart something in the Messianic

times which answers to the type, as baptism corresponds to the deluge (1 Pet. 3:21)

We must be careful about adding, or for that matter, subtracting words, or anything else, to and from the apostles’ doctrine; for this is deadly.

Remember God commanded man in the garden of Eden, that they could eat freely of every tree of the garden; except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God said that in the day that they ate of it, they shalt surely die. Remember what the serpent told the woman, “Thou shalt not surely die”. Eve being beguiled (deceived), one word it seems, changed the course of the created creature, man. Please read: Gen 2:16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: 17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.(KJV) Gen 3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:(KJV) 1 Cor 11:8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. (KJV) 2 Cor 11:1 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent (1)beguiled Eve through his (2)subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.(KJV) Definitions: (1)beguiled-1818 exapatao (ex-ap-at-ah’-o); from 1537 and 538; to seduce wholly: KJV— beguile, deceive.

(2)subtilty-3834 panourgia (pan-oorg-ee’-ah); from 3835; adroitness, i.e. (in a bad sense) trickery or sophistry: KJV— (cunning) craftiness, subtilty.2) a specious or false wisdom 1 Tim 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp

authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. (KJV)

Christians are commanded to prove all things, holding fast that which is good (1Thes.5:21).

The scriptures also teach Christians to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith; not in a faith, but in THE faith (2Cor.13:5). One must conclude when reading “the faith”, the apostle Paul was speaking of a specific faith. One must also conclude that this specific faith was also the one that he and the other apostles were in, thereby being authorized by Jesus Christ. The final conclusion one must have is that, there being so many different faiths, in the religious world today, every one that is not of the faith that the apostle Paul is speaking of, is false and is unauthorized

by Christ. Thereby if we continue therein, Christ will NOT be in us; then at the JUDGEMENT we will then be JUDGED unapproved, worthless, rejects, castaways, in danger of “TORME T”!

1Thes 5:21 (1)Prove all things; (2)hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.(KJV) Definitions: (1)prove 1381 dokimazo- to test, to examine, to prove, to scrutinize (to see whether a thing is genuine or not), as metals to recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, to deem worthy.

(2)hold fast 2722 katecho (katekh’-o); from 2596 and 2192; to hold down (fast), KJV— have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, X make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take.

2 Cor 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; (1)prove your own selves.

Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be (2)reprobates?(KJV) Definitions: (1)prove 1381 dokimazo- to test, to examine, to prove, to scrutinize (to see whether a thing is genuine or not), as metals to recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, to deem worthy.

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WHAT IS TRUTH? THE TRUTH ABOUT SALVATION (2) except ye be reprobates-96 adokimos (ad-ok’-ee-mos); from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1384; unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally): KJV— castaway, rejected, reprobate.

tized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.(KJV)

True Christians have no choice in what faith they are of or in, because according to the apostles doctrine, Christians are not their own. There is only one faith that is authorized by Christ and one body, which is the one Church that he is the head of.

This faith and its practices and traditions, must be found in the apostles’ word, for this is where the blueprint is found, for the Church that Christ is continuously building. We must remember, the Church is people that belong to, and is subject to Christ, in everything, and he adds them such as should be saved(Acts2:47); as they continue steadfast in the traditions and commandments of his apostles.

II Th 2:14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.(KJV)

1 Cor 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.(KJV) 1 Cor 7:22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant. 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.(KJV) Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,(KJV) Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.(KJV) Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (see also Matt.16-18) Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were bap-

2 Pet 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,(KJV) Keeping the preceding scriptures in mind, this brings us to the command that was given to Timothy, by the apostle Paul, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;” We believe that the apostle Paul was admonishing the young minister Timothy, to suffer and follow the apostles’ commandments, traditions, customs and examples, as they were guided by the Holy Spirit; and OT the things, traditions and customs of ME . This was the safe thing to do then, and now.

This is safe because, to suffer and follow the apostles’ doctrine, will keep us as it kept those before us, from TORME T in the last day.

2 Tim 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man

of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(KJV) But continue thou:

2 Tim 3:14 But (1)continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;(KJV) Definition: (1)continue-3306 meno-1) to remain, abide a) in reference to place: 1) to sojourn, tarry 2) not to depart a) to continue to be present b) to be held, kept, continually b) in reference to time: to continue to be, not to perish, to last, to endure; used of persons, to survive, live c) in reference to a state or a condition: to remain as one, not to become another or different 2 Tim 3:14 ... continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been (KJV) 1 Tim 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; (1)continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.(KJV) 2 Tim 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.(KJV) 2 Tim 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth (1)entangleth himself with the (2)affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.(KJV) Definitions: (1)entangleth himself-1707 empleko (em-plek’o); from 1722 and 4120; to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with: KJV— entangle (inself, with), to involve in.

(2)affairs of this life-4230 pragmateia (prag-mat-i’-ah); from 4231; a transaction, i.e. negotiation: KJV— affair. prose-

cution of any affair; business, occupation 4231 pragmateuomai (prag-mat-yoo’-om-ahee); from 4229; to busy oneself with, i.e. to trade: KJV— occupy.1) to be occupied in anything

II Jn 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.(KJV) 2 Tim 3:14 ... assured of, (KJV) Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.(KJV) 1 Cor 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. (see also 1Cor 1:30-31;Col 2:24) 1Thes 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.(KJV) 2 Tim 3:14 ... knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (KJV) John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.(see also Acts 17:11) Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.(KJV) Gal 1:8-12 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than

that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.(see also Eph 4:1821) Phil 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.(KJV) Col 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.(KJV)

1Thes 2:10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.(see also 2Tim 3:15) Again, the Lord warns us of the Prudent, the Intelligent through his Word, let’s look at some scriptures on the prudent.

After reading the following scriptures pertaining to the Prudent, the Wise, which is the Intelligent, one might began to think as I have learned to think, Keep it Simple Stupid. In other words, become a fool in this world, so that I might become wise in The Lord. We have learned, the things we used to strive for, one being, higher learning, intelligence, wisdom in this world, is foolishness with God, and vain according to scriptures.

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WHAT IS TRUTH? THE TRUTH ABOUT SALVATION It is vain because once we have died, how will those degrees help us then? Christians must be wise in Christ Jesus; because he is the wisdom of God and we must strive to do the things he has commanded us, so that we will have a happy everlasting life after death. According to scripture, we can’t have them both; Christians must strive to be wise in one, which is Christ and a fool in the other, which is the world, to be righteous with God. When God hides something who can find it? READ The Prudent, the Intelligent, the Wise In This WORLD. Matt 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto (1)babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. (see also Luke10:21) Definition: (1) Babes; not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian: KJV— babe, child (+-ish).

1 Cor 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?(KJV) 1 Cor 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That,

according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.(KJV)

1 Cor 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:(KJV) 1 Cor 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:(KJV) 1 Cor 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the (1)wisdom of this world is (1)foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.(KJV) Definitions: (1)wisdom of this world-4678 sophia- wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters: a) the wisdom which belongs to men 2) the science and learning. (2)foolishness -3472 moria (mo-ree’-ah); from 3474; silliness, i.e. absurdity: KJV— foolishness.

2 Cor 10:5-10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. 11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.(see also the 11th chapter, verses 6&7) Phil 3:7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win

Christ,(KJV)

James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the (1)poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised (2)to them that love him?(KJV) Definitions: (1)poor-4434 ptochos-1) reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms 2) destitute of wealth, influence, position, honor a) lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches c) poor, needy 3) lacking in anything, as respects their spirit; destitute of wealth of learning and intellectual culture which the schools afford (men of this class most readily give themselves up to Christ’s teaching and proved them selves fitted to lay hold of the heavenly treasure). (2)to them that love him-John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

(KJV) Additional scriptures from the “Tormented” article Matt 7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 ot every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:(KJV)

(1)furnace of fire: there shall be (2)wailing and (3)gnashing of teeth. 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.(see also Matt 25:41) Definitions: (1) Furnace of fire: KJV— furnace; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) *consume: KJV— burn, light. (2) Wailing: KJV— wailing, weeping, as the sign of pain and grief for the thing signified (that is, for the pain and grief).

(3) Gnashing: a grating (of the teeth): KJV— gnashing; a primary verb; to grate the teeth (in pain or rage): KJV— gnash.

Matt 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting (1)punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Definition: (1) Punishment: from 2849; penal infliction: KJV— punishment, torment.

John 5:25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the (1)dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.(KJV) Definition: (1)dead-3498 nekros-2) metaphorically: a) spiritually dead 1) destitute of a life that recognizes and is devoted to God, because given up to trespasses and sins

Matt 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.(KJV)

2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.(KJV)

Matt 13:49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 50 And shall cast them into the

Heb 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.(KJV) Heb 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a (1)consuming fire.(KJV) Definition: (1) CO SUMI Gto consume; used of fire.

WEBSTER- deeply felt: Ardent (to burn, fiery, hot); see fiery and Engrossing; see immerse; [To put under water]-Syn. submerge, bury, drown; see also Baptize- cover, sink.

1 Pet 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the (1)righteous (2)scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.(KJV) Definition: (1)Righteous 1342 dikaios-righteous, observing divine laws a) in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God (through Christ Jesus; Matt.17:18; 28:18; John17:14-23; 2Pet.3:2). (2)Scarcely 3433 molis (mol’-is); probably by var. for 3425; with difficulty: KJV— hardly, scarce (-ly), + with much work.1) with difficulty, hardly 2) not easily, that is, scarcely, very rarely

Dear reader as always, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, for the purpose of saving our souls. We believe this is best done by definitions and the preponderance of scriptures; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of scripture. Again we believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. Again, thank you so much for your interest in the WORD of TRUTH; GRACE and SALVATION; John 17:17-21; Acts 20:29-32; James1:21-25. After all it is our MAP to HEAVEN! E-mail Address: bibletruth1@sbcglobal.net Fax #: (281) 987-9703

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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.”

How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation.

How! With fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12. Pray fervently, attend the Lord’s Day Worship, Be on time, Take active part in Singing, Teaching of God Word, Giving as we prosper and taking the Lord’s Supper with death.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Was founded by Christ Matt 16:18 he bought it.

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There are five steps in The Divine Plan of Salvation 1. HEAR Mark 12:29, Matthews 7:21: Luke 6:4-6 2. BELIEVE John 20:31, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6 3. REPENT Luke 13:3, Acts 17:31 4. CONFESS Matthews 10:32 Acts 8:37, Romans 10:9-10 5. BAPTISM Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:28, 22:16

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SHANNON LILLY JR.-DALLAS KIMBALL; PHIL FORTE-LEWISVILLE MARCUS

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK SHANNON LILLY JR. DALLAS KIMBALL

of 8 attempts to help seal the win for the Knights.

Austin, Texas-for the second time in as many years Shannon Lilly Jr. led Dallas Kimball to the state class 4A championship.

The multi-talented senior guard was a member of the 2009 team that lost to Jack Yates and after missing out on the big dance in 2010 he has came to Austin and won the last two seasons. Not only has he won the state but the MVP both years as well. This time it was his big trey late in the game that brought Kimball back from 7 points down against the Mighty Jack Yates Lions.

Lilly scored 27 points to lead all scorers in the game and hit on 8 of 12 shots from the field including 5 of 8 from behind the arc. But his biggest points came at the foul line where he hit on 6

With the game on the line Lilly said he was just hoping for a shot and he explained how he hit the foul shots that won the game. “First of all I lineup my feet up take 3 dribbles with hands on the stripes and follow it up”. He said he is just grateful they got it done for the community and this is wonderful. “My teammates needed a big shot and I got and open trey and nailed it because we were just doing whatever it took to win the game”.

Deep down inside Lilly said he felt a little rough when Yates was up by a score of 70-62.

When Torrey Henry hit that trey from the corner and Yates fouled Lilly he knew the game was in reach. “I had been working on my free throws and that was the break we needed”.

guard in foul trouble the Marauders had problems scoring in the second quarter but rebounded to score 14 in the third and 22 in the fourth periods.

The talented shooter who makes 600 treys in practice session each day Phil did Travis in when he went 8 for 8 at the foul line.

“Eight months ago I was told I would win the MVP as we would win the title again”. The senior said he is tremendously proud of the team and they shared tears before the game knowing this would be the last time they would be playing together. Upset by the fact he did not play well in the semifinals Phil was looking for a big night and he got it. “I wasn’t happy about my performance last year and it’s nice to know my teammates wanted me to get to the foul line”. He went on to tell us he shoots literally thousands free throws in the gym and it paid off this time around.

In closing Forte said defense was the key to them winning the game, being down by 2 at the half didn’t bother them at all.

In closing Lilly said was just focused because their coaches had told them it was going to be a war against Yates. He said the team was not playing around they were all business going into the game.

PHIL FORTE-LEWISVILLE MARCUS

Shannon Lilly Jr. of Dallas Kimball gets his second state title and his second MVP also -photo by Dr. Victor Keys

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REPORT-KIMBALL STUNS YATES IN CLOSING MINUTES

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Austin, Texas-The Mighty Jack Yates Lions roared into the Frank Erwin Center with plans of winning their third state Class 4A basketball title in five years.

But the Knights of Dallas Kimball were waiting in full armor for the Lions. Kimball jumped to an early lead but he Lions tied it at 11 by the end of the first period. Yates then went up by six points at the half only to see Kimball trim it back to one point at the end of three. In the fourth period the Lions led it 70-63 at 2.50 mark. It was then when things took a turn for the worse for Coach Greg Wise and his Lions. Chris Wells scored the Lions last points with 44 second left. Torrey Henry made a steal and called a timeout and then hit a big trey closing to 75-73 and after Yates missed two free throws. Henry made the biggest play of the game with another trey from deep in the corner with only 12 second left and a big 76-75 lead. Following a Yates turnover M.V.P. Shannon Lilly Jr. sank two free throws with six seconds left to seal the

victory and their second straight state title in Class 4A. Yates tried a trey at the buzzer but it fell off and Kimball began to celebrate the come from behind win.

Henry talked about his big trey in the closing minutes. “Yes sir, it felt good from the time it left my hands and I knew we needed those points to get back into the game. Henry finished with 12 points went two for two from behind the arc and both coming late in the fourth period. Plus he teamed with Shannon Lilly Jr. to take away three balls from Yates down the stretch that turned out to be the difference in the outcome of the game.

Keith Frazier had a pretty good game as well with 17 points and 14 rebounds and was kind of an unsung hero for the Knights in this one. But have no feat this 6 feet 5 inch junior will be back next season along with Darian Hancock who is 6 feet 7 inches.

David Tucker also had a big role in the game because of his game leading nine assists including the treys hit by Henry down the stretch which both came off assists from Tucker’s hand.

When good shooting teams which have good guard play, there aren’t many assists dished out. Fact is Tucker’s game leading nine assist was more than the Yates Lions (eight) had as a team and even Kimball had only 13 for the game on 26 made field goals. So half of Kimball made baskets came by way of an assist. The Knights also made 10 of 13 shots from behind the arc while Yates hit on only five of 19 from long range.

The makeup of the Knights team consist of three seniors- David Tucker, Shannon Lilly Jr. and Chaise Nelson. They have seven juniors with Keith Frazier, Torrey Henry, Darian Hancock,

Jordan Adams, Sheldon Yearwood, Gabriel Lilly and Randelle Jones all coming back.

There are three sophomores returning as well with D’Angelo Allen, Trenton Brinkley and Dondre Carter, plus freshman Cordel Finley will also be back.

In Class 3A action it was Argyle beating Corpus Christi Miller 44-33. Class 2A title went to White Oak who beat Brock 6153 and Class A division I title went to Clarksville who won over Mumford 65-67 and Calvert beat Graford 63-37 for the Class A Division II title.

Kimball’s Coach Royce Johnson along with MVP Shannon Lilly Jr. and Dr. Mark Cousin of the UIL

Dallas Kimball fans celebrating the victory Torrey Henry (10) had big game down the stretch for Kimball and is only a junior

Junior Keith Frazier (4) had solid game for Kimball

The Dallas Kimball State championship team

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REPORT-KIMBALL STUNS YATES IN CLOSING MINUTES

The crowd of nearly 10,000 fans enjoy the game

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King Arthur ,Daryl Beasley Dr. Charles Briethaupt of the UIL share a photo with Darrell K. Ardison and Big John Chandler

Jack Yates Lions mascot at Erwin Center

ick Strong (right) along with coach Robinson doing the Yates-Kimball game on the radio live

Guard Shannon Lilly Jr. (3) drive past Yates Lions

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DUNCANVILLE TAKES GIRLS CLASS 5A STATE TITLE

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Austin, Texas-Tasia Foman and Empress Davenport led the way as Duncanville girls turned back once beaten Spring-Dekaney for the girls Class 5A championship.

The final count 69-31 with the big 24-3 lead after one period there was little double about the outcome. Duncanville poured it on in the second for a 41-9 half time lead and made it 61-20 after three periods.

Foman scored 21 points to lead all scorers in the game and Most Valuable Player Empress Davenport rattled the rim for 17 more points as the three guards

two forwards attack was simply too much for Dekaney. Morgan Bolton who led the fast break tossed in 12 points and Ariel Atkins chipped in seven while Antoina Robinson added six more along with three rebounds.

When it comes to rebounds, Duncanville outrebounded Dekaney 46-23 and Kiara Perry led the game with 12 boards and Duncanville had 42 points in the paint and 22 offensive boards in the victory. Fact is those 16 points on fast breaks were a big key and the fact that Dekaney bench failed to score in the game really hurt with all Region III and Region II girls this year.

12 points and was the only Lady Wildcats that scored in double figures.

To round out the team of Coach Cathy Self-Morgan’s of hard working girls are Adrianna Davis, Alisha Spearman, Destiney Means, Martisha Bables, and Shannon Franklin.

Congratulations are in order for Duncanville as well as Dekaney for a great showing in only their fourth year of varsity. Coach Stacey Stroman and her staff did a marvelous job.

A crowd of more than 6,500 paid to see the game at the Frank Erwin Center on the campus of the University of Texas.

Jaleesa Chapel led Dekaney with Photos by Andre Odums Photography (713) 296-9111

Coach Stacey Stroman of Spring Dekaney

Duncanville state championship basketball team shares the spotlight

Jaleesa Chapel (25) Dekaney leading scorer

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Duncanville cheerleaders posing for photos

Spring-Dekaney runner up for state class 5A

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LEWISVILLE MARCUS EDGES FORT BEND TRAVIS FOR 5A TITLE

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Austin, Texas-Phil Forte scored the first eight points and the last eight points as Flower Mound Marcus edged Fort Bend Travis 56-52 for the Class 5A state title.

The senior guard is one of the purest shooters we’ve seen in a very long time. He hit a jumper and made six free throws to seal the win, but it was also Forte who hit one jumper and two treys for the Marauders first eight points as well. They won for the 115th time against six defeats in the past three seasons.

That landed them two state titles and one state finalist appearance as the seniors shed tears before the start of the title game. With their point guard A. J Lucky in

foul trouble Marcus bought time and stayed close trailing by only two points at the half. Travis got off to a good start on a 5-0 run in the second half as Andrew Harrison led Travis with 23 points. His twin Aaron Harrison added 10 and was the only other Tiger in double figures.

One of the keys was 6 feet 8 inch Nick Banyard, who grabbed a game high13 rebounds to go along with his 10 points and two assists.

With both teams running a patient offense with Travis only taking 41 attempts at the basket and connecting on 17 of them while Marcus connected on the same amount while attempting two mores with 43 attempts.

The difference in the game was at the foul line where Marcus hit 18 of 21 and Travis only 12 for 19. So few attempts lead to low assists total as well with Travis having only 6 and Marcus had 10.

Clearly a hard fought game with four points separating the two teams when the final horn sounded at the Erwin Center where a little more than 10,000 fans gathered for the Class 5A game.

King Arthur interviews Marcus Smart (3)

sophomore and one freshman on the team. Coach Danny Henderson and his staff will have some work to do to get back here again. Jack Holden, Sean Campbell and Mark Wheeler are the only three guys coming back next year.

Graduating this spring is John Malone, Jared Hamilton, Matt Ledford, Jacob VanNattan, Austin Parish, Cody Apfel, Phil Forte, Jordan Johnson, Nick Banyard, Marcus Smart and Tanner Backus.

Flower Mound Marcus Class 5A state champs

Travis Harrison twins

Flower Mound Marcus Cheerleaders

It’s time to rebuild for Marcus with 12 seniors one junior, one

Andrew Harrison (5)

ick Banyard (4) grabbed 14 rebounds in title game

Travis fans at the Erwin Center

Fort Bend Travis Cheerleaders at Erwin Center

Phil Forte (10) of Marcus accepts MVP from Dr. Mark Cousin of the UIL

Crowd shot during Class 5A game

Marcus celebrates state title

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RISING STARS: TAIJE JORDAN – LANCASTER; MARCUS SMART – FLOWER MOUND MARCUS

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View TAIJE JORDAN LANCASTER Houston, Texas-When it comes to hurdles many people are unaware of just how much difference there is in the 100 hurdles and the 300 hurdles. While covering the 61st running of the TSU Relays we talked with Dallas Lancaster super star Taije Jordan about those races. Jordan

Taije Jordan of Dallas Lancaster ranked number 1 in the nation in the 100 hurdles - photo by Dr. Victor Keys

won the 100 meter hurdles in a time of 14.33 and claimed the 300 hurdles in 42.75 and made her third trip to the nationally ranked Relays. “I’ve been here three years and it’s great to be able to go against some of the best in the nation”. Jordan went on to say it’s a good opportunity to get Lancaster name back out there and make a statement.

“Yes sir we are back to stay and next year I plan to attend Baylor University and run track before going to Medical school to become a pediatrician”. She also wants to go to the Olympics in the 100 hurdles. Having a love for taking care of babies and little kids, Jordan says it’s a dream come true to be able to live her dream. The lovely and talented young lady is ranked number one if the nation and she finds that amazing. “Ha Ha, I really don’t know what to make of it because all I want to do was stay in the top three and then get to state and win”.

The 100 hurdles is her favorite mainly because it fast and quick and she had five year experience running this race. She also runs

the 300 hurdles and she talked about the differences in the races. “Conditioning is required in the 300 because if you get off to a slow start you can mentally get back into the race, but in the 100 meters quickness and technique is the key in order to win”.

Since the 5th grade she has always wanted to attend Baylor University. “Every since I say them at the Texas Relays when I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to run track for the Lady Bears”.

But first she has an opportunity to defend her state title in the hurdles this May. MARCUS SMART-FLOWER MOUND MARCUS Austin, Texas-With the game on the line Marcus Smart got behind Fort Bend Travis defense and slammed the ball home as his team ran off 10 straight points. They went on to win their second straight Class 5A title with a 56-52 win over Travis. Coming into the tournament with only two losses in their 39 games the Marauders kept it close then exploded for 22 points in the fourth period to

win the game at the end. Smart had eight rebounds and hit on seven of nine foul shots for his 15 points in 30 minutes of action. We spoke with him after the game to get some of his thoughts. “We expected the game was going to be physical and the officials let us play and sometimes I thought it was a little too much over looked”. The talented young man praised his teammate Phil Forte who scored a game high 24 points and walked away with the M.V.P. “Without a doubt sir, he deserved it all year long. Phil has been doing that for us and not getting the credit he deserves; we are a complete team with good coaches and even our trainers do their part to help us win games”.

When asked about going against the Harrison twins from Fort Bend, Smart said he knew it was going to be a tough game. “We knew going in we were going to have to play very hard in order to win this game”. A big stop down the stretch and Smart made a big time layup and the momentum shifted to Marcus

and they went on to win.

After the game Smart was turning flips and we noticed his build we had to think maybe football. “Well I played football all the way to my 5th grade year but basketball is my game, but the flips came from working out with my brother who is gymnast and he taught me a few things”.

Marcus Smart (3) of Flower Mound Marcus turned in big game against Fort Bend Travis -photo by Dr. Victor Keys

COACHES OF THE WEEK-DANNY HENDERSON-LEWISVILLE-MARCUS; ROYCE JOHNSON-DALLAS KIMBALL

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talked with him about that five point second period they had.

“The big problem was A.J. Luckey got into foul trouble and he initiates our quick hitter”.

Coach Henderson went on to credit Travis on some pretty good defense to add to their offensive woes in the second period.

As we talked more with Henderson we learned his guard Phil Forte makes “600 threes a day and I do mean makes not just shoots 600 but makes 600 treys a day. His work ethic is unbelievable I kid you not”.

Coach Danny Henderson Lewisville Marcus two time state champs -photos by Dr. Victor Keys DANNY HENDERSONLEWISVILLE-MARCUS Austin, Texas-Flower Mound Marcus High School won the state’s Class 5A title again. This time it was a 56-52 victory over Fort Bend Travis before 10,000 fans at the Erwin Center. Coach Danny Henderson is assisted by Kenny Boren, Brian Blackburn, Craig Owen and Eli Rodriguez and the Marauders are a startling 115-6 the past three years. After their win over F.B. Travis, we

Another big task for Marcus was dealing with the Harrison twins.

“It’s nearly impossible to stop those guys and our man to man defense based on helping out played with them but they get you in foul trouble because they can drive to the box so well”.

ROYCE JOHNSON-DALLAS KIMBALL Austin, Texas-The Knights of Dallas Kimball High School made their 9th trip to Austin and won for the second straight year in a row. They came from behind to beat Jack Yates High School 78-75 on the strength of

a 14-4 run in the last three minutes. “When we were down two points we told Torrey (Henry) to drive but he thought we said shoot so he hit the big trey giving us the lead”. The Lions then turned the ball over and Shannon Lilly Jr. took over from there. “We knew somehow we were going to find a way to win the game. Our kids are hard workers and I thank God for their effort out there today”.

Johnson who is the son of the legendary Goree Johnson reminded the media that the Dallas Metro-Plex is going to be tough for many years to come.

“We love our rivalries with Jack Yates and now that they are

going to be 3A they will still have to play the Dallas MetroPlex in order to win the state Wilmer-Hutchins and several of our 3A schools are good solid programs”.

In talking with Johnson we also learned he knows when to hold them on what most thought was a bad call. He rushed up court and admits he was glad he didn’t say anything to the officials.

This group has only three seniors and look for them to have something to say about the state title for the third straight year in 2013. “We have a good young group of kids and they are willing to work hard and our staff

with be ready to go again.

Johnson is assisted by Toby Daniels, Ryan Foppe, Robert Jacobs and Bo Johnson.

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In The Love Corner

By Stevie T

TWO RELATIONSHIP RULES Hey Houston, spring is here again. That means definite changes like daylight savings, things starting to bloom, pollen in the air, and kids will have a spring break to refresh there minds. You can believe me love will be in the air, and like pollen it will affect some worse than others. With the kids maybe out of the house for a week, you can have a little togetherness time with your mate. And with daylight savings time you will have a little extra time in the evening for maybe a walk, or a quiet time on the patio or the deck, or to have your favorite drink as you take a little time to communicate. Sometimes we tend to forget or take our partner for granted. Just because you’ve got Mr. or Mrs Right hooked doesn’t mean they will stay hooked, if we don’t continue doing those things to show them we are still interested. Some people are more needy than others. Rule one, know your mate. Of course every evening won’t be exciting, and the sparks won’t always fly, but you have to make a conscious effort. Recently on In the

Love Corner that airs on Wednesday’s night at 8 pm, there was a concern from the female audience that they were not getting enough attention, or compliments from the other half.

It was to the point that they had to get dressed up go out with the girls just to get somebody to compliment them, then they go back home I guess to their mate who didn’t do their job. Now is

that right I don’t think so. That’s where communication comes into play. Rule two talk to your mate. Compliments should be a natural occurrence, should be but as we become familiar with our loved ones we tend not to take that second look, or go the extra mile.

The top love songs for the month are 1 Love Don’t Love Nobody Spinners 2 I’m Catching Hell Natalie Cole 3 I Wanna Know Joe 4 When a Woman’s Fed Up R Kelly 5 Let’s wait Awhile Janet Jackson So until next time keep a little love in your heart the look of love in your eyes and don’t let a day go bye without telling someone that you love them even if that someone is you.

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The Way I See It

By BIG John Chandler

A CHAT WITH THE CHIEF Austin Texas-During our coverage of the 2012 Boy’s state tournament, I had the opportunity to interview Mark Cousins the current University Interscholastic League Athletic Director regarding the state of athletics in Texas. Here are some of his responses.

Question-Many fans in the Dallas area are concerned regarding greater Houston schools competing in the Region II-Dallas area. Did the U.I.L. try to ease this problem?

Response-The regional alignment is always difficult for the U.I.L. and that’s not necessarily the exploding population with Harris County and the Houston population. It deals with West Texas and the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.

Each region has eight districts and we have to fill those up. We start in the north and west, go east and end up in the south.

We lost a district in the Panhandle. We had two districts out there and we had to make some decisions to move districts in Region II. We have to the same on number of districts in Region II along with adding a district from Central Texas.

Question-Is a 6A division looming for Texas?

Response-I don’t think so. If you look at the basketball tournament, we have six conferences. Conference A has been split into two conferences- Division I and II along with eleven man and six man.

In track and field, we’re going to add six conferences in the next six months. In those sports where we have 11001200 schools participating, we already have six conference; we just don’t call them 6A. The biggest problem we have is creating severe travel problems for our schools. The talk is about breaking off schools with over 5,000 by themselves or the schools over 3,000 by themselves but the reality is there just aren’t that many schools with the numbers to justify doing that. We have to justify doing this and the

numbers just aren’t there at this time.

Question-Is the medical screening for high school athletes something that will continue under your leadership?

Response-That is something we have been concerned with for a long time. While Dr. Breithaupt was the U.I.L. Athletic Director the medical advisory committee recommended and passed a required concussion management protocol that our schools had to follow. It was based on information that was released form the Brain Injury Association of America. We’ve had a concussion protocol for schools since 2005. Our schools and coaches have been aware of this for several years. This past year our medical advisory commission changed our recommendation to the ational Federation Concussion Protocol. In addition, the Texas State Legislature passed a law as to how schools have to deal with concussions and how to proceed when students are believed to have had head injuries.

Question-Can the state tournament be rotated among the cities of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio?

Response-It is certainly something that can be discussed.

We will listen to all proposals.

We moved to a centralized site for championship football rotating between San Antonio, Houston and Arlington. We had the opportunity to move some of other events to different locations. We will look at several things, discuss it and makes decisions again based on what’s in the best interest for our schools and fans.

Mr. Cousins provided some quality information to us and we look forward to working with him over the next few years. As I promised from the beginning of this column, I will provide the information from the main sources regarding athletics for young men and women.

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ALCORN STATE A GOOD CHOICE FOR JOHN GIBBS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

JOHN GIBBS-BTW We have good one for you this time around. He’s Booker T. Washington senior John Gibbs Jr. In the classroom at Washington High School, he likes his psychology class better and says he has always been good on this class. Holding to a 2.5 G.P. A. Gibbs feels he wants to major in communications when he enrolls at Alcorn State University this fall. With a desire to council young people or work in public relations as an adult, Gibbs feels he can do well in that category. Fact is John is the son of legendary B.T.W. world class athlete Rev. John Curtiss Gibbs who won a Rose Bowl while playing at UCLA after his days at B.T.W. in the middle 70s.

But his mother Lorraine Gibbs is his most driving force because she had always been right there at school with him and his parents made sure he stayed on the right course.

“They showed me the difference between right and wrong and saw to it that I followed their rules all my life”. Gibbs went onto say they always expected the best out of him and he never wanted to let them down. He added he has always put God first in his life and that has helped him follow the right path. On Sundays you’ll find John over at Fallbrook Church where Mike Pender is the pastor.

“It’s strengthen my faith on a regular basic and it is shown me the true light.

read short stories and actually likes to read newspapers the old fashion way. Following the world of sports had been another of Gibbs past times.

Despite being the quarterback at B.T.W. Gibbs played basketball and is ranked 12th in the nation in hurdles and their 4 by 100 meter relay team beat Nimitz to win the Barbara Jacket-Hoover Wright 83rd running of the P.V. Relays this past weekend.

We talked with Gibbs about his choosing Alcorn State to further his education and to play football there. “There were other schools that showed interest in me, but Alcorn showed me the type of love as in four-year scholarship and an outstanding football program and I felt truly wanted at that school.

When asked about Barack Obama becoming the first African American President, Gibbs replied; it truly gives all blacks a good feeling knowing they can be what they want to be”.

Describing himself as a student athlete first and foremost Gibbs says he considers himself a leader on and off the field and loves the challenges life has to offer.

We’ve known him since he was ten years old and we know he is going to do well at Alcorn State University, because we are going to follow him all the way!

In his spare time Gibbs loves to

John Gibbs of BTW high school is headed to Alcorn State University and plans to major in communication with a minor in psychology -Photo by Andre Odums

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View While at a Booker T. Washington High School football game, we ran into former B.T.W. standout Rev. John Curtiss Gibbs and he had two boys with him. After several months of asking him he finally brought them out to the Studewood Cobras. By that time John Gibbs Jr. was ten and too tall to play junior varsity so he played varsity little league football with 11 and 12 year old boys. The following year Gibbs was 11 and didn’t play little league and that team led by Zelt “Peanut” Minor won the Super Bowl. John’s younger brother (William) won a Super Bowl with the Cobras. But John got a lot of good advice from Reggie Washington another B.T.W. graduate who coached the varsity Cobras to that Super Bowl title. “What they taught me was to be a leader and command the attention of your team while in the huddle”. Gibbs used that same thing as he took over the B.T.W. freshman team and then on to the junior varsity squad before getting a great deal of varsity playing time as a junior.

His break came after he went 10 of 11 against Yates in the 2010 Fiesta Booker-Bryant Memorial Classic and won the ‘Rising Star’. He recalls being mad because he didn’t win the most valuable player of the classic ballgame. “My Mom told me I just need to work harder and as a senior you will have a chance to get that M.V.P. trophy. Having a growth spurt between the 7th and 8th grade Gibbs returned to B.T.W. for his senior year at nearly 6 feet 6 inches. Thanks to hard work all summer long he felt good about beating Yates in the annual classic and he did so 14-13 and yes he was awarded the M.V.P. of the Fiesta Fall Classic. “Sir I tell you it’s like a dream come true for me to beat Yates in this game and people all throughout the community were coming up to me and saying aren’t you the quarterback at Washington and you all better beat Yates this year. Gibbs said all he could do was promise they would be ready when that day came and they were.

With probably the best touch of any passer in Metro-Houston area since Andrew Luck from Stratford and Andy Dalton at Katy, Gibbs is probably quicker and a much better running than both of them.

Once the coaching staff at Alcorn saw his stats they were sold on the quarterback who is now up to 6 feet 7 inches and still might grow some more.

Going to Alcorn State won’t be easy for Gibbs because between Fred Air I McNair and the late Steve Air II McNair there is more than 24 thousand yards and 150 touchdowns. But Gibbs taking a chip of the block of his proud father is more than ready for the challenge and is staying in shape by running track. “I

understand having weight on my shoulders and we know it’s some big shoes to fill at Alcorn but I’m leaving for Mississippi on June 6, 2012”. That’s two days after he graduates from B.T.W. We are very excited for Gibbs and we look forward to covering him in the same manner we covered Steve McNair. By the way we expect him to shine because Studewood Cobras and B.T.W. Eagles always give it their all when it counts the most!

Gibbs actually signing his letter of intent

John Gibbs Jr. with his mom Lorraine Gibbs

Rev. John Gibbs & Mrs. Lorraine Gibbs with John Gibbs Jr.

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Crowd showed up for Gibbs signing

Gibbs along with BTW Principal Lashonda Bilbo his brother William, John Curtiss Gibbs father and mother Mrs. Lorraine Gibbs

(Sharon Solomon) Gibbs school mom share photo Rev. Gibbs with the Gibbs family

Gibbs with his teammates from BTW basketball team

Gibbs and Alcorn State a good mix

Gibbs showing off the 7th Annual Fiesta BBMC trophy

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THE 61ST RUNNING OF THE TSU RELAYS

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The 61st running of the Texas Southern Relays was a sight for sore eyes as the runners burned up the track at the Alexander Durley Sports Complex. One of the nation’s finest runners Jermaine Authorlee of Galena Park North Shore High School did his thing in the 100 meters.

He ran a 10.95 in a photo finish with De Soto for the title as the defending state champion tuned up for the 2012 finals. The TSU Relays are considered the top preseason event and Authorlee wasted no time in setting the stage. He teamed with Christian Houston, Larry McDuffey and Kevin Alexander to win the 4 by 100 meters and placed second in

the 4 by 200 meters. We spoke with Authorlee when the dust settled under his red hot track shoes. “The wind was blowing kind of hard but I got a good start out the blocks. The talented athlete said he was going to do his best to finish his senior year by helping his team go to state and win again. “This summer I ran summer track and went to Kansas City and the junior nationals and ran 20.90 in the 200 and the 4 by 100 we ran a 39.90 and got first place”.

Going to state is his goal for the 2012 season and he plans to attend the University of Alabama and study Pharmacy.

“They have a real good recruiting class and some say its number one in the nation”. The SEC

is noted for football but Jermaine says if the opportunity presents itself he would consider playing football. University of Houston along with Texas Tech, Texas Christian University and Texas A & M all went after the All-State runner who clearly is one of the nation’s best. The younger brother of former Sterling and UH standout Anthony Authorlee, Jermaine is on the right track.

The TSU meet brings out the best in the country as Allex Austin from San Marco High School went 7 feet 2 inches in the high jump to win the gold.

He is the son of former 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Charles Austin and the nephew of Booker T. Washington coach Russell Austin. Keep your eyes on this kid because he just might break the state record before he is done this year.

make a run at the state title.

TSU was well represented by female sprinter Tiffany Heard and Sheldon Wilkinson who took the Men’s 110 high Hurdles in 14.37.

Beaumont Ozen sensation athlete Beloved Brown did her thing in the hurdles. We spoke with her about the Relays and what it means to her. “We kind of use the TSU Relays to see where we are and due to the fact I play basketball this meet tells me what to expect and what I need to work on”. Brown and her teammates won the state Class 4A title last season in track and field and hoped to do the same thing in basketball.

They went to the Region III finals unbeaten but loss to Barbers Hill in the title game.

“We just didn’t play as well as we should and we had three girls on our team that had won the

state in track and we knew how to win a state championship”.

She went on to say due to the fact they had beaten Barbers Hill in the past they were guilty of looking ahead to Mansfield.

“But you can’t take anything away from Barbers Hill because they played their butts off”. The lack of execution hurt their team in Brown’s mind but had they followed the lead they could have pulled it out. In closing Brown added they were unbeaten and had to play poorly in order for Barbers Hill to beat them. “That’s what happened; their girls worked hard and we didn’t play well at all”.

Other outstanding performances were Shelton Keith a junior from Grambling State won the Men’s 100 meters. Former B.T.W. and T.S.U. standout Jeremy Davis ran well in the meet also.

The Lady Panthers of Prairie View made a good showing also as 400 meter winner Terracia Moody a red shirt sophomore ran away with the race.

Opening ceremonies

Senior Mayorca Young won her heat in the girls 100 meters the daughter of former Yates-UH Michael Young getting ready to help Lamar get back to form and

orth Shore 4 by 100 meter relay team left to right Jermaine Authorlee, Larry McDuffey, Christian Houston and Kevin Alexander ran a 41.27 to take the gold medal

TSU Sheldon Wilkinson runs 14.37 in 110HH Officer L Fyles along with TSU track coach Clyde Duncan senior HS boys 4 by 100 meter relay photo finish

BTW track coach Russell Austin

Lamar’s Mayorca Young getting ready to roll

Allex Austin of San Marco High school jumped 7 feet 2 inches to win the high jumping title at TSU Relays

Beloved Brown of Beaumont Ozen tuning up

Shelton Keith of Grambling State wins 100

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THE 61ST RUNNING OF THE TSU RELAYS

State Farm helps sponsors the 61st TSU Relays

HS Boys 3000 meters race at TSU Relays

HS boys Strait Jesuit Relay team posing for photos

Beaumont Ozen wins Hurdles heat with Brown leading the way

Former TSU women greats Judy Dyer, Karen Hawkins, Dyan Webber and Cheryl Dickey posing for photos at TSU Relays

Opening Ceremonies

The lovely and talented Terracia Moody of P.V.

Jermaine Authorlee of orth Shore

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Jeremy Davis former BTW-TSU track star

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THE 61ST RUNNING OF THE TSU RELAYS

High school boys 100m

High school boys 100m finish

Mayorca Young of Lamar getting ready to race

HS girls Katy sprint melody team

Action shots from TSU Relays

The women 100 meters a tough race

HS girls 100 meters action

HS girls 4 by 100 meter relay race

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THE 61ST RUNNING OF THE TSU RELAYS

Seniors of TSU Lady Tigers Track and field team

P.V. women wins open 400 meters

Tony Brown takes the hurdles race Actions shots from the relays

Seniors of the men’s track team with coaches All photos by Andre Odums Photography (713) 296-9111

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