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L-R: General Manager Rita Healy, Builder Jeff Novak, Hines Property Andy Heard, North America Sheraton Bob Jenkins, Mayor Dale Ross, Sr VP of Sheraton West Operations Carla Murray, Rachel Arnold for Commissioner Valerie Covey, Jonas Miller Chief of Staff for Congressman John Carter.

The long- and much-anticipated

Sheraton ribbon cutting finally arrived July 28. In addition to providing a beautiful and modern event space, and views you can’t get anywhere else in Georgetown, it promises to be a draw for local gatherings and networking. Visitors, local and out-of-town, will quickly understand and enjoy the Sheraton policy, “We always say ‘yes’.” Among many high-profile speakers, Mayor Dale Ross said at the ribbon cutting, "There is no doubt this is a historic project that will have a significant, positive impact for our city now and in the future. The Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel will allow us to introduce the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, our park system, and other places that make our city unique to visitors outside our region. This project is positioned for the highest level of success, and we couldn't be more excited to have this first-class facility located in Georgetown.” General Manager Rita Healy reports her staff of over 150 associates, most hired locally, is ready and eager to accommodate guests who will enjoy many amenities. When you are ready to book your relatives, friends, or a weekend getaway, the hotel offers 222 guest accommodations including 11 suites with a separate parlor, and five that can convert into three-bedroom suites. As well, six

suites provide a park Win for view and beautiful Georgetown views all the way to City Tourism Manthe Square or Southager Cari Miller western University. explains "Hotel/ There is a fitness occupancy tax will center open 24 hours, mean a lot of reveand the swimming nue for Georgetown. pool on the patio overIn Texas, the hotel looks Rivery Park and tax is 13 percent; 7 is open 7am-10pm. percent comes back The hotel has 30,000 to the city and, by square feet of event law, that money space, including must be spent to propre-function areas for mote tourism, which coffee or cocktail hour brings more visitors Miss Georgetown Claire Lindemann at the ribbon reception and 30 meeting rooms. and more revenue visiting with Chet "Daytripper" Garner. Garner was invited and The ballroom alone is and so on.” As well, honored to be the first official Sheraton Georgetown guest. 16,000 square feet and the Sheraton will can be divided into ten host conferences Outside the hotel, Healy says smaller areas. “This is and expos, and those attendees Sheraton is looking at providing great for Georgetown,” Marketwill shop, dine and spend all over a van service in the future, for ing Director Lorena Chappell Georgetown. “It’s going to be a guests and locals to get to and says, “We have already booked win-win for us. We can keep lofrom the hotel and downtown. galas and events that otherwise cal money local and we will have The Sheraton also promises to be would have been in Austin or more money available to attract a good neighbor. “Being part of elsewhere out of town.” new visitors.” the community is what Starwood There are also plenty of choicCity Manager David Morgan is all about,” Healy says. “We es for locals who want an evening projects the hotel tax will mean have a global citizenship commitout. Jack's Lounge, a full bar in $330,000 in new revenue for the tee and we are already looking at the lobby was named for builder next fiscal year. The Sheraton ways to give back to the comJeff Novak's brother Jack, whom also demonstrates continued munity. Aside from things like he emotionally acknowledged at strength of Georgetown’s growth roadside cleanup or supporting the ceremony for all his contribuin general, and specifically retail local non-profits, we also have tions to the hotel. and hospitality markets. so many opportunities to use our Downstairs is Brix and Ale Morgan adds “This is a skills. We will support auctions restaurant. (Brix is the industry game-changer for Georgetown to and donations; we’re already term for the sugar content in finding ways for our associates to have our first full-service hotel; it wine.) They serve eight local be out in the community and give creates a whole new element for drafts and 12 local wines, all on us as a destination city.” back.” tap.

More to Come

Jeff Novak, the man behind the new Sheraton is not done yet. Construction is nearly complete on the retail and corporate space adjacent to the new hotel and will be open for business by the end of the calendar year. “We will introduce many lifestyle products and services,” Novak says. “We are upping the ante and were very selective in our choices; we had many opportunities and turned them down because we don’t want to provide strip center services in this space. There were some great providers, but everything about the Sheraton will be upscale.” Among the new businesses will be a full-service Woodhouse Spa; The Bake Shop, based in Brooklyn, NY; and BB’s Restaurant will relocate to the Rivery from the Wildwood area by January. Novak Brothers' Phase I center includes a total of 75,000 sq/ft, with 20,000 sq/ft reserved for offices. There is still 10,000 sq/ft of office space and one restaurant pad available, as well as space for upscale boutiques or retail. He is currently in the staging process for Phase II, which will include 200,000 sq/ft. Phase II, he estimates, is about 18 months away, and he also announced the company's next major project—another grand hotel and conference center in nearby Marble Falls.

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outhwestern football coach Joe Austin held the second annual Austin Girls' Academy July 28 at the Palace Theater. About 30 women, and men, learned more than they ever thought they could, not just about the rules of the game, but how it is played. "If, when you see football," Austin began, "you see 11 dudes running into each other as fast as they can, we're going to change that in the first 20 minutes." Attendee Fran Powell has been married for 56 years to a football fanatic and said it was time for her to learn what it was all about. "I felt left out sometimes when we had football parties, and sometimes when I sat down to watch, the other team would start to win so I hope I won't be a jinx any more." She sat

with her daughter who explained her father is crazy about football, but had four daughters so he didn't have much company around the TV on weekends in the fall; and now she is married to a football fanatic; "I just want to impress him with what I know." Austin used a lot of humor and took four instruction quarters to methodically go through player positions, strategy, and even how a coach's life works on and off the

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and 4-H held the first annual Family Farm Fest at the Sheriff's Posse arena July 30. Agrilife reports the Fest was a great success thanks volunteers and families who endured the heat to enjoy all the booths, activities and great food. "We hope everyone enjoyed the day and that some are now interested in getting involved with 4-H, agriculture, or horses." The event also featured free horseback rides, livestock petting zoos, games for kids, farmer's market, and wild mustangs.

field. An all-around look at the game from one of Georgetown's favorite sons. Austin plans to continue his Academy, and even though it's a great girls night out, his experience in the game will educate even the most ardent male fans. Attendees also received a certificate of completion. Southwestern Football season begins at home September 3 at the GISD sports complex.

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Harris has doubled down on the campaign by networking with other businesses and political leaders around the county and has already funded another 2000 signs. Since July 30, Harris has received hundreds of requests for signs from other states including North Carolina, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and dozens of cities across Texas. He is still working on a plan to help everyone in the nation who wants one, get one. Harris recently worked with owners of McDonald's restaurants who held a fundraiser August 9 at McDonald's restaurants all over Williamson County. A portion of sales that day were donated for sign purchases. A large tailgate rally to support Pubic Claire Lindemann woke up early to ensure her Safety professionals was held at the R place in line to surprise her dad; a Texas Ranger. Bank on Hwy 79 Wednesday where over 500 signs were distributed. In attendance n July 26, the first printing of the were several elected officials and business "Blessed are the Peacemakers" yard signs leaders, passing signs out. were distributed on the steps of the Old The latest round of signs were purchased Courthouse in Georgetown. Since then, by the Jarrell business community lead by more than 2000 signs have been distribTanya Clawson who rallied other busiuted at no cost to residents who want to ness owners to donate to the purchase of show their support for Law Enforcement. another 1000 signs. Jarrell business leaders The campaign, created by Hutto busiwill be at the Jarrell City Hall on Tuesday, nessman Royger Harris, is designed to August 16th from 6pm–8pm passing out provide visible reminders for members and signs. families of Law Enforcement that WilliamHarris plans to continue working on son County is behind them. sign production as long as donations and The first printing was donated by several demand continue. Watch The Advocate prominent business and civic leaders and Newspaper on Facebook for future distrithe handouts were captured on video, sevbutions. eral of which quickly went viral; one was featured on Fox & Friends national news that same week.

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Jarrell Athlete's Return to the Junior Olympics A Taste of the Gulf at Scott's Oyster Bar

Destiny Fairley has been

running since she was 8 years old. To be fair, she has been running since she was 2 years old, but thanks to her mother's encouragement, she has been competing and winning at practically every level since age 8. Last week, while readying for her senior year at Jarrell High School, she qualified for and competed at the AAU Jr. Olympics Track & Field near Houston in the 200- and 400-meter runs. "When I was 8 years old, my mom put me on a track team and realized I had some potential. I qualified for the Junior Olympics the first time when I was 9 and again at age 10." Fairley took a break from running for a while but didn't miss a step when she ran track as a Freshman at Jarrell High school; she was 3rd place at the UIL State meet in the 400m and 7th in the Triple Jump. As a sophomore, she placed 2nd in the 200m and 400m, 7th in the long jump, and 6th in the triple jump. In her 2015 season, Fairley won gold in the 400m, and was 7th in the triple jump. Her corresponding area and regional rankings are consistently in the top three. Despite the fact that she hasn't even begun her senior season, she has received letters of interest from nearly every prestigious Ivy League university and many Division I schools. With this in mind, she focuses on being a well rounded student and citizen as well. "Most of the time you can find me reading— or eating—but I really like helping out so I work a lot in community service." She was Vice-President of the Student Council and Class President. "I really want to run in college, and my goal is to make myself as desirable as I can to maximize my opportunities. That, and

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God gave me this talent and I'm surely going to use it. getting my times down!" Her current Junior Olympic qualification was earned as a member of the Round Rock Stars Track Club. "The Junior Olympics are a huge program and a really competitive meet," she says. "Runners from all 50 states—the top 100 kids with the fastest times will be there, and to get there you have to be faster than a few thousand other people. If you're in the top ten there, you're really tops in the country." When she spoke to the Advocate, Fairley was anxiously waiting the start time for Round Rock teammate Darius Darks who, at just 11 years old, is 9th in the nation in the 800m. She is also excited about the meet because 2016 is the games' 50th anniversary. Personally, Destiny feels very blessed to have the ability and the opportunities she has. "I run for my family, my school, my coach and my community, and I am so grateful for the support I have received from the people of Jarrell."

Fairley says she just wants to make everyone proud, especially her mom who has always been there for her. She's certain of the hard work ahead but is very articulate and passionate about wanting to make a difference on and off the track. "Coming from a small town. I couldn't have gotten this far without Jarrell's support. I want to inspire others to know their worth. Know that the Lord has a specific plan for you, and if you allow Him to guide you, you will be unstoppable. Don't ever doubt yourself even when it seems others do or life lets you down, because others can not grasp what is truly in your heart. They do not see your determination. They do not understand your passion. They do not see the work and dedication you put in it every day to succeed. They don't know what you have sacrificed. So do not let anyone take away your light because that light was given to you for a reason."

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RESULTS Both local runners did a tremendous job and represented our County well. Destiny ran a personal best in the 200M run at 25.51 but did not qualify for the finals this year. In the 400M she placed 17th in the trials with a time of 57.75. Darius Darks placed 36th in the 200M with a time of 27.84. He was 22nd in the 400M dash at 1:02.28. He was 9th in the 800M at 2:22.94, just missing the cutoff for the finals.

f you are craving the flavors of Gulf Coast seafood, the latest new eatery in Georgetown is family-owned on S. Austin Avenue. Scott’s Oyster Bar in Twin Rivers offers a variety of fish and shellfish with a taste of creole, gumbo, Old Bay, hot sauce, and citrus. And of course, lots of oysters. Owner Lex Janes says, “Gulf oysters have been part of Texas forever and I am excited to have people try them. They aren’t slimy; they have a good texture and just a little bit of brine in them. We have some on hand with a very mild flavor all the way up to the bold ‘big mouth’ briny types.” Janes says he is happy to let customers have a taste before they order some, just to get past that first time. He also recommends a cracker, horseradish or hot sauce to help sweeten the brine taste. All oysters are shucked in the restaurant and delivered on the half shell with flavorings. This is Janes’ first restau-

rant, but he has been in the industry for many years. Originally from Amarillo, where he worked in the original Scott’s Oyster Bar, he and his family moved to Georgetown to look for a good spot to expand the brand. “My inspiration came when I filled in as an oyster shucker for a few weeks and I got hooked.” The new restaurant has a modified version of the founder’s creole seasoning and a special spice blend with a Cajun tone on the menu. Plus, he says, we can look forward to King Crab legs and patio dining in September. “I love the work, getting to create dishes and making people happy with what we’re serving,” Janes says. Scott’s Oyster Bar is open Tues-Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3; they are closed Monday’s. Visit ScottsOysterBar.com for daily specials and look for special weekend dinner events very soon.

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Georgetown: It Ain't Bragging If You Can Do It By: Mike Payne

house Road, a new 90,000 sq/ft campus for Celebration Church is under construction, which, when completed, will seat nearly 3000 people and add up to 60 additional employment opportunities. So, it’s obvious we’re growing, we have a great crew in charge, and things are headed in the right direction in Georgetown. It appears that having a CPA who managed business groups with finances in the billions as mayor has been a big benefit for Georgetown; and this city council, who works tirelessly championing the causes of their constituents, is among the most intelligent, rational, and considered group to grace a dais in the state of Texas. You’re not likely to encounter a less supercilious bunch anywhere. More has been accomplished in the past two years than in the six that preceded it. Sure, the economy is better, but a great ship with an unworthy captain and crew is likely to encounter an unexpected reef and run aground on the jagged rocks of inexperience. Is this missive “shilling” for those in power? In some circumstances, it might seem that, but as a famous and beloved television cowboy, John Wayne used to say, “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” And in this fair city, it’s most assuredly getting done.

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I love the new look of the City of Georgetown's home page on the web (Georgetown.org). I think it accurately reflects the state of Georgetown. One of the pictures features a gleaming jet sitting on the tarmac of our airport with the heading, “Life in Balance, Innovative Ideas and Traditional Values.” Nothing could testify more to the shining example of success that is Georgetown than that photograph; a busy and growing airport means a busy and growing city, and here in Georgetown, we have both. We have a new dynamic professional at the helm of one of the most important positions in the city. Michaela Dollar, Georgetown’s new Economic Development Director, comes with a stellar resume. The city site states, “her role in business recruitment, retention, and marketing in those cities [in Texas and Florida] helped in the creation of more than 2,730 jobs and $659.7

million in capital investment.” Additionally, recent hire Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager, chosen “from a pool of 130 applicants from 27 states and Puerto Rico, possesses a strong background in both planning and community development.” Now, at last, we have the combined forces of an incredibly capable City Manager, David Morgan, with storied lieutenants. Georgetown was recently named the fastest growing city in America, and that growth requires absolute first-class, precision management in every area. The new Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel and Conference Center is clear, tangible evidence that Georgetown has stepped up its game. Now, the city will have the luxury of hosting events that heretofore were beyond our capacity to manage. Everything in the city will incur an “uptick” as a result of the presence of this new property. It will draw more visitors; which will draw more interest in retail; which will increase the value of retail rental properties; and in time, you’ll see an elevated business model from what exists presently. In fact, I’m willing to bet that the addition of the Sheraton will inspire additional hotel brands to move to town. Everything from our grocery stores to our churches are expanding. Currently, on Westing-

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TX RTS .COM AUGUST 11, 2016  THE ADVOCATE East View’s Madison Heald gets ready to set the ball in Monday night’s match with Austin Westlake. Photo by Russell Rinn

East View Plays Westlake Tough In Season Opener By Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

Austin Westlake can be an intimidating opponent in volleyball. The Chaps are ranked No. 5 in the state in Class 6A, listed No. 1 in the Austin American-Statesman's area preseason assessment, and have enough height (six players taller than 6 feet) and lengthy limber levers to play smash mouth. Oh, don't forget coach Al Bennett, a former minor league hockey player, who has won nearly 1,000 matches in his career and four state titles at Westlake. The Chaps were the season-opening opponent for East View this past Monday night at Patriots Gym as they made their debut under new head coach Kara Del Bosque. But East View, which struggled last season, didn't seem intimidated by Westlake's gaudy rep. The Chaps prevailed 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-14) in the varsity match, but at several points the Patriots were facing the visitors eye-to-eye and point-to-point. "We have a lot of work to do," Del Bosque said after the match. "I told the girls that they shouldn't be disheartened. They never let down." The competiveness by East View started early in the evening as the Patriots' took the opening set of the JV match 25-21 before the Chaps rebounded to win the best-ofthree contest 25-22 and 25-21. The Patriots were scheduled to be back on their homer court again Tuesday as they faced 6A Killeen (in a match that finished after The Advocate's deadline). After facing the Kangaroos, the Patriots will play in the 28-team Wimberley Tex Fest, which features competition in six pools on Friday that will determine the lineup for bracket play on Saturday. Twelve teams will advance to the gold bracket, and eight each to the silver and bronze brackets. The championship match in the gold

bracket is scheduled for 2 p.m. East View will compete in Pool 2 and play their four pool matches in Bridges Gym No. 2. The Patriots will face Ingram Tom Moore at 9 a.m., Blanco at noon, Lampasas at 3 p.m. and Burnet at 5 p.m. The other teams in the tournament by pool: Pool 1— Kerrville Tivy, Boerne Geneva, Uvalde, Smithville and Kaufman. Pool 3— Canyon Lake, Cuero, Caddo Mills, Marion and Johnson City, Pool 4—Wimberley, Marble Falls, Hondo, Llano and Hardin. Pool 5—Bastrop, Austin Regents, Harper and Quinland Ford. Pool 6—Salado, Laredo United, Hamshire-Fannett and Lockhart. After the tournament, East View will continue its non-district schedule against 6A Vista Ridge at home at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. In Monday's match, 6-foot-4 junior Holly Campbell, a nationally ranked middle blocker, and junior outside hitter Madi Baptiste were key performers on Westlake's 19-player active roster. Campbell led the Chaps with seven kills and three aces. Bennett substituted freely throughout the match. On the East View side of the stats sheet, junior Rachel Wisian had nine kills and five total blocks (including three solos). Senior Madison Heald made 22 assists, made four aces, and found the range on four kills. Senior Annie Burke added seven kills, and junior Maggie Schlueter topped the defense with four digs. As a team, the Patriots hit .181 for the match, including a .276 in the first set. East View jumped to an 8-2 lead in the opening set with a run that included two aces by Heald and one by junior Katie Smith. That six-point margin was the largest lead in the first set. The Patriots were down just 24-23 when Campbell closed out East View cont. on B6

Richardson Has Recipe For Success By Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

Chances are that Georgetown volleyball coach Jenny Richardson will never run a traditional finishing school for young ladies. Her idea of a finishing school would be one in which she successfully communicates qualities needed to close out victories and advance her girls to the UIL season-ending cotillion. At Saturday's Meet the Eagles Night funds and spirit raiser, Richardson listed five points of emphasis for the development of individuals and ultimately for the team. Some could easily have come from a finishing school developmental manual, but at the end of the team presentation before the silent and live auctions and raffles, there was a touch of Richardson's fiery competitive drive. She called Kelli Escover, one of 10 returnees from last season’s playoff team, to the microphone for a final comment— Lady Eagles cont. on B7

Lady Eagles coaches (from left) Shelby Goode, Jessica Bond, Jenny Richardson and Lauren Brown pose for an “unofficial” staff photo during Meet the Eagles Night this past Saturday in the GHS cafeteria. Photo: Lady Eagles Volleyball

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The Eagle defense gets some early morning work in to prepare for the coming season. Photo by Russell Rinn

Dean Happy With First GHS Drill By Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

Georgetown opened summer football drills this past Monday and veteran head coach Jason Dean seemed pleased with the state of his program—numbers, condition and retention from spring ball. The Eagles, who took the 18 days of contact drills in the spring, worked without pads on Monday through Thursday before starting contact work early Friday morning that will feature some work in which the No. 1 offense will square off with the No. 1 defense. "It won't be a real scrimmage," Dean said of the Friday practice, "but there will be situations where the top units face each other." Saturday's schedule will include a morning workout dedicated to the kicking game and the varsity's annual media day at 6 p.m. at the GISD Athletic Complex. This coming week, Georgetown will work out on Monday through Thursday and then face their annual varsity scrimmage with Austin SFA at 7 p.m. Friday at House Park in Austin. The Eagles will open the regular season against Fort Worth Brewer at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco. "I think we were right at 220 to 225 players today and that probably will climb to about 235," Dean said after both the varsity/ junior varsity and talent pools had worked out. "We had 69 freshman, and that's with seven to 10 missing at

Senior QB Chandler Herman and the Eagles started practice for the 2016-17 campaign this week. Photo by Russell Rinn

the current time. We'll have close to 235 kids in the program. We probably still have some kids on vacation. "As far as the upper classmen, I didn't notice anybody that wasn't here today. We had a couple younger kids who decided for various reasons not to come back to the program, and that's fine."

As for conditioning, Dean said, "Great, really, for the first day. We had a really good summer of conditioning. We'll continue to work on that area over the next two weeks." As for retention, Dean said the Eagles do things a little different. "We install our offense and defense in the spring

Sophomore QB Cooper Bell and the Eagles began practice for the new football season this week. Photo by Russell Rinn

and then go back to ground zero on the first day of practice. We start putting things back in with the coaches doing it at a much more rapid rate and that's what we want." Asked about the scrimmage with SFA, Dean answered, "We want to play good defense. We're going to be doing some things

differently in trying to work more effectively against spread offenses. Austin High gives us a good opponent in that area since they made themselves a team to be reckoned with in recent seasons, using the spread. "Also, we want our offensive line to be physical. That's a good sign on how the team is progressing."

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The East View Patriots conclude their second week of summer football drills this week when they scrimmage Manor on Friday. The Patriots will open the season August 26 against Hays. Photo by Russell Rinn

Davies Expects Mustangs To Give Patriots Major Test In Scrimmage By Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

The start of school may be almost two weeks in the future, but Rob Davies and his East View Patriots face their first test of the year—a scrimmage with Class 6A Manor with varsity competition expected to erupt sometime around 9 a.m. in the Mustangs' corral. It will be the first of two scrimmages for East View prior to their regular-season opener with Buda Hays at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, at the GISD Athletic Complex. The Patriots will face their second preseason test on Friday, Aug. 19, when they entertain former district rival Marble Falls at about 7:15 p.m. at the GISD Athletic Complex. Although, the Patriots will be playing an opponent on Friday, Davies said that the emphasis for East View will be on themselves. "It's important that we get better as a football team," Davies said. "We want to be consistent. We want our offense to work as efficiently as possible and our defense to get after it." In Manor, East View, which will have had six days in pads prior to the scrim-

mage, will be facing a team that was elevated from 5A to 6A in the most-recent UIL realignment. The Mustangs, who will be making their debut under new coach Jimmie Mitchell, are picked second and third behind Austin Bowie in District 14-6A, pending your choice of preseason magazine. Davies also pointed out that Manor would be a good test for the Patriots because of its speed—something East View will encounter in both District 19-5A and Region III-5A. The Mustangs do own one of the top individual talents in their district in wide receiver Camryn Harrison, a burner with 4.5 credentials in the 40-yard dash. Dave Campbell's Texas Football named him the preseason offensive MVP in 146A. Asked about the Patriots' first week of practice, Davies answered, "I've been really pleased. We're getting outstanding effort and the kids have shown tremendous retention from what we put inoffensively and defensively in the spring. They have a desire to play good football and they are putting in the work to reach that goal." Patriots cont. on B4

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PATRIOTS FROM PAGE B3 So far, the depth-thin Patriots have avoided the injury bug. "We've got some strains and tweaked ankles, but we're pretty healthy after the first week. With our depth, we're getting used to taking of our bodies, getting work done and doing it as efficiently as possible. We need to make sure we're

healthy on Friday nights." With players reporting to practice after being out of town at the start of workouts on Monday, Aug. 1, starting to return to the fold, Davies expects approximately 160 players to be hand to hand to man positions on the Patriots' four teams—varsity, JV and two freshman teams.

Individually, Davies continued to point to senior quarterback Cameron Nowell. "I continue to be impressed with Cameron in many ways," Davies said. "In addition to his play on the field, his leadership skills and work ethic are outstanding." Davies also mentioned

junior running back Torrie Davis saying, "He's doing everything at the best of his ability and he's always going 100 miles per hour." The early performances by four senior offensive linemen also drew praise from Davies—guard Alan Velasquez, center Ronnie Bailey and tackles Leo Ramirez and Cruz Salazar.

He adds there is a sophomore who may step in and complete the interior. Defensively, Davies has liked the performance of senior outside linebacker Chris Mata and two-way senior Austin Naiser, a defensive end and fullback. Sub-varsity games in the Manor scrimmage are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

Friday. This week, the Patriots were set to work their regular morning hours on Monday and Tuesday, but had to move the start up to 5 a.m. and work shorter days on Wednesday and Thursday because of the GISD convocation on Wednesday and in-service duties on Thursday.

Master 19-5A Football Schedule NON-DISTRICT GAMES Week One Thursday, Aug. 25 Elgin at Harker Heights, Killeen's Leo Buckley Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Buda Hays at East View, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Dripping Springs at Bastrop, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Bastrop Cedar Creek at Marble Falls, Mustang Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Park at Waco Midway, Panther Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Lockhart at Pflugerville Connally, Connally Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Bryan at Hutto, Hippo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Manor at Rouse, Bible Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Fort Worth Brewer vs. Georgetown, McLane Stadium, Waco, 7:30 p.m. Week Two Friday, Sept. 2 Georgetown at Buda Hays, Bob Shelton Stadium, 7:30 p.m. East View at Waco University, Waco ISD Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Bastrop at Manor, Mustang Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Smithville at Bastrop Cedar Creek, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Vandegrift at Cedar Park, Gupton

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East View and Georgetown will host the 16-school GISD Team Tennis Tournament on Friday and Saturday at several locations, including the Minzenmayer Tennis Center at GHS, the Patriot Tennis Center at East View, and courts at Berry Creek, Tippit, Benold and Forbes, along with Leander ISD neighbors Vista Ridge and Rouse. The tournament will be the season opener for coach Jeffrey Kurnik's Patriots. Coach Suzanne Isbell's Eagles began their regular season on Wednesday with a dual match at Round Rock. Friday's 9 a.m. opening round matches (in bracket order) will pair Marble Falls against Vista Ridge, Cedar Park against San Marcos at Tippit, Groesbeck against Rouse, Killeen against Pflugerville Connally at Berry Creek, Cedar Ridge against Georgetown,

Leander against College Station at Benold, Liberty Hill against Temple at Forbes and Dripping Springs at East View. Pending the outcome of their first-round matches, GHS will face either Leander or College Station in the championship or consolation quarterfinals, and East View will go against either Liberty Hill or Temple. The championship and consolation quarterfinals are set for 1:30 p.m. Friday with third-round matches at 9 a.m. on Saturday and final-round matches at 1:30 p.m. All teams are guaranteed two matches a day with places one through 16 being determined. Vista Ridge, Rouse, East View and Georgetown are host sites and will remain at home for all four rounds of the tournament. Isbell's Eagles were to complete varsity tryouts this past Tuesday afternoon. According to the East View

tennis website, Kurnik completed tryouts prior to the end of school and announced his rosters (see below). In action this coming week after the tournament, GHS will play at Lake Travis in a dual match at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Dripping Springs is scheduled to visit East View for a 9 a.m. dual match. The East View rosters: Varsity --Alex Yeager (c), Tori Kainer, Courtney Burris, Sophia Namee, Jessica Halter, Addison Dunham, Sean Hamar, Dane Strandboge (c), Cale Perry, Travis Martin, Afton Compton, Blake Thurman, Thomas Knightstep, Lucas Rollo, Luke Brattlof. Freshman -- Bryce Ruffin, Connor Gray, Bryce Huck, Connor McClure, David Molinari, Jessie Foster, Regan Whitson, Karlee Satterwhite, Maria Flores.

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Friday, Sept. 23 Cedar Creek at East View, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Georgetown at Bastrop, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Park at Rouse, Bible Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Pflugerville Connally at Elgin, Wildcat Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Hutto. Friday, Sept. 30 East View at Georgetown, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Elgin at Hutto, Hippo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Bastrop at Pflugerville Stadium, Connally Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Rouse at Bastrop Cedar Creek, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Cedar Park. Friday, Oct. 7 Pflugerville Connally at East View, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Georgetown at Rouse, Bible Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Creek at Cedar Park, Gupton Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Hutto at Bastrop, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Elgin. Friday, Oct. 14 Cedar Park at Georgetown, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. East View at Hutto, Hippo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Bastrop at Elgin, Wildcat Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Rouse at Pflugerville Connally, Connally Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Bastrop Cedar Creek. Friday, Oct. 21 Elgin at East View, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Georgetown at Bastrop Cedar Creek, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Pflugerville Connally at Cedar Park, Gupton Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Hutto at Rouse, Bible Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Bastrop.

Friday, Oct. 28 East View at Bastrop, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Creek at Pflugerville Connally, Connally Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Park at Hutto, Hippo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Rouse at Elgin, Wildcat Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Open date — Georgetown. Friday, Nov. 4 Pflugerville Connally at Georgetown, GISD Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. Bastrop at Rouse, Bible Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Hutto at Cedar Creek, BISD Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Elgin at Cedar Park, Gupton Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

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Master 19-5A District Volleyball Schedule VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Teams (listed in scheduling order): East View, Georgetown, Bastrop, Bastrop Cedar Creek, Elgin, Cedar Park, Hutto, Rouse and Pflugerville Connally. District playoff certification: Saturday, Oct. 29. Note: Most district games are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., pending the completion of JV games. However, some varsity games may be scheduled at different times because of homecomings and other events. ROUND ONE Tuesday, Aug. 23 East View at Bastrop, Cedar Creek at Connally, Rouse at Elgin, Cedar Park at Hutto. Open— Georgetown. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Hutto at Elgin, Cedar Creek at Rouse, Connally at Bastrop, Georgetown at East View. Open— Cedar Park. Friday, Sept. 2 Connally at Georgetown, Bastrop at Rouse, Hutto at Cedar Creek, Elgin at Cedar Park. Open— East View. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cedar Park at Cedar Creek, Bastrop at Hutto, Rouse at Georgetown, East View at Connally. Open— Elgin. Friday, Sept. 9 Rouse at East View, Georgetown at Hutto, Cedar Park at Bastrop, Cedar Creek at Elgin. Open— Connally. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Elgin at Bastrop, Georgetown at Cedar Park, Hutto at East View, Connally at Rouse. Open— Cedar Creek. Friday, Sept. 16 Hutto at Connally, East View at Cedar Park, Elgin at Georgetown, Bastrop at Cedar Creek. Open — Rouse.

Junior Devin Cavanaugh makes a diving dig Monday night against Westlake. Photo by Russell Rinn

EAST VIEW FROM PAGE B1 the set with a kill. In the second set, East View trailed 10-7 when Westlake ran off five consecutive points, including two kills by Freddie Paulson, and nine of the next 10 to take a 20-8 lead. However, the Patriots rallied with eight of the next 10 to pull to within 22-16 and eventually reduce the margin to five points at 24-19 before the Chaps scored the deciding point. Westlake followed a somewhat familiar pattern in the final set, but this time the Chaps never let the Patriots back into serious contention, maintaining a double-digit lead. After Wisian's block pulled East View within three points at 11-8, Westlake scored 10 consecutive points to

take a 21-8 advantage. The Patriots scored six of the final 10 points, but Maddie Naumann scored three of the final four for Westlake to cement the victory. In freshman action, Westlake swept a pair of one-sided matches, winning the A contest 25-9, 25-12 and the B match, 25-4, 25-13. East View's volleyball rosters after last week's tryouts: VARSITY—Anne Burke*, sr.; Devin Cavanaugh*, jr.; Madison Heald*, sr.; Camryn Miller*, sr.; Corinne Novak*, sr.; Margaret Schlueter*, jr.; Katie Smith*, jr.; Anna Stegert, jr.; Alexandra Stone, soph.; Rachel Wisian*, jr. *—denotes returning varsity player.

JUNIOR VARSITY—KeKe Brown, soph.; Megan Carbaugh, jr.; Kelsey Cornish, jr.; Sydney Huck, jr.; Tara Jensen, soph.; Zoe LaBonde, soph.; Ashley O'Daniel, jr.; Alauna Ortega, fr.; Sophie Peterson, soph.; Kelsey White, jr. FRESHMAN—Emma Anstee, Alexis Armstrong, Natalie Bracamontez, Westin Corley, Maria Crampatana, Carrigan Franke, Jazlynn Gomez, Tiffany Gonzales, Tammy Hernandez, Elizabeth Jenkins, Julie Matthews, Sydney Miley, Mariana Patino, Gabby Perkins, Lauren Saucedo, Tori Thoene, Courtney Vandergriff, Hanna Whiting, Chelsea Williams. Note: statistics provided by the schools.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 Cedar Creek at Georgetown, East View at Elgin, Cedar Park at Connally,

Rouse at Hutto. Open — Bastrop. Friday, Sept. 23 Cedar Park at Rouse, Connally at Elgin, Cedar Creek at East View, Georgetown at Bastrop. Open— Hutto. ROUND TWO Tuesday, Sept. 27 Bastrop at East View, Connally at Cedar Creek, Elgin at Rouse, Hutto at Cedar Park. Open— Georgetown. Friday, Sept. 30 Elgin at Hutto, Rouse at Cedar Creek, Bastrop at Connally, East View at Georgetown. Open— Cedar Park. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Georgetown at Connally, Rouse at Bastrop, Cedar Creek at Hutto, Cedar Park at Elgin. Open— East View. Friday, Oct. 7 Cedar Creek at Cedar Park, Hutto at Bastrop, Georgetown at Rouse, Connally at East View. Open— Elgin. Tuesday, Oct. 11 East View at Rouse, Hutto at Georgetown, Bastrop at Cedar Park, Elgin at Cedar Creek. Open— Connally. Friday, Oct. 14 Bastrop at Elgin, Cedar Park at Georgetown, East View at Hutto, Rouse at Connally. Open— Cedar Creek. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Connally at Hutto, Cedar Park at East View, Georgetown at Elgin, Cedar Creek at Bastrop. Open — Rouse. Friday, Oct. 21 Georgetown at Cedar Creek, Elgin at East View, Connally at Cedar Park, Hutto at Rouse. Open — Bastrop. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Rouse at Cedar Park, Elgin at Connally, East View at Cedar Creek, Bastrop at Georgetown. Open— Hutto. (End of regular season)

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LADY EAGLES FROM PAGE B1 one that would make the traditional finishing school mistress blanch before knuckle-rapping time. Escover wasted no works, saying the Lady Eagles wanted to "kick butt and take names." One got the idea that the first two words were much more important than the last two. Richardson, who believes that character plays a key role in on-court success, listed the five qualities for her players on all levels of the program that will put them in position to "make good choices" —such as accomplishing their personal and team goals. The qualities were: 1. Be obnoxious (in a positive way). 2. Treat each other with respect. 3. Good character. 4. Stress academic accomplishment. 5. Be disciplined. Turning to on-court matters, Richardson gave her team mixed reviews for its five scrimmage matches this past Friday and Saturday as the Lady Eagles were tested by district rival Cedar Park, Round Rock Westwood, Buda Hays, Pflugerville Hendrickson and Vandegrift. "In Saturday's scrimmages (with Hendrickson and Vandegrift) we went from a four on a scale of 10 to six," Richardson said. "It was like night and day. That's a big jump—two points. Last week was a very difficult week for the players both mentally and physically with the tryouts and five scrimmages matches in two days." The Lady Eagles faced Hendrickson again on the road Tuesday night in their season opener (which ended after the Advocate's deadline). GHS then faced the Westwood Showcase, a three-day event with 28 teams.

In Thursday's opening round of pool play, Georgetown was in a four-school grouping with El Paso Coronado, Killeen Ellison and Manor— three 6A teams. The schools were reflighted for Friday's action on the basis of Thursday's results. With teams earning their positions for bracket play on Saturday. Eight teams will advance to both the gold and silver brackets with six teams each competing on the bronze and copper brackets. The championship match in the gold bracket is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Games in the Westwood Showcase will be played at three gyms on the Westwood campus, two gyms at Round Rock High School and two at Canyon Vista Middle schools. Georgetown was seeded eighth in the tournament's pre-competition rankings. Other schools in the event and their rankings—1. Lake Travis. 2. Round Rock. 3. Westwood. 4. Cedar Park. 5. Vandegrift. 6. Smithson Valley. 7. El Paso Coronado. 9. Hendrickson. 10. Austin Hyde Park. 11. Round Rock McNeil. 12. Vista Ridge. 13. Seguin. 14. Austin St. Stephen's. 15. Leander. 16. Belton. 17. Sharyland Pioneer. 18. Waco University. 19. Sanger. 20. Wall. 21. Killeen Elliason. 22. Manor. 23. Poteet. 24. Del Valle. 25. Lancaster. 26. Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson. 27. Waco. 28. Westwood JV. After competing in the Westwood Showcase, GHS will have an open date on Tuesday before going to the Fraulein Volleyfeast in New Braunfels on Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 18-21. Escover is one of nine senior holdovers from a team that lost to eventual

state champion Dripping Springs in the third round of the state playoffs. The other senior returnees are Alex Bradley, Megan Darville, Haley Glenn, Karly Koenig, Hanna Matthew, Camryn McGinnis, Georgia Quiroz and Katy Russell. Junior Emily Harris is the other varsity returnee. One freshman, Emery Herman made the 17-player varsity during tryouts. Georgetown rosters after last week's tryouts: VARSITY -- Alex Bradley*, sr.; Megan Darville*, sr.; Emily Ellis*, jr.; Keeli Escover*, sr.; Hannah Fontenot, jr.; Haley Glenn*, sr.; Emery Herman, fr.; Jenna Jadlot, soph.; Karly Koenig*, sr.; Morgan Marshall, jr.; Hanna Matthew*, sr.; Rachel May, jr.; Camryn McGinnis*, sr.; Katelyn Proctor, sr.; Georgia Quiroz*, Katy Russell*, sr.; Lauren Stofle, jr. * —denotes returning varsity player. JUNIOR VARSITY -- Chelsea Brandenburger, soph.; Molly Fletcher, Catie Hanna, Stephanie Harper,soph.; Jenna Jadlot, soph.; Kristin Jones, Chloe Mantz, soph.; Jayden Mariano, soph.; Hannah Rowe, Maddie Schock. soph.; Mackenzie Shelton, soph.; Ivey Weber, Hailey Wickline, soph. FRESHMAN WHITE -- Mackenzey Blades, Elizabeth Harper, McCall Hampton, Carley Hawkins, Taelyn Jones, Mckenna Mokry, Mackenzy Mouton, Sarah Riedel, Mckeena Schreiber, Madison Thomas, Dylan Wienhold. FRESHMAN BLUE -Deanna De La Torre, Elizabeth Dietlein, Alexis Gonzales, Rachel Heine, Payton Herrera, Sophia Matthew, Anabelle Stanford, Brianna Stovall, Makayla Strunall, Bailee Williams.

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Senior middle blocker Camryn McGinnis works on her serving during a Georgetown workout. The Lady Eagles are playing in the prestigious Westwood Showcase this weekend. Photo by Russell Rinn

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Spruill Added To Lady Eagles Basketball Staff Kevin Spruill, who will be entering his 11th year with the Georgetown ISD, has been named to replace Jordan Ramey on the Georgetown Lady Eagles basketball coaching staff. Spruill, who will be moving from Forbes Middle School to GHS, will coach the Freshman B team and serve as a varsity assistant, according to Lady Eagles head coach Rhonda Farney. His second sport will be as an assistant on the track and field staff. "With his experience in the GISD and knowledge of the program along with his qualities as a coach, Kevin will be a good fit on our staff," Farney said. In a reorganization of the basketball staff Kellye Richardson will serve as the junior varsity coach and Kristin Curtis will coach the Freshman A. In his 10 years at Forbes, Spruill, a graduate of Texas State, coached football, basketball, track and boys soccer. He also is a certified personal fitness specialist through the Cooper Institute of Dallas. He is certified in composite social studies and will teach history. Kevin Spruill is the son of retired GHS coaching icon Butch Spruill, who

Kevin Spruill still serves the school as a volunteer coach in volleyball and girls soccer. Ramey resigned at the end of the past school year to accept the position of head girls basketball coach at Glenn, the new high school in the Leander ISD. Ramey, who came to GHS in 2005, joined the GHS girls basketball staff in 2011. In another move, GHS boys basketball assistant Michael Porter has resigned to accept a position at Vista Ridge. Porter served as Russell Miller's varsity assistant and junior varsity coach for one season. The GISD is expected to fill the position from within the district. The replacement also will be an assistant on Jessica Bond's softball staff. —Galen Wellnicki

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Austin Optimistic As SU Opens Football Practice Southwestern University head football coach Joe Austin expected 122 players to report this past Tuesday for the opening of practice on Thursday. "This is the first time we will have a full roster and all four classes filled," said Austin, who will be preparing the Pirates for their final season in the four-team Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. SU, which was 2-8 last season with an 0-3 conference mark, and nationally ranked Texas Lutheran will be moving to the American Southwest Conference in football in 2017. "Because we're finally up to full speed, we're expecting to have a good season," Austin continued. "Last year, we had six fourth-quarter leads and we're expecting to finish those games now."

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