Matt Faye

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Joe Sigler made life-long memories as Silsbee’s boys basketball coach for the past three decades. Asking him to choose just one of those moments is tougher than any opponent Sigler faced during his time at Silsbee. Of course, not many teams could keep up with the Tigers while Sigler was on the sideline. Article continues below this adSigler, who announced his retirement Wednesday, sat and reminisced with members of the local media later that afternoon.

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Peyton Havard brings a sense of urgency to his role with the Lamar University baseball team. As a fifth-year senior, the Bridge City native knows he's only got so many pitches left in his college career. When Lamar head coach Will Davis moved Havard to the bullpen earlier this season, the right-handed reliever had one strategy in mind. Article continues below this ad"Don't leave any pitches in the tank," Havard told his coaches of how he planned to pitch.

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

A local basketball coach with state-championship pedigree is retiring, opening up one of the premiere coaching jobs in Southeast Texas. Silsbee announced Wednesday that boys basketball coach Joe Sigler would retire, effective May 23. He'll step away after three decades leading the Tigers. It also will mean one fewer active Southeast Texas coach with multiple state championships. Article continues below this adSigler had two stints as Silsbee's coach totaling 30 years.

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Drelon Miller just touched down in Texas when he got a call from his football coaches at the University of Colorado. The Silsbee native had arranged a spring break training session in Dallas, but those plans changed when the Buffaloes called inviting Miller to Colorado's pro day workout. Article continues below this adIt was a big request for a freshman receiver. Scouts and coaches from NFL teams would be on campus to watch the Buffaloes' top prospects.

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

The Lamar University baseball team is racking up wins at a rapid pace, but in the crowded Southland Conference standings, the Cardinals are still trying to close the gap on first place. Lamar stayed among the conference’s best teams with a three-game sweep of Nicholls State University this past weekend. The three victories in Beaumont brought the Cardinals' win total to 30 this season — one of only eight teams in Division I baseball to reach that mark.