Ron McDowell

1 month ago | baytownsun.com | Ron McDowell |Dave Rogers

Sterling continued its trend of tied games Friday as the Rangers and the Angleton Wildcats ended regulation and overtime tied 1-1. Angleton goalie Andrew Guzman made two penalty kick saves to help his team advance (4-3) to the second round of the playoffs. kAmxE H2D 2 5:D2AA@:?E:?8 C6DF=E 7@C $E6C=:?8 2D E96 #2?86CD 925 D4@C65 7:CDE :? E96 3:\5:DEC:4E E:E=6 82>6[ 3FE ;FDE 2D :? =2DE J62C’D @G6CE:>6 82>6[ p?8=6E@?

2 months ago | baytownsun.com | Ron McDowell

The Carl Abseck era at Barbers Hill is officially over. Lufkin ISD introduced the football coach as its new athletic director and head football coach Thursday morning after a special meeting of the Board of Trustees. “Lufkin ISD is proud to welcome Coach Abseck, and looks forward to building championship programs and mindsets, on and off the field, under his leadership,” a district spokesperson stated.

2 months ago | baytownsun.com | Ron McDowell

BH boys hoops one step closer to playoffsThe Barbers Hill boys basketball team took a giant step toward the playoffs Tuesday night, defeating the United Timberwolves, 67-52. The win gives the team a two-game lead over Nederland High School for fourth place in District 19-5A. kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2? 4=2DDlQD`Qms2=6 r2CE6C D4@C65 E96 7:CDE 3F4<6E @7 E96 82>6 2?5 8@E E96 t28=6D @77 E@ 2 72DE DE2CE[ 3FE :E H2D E96 E62>’D :>AC6DD:G6 b\A@:?E D9@@E:?8 E92E >256 E96 5:776C6?46 :?

2 months ago | baytownsun.com | Ron McDowell

The Houston Astros completed the trade of relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Juan Bello. It has been widely reported that Pressly agreed to waive the no-trade clause of his contract after receiving assurances that he would slide into the closer role for the Cubs. It has also been said that the Astros would cover $5.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million 2025 contract. kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2?

2 months ago | baytownsun.com | Ron McDowell

The Barbers Hill volleyball program has been a juggernaut. The team notched its 23rd consecutive district title this season. It was unbeaten in district play and advanced to the second round of the regional playoffs. Many attribute this success to the talent pool, parent support and club play, but others would say that the continued success of The Hill’s volleyball team is due in large part to head coach Casey Veen. kA 4=2DDlQAbQm'66? :D 2 A@H6C7F=[ 5J?2>:4 =6256C H:E9 2 G:D:@?