Sam Scinta Jr

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Articles

Niles ready to up the stakes at Marist

1 week ago | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

RICHMOND - On the outside, Foster High School senior Kinley Niles is a bright, friendly presence who often greets those around her with a smile. Don’t let that fool you -her feats of excellence in the pool are the stuff of water polo legend. Now after an illustrious career in the Black and Gold, Niles is taking her talents to a level she’s long aspired to - the NCAA Division I ranks.
Broadway finds right fit in Laramie

2 weeks ago | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

FULSHEAR - The big-time running back with a big-city name is heading to play college football at the highest level in the state with the lowest population. For Fulshear High School senior Patrick Broadway II, the opportunity to play for the Cowboys at Wyoming is something he's worked his entire life for, and never doubted, despite a relative lack of interest from NCAA Division I programs. "I got my first Division I offer about a day or two before (the Wyoming offer)," Broadway said.
Heberts honored with Bleil award

1 month ago | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

In front of a crowd at the Fort Bend Museum in Richmond, former Fort Bend County Judge Robert “Bob” Hebert, and his wife Patricia, were both awarded the 2025 Bert E. Bleil Heritage Award for exceptional contributions in historical preservation for their works in the county. Through his address to those in attendance, Judge Hebert took the time to reminisce of the efforts he helped lead to restore the county’s historic courthouse.
Rambo tabbed top assistant

2 months ago | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

Even now more than a month since the confetti fell at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the honors just keep rolling in for the Randle High School football team. This time it was the architect of the Lions’ stout and punishing defense, defensive coordinator Preston Rambo, who was singled out by the Texas High School Coaches Association as the region’s Assistant Coach of the Year.
Grapplers from Terry, Lamar advance

2 months ago | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

BRYAN - The Rangers were out in force Tuesday at the Legends Event Center. Terry placed second in boys and third in girls in the District 10-5A meet, getting 205 points on the boys' side and 117.5 on the girls side in the process. Huntsville (180) and College Station (156) were first and second, respectively, in the girls competition, while College Station (246) claimed the boys' crown.
Keep them comin'

Jan 23, 2025 | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

I was living in Ohio when Lee Smith was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame. His playing days were before me, but as a Cubs fan growing up in St. Louis, the name certainly came up from time to time. And, of course, when Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman were breaking records in New York and San Diego, respectively, Smith was the saves record to beat.
Crusaders shoot past Falcons

Jan 21, 2025 | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

RICHMOND — First-place Strake Jesuit sure looked the part in a visit to Foster High School Friday night. Senior forward Lucas Hobin scored a game-high 20 points on 7-14 shooting from the floor, including a sizzling 4-6 from three-point range, as the Crusaders pulled away in the middle quarters to stay unbeaten in 20-6A action with a 61-46 win over the Falcons at The Nest.
Lady Rangers sweep Battle of the 'Berg

Jan 16, 2025 | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

ROSENBERG — In a game where neither team was able to establish offensive rhythm, Terry coach Shayvion Hatten was looking for someone one his team to step up in a big way Tuesday night at Ranger Gym. Enter senior Reginea “RJ” Johnson. The guard made big plays defensively, drawing offensive fouls and getting her hands on loose balls, helping lead the Lady Rangers to a 32-23 win over Lamar Consolidated to secure a Terry sweep in the Battle of the ‘Berg season series for the first time since 2016.
Don't roll the 'L's'

Jan 15, 2025 | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

When I first heard the news, I was positively giddy — delirious even. Portillo’s???? In Richmond, Texas???? I may have grown up in St. Louis. Ya, I went to college in Kansas and lived in Ohio and Arizona before moving to the Lone Star State. But I’m from Chicago. And, to me, it isn’t a visit to the Windy City without making a pilgrimage to my favorite dog and beef stand.
Klein hires Codutti

Jan 15, 2025 | fbherald.com | Sam Scinta Jr

FULSHEAR — Just weeks after the best season in program history ended in the 6A-DI regional semifinal, Fulshear High School is looking for a new head football coach. Klein ISD announced early Monday morning the hiring of coach Nick Codutti as the head coach and athletic coordinator at Klein High School, ending Codutti’s five-year tenure at “Da Dirty F.”Codutti replaces Shane Hallmark, who had coached the Bearkats since 2010.