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Granny Basketball’s new league in Katy is looking for energetic and fun women over 50 to participate
Katy – Granny Basketball is officially official in Katy!. Since July of 2023, Kelly Thornton had been trying to form a Granny Basketball team of her own in Katy. She struggled to find a home gym, enough players, and coaches to lead them, but that has all changed. “I’m...
2024 American Classic 411: Field, schedule, and how to watch
The 2024 American Classic is set for Saturday, April 27 in Katy, Texas, with Gabby Douglas, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, and Joscelyn Roberson headlining the field. This meet is one of the last chances to qualify to the upcoming U.S. championships that are set for May 30-June 2 in Fort Worth, Texas. Athletes must reach a minimum qualifying score to advance to championships. In the all-around, that number is a 51.000. For three events, it’s a 39.000. For two events, which Lee is competing (vault and beam), the number to reach is a 26.400.
Supporting first responders
The fourth annual Birdies Fore Blues golf tournament was a huge success and raised more than $800,000 for the Memorial Villages Police Foundation. The big winners are Kenny MacLeod (Memorial Villages Fire Department), AJ Daggett, Steve Geuther, and Davis Pinion (pictured, from left) with a score of 14 under par, 57. It was a great day in Hockley at The Clubs at Houston Oaks for the four-man scramble teams that each consisted of a first responder, a student athlete, and two donors/sponsors. After a shotgun start and 18 holes, tournament participants enjoyed a Texas BBQ buffet and the announcement of prize winners. Student-athlete tournament chairmen are Allie Sherman, Brooks Rexrode, Harrison Lee, Luke Weir, Emily Rouse, Grant DeLorenzo, Grant Huthnance, Maggie Chiles, Claire Cagle, William Webster, Hayden Halaska, and Freeman Woldert.
5:45PM - Softball: Fort Bend Travis vs. Katy Tompkins
Welcome to the 2023-2024 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine! VYPE will recognize the top teams and athletes in his and her respective sports. VYPE caught up with St. John XXIII Softball player Alexa Ramirez at the 2024 St. John XXIII Spring Media Day, discussing the...
Team1One Taekwando now offering martial arts training in Cypress
Team1One Taekwondo now is offering martial arts training as of April. (Courtesy Pexels) Team1One Taekwondo officials said the martial arts facility is now offering programs for children ages 4-5 as well as a youth program and an adult program. According to the website, programs offer improved flexibility, weight control, increased...
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