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Contributed photo Van Vleck High School sophomore Cole Newell, right, with Powerlifting Coach Henry Ashworth, punched his ticket to the state powerlifting meet in Abilene. Newell set a new 545-pound bench press record as well.

Contributed photo Van Vleck High School sophomore Cole Newell, right, with Powerlifting Coach Henry Ashworth, punched his ticket to the state powerlifting meet in Abilene. Newell set a new 545-pound bench press record as well.

The Bay City High School boys' golf team finished 10th in the recent Calhoun tournament.Top finisher for BC was Trevor Frazier, at left, who was 17th of 57 boys. The boys next tournament is the District Preview at Rio Colorado on March 17. Contributed  photo

The Bay City High School boys' golf team finished 10th in the recent Calhoun tournament.Top finisher for BC was Trevor Frazier, at left, who was 17th of 57 boys. The boys next tournament is the District Preview at Rio Colorado on March 17. Contributed photo

Contributed photo Van Vleck completes the tournament sweep of the Rice Consolidated Tournament with a 15-1 victory against the Victoria Cobras to extend their winning streak back to 4 straight. Leopards will next be in action at home next Friday, March 14, in a big non-district matchup vs New Waverly

Contributed photo Van Vleck completes the tournament sweep of the Rice Consolidated Tournament with a 15-1 victory against the Victoria Cobras to extend their winning streak back to 4 straight. Leopards will next be in action at home next Friday, March 14, in a big non-district matchup vs New Waverly

VV tourney sweep

Mike Pierce when he coached at Tidehaven. Photo courtesy of David Lucio

Mike Pierce when he coached at Tidehaven. Photo courtesy of David Lucio

Tiger Relays renamed to Mike Pierce Tiger Relays

   Tidehaven’s Tiger Relays will now be named Mike Pierce Tiger Relays for Pierce’s lengthy involvement in Tidehaven athletics.  Athletic Director David Lucio made the announcement to rename the event - starting in 2026 - during the relays last week.
Contributed photo Van Vleck Baseball finishes home tourney 3-0 with a 6-5 walk off win over Houston Austin where Logan Carter drove in Connor Garrison for the winning run. Leopards combined a good start by Collin Ashworth with clutch relief appearances from Coltin Beasley and Javian Fuentes to move to 3-1 on the season.

Contributed photo Van Vleck Baseball finishes home tourney 3-0 with a 6-5 walk off win over Houston Austin where Logan Carter drove in Connor Garrison for the winning run. Leopards combined a good start by Collin Ashworth with clutch relief appearances from Coltin Beasley and Javian Fuentes to move to 3-1 on the season.