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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior defensive end Cameron Spencer (34) pulls down a Roughneck running with Davont’A Harris (10) and Trevell Wells (18) moving in to help.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior defensive end Cameron Spencer (34) pulls down a Roughneck running with Davont’A Harris (10) and Trevell Wells (18) moving in to help.

"Blackcats overcome early deficit to beat West Columbia 28-14" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City senior running back Jada Andrews’ 176 yards of rushing help sparked a Blackcat 28-14 thumping of the West Columbia Roughnecks there last Friday, Sept. 13.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck running back Corey Austin (0) outruns Woodlands defenders in the Leopards homecoming game last Friday.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck running back Corey Austin (0) outruns Woodlands defenders in the Leopards homecoming game last Friday.

"Permenter: Woodlands size wore down Leopards" by: Mike Reddell

   The Van Vleck Leopards fell to the Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) Warriors 45 to 35 in a non-district game at Van Vleck’s homecoming Friday, Sept. 13.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard James Scardami's Edward Jones Office and Marine Corps Toys for Tots recently donated the first batch of Bay City Youth Football and Cheer "Lil Cats" game balls for the season. Along with several Lil Cats team members and parents are, from left, Bay City Youth Football and Cheer President Israel Ochoa, Connor Scardami, Emily Scardami, and James Scardami.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard James Scardami's Edward Jones Office and Marine Corps Toys for Tots recently donated the first batch of Bay City Youth Football and Cheer "Lil Cats" game balls for the season. Along with several Lil Cats team members and parents are, from left, Bay City Youth Football and Cheer President Israel Ochoa, Connor Scardami, Emily Scardami, and James Scardami.

Scardami donates game balls

"Austin paces Van Vleck with 202 yards rushing " by: Mike Reddell

   Van Vleck produced a convincing win over rival Sweeny with a 43 to 30 victory last Friday that included Lep running back Corey Austin’s 202 yards rushing.    On 13 carries, Austin also had a 71-yard run and scored two touchdowns.    He had a team-high 40 receiving yards and a TD.

BCHS XC competes at Sweeny

   BCHS Cross Country competed in its 4th meet of the year at Sweeny High School last week.  “We had lots of personal  bests for the 2024 season today,” said Head Cross Country Coach Rilea Sanders.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

"Blackcats overwhelm Sweeny 62-34 in season opener" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams had 219 total yards to help the Blackcats post a 62-24 shellacking of Sweeny to open the 2024 season there last Friday, Aug. 30.
Photo by Anna Hernandez Tidehaven’s Boogie Galvan (4) hurtles over Palacios defender Noah West (10).

Photo by Anna Hernandez Tidehaven’s Boogie Galvan (4) hurtles over Palacios defender Noah West (10).

"Tidehaven too much for Sharks in 41-13 victory" by: Mike Reddell

   Tidehaven launched its 2024 football season with a 41-13 trouncing of longtime opponent Palacios there last Friday, Aug. 30.  “It was a good win. Too many penalties and too many points left on the field for me to be totally happy,” said Tidehaven Tiger Head Coach David Lucio.