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Gammon, DeVinny named all-state
The 58th Annual Texas Sports Writers Association/Collin Street Bakery Class 3A All-State Baseball Team was released Thursday morning and two Lovejoy players made the cut.
Leading the way was senior Joey Gammon.
Junior Tanner DeVinny, a first team all-district selection at catcher, was named second team all-state for the position by the Texas Sports Writers Association.
Lovejoy atop first 4A poll
Though the Lovejoy volleyball team is moving up to Class 4A, expectations are staying the same.
At least according to the pollsters as the Lady Leopards are the state's No. 1-ranked Class 4A team in the pre-season poll from the Texas Girls Coaches Association.
Amarillo, Georgetown, Canyon Randall and Richmond Foster round out the top five.
Lovejoy has won the last four Class 3A State Championships, the first program in that classification to accomplish such a feat.
Hill in THSCA All-Star game
Though his career with McKinney Boyd is over, offensive lineman Jacob Hill got another high school game in Tuesday night as he competed in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star football game at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Hill competed on Fox Sports Southwest for the North, which was victorious, 30-16.
While officially wrapping up his varsity career Tuesday, Hill is far from done with football as he will now compete for Trinity Valley Junior College, which he signed with in February.
UIL steroid testing results
The UIL has released its annual Anabolic Steroid Testing Report for tests conducted between September 2011 and May 2012.
During that span, 3,311 tests were conducted and confirmed nine positive results and two protocol positives, which stem from a student-athlete violating the UIL steroid-testing protocol. One resulted from a student not reporting for testing and one was the result of a substituted specimen.
In addition, 217 schools were tested which included 3,087 boys across 11 sports and 224 girls over 10 sports. The sports with the most tests conducted were football (1,366) and volleyball (30) for boys and girls, respectively.
The testing spanned grade levels 9-12, with 1,045 senior student-athletes topping the scale.
Season tickets going on sale
Celina football season tickets will be on sale Aug. 6-16 for $60 per seat.
Current season ticket holders can pick up their new tickets at the Celina Field House from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A public sale will occur at 8 a.m. on Aug. 20 at the field house with a trade day Aug. 17. at 8 a.m.
Checks can be made payable to Celina ISD.
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Gravley named Coach of Year
Fresh off leading Allen girls golf to a Class 5A State Championship, Lady Eagles head coach Karen Gravley has another accolade to celebrate.
And this one reaches further than just Texas.
A five-time district coach of the year, three-time North Texas High School Golf Coaches Association Coach of the Year and 2007 Southwest Region Coach of the Year, Gravley can add National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year to her resume.
"I am extremely blessed to be a part of this program," Gravley said, "and humbled by the support that the parents, [athletic director Steve Williams], the Allen ISD administration, our home course pro staffs and the Allen community give the kids every day."
This award is not surprising given her success.
Coming to Allen in 1992, Gravley led the Lady Eagles to state titles in 2005, 2006 and 2012).
The most recent title was a dominating effort as the team of two seniors, four sophomores and a freshman won district by 60 strokes and state by 11.
State VB moving to Garland
The UIL Volleyball State Championships are moving to the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
The tournament had been at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos since 2000.
"The Culwell Center is a first-class venue and we believe it will serve as a tremendous host," said Dr. Mark Cousins, UIL athletic director. "We look forward to working closely with Garland ISD in creating a great experience for the schools, fans and students involved."
The state tourney is set for Nov. 15-17.
"UIL championship events make memories that last a lifetime," said Dr. Curtis Culwell, Garland ISD Superintendent. "Garland ISD is privileged to host this premiere championship event."
Lovejoy has won four straight state volleyball titles.
Tripucka selected for All-American game
Long touted by scouts as one of the top punters in the nation, Allen senior Shane Tripucka solidified that status Tuesday as he was selected for the 2013 Under Armour High School All-American game.
"This is a huge honor," said Chris Tripucka, Shane's father, "and as you can imagine, Shane is quite excited."
The game will take place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., in January.
Tripucka received the call from ESPN just before traveling to Lubbock to visit Texas Tech. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound punter, recently named a 4.5-star prospect by Chris Sailer Kicking, is still seeking out where to continue his career in college.
Bucker, Nwachukwu on watch list
Dan Bucker and Uzoma Nwachukwu, Allen alumni, are on the Biletnikoff Award watch list.
The award is given annually to the nation's top collegiate receiver, with the preseason watch list boasting 48 names up for initial consideration.
Nwachukwu enters his senior year at Texas A&M after junior campaign in which he hauled in 50 catches for 639 yards and two touchdowns. Buckner, a senior at Arizona, will enjoy his second season with the Wildcats after transferring from Texas. As a junior, Buckner nabbed 606 yards and two touchdowns on 42 receptions.
Allen DU hosting banquet
The Allen Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is having its 14th Annual Fundraising Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 from the Swingin' D Ranch in Parker.
Allen DU has received numerous awards (Presidential Citation - Bronze in 2008, Silver in 2009, Gold in 2010-11; Texas State Committee - Mallard in 2008, Widgeon in 2009, Mallard and Grand Slam Pintail in 2010-11) for exceptional growth in fundraising and attendance.
There will be food, drinks, raffles and games as well as live and silent auctions at the event.
Tickets are $60 per person, $80 per couple and $25 for youth (17 and under). Each ticket includes a DU membership and entrance into a drawing for a Bone Collector crossbow.
All proceeds go to DU for wetland conservation and restoration.
To attend the banquet, contact Hoyt Utay at: 214-957-3133, Clint Osteen at: 214-455-3082 or go to: allentxduchapter.blogspot.com.
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