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From Staff Reports
Buckner, Nwachukwu on watch list
Dan Buckner 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.
Bobcats run past competition
After multiple gold medals at the state meet, the Bobcats continue to display track and field success.
Celina had 10 athletes qualify for this weekend's TAAF Summer Games of Texas State Meet in Corpus Christi after first-place finishes from Tyler Finke in the boys 18U shot put, Carlos Beeros in the boys 16U shot put, Braylin Brown in the boys 18U 4x400- and 4x100-meter relays and Deshaun Davis in the boys 18U 4x100 meter relay.
Aleena Griffin (long jump), Annie Griffin (triple jump), Ben Teakle (shot put), Adrian Siano (shot put), Kaizer Johnson (1600) and Trenton Berris (1600) also qualified for the July 26-29 event.
Celina's summer track club is coached by Allen Williams III, Chandra Richardson, Tyrone Brown, Dewey Williams and Chris Lott.
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.
AISD Summer Camps continue
Allen’s next wave of summer camps is starting.
The Allen ISD is putting on clinics for freshman volleyball (July 30-Aug. 2) and freshman football (Aug. 6-9). Volleyball runs from 8:30-11:30 a.m. each day in the Allen gym at a cost of $70 per person. Football is from 6-9 p.m. at Eagle Stadium with the cost being $35 per participant.
For more info, go to: allenisd.org.
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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.
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