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From Staff Reports
Frisco falls in extra innings
After taking the series opener against Midland Tuesday night, the RoughRiders couldn’t make it two straight victories on Wednesday, dropping a 6-5 contest in 12 innings.
Frisco, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, scored three first-inning runs after outfielder Engel Beltre led off with a triple to right field.
After trading runs in the eighth, including a home run from Mike Olt, the game went into extra innings before the Rockhounds scored a run in the 12th inning to ultimately earn the victory.
The two teams were slated for a rubber game Thursday night. However, results were not available as of press time.
Following the game, the RoughRiders will begin a 10-game road trip with the first four in San Antonio.
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.
Ticket time for Lobo fans
It is season ticket renewal and new purchase time for Little Elm football fans.
Current season ticket holders will receive a renewal letter and have until Aug. 18 to renew. Ticket pick up will take place Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. until noon.
New season ticket purchasing will open Aug. 20 in the athletic office of the high school.
If interested, please contact the Athletic Department at 972-292-1840 Ext. 24114.
The Lobos will play six home games this season and tickets are still $8 per game or $48 for the season.
Frisco players win AAYBA title
One of the big winners of last week’s AAYBA Texas World Series was the Twins-Benhardt, who include players from Plano, McKinney, Frisco and Celina.
The Twins won the 9U Platinum Title by beating defending champs Broncos de Zapata, 11-4
The Twins’ 8-0 run included wins against the Lake City Bandits, Rattlers and Fast Center 45s during pool play. After advancing to the Platinum Bracket, they remained perfect with wins over Coppell Red, Frozen Ropes Elite, the top-seeded Dallas Tigers-South and the Prosper Crush.
In the championship game, the Twins jumped out to an early lead and paired powerful offense with solid defense to seal the win.
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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.
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