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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 46 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 BREAKING THROUGH Tompkins downs Katy, snaps Tigers’ 75-game district win streak By DENNIS SILVA II SPORTS EDITOR

It had been 75 games, 12 years and parts of three decades between district losses for Katy High. But don’t bother telling all that to Tompkins, conquerors of Waller County Sheriff Elect Troy Guidry said the Tigers’ daunting 75-game he intends to update the department by district win streak via 24-19 reorganizing staff, establishing standards win over Katy on Thursday, for pay grades within the department and Nov. 5, at Legacy Stadium. MORE INSIDE focusing on community policing once he is Yes, the Falcons beat Katy sworn in this coming January. for the first time in seven Katy looks to learn tries. Yes, they handed Katy a from loss, SEE PAGE B1 district loss for the first time Tompkins QB since a 27-21 overtime loss Milroe rises to the Nov. 8, 2008, to Cinco Ranch. occasion, SEE PAGE B1 And yes, they now have the Guidry upper hand for the District 19-6A title, likely ending the Tigers’ 11-year reign of district supremacy in the process. But, the Falcons will tell you, it was just another win. Just the next game on the schedule. talks “It’s a big win, but this doesn’t win us a state champion- ship,” said junior receiver Joshua McMillan II, who caught eight COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS balls for 146 yards and three touchdowns. “It’s just one game.” Tompkins junior receiver Joshua McMillan II (2) celebrates the first of his three touchdowns during a game against Katy on Nov. 5 at Legacy Stadium. The Falcons won, 24-19, to snap Katy’s 75-game district future See FALCONS, page B4 winning streak. plans By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR Brookshire

Republican Troy Guidry de- feated Democrat Cedric Watson City Council in the race for Waller County Sheriff during the Nov. 3 elections with 14,506 votes to Watson’s 7,376. His plans for the Waller talks staffing, County Sheriff’s Office include a focus on community policing and more efficient uses of resources to modernize the department, he construction said. “It’s not going to be just, ‘I’m By R. HANS MILLER your leader and we’re running CREDIT: CONTRIBUTED BY KISD NEWS EDITOR this,’” Guidry said. “I have a (lead- Caption: Katy ISD staff unload testing supplies Nov. 4 after receiving testing kits and related equipment from the ership) team whose coming in.” Brookshire City Council met via teleconference Texas Education Agency. Free testing is now available for all KISD students at the district’s Young Agricultural Nov. 5 to discuss address a relatively light agenda. Guidry said he intends to Sciences Center on Katy Hockley Cut Off Road. improve the department by ad- During the meeting, council members accepted the justing staffing, updating and so- city’s audited annual financial report for the fiscal lidifying policies and procedures year ending in Aug. 2019, discussed an ordinance to as well as setting up a command require developers to better maintain worksites in staff to ensure operations run Katy ISD now offering free the city and another ordinance regarding staffing. smoothly. Stephanie Harris, a certified public accountant The first priority Guidry has with the accounting firm Belt Harris Pechacek, is to get the right staff in place COVID-19 tests to students delivered the results of a review of the Brookshire’s starting by installing two chief Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – also deputies – one for the jail and known as the CAFR. By R. HANS MILLER “We are issuing a clean, unmodified opinion on court system and another for the NEWS EDITOR patrol division. With that, he said See BROOKSHIRE, page A5 he would empower those two Katy ISD is now offering free COVID-19 screenings to all students of the district, officers to hire their own staff in said KISD Director of Risk Management Lance Nauman. The Food and Drug accordance with guidelines set Administration-approved saliva-based test is being offered at no cost to students for officers within the WCSO. through a cooperative effort with the Texas Education Agency. “These two guys are respon- “I made the application (the week of Nov. 2) and then we picked up our tests, sible for hiring the guys that are the masks, the gloves – all the (personal protective equipment) that goes with it – going to be underneath them, so provided by the state – yesterday,” Nauman said in a Nov. 5 interview. it will be a structured command The improved access to testing will help the district monitor and mitigate the staff you have to follow within spread of the disease in the district, Nauman said. Because the testing is free, it this agency,” Guidry said. increases ease of access for families that are facing tough financial times and with those students getting tested, the district will have a clearer picture of how serious See GUIDRY, page A5 the spread of the novel coronavirus is among the student body. Nauman said the district has received 18,000 tests and that, once the supply runs below a certain level, the TEA will provide additional kits, so he is not concerned about running out of supplies at this time. R. HANS MILLER HAVE A NEWS TIP? “I think the increased testing allows us to mitigate from an even stronger posi- Brookshire City Council accepted the assessment of its annual financial [email protected] tion and keep campuses open,” Nauman said. “There are going to be circumstanc- review and discussed the development of ordinances to set standards for developers in the city and to hire enforcement staff to enforce city SUBSCRIBE TODAY See TESTING, page A5 building and other codes at its Nov. 5 meeting. (979) 885-3562

November 12, 2020 12 pages | $1 Katy City Council approves water treatment project By R. HANS MILLER about $7,600. It is unknown how NEWS EDITOR a renewal might be paid for. City Secretary Becky McGrew Katy City Council approved said she had worked with Civ- a contract for $2.5 million to B-5 icPlus’ representatives to ensure Construction Company, Inc. out the system would work with the of Magnolia Texas for improve- SwagIt software approved at the ments to the city’s wastewater council’s Oct. 26 meeting. treatment plant during its Nov. “I believe the city of Abilene 9 meeting. It also approved the uses it directly in the same purchase of agenda and docu- regard,” said McGrew. “But I also mentation management software called just to verify that I was that will help move the city remembering correctly and (Civ- toward more efficient streaming icPlus’ representative) was able of its meetings. to verify … that we will be able to Council members voted upload the file from SwagIt and unanimously to approve the as I’m doing (meeting) minutes, contract awarded to B-5 Con- I will be able to video tag that struction which will expand the recording and push it out to the capacity of the city’s wastewater w e b.” treatment plant, according to This upgrade in the city’s documents provided by the city. streaming will bring the city in The job entails identifying and line with many of its neighbors and regional partners such as the rerouting several pipes near the The Katy City Council is currently comprised of (from left to right) Council Member Janet Corte (front, complex, adding other piping, city of Fulshear and Fort Bend, left, seated), Council Member Jennifer Stockdick (front, right, seated) Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris Harris and Waller counties com- expanding overall capacity and (back, left), Mayor Bill Hastings (blue tie) Council Member Durran Dowdle (handlebar mustache) repairing items such as missing missioners courts. and Frank Carroll (back, right). This will be one of the last meetings with this group of council At the meeting, council also: hardware in one of the water members after Dowdle lost his bid for reelection to Rory Robertson during the Nov. 3 elections. clarifiers. The total cost of about • Heard a presentation from $2.5 million includes all of these representatives of Spiritual items plus contingency funding mously authorized an agreement SwagIt. The CivicPlus software Warriors Against Trafficking – for any overages on the project with CivicPlus for software that will be purchased with CARES also known as SWAT – regarding which is standard practice in will allow city staff to incorpo- Act funding and will use about human trafficking intervention in Texas for government projects rate agenda archiving and video $11,500 of the city’s CARES Act the Greater Houston area. such as this. archiving together in conjunction funding. If renewed, the cost for Council members also unani- with software purchased through a year of continued service is See KATY, page A5 THE KATY TIMES A2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 COMMUNITY KATYTIMES.COM American Legion Post 164 offers support to vets

By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

American Legion Post 164 moved into a permanent home Oct. 20 in a grand opening cer- emony attended by a variety of supporters including Katy Mayor Bill Hastings, Congressman Pete Olson. State Representative Mike Schofield – Schofield was elected Nov. 3 and was a candidate at the time of the event – and representatives from throughout the American Legion’s chain of command. “In the name of (Jonathan R. HANS MILLER D. Rozier American Legion Post Representatives of American Legion Post 164 participate in a ribbon cutting for the Jonathan D. Rozier Legion Hall which was put on by the Katy Area 164) I dedicate this structure as Chamber of Commerce. the embodiment of the ideals of justice, freedom and democracy,” McGuire said the post is ded- said American Legion Post 164 icated to the late 2nd Lieutenant Commander Jim McGuire at the Jonathan D. Rozier who was event. awarded the Bronze Star for valor for his actions in combat which History saved many American service The post was founded in 2001 members’ lives. The post has a when a group of veterans began memorial wall honoring Rozier meeting at Mary Jo Pekham Park as the post’s namesake. in downtown Katy, McGuire said. Since then, the group has been Reaching out hosted by the Katy Veterans of Aside from the basic ideals of Foreign Wars Post 9182 and the patriotism in his statement, Mc- R. HANS MILLER Katy Elks Lodge No. 2628 while Guire later said in an interview American Legion Post 164 Commander Jim it built up its membership and with the Katy Times that the main COURTESY AMERICAN LEGION POST 164 McGuire poses in front of a commemorative wall established a budget to find its goal of the post is to provide a American Legion Post 164 hosts and honor guard in conjunction with Katy VFW Post 9182. Members honoring Second Lieutenant Jonathan D. Rozier, own home – the new post located source of support for veterans of participate in formal ceremonies honoring veterans, military members and other civic events. the post’s namesake. at 22125 Kingsland Blvd. in unin- all eras and their families through corporated Katy. programs the nonprofit offers. The new location finally While the American Legion is a came about after the post’s last global organization, it focuses commander, Harry Woodstrom on grass roots efforts to support POST 164 EVENTS – a Vietnam era veteran – dis- veterans through community covered that the West Memorial engagement programs. The events below are sponsored by American out to Linda Malsbary at linda.malsbary@yahoo. Homeowners Association was One of the newest veteran Legion Post 164 and the public is welcome to com. Individual wreaths cost $15. looking to lease the building that outreach events is the post’s attend or offer their support as appropriate. Due eventually became the posts new hosting of a PTSD group that had to the age and health factors among the various FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY home. been meeting at the local Katy post members that includes multiple World War II McGuire praised the HOA’s Veterans Affairs clinic up until American flags will be honored and properly flexibility in setting up the lease the COVID-19 pandemic began. veterans, attendees are asked to take steps such cremated in a ceremony Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. This in such a way that the legion- Because the clinic had shut its as wearing facial coverings and staying home if event is held at and in conjunction with the Katy naires would be able to host the doors to nonessential visitors, the ill to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among the Elks Lodge No. 2628 at 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road. events necessary to achieve the PTSD group had been meeting post’s membership. post’s goals and mission as a in a gazebo near the VA clinic. PTSD SUPPORT GROUP MEETING nonprofit. Once the post’s services officer, “(Woodstrom) and I went over Jody Castro, found out, he helped WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Mondays from 1-2 p.m. at American Legion and spoke to them and it took coordinate allowing the group Fundraiser to purchase wreaths for placement Post 164 located at 22125 Kingsland Blsvd. In Katy probably four or five months, to meet at the clinic and utilize on the graves of local veterans. Wreaths may be (formerly the West I-10 fire station). Veterans can getting the lease and contract all its facilities for meetings that purchased at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org get together to support one another as they work written up to have it done prop- could even include presentations (donors should specify the location of the wreath to overcome and manage their PTSD symptoms. erly so we could do fundraisers using the facility’s audio-video placement for the Magnolia Cemetery event) and those kinds of things inside equipment. and will be placed upon the graves of veterans at BREAKFAST WITH A VETERAN (the post),” McGuire said. “We The American Legion offers live off having fundraisers and if other community and veterans’ Katy’s Magnolia Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Dec. 19. Residents can attend this recurring event the we can’t do a fundraiser in our programs as well. The primary The ceremony and wreath laying takes about 1.5 first Saturday of each month with the next event own house (this wouldn’t have program is outreach to veterans hours. American Legion representatives will also occurring Dec. 5. Meals are $9 for adulst and $4 worked).” which is coordinated by Castro, be available at Ace Hardware at 1720 Mason Road for kids under twelve. Toddlers eat free. This event But it did work out and the McGuire said. Castro is trained Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested is held at the Katy Elks Lodge at 1060 Katy Fort Jonathan D. Rozier American by the American Legion and in volunteering to help with the event may reach Bend Road. Legion Post 164 now has its own home after nearly 20 years. See VETS, page B3

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P.O. Box 678, Katy, TX 77492-0678 P.O. Box 678, Katy, TX 77492-0678 979-885-3562 979-885-3562 THE KATY TIMES VETERANS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 A3 KATYTIMES.COM A salute to our Katy area veterans By R. HANS MILLER as a young man; how the pursuit of knowl- brought me closer to my father, a U.S. Air War II to Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm and NEWS EDITOR edge is its own reward; and how integrity Force veteran, who served as a security police- the conflicts we’ve seen since Sept. 11, 2001. will always hold you in good stead. Neu- man during Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presiden- To these men and women and the many I joined the U.S. Army in 1996 to find a bauer later went on to become a sergeant cy. The tone of our conversations changed, and we simply haven’t connected with for this way to get out of the small northwestern major and retire in California and I remain I could see him not only as my dad, but as a tribute, the Katy Times team, the Katy area Montana town where I grew up. Little did I in touch with him today. human being with experiences I could relate community as a whole and our nation – we know how little I’d grown up and how much Then there was First Sergeant Robert to. I even figured out why he was so picky about say, without qualification, “Thank you.” I was about to learn about myself, about the Miller – no relation – who taught me a great certain things and why he used strange jargon Thank you for defending the Constitution world, about dedication, about integrity and deal about what it means to be a leader. He from time to time. which allows us freedom of the press, the right about self-sacrifice. also had a knack for teaching the historical There were many others who taught me to vote in elections such as the one we just had Over the subsequent four years that I context of each leadership lesson he taught. what it meant to be a soldier and a patriot and the many other rights that allow us “life, served, I was privileged to meet men like I later went on to minor in history at Texas and to hold my head high when I put on my liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Thank you Sergeant Stephen Neubauer who taught me State University, in part because he taught uniform each day. And each of those men for the sacrifices you have made, the service you how to pull apart a diesel engine and put it me to love the subject. and women, they learned from people like have rendered and the lessons to be taught to back together; how to face the things I feared My own experience in the military those pictured below. Veterans from World today’s military and tomorrow’s recruits.

JIM BABIN BOB BERRY STEPHEN BRADY DON BYRNE U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Air Force U.S. Army (ret) 221st Signal Company ARDF Operator 1st Cavalry HQ 3 years active duty/25 years reserve 1970-1977 Camp Howze, Korea Bien Hoa S. Vietnam, 1969 Japan, Thailand, Korea, Goodfellow AFB

MASON CARDONA JODY CASTRO RONALD CATCHINGS WILL DUVALL CARL EDMUNDSON JAMES FOLAND U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy U.S. Army U.S. Navy, Radio Technician 2nd Class U.S. Army U.S. Army 2018-Present 4 years U.S. Army Reserve World War II, USS Yorktown 30 year veteran 28 years combined service 19 years of age, now 94

ANTHONY HART BILL HASTINGS PHIL HUFFMAN STEPHEN JAFFE JAMES JANKOVIC J. GARY JONES WILLIAM KITZMAN U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard Major, U.S. Army (ret.) U.S. Army U.S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force 1967-1978 20 years Vietnam War 1972-1976 1968-1970 1951-1955 Vietnam War Southeast Asia, 1971

WALLACE KLEKAR BOB LEE STUART LEVIN PHILIP MALSBARY TAL S. MARTIN JIM MCGUIRE LOUIS MEHR WILLIAM R. MILLER U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army 1968-1972 Vietnam War 1974-1978 1961-1966 1974-1978 20 years Korean War Texas State Guard 1951-1953

GREG MORRISON CHAD NORVELL MIKE NASCHE TREVER NEHLS TROY NEHLS MARK OLDMIXON U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Army U.S. Army (ret) U.S. Marine Corps 1968-1969 12 years active duty Active and Reserve 1988-2009 1973-1977 9 years reserves (ongoing) 1988-Present

JASON PANKHURST VIRGIL POE GERALD PROVANCHA JOHN R. SANDERS SKIP SCHWOERKE JIM SCOGGIN CLEMENTE SILVA U.S. Army World War II U.S. Navy (ret.) U.S. Army (1991-1994) U.S. Army U.S. Navy (ret.) Merchant Marines Bagdad, 2004 Texas Army National 24 years 22 years World War II Guard (1994-2000) Seaman First Class/ Gunner’s Mate

RODNEY SMITH JEB STRICKLAND EDWARD SWEAT JOE SZATKOWSKI HENRY THOMAS WAYNE THOMPSON ANDREW VALADEZ U.S. Army 1966-1968 U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corps Texas Army National U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army Reserve Southeast Asia Vietnam War Desert Shield/Desert Storm Vietnam (2 tours) Guard, 16 years 1988-1992 1969-2002 1972-1979

MORE TO COME The Katy Times will continue honoring those who have served our nation as we move into the future. We will continue to collect information for Veterans Day and Memorial Day throughout the year, but we need the community’s help to make sure we get it right. We ask that readers keep in mind that Veterans Day is a holiday designated for those veterans who are still with us while Memorial Day is when we honor those who have served and have passed away or were killed in the line of duty. If you know of a veteran we should include in either, please send the following information to RALPH WEST CHARLIE WHITE MICHAEL WILLETT BRIAN WILSON [email protected] with the following information: U.S. Navy U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force • Name World War II Korean War 1994-2001 20 years • Photo Punch Bowl Korea (1952) 8 deployments/various conflicts • Branch of Service • Conflicts served in, if applicable • Dates of service, if known • Date of birth and death (for Memorial Day submissions) Thank you again to each of the veterans who chose to participate this year. If we were unable to reach you in time for this year’s publication and you would like to appear in next year’s Veterans Day tribute, please send in your information and we will be happy to include you. Sincerely, R. HANS MILLER Katy Times News Editor U.S. Army LEAH WILSON HARRY WOODSTROM JOHN WRIGHT MELTON YARBROUGH 1996-2000 U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Navy World War II 20 years 26 years Taiwan, China (1969) Combat Medic THE KATY TIMES A4 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 OPINION KATYTIMES.COM Elect to talk about politics with family

usually avoid discussing politics in my columns, I mainly because I would JASE rather not be disowned by GRAVES family members, unfriended SPECIAL by friends, or doused with TO THE milkshakes and other KATY beverages by complete TIMES strangers at the local Whataburger. This time, though, I just can’t help getting out my big that both of the candidates ol’ stir-up-sumpin’ stick. are too “creepy” for her. She I’ll begin by announcing longs for a viable third-party that I recently cast (as in candidate who would pledge chucked, lobbed or hurled) to place a cap on the price of my vote for President of the a Venti Double-Shot Espresso United States of ‘Merica. I on ice with two pumps of decided to vote early so I could caramel-classic syrup and avoid the airborne particles almond milk at Starbucks. of other humans on Election My middle daughter had Day­ – I thought. To my dismay, to admit that she knows very when I arrived at my early- little about the candidates, voting location, a shabby and she doesn’t care much community center built during about politics. She did declare that both leading candidates the make-every-structure- seem “old and crusty,” and she look-like-a-doctor’s-office wishes she could find a way to period of architecture, the get her current boyfriend on line of voters wound around the ballot. the inside of the building as My youngest daughter if I was awaiting my turn to didn’t hear the question discombobulate my innards because she was too engrossed on the Space Mountain ride at in her iPhone­ – watching a Disney World. YouTube star explain how to Unfortunately, my innards dress up your pet as a Russian still felt discombobulated, babushka . (You think I’m but not because of a thrilling kidding.) roller coaster ride. Instead, After this initial round of the building had no air discussion, we proceeded to conditioning and smelled like take an online political survey a massive, well-used cat litter designed to determine which box. (And since my three teen presidential candidate would daughters are philosophically most closely match our values Have you mailed your Veterans Day cards yet? opposed to caring for their and beliefs as a family. We own pets, I would know.) chose answers to questions eterans Day parades? challenge yourself to personalize Rather than filter out the ranging from our views on odor, my COVID-19 face mask Veterans Day school your cards. Not everyone is immigration to our feelings essays? Veterans Day a polished wordsmith (as I trapped it in my defenseless about eating our Thanksgiving V DANNY nostrils. By the time I reached ceremonies on the courthouse TYREE demonstrate on a weekly basis), dinner via slingshot due to the lawn? Star-spangled Veterans but perhaps venturing out of the voting kiosk, I was so COVID-19 pandemic. We were SPECIAL TO overcome by the heat and Day memes on social media? your comfort zone will give you only slightly disappointed to Platitude-enhanced newspaper THE KATY a slightly better rapport with stench that I feared I might TIMES discover that we would be editorials? those who face or faced constant face-plant on the touch screen most satisfied with Baby Yoda Sure, I’m familiar with all those danger. and accidentally place a write- as President. expressions of patriotism and “Diligence,” “selfless,” in vote for the late Wilford On another evening, we all appreciation; but until I stumbled “resilience” and “greater purpose” Brimley – which might not be gathered in the living room to across a certain article the other his mother from when draftee are some of the recurring words such a bad option. watch the musical “Hamilton” day, I had been blissfully ignorant Dad was in the U.S. Army. (I’m used in Veterans Day cards; but I’ll Speaking of my three on Disney+. In today’s divisive of the widespread availability of sure the newspaper clippings bet you could express your pride daughters, even though none political atmosphere, it was Veterans Day CARDS. and neighborhood gossip from and appreciation even better of them are old enough to refreshing to revisit the time Whether you use a preprinted Granny Tyree helped take the with a more conversational tone vote, I felt like it was important of our Founding Fathers – card, customize an online sting out of the “Dear John” letter and more intimate anecdotes. Be to engage them in the vital when politics were more template or create a unique he received.) Such mail between bawdy, be mushy, be vulnerable, subject of national politics harmonious, everyone knew masterpiece totally from scratch, flesh and blood is a good starting be REAL. during an election year so how to rap, and political this is an outstanding way to let point, but don’t limit yourself to If you’re going to be taking that they, too, could make an disagreements could be our nation’s defenders know they kinfolk. the personal route, why not go informed argument about settled with an old-fashioned are not forgotten. Friends and neighbors who whole hog with the “Christmas which presidential candidate shooting. Speaking of store-bought cards, did a tour of duty should certainly letter” approach? (You know has the most humiliating Whatever the outcome it’s unfortunate that the Hallmark be thanked for their sacrifice, the sort of insufferable letter I’m dance moves. of this year’s election, it’s Channel is always already whether it was last year or two talking about: page after page On a recent evening while important to remember that wall-to-wall Christmas movies generations ago. Total strangers of humble-brag recitations of we were digesting our tacos we are all Americans, and even before the jack-o’-lantern being treated in a faraway VA dream vacations, promotions and around the dinner table, I our devotion to our country is consigned to the compost hospital could also use the ray of genius children.) Crow about all asked each of my daughters should overcome our political heap. It would be heartwarming sunshine provided by the gesture the things that are going right to offer their opinions about differences. Most of all, when to have a week-and-a-half of of a Veterans Day card. in your life – and after each and President Trump and Joe disagreements do arise, we early-November movies in which And let’s not forget active every one of them, pause to Biden. should resist the temptation Candace Cameron Bure and other servicepeople and their families. acknowledge that your freedom My eldest and most to douse one another with our Hallmark stars find romance on When my mother talks about and achievements wouldn’t be expensive daughter replied favorite fast-food beverages. the obstacle course or save the some hectic endeavor, she tends possible without the sacrifices of town ammunition depot from to use the phrase “dragged from the military. being replaced with a mall. (“I pillar to post.” And surely no one COVID-19 has hobbled don’t know about atheists in gets dragged around like military many of the traditional ways foxholes, but there’s a chaplain families. A sincere card would of celebrating Veterans Day in this one! It’s military wedding mean so much among the bills (including hugging a veteran), time!”) and junk mail. but 2020 might be a good time to I’m slowly sorting through Even a “value-priced” become part of the new tradition Katy Times a stack of correspondence professional card can be the of sending Veterans Day cards to between my late father and high point of someone’s day, but our heroes. SUSAN ROVEGNO | Publisher the full name of the person who wrote R. HANS MILLER | News Editor the letter, as well as their address and DENNIS SILVA II | Sports Editor telephone number for verification purposes. Letters can be submitted via VICTORIA PARKER | Designer e-mail to [email protected]. DEBBIE PREJEAN | Bookkeeper SUBSCRIPTION RATES: OFFICE HOURS: The Katy Times (ISSN 067-180) is 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday published on Thursday for $35 per year Address: P.O. 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district is working hard to campus reopened Nov. 4. A GUIDRY TESTING minimize the number of statement from the district from page A1 from page A1 campus closures. Having a indicated that students solid idea of the number of socializing without prac- infected students and staff ticing social distancing or As part of that hiring pro- es where there are going at each location can greatly wearing masks was the cess, Guidry said he intends to be spikes, but because assist the district in making likely cause of the spike in to standardize pay grades and we’re so actively engaged, decisions to keep cam- cases. As of Nov. 9, cases the requirements for each it allows us to control puses open, or shut them had reduced to 30 among rank in the department to things on campus.” down, Nauman said. staff and students. ensure fairness and equity The new tests use a Making those determi- Nottingham Country among employees. He said saliva sample to determine nations is a group effort, was closed Nov. 5 through that doing so was essential for if the student being tested Nauman said. While the Nov. 9 with classes set to attracting and retaining staff is positive for the novel district understands the Troy Guidry will replace the late R. restart Nov. 10 after the in Waller County when it is coronavirus, Nauman inconvenience of closing Glenn Smith who passed away over the district reported via its surrounded by competitive GOOGLE said. However, if the campuses, even tempo- summer. Smith had served as sheriff online COVID-19 dash- departments, from a career The Waller County Sheriff’s Office student’s parents would rarily, student safety is the for about 12 years and helped develop board that 17 students and perspective, throughout serves the county on the west side like, a nasal swab test is district’s priority. When the county’s new justice center. Interim five staff had COVID-19. neighboring counties that of Katy with a spur jutting east on available. However, the COVID-19 cases begin to Sheriff Joe Hester will fulfill the role of No suspected cause for the can afford to pay their officers the northern end. The county has an nasal swab test does have climb at a given campus, a more. sheriff until Guidry is sworn in. a cost of $125 associated spike was announced. One area of about 518 square miles and a team comes together at the additional case among Guidry said he plans to population estimated at about 55,000 with it. Test results for the district level to determine work to increase salaries in saliva-based test are rapid staff had been identified as intervention in the county’s according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the best course of action. of the afternoon of Nov. 9. the department to make the addition to the WCSO, the county has 4 and usually provided in drug problem. Rural areas Each campus’ situation is As of Monday at 2:13 department more attractive, constables offices. minutes, he said. such as Waller County that are evaluated on a case-by- p.m., the district shows without having to increase his Staff have already had case basis and the team near urban centers such as a total of 603 cases since budget. Houston see drug manufac- access to testing since makes a call based on more serious infractions while Aug. 19. Of those, 220 “I think we should actually turing and traffic, and Guidry before the fall semester that campus’ needs and keeping deputies free to patrol are active with 148 of the be a little under budget mak- said he has plans to deal with began, Nauman said. challenges. for more serious infractions. 220 being face-to-face ing the changes we’ll make the problem. Testing for both stu- “There’s not a cookie Guidry said that building students, 10 among those (to staffing),” Guidry said. “We have interdiction of dents and staff is being cutter percentage,” Nau- trust with the community and attending Katy Virtual “We’ll be able to push salaries narcotics,” Guidry said. “We’ll conducted at the district’s man said. “We have to look helping them avoid breaking Academy and 62 cases to a certain point to start that be brining that to the county. Gerald D. young Agricul- at, ‘Is it a program issue?’ the law or come into com- among staff. The largest structure.” We have two major thorough- tural Sciences Center at and with each – elemen- pliance with the law is more portion of cases are asso- One key element in fares through, (Highway) 290 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off tary, junior high and high useful for the community ciated with high school Guidry’s plan to develop the and I-10.” Road just north of down- school – there’s all differ- and helps county residents campuses. department is to bring reserve Guidry said he would work town Katy. The testing ent sets of circumstances make a difference themselves center is open Monday Campus closures are deputies onto the team at to obtain grants and improve in reducing crime, simply by that could guide those WCSO. A reserve deputy is partnerships with appropriate through Friday 7 a.m. to numbers.” not taken lightly, Nauman talking to law enforcement. 4 p.m. and Saturday from said. a volunteer, often a retired agencies to address the issue “If we teach these deputies Once an evaluation law enforcement officer, efficiently, but he would also 8 a.m. to noon. Appoint- is made, the committee “This is not ‘turn on a to go and talk to residents ments are not necessary, dime.’ We have thought who patrols or performs utilize tools already at the if they see them out mend- makes a decision, Nauman other supplementary work WCSO such as K-9 officers but those needing more said. Each campus has it through very carefully, ing fence or weed eating, I information may call 281- as best we can, based on to assist a law enforcement and community policing guarantee you that guy knows different factors such as 396-7808. Nauman said the best information we agency. WCSO currently has skills. more about what’s going the number of students, the facility’s location keeps have and all the conflicting 55 approved reserve position “We also have a (Texas on within two miles than (a number of staff, types of those getting tested from information. The parents but only 33 are currently filled, Alcoholic Beverage Commis- deputy will) ever know just programs and other factors having to interact with should know and the he said. By adjusting paid sion) sting that we’re going driving around looking,” that play into that decision, school campus popula- community should know staff through a restructuring to begin for selling underage Guidry said. so one-size-fits-all policies tions. that we’re doing the very and adding reserve deputies, kids tobacco and alcohol,” In regards to his elected don’t help with decision Keeping campuses safe best (we can) and we’re Guidry says he expects to Guidry said. “And this is all predecessor, the late Sheriff making. is the primary concern, dedicated day in and day improve law enforcement ser- going to be done through our R. Glenn Smith, Guidry said Seven Lakes High Nauman said. With recent out for the students and vices to Waller County while reserves so it won’t cost us he would like to ensure that School was closed from temporary closures of the staff and we all need to saving taxpayers money. money.” Smith and all of the officers Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 after be responsible – stress ‘we “I can bring in a reserve Still, while Guidry dis- that have served Waller Coun- Seven Lakes High School reaching 48 cases of guy who works for free and cussed strong policy and pro- ty over the years are honored and Nottingham Country COVID-19 between all’ – need to be responsi- shows up on his own time cedural changes, discipline at the county’s new justice Elementary School, the students and staff. The ble in our actions.” because he loves doing it,” and tough enforcement in center, where he hopes to set Guidry said. regards to drugs, he empha- up a wall displaying artifacts These volunteer deputies sized that the main goal was and information about the will be assigned not only as to develop community-based department’s past. Until now, Dec. 4 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Katy City Council patrol deputies, but as experi- policing by developing there has been a collection of KATY for a holiday event. generally meets the second enced officers to assist in spe- relationships with county some items, but he’d like to from page A1 • Authorized the sale of and fourth Monday of cific areas like investigating residents, not by WCSO being expand that, he said. $3.9 million in bonds by the each month at 6:30 p.m. robberies, assaults or aiding a hardnosed law enforcement “If families (of fallen Waller • Accepted the transfer Fort Bend County Munic- However, due to the a crime scene investigator – agency. ipal Utility District No. 163 COVID-19 pandemic and County officers) want to of utility billing for street another position Guidry said Minor infractions such as donate more guns, badges, for improvements within holidays, it has been meet- lights in the Young Ranch he wants to fill. driving infractions or marijua- IDs or whatever, if we can get that district which overlaps ing at 4 p.m. on those days Guidry said adding a crime na use will likely see warnings ahold of those families and subdivision. the city of Katy’s borders. since March. Meetings in scene investigator will help or simple fines rather than they still have some of that • Approved member- • Approved no parking November and December the department make head- arrests, Guidry said. General- stuff and they want to donate ship dues for the Katy Area signs between Highway 90 are at irregular times due way against certain trends ly, he said, it’s more expensive it to the sheriff’s department Chamber of Commerce in and I-10 on Pedersen Road to the holiday season. The Waller County is seeing when to arrest and prosecute those to be put in (the display) and the amount of $10,000. on the western side of Katy next scheduled Katy City it comes to crimes such as cases than to fine someone be showcased – then that’s • Approved the closure as recommended by City Council meeting is set for construction site burglaries. and let them help pay for what we’re going to look to do of Avenue C between Sec- Engineer David Leyendeck- Nov. 17 to canvass the Another priority will be enforcing the law against for that.” ond and Third streets on er. city’s election results.

shire’s) expenses, this was felt should be added to the Alderman) Green, I can get the code enforcement officer official, that type of job, they BROOKSHIRE roughly 80% left in ending ordinance before the council that to you,” Pruitt said. “And job description was com- can do that for sure,” Pruitt from page A1 fund balance and again, the voted on it to ensure it was then at the next meeting, we bined with that of a building said. recommendation would be more comprehensive, noting can have the final version of code enforcement officer. He After input from Pruitt, to maintain at least an ending recent difficulties in the city. the ordinance ready to go.” added that the two positions Vauhn and other council the city’s financial state- fund balance of 35% of your Green said trash, general eye- Next on the agenda have separate skillsets that members, city staff were ments; unmodified being the annual expenses.” sores, blocking of roadways, was a workshop to discuss may overlap but require directed to find more infor- highest level of assurance we Council members then general worksite mainte- amending the city budget the specific knowledge and mation regarding options for can provide that the financial went on to discuss Ordi- nance and damage to streets current fiscal year to create skills that do not completely outsourcing code enforce- statements are materially cor- nance Number 20-681-14 near construction sites were a separate fund to pay for overlap. ment staffing and bring it to rect, and that all disclosures which would adjust portions concerns that needed to be positions to deal with permit- As council members dis- an upcoming meeting for required by generally accept- of the city’s code to require addressed in the ordinance. ting and code enforcement. cussed the issue though, the review, including a possible ed accounting principles have construction bonds and After discussion, no action Lack of staff in those specific decision was made to follow procurement for outsourcing. been included,” Harris said. construction site mainte- was taken on the worksite roles has placed the duty on the suggestion of Mayor Pro The next Brookshire City Harris said the city had to- nance and repair for some ordinance except to ask the city secretary’s office, Tem Marilyn Vaughn to ex- Council meeting is scheduled tal revenues for the 2019 fiscal project sites within city limits. Green to work with City At- said City Secretary Claudia plore the option of outsourc- to be held Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. via year of just over $4.85 million The code once finalized will torney Justin Pruitt to update Harrison. ing code enforcement and Zoom. Residents may call in and incurred expenses of just require certain construction the proposed ordinance to “I was trying to move permitting staff to see if that at 346-248-7799 or log in via over $5.37 million for that projects to include a bond account for Green’s requests. along with this so we can might save the city money. Zoom using meeting ID 985- financial year. The city’s claim payment that the city could The matter is expected to have somebody (in those “I suspect that what the 2128-2072. As of press time, fund balance reduced by refer to if a developer dam- be taken up during the next roles) because we’re getting city really needs is kind of an only two items were on the about $515,000, she said. ages or leaves a mess on city regular city council meeting pretty busy,” Mayor Darrell all-in – if there’s a company agenda for the Nov. 12 meet- “With that being said, the rights of way once a construc- set for Nov. 19. Branch said. out there that do the all-in ing – the canvassing of voting general fund did end the year tion project is completed. “Instead of approving it Pruitt said he was con- (but) they may not do the results for the city’s Nov. 3 with a relatively low fund bal- Alderman Eric Green tonight, we can work out the cerned with the job descrip- code enforcement type role election and the administra- ance of $348,138,” Harris said. brought up several concerns specific details of what you tions associated with the – but for sure the building tion of the oath of office for “As a percentage of (Brook- during the discussion that he want to see in (the ordinance, positions because he felt that enforcement, the building newly-elected city officials.

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In-person classes suspended at elementary school By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Nottingham Country Elemen- tary School Principal Tracy Stroud announced via campus newsletter that the campus will be temporarily suspending in-person instruction in accordance with Katy ISD’s PHOTO BY BRANDEE MILLER COVID-19 guidelines. Bill and Cindy Haskett Junior High School is currently under construction at 25737 “We encourage our parents to Clay Road near the intersection of Clay and Katy Hockley roads. The new facility continually monitor their students is estimated to have a cost of about $65.6 million and the district is planning on for symptoms of COVID-19 prior opening the campus for the 2021-22 school year. to returning them to campus on November 10 and to complete the GOOGLE self-reporting tool on the District In-person instruction at Nottingham Country Elementary was temporarily suspended Nov. 5 due to website should you receive a pos- increasing cases of COVID-19 at the campus. Classes were expected to resume Nov. 10. Katy ISD names Paz as itive test result,” Stroud said in the announcement. According to KISD’s COVID-19 principal for Hasket JH dashboard, the campus at 20500 Kingsland Blvd. in the Katy area By R. HANS MILLER The $609.2 million bond RESOURCES currently has five cases among Parents of students impacted by campus closures can refer to NEWS EDITOR paid for Campbell, Leionard staff and 17 cases among students the following KISD resources for assistance in getting devices for and McElwain elementary receiving face-to-face instruction. Katy ISD announced schools as well as Haskett and There are no cases reported among online learning checked out to their children: Monday afternoon that David Adams junior high schools students attending classes through Paz has been appointed by and Jordan High School. the Katy Virtual Academy program. EMAIL: [email protected] Superintendent Renovations to The announcement follows TELEPHONE: 281-396-7499 Ken Gregorski Fielder Elemen- the closure of Seven Lakes High as the new prin- tary and Katy School last week which was shut cipal for Bill and High School down after receiving a Corrective Cindy Haskett assets were also Action Advisement letter from Fort Junior High – included among located in unincorporated Harris COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, with Bend County’s Health and Human formerly known other projects. County. the temporary closure of in-person Services Department. District as Katy Junior Anticipated Districtwide, KISD has more than instruction, all extracurricular and representatives did not respond High 17. costs for Haskett 200 active cases of COVID-19 among student programs will be tempo- “Thirty-four DAVID PAZ Junior High to questions regarding whether staff and students and is working to rarily suspended during a campus years ago, my School are about Nottingham Country’s closure was manage the situation in a way that closure,” a letter issued by KISD mitigates risks to students and staff. to parents of Nottingham Country family moved to the Houston $65.6 million according to the also prompted by a county-level “As outlined in the Katy ISD students said. area and Mayde Creek Junior district’s website. decision. Notthingham Country is High was my first school, as a The projected student student, in Katy ISD,” Paz said. body for Haskett in the 2021- Paz began his career in 22 school year is 913 students, education in Aug. 2001 as but that number is expected to a fourth grade teacher at reach 1,529 students accord- Bill filing for 87th Texas Legislature session begins Bear Creek Elementary. In ing to projections published 2005, he accepted a position by the district. By CASSANDRA POLLOCK fraction of them will make it through related to the composition of House teaching math at McDonald Paz received his Bachelor and SAMI SPARBER both chambers and end up on Gov. districts and State Board of Education Junior High. In July 2007, Paz of Science in Interdisciplinary THE TEXAS TRIBUNE Greg Abbott’s desk. districts with House Bill 63 and 64, was promoted to assistant Studies and master’s degree in State leaders have already said they respectively. Later Monday, King filed a principal at McDonald and Educational Administration The 87th Texas Legislature won’t expect the upcoming session to be the bill related to congressional districts. in July 2013 he returned to from the University of Hous- gavel in until January, but state toughest state lawmakers have seen in With fights over voter access and Mayde Creek as principal in ton. He also holds a doctorate lawmakers on Monday got their first years. The state is forecasting billions of ballot integrity dominating the election the school he began at as a in Public Administration from chance to file legislation for what’s dollars in shortfalls to the state budget, offices and courthouse across the student 34 years ago. Texas A&M University. expected to be a particularly tough 140- which the coronavirus pandemic has state in recent months, lawmakers are The Haskett campus “Katy ISD is more than just day stretch at the Capitol next year. fueled. On top of that, lawmakers are also seeking to resolve some of the which Paz will lead is being a school district to me, it is my By mid-afternoon Monday, the first set to undergo the once-in-a-decade central issues around how Texans vote paid for through a voter-ap- family and I have treasured day to pre-file legislation, more than process of redrawing the state’s politi- with a battery of bills filed in the early proved 2017 bond package every memory as a student, 530 bills had already been filed in the cal maps. hours Monday. Before noon, nearly 30 and is scheduled for comple- an educator and now as a House and Senate. Thousands of bills House Redistricting Committee pieces of elections-related legislation tion in the fall of 2021, accord- school administrator,” Paz are expected to be filed throughout Chair Phil King, a Weatherford Repub- had already been proposed in both ing to a KISD press release. said. the legislative session, though only a lican, filed legislation Monday morning chambers. Jim Baker’s Unified Theory Of Everything --- With God’s Help Bottom line…. It’s a (JBUTOE-WGH) A new book about Science and God. Revised publish date: late 2020 toilet, BAKER’S BOOKS, Katy, TX If it is not toilet paper, not a 22237 Katy FRWY (close to Landry’s) (ad revised: 11/22/2019; previous ads are null and void) then it shouldn’t be flushed. trash can.

This new book will contain a credible “unified theory of everything” that can explain the very basics of science. Albert Einstein predicted that someone “off the street” was going to do this someday. After Save your pipes and 53 years (at approx. year 2000), I decided to include God at every step of the process of trying to come up with a scientific “Theory of Everything”. Prior to this, it was about the “only thing” I felt I had not your pocketbook. been successful at inventing or figuring out. --- You see, God had already given me the gift of inventing at age 9-10, in His response to my Second Major Prayer. --- By the year 2014, God had allowed me to The cost to remove blockages assemble sufficient knowledge that I felt 95%, of what I needed to figure out, had been accomplished. and clean up any sewage spills One thing I had always wished for, especially as I was approaching the age of 40, is for God to speak to me. Well, when God did speak to me, I liked my first message from God about as much, I suppose, as is a hefty cost to all of us. Abraham liked his message from God, when he was told to sacrifice his son. But God was testing both of us! God was also making us stronger. There are still two major topics in life to be addressed, prior to publishing the new book. One is a major release of scientific information of the new theory across the U.S.A. The second is starting an evangelical ministry. Author of new book is a Chemistry graduate (B.S. 1971/M.S. 1978) of Texas A&M (A&I) in Kingsville, TX. He also attended S.A.C. in San Antonio. He has additional hours at SWTSU, Texas Tech U., Boston College, Westinghouse PWR. He has worked at Texas Uranium Operations as Chief Chemist, at South Texas Nuclear Project as Nuclear Chemist during pre-startup, and retired from City of Houston where he was in charge of Technical Services Section of Bureau of Air Quality Control. Owner of BAKER’S BOOKS is also the author of God’s Amazing Answer To Prayer, in 2012. THE KATY TIMES SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 B1 KATYTIMES.COM

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THURSDAY, NOV. 5 FOOTBALL • Tompkins 24, Katy 19

FRIDAY, NOV. 6 VOLLEYBALL • Cinco Ranch 3, Taylor 0 • Magnolia West 3, Paetow 0 FOOTBALL • Taylor 51, Cinco Ranch 14 • Mayde Creek 41, Morton Ranch 35

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 VOLLEYBALL • Seven Lakes 3, Mayde Creek 3 • Seven Lakes 3, Morton Ranch 3 FOOTBALL • Richmond Foster 28, Paetow 10

MONDAY, NOV. 9 KATY ISD ATHLETICS VOLLEYBALL Cinco Ranch’s girls won the Region III-6A cross country team championship on Tuesday afternoon in Huntsville. Senior Sophie Atkinson, holding the team regional championship trophy, finished first. • Paetow 3, Waller 1

TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Cinco Ranch girls take 1st at Region III-6A meet to pace Katy ISD state qualifiers

VOLLEYBALL won the Region III-6A cross coun- 24 at Old Settler’s Park in Round • Seven Lakes 3, Cinco By DENNIS SILVA II SPORTS EDITOR try championship Tuesday after- Rock. Ranch 0 noon at Kate Barr Ross Memorial The Cougars were 18 points For full list of Katy • Katy 3, Clear Springs 1 Behind dominant performanc- Park in Huntsville. better that second-place King- ISD cross country • Tompkins 3, Clear Creek 1 es from gifted athletes who will The top three teams and top wood as seniors Sophie Atkinson state qualifiers. • Bryan Rudder 3, Paetow 1 eventually stake claim as two of 10 runners not on the top three and Heidi Nielson finished first See page B6 Katy ISD’s all-time best, Cinco teams advanced to the Class 6A THURSDAY, NOV. 12 Ranch’s girls cross country team state cross country meet on Nov. See REGIONALS, page B6 FOOTBALL • Morton Ranch at Cinco Ranch, at Legacy Stadium, 6 p.m. • Taylor at Katy, at Rhodes Stadium, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 13 District streak gone, Tompkins QB Milroe VOLLEYBALL • Seven Lakes vs. Taylor, at Merrell Center, 5 p.m. Tigers look to learn • College Station at rises to the occasion Paetow, 6 p.m. By DENNIS SILVA II By DENNIS SILVA II • Morton Ranch at Clear SPORTS EDITOR Falls, 5:30 p.m. SPORTS EDITOR FOOTBALL Katy High’s 75-game district winning streak was the sec- If one wants to know what a great • Mayde Creek at Seven ond-longest active mark in the state before Tompkins upset the Lakes, at Legacy quarterback does before a big game Tigers, 24-19, on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Legacy Stadium. with district championship implica- Stadium, 6:30 p.m. The Tigers’ remarkable run GIRLS BASKETBALL tions—against a perennial state title will not be forgotten anytime contender, no less—just ask Jalen • Marshall at Morton soon. It lasted 4,380 days and Ranch, 6 p.m. Milroe. three presidential terms. Over the The Tompkins senior and Ala- • College Station at Cinco course of the streak, Katy won two Ranch, 6:30 p.m. bama commit understood what was state championships (2012, 2015) at stake heading into his team’s game • Alvin at Seven Lakes, 7 p.m. and was a five-time state finalist • Cy-Falls at Taylor, 7 p.m. against Katy last week. Two unde- (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). feated teams. Two teams ranked in • Tompkins at Cy-Creek, But Katy coach Gary Joseph’s 5:30 p.m. the state’s top 15 in Class 6A; Katy focus after the Tompkins game No. 3 and Tompkins No. 14. Two • Mayde Creek at Conroe, was not on his team’s incredible 7 p.m. teams ranked in the Houston area’s streak. It was on this week’s game • Katy at Klein, 7 p.m. top five; Katy No. 2 and Tompkins against Taylor. • Paetow at New Caney, No. 5. One team ranked nationally, “We’ll do that at the end of the year, maybe,” Joseph said 7 p.m. Katy No. 6. about reflecting on the magnitude of the streak. “Right now, Perhaps more notably, Katy’s we’re just focused on the next game. Not the last one. We have SATURDAY, NOV. 14 awe-inspiring 75-game district win- to get ready to play another Thursday game. You can’t dwell on ning streak was on the line as well. VOLLEYBALL the negative. We’ve got to be positive about what we’re doing So Milroe did what he’s always • Seven Lakes at to have a positive reaction to this thing.” done as the signal-caller at Tomp- COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS Tompkins, 4 p.m. Prior to falling to the Falcons, Katy (5-1 overall, 2-1 District kins. He spent hours upon hours in Tompkins senior quarterback Jalen Milroe GIRLS BASKETBALL 19-6A) had not lost a district game since a 27-21 overtime the film room the days leading up to celebrates after the Falcons’ 24-19 win over Katy • Bridgeland at Katy, 3 p.m. on Nov. 5 that snapped the Tigers’ 75-game district • Paetow at Cy-Woods, 3 p.m. See TIGERS, page B4 See MILROE, page B4 winning streak. • Tompkins at College Station, 10:30 a.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 16 VOLLEYBALL • Tompkins at Bridgeland, Honors keep coming for Seven Lakes star Batenhorst 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL By DENNIS SILVA II thing,” Batenhorst said. “I’ve always • Cy-Falls at Morton SPORTS EDITOR just tried to work hard and do my Ranch, 6 p.m. own thing. I get these things and • Clear Springs at Seven Top national recruit. U.S. youth I’m like, ‘Oh, my gosh.’ I never know Lakes, 7 p.m. national team member. National how to take it. It’s pretty incredible. high school freshman of the year. “I just have to maintain that and TUESDAY, NOV. 17 MaxPreps All-American. keep working hard. I just want to The accolades are daunting for keep improving and see where I can GIRLS BASKETBALL Seven Lakes senior outside hitter go with everything.” • George Ranch at Ally Batenhorst, the No. 3 ranked Since the award was established Tompkins, 5:30 p.m. player in the Class of 2021. in 2008, former Under Armour • Klein at Taylor, 7 p.m. Daunting, and seemingly nev- All-American selections include • Crosby at Mayde Creek, er-ending. 79 collegiate All-Americans and 14 7 p.m. On Nov. 4, the Nebraska verbal athletes on the current USA volley- • Shadow Creek at Cinco commit added Under Armour ball women’s national team roster. Ranch, 7 p.m. All-American to her distinguished Batenhorst will compete in the • Cy-Park at Paetow, 7 p.m. resume when she was named one Under Armour All-American match • Katy at The Woodlands, of 11 athletes to the prestigious first KATY ISD 7 p.m. team. Seven Lakes senior outside hitter Ally Batenhorst was awarded with her Under Armour All- “I’m insanely grateful for every- See BATENHORST, page B6 American jersey on Nov. 4 after being selected as one of 11 players to the first team. Epic Deals for the Month of November!!! $49 Heating FREE Duct Cleaning 12!!! Year Parts Tune Up with and HEPA Filter and Labor Warranty with Purchase of Call Today! FREE Carbon with Purchase of a Monoxide Test Already Drastically 281-394-0031 Discounted High Daikin Fit 17 AC & (for first-time customers) Efficiency AC & Heating System Heating Systems GoBVS.com Expiration 11/30/20 Expiration 11/30/20 Expiration 11/30/20 TACLA11315E B2 n THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 n THE KATY TIMES Call 979-885-3562 or visit www.katytimes.com to place your ad today!

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The first change is the VETS passage of the LEGION Act and from page A2 subsequent signing by President Donald Trump last year. The act KATY AREA VETERAN RESOURCES The organizations below are either headquartered locally registered with the VA to assist allows the legion to expand its or provide services to veterans in the Katy area. Each offers local veterans in connecting with recruitment activities to veterans a variety of unique services to veterans including options the resources they need when that served during periods that, they’re in crisis or just need while no war was formally de- for financial assistance, legal aid, counseling and medical pointed in the right direction to clared, combat operations were assistance. This list is noncomprehensive, however, many of get VA benefits. happening. This includes Viet- these organizations partner with groups not in this list and The Boys State scholarship nam veterans, which McGuire can refer veterans to services at those unlisted entities. and education program takes said had felt left out for some high school boys and allows time because the Vietnam War – AMERICAN LEGION POST 164 them to go to Austin to learn technically a conflict from a legal 22125 Kingsland Blvd. perspective – did not count as the operations of government, Katy, TX 77450 RANDY LEE NITZSCHKE wartime service. including mock elections and 281-615-3320 1958-2020 “If you go on social media, the passing of bills. Attendees are [email protected] eligible for scholarships and may there’s a lot of negativity about Randy Lee (Leach) Nitzschke, be able to go to Boys Nation in that,” McGuire said. “They were beloved son, father and grandfather, bitter because, ‘Well, I went to AMAZING SOLDIERS Washington D.C. to participate 3880 Greenhouse Road, Ste. 409 passed away on November 3, 2020, at the national level. join and they wouldn’t let me Houston, TX 77084 surrounded by family and friends. Another scholarship program join because I didn’t meet the He was the precious son of John Lee is the post’s Oratorical competi- eligibility requirements.’” www.amazingsoldiers.org and Della Virginia Nitzschke, born tion, McGuire said. For this pro- Membership requirements 281-310-5913 January 12, 1958, in Houston, Tx., gram, there are several different were simplified by the LEGION attending Whittier Elementary and levels of competition, but it starts Act. Now, Army, Navy, Air Force, KATY ELKS LODGE 2628 Furr High School. at the post level where partici- Marine and Coast Guard veter- 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road He loved to dance, crack jokes, pants can earn $500 scholarships ans who served between April Katy, Texas 77493 bar-b-que and was a longtime mem- before moving on to the state 6, 1917 and Nov. 11, 1918 as well 281-391-2763 ber of the Houston Livestock Show & and national levels. Overall, as those that served from Dec. Rodeo Committee. To many he will 7, 1941 to the present can join. according to the post’s website, KATY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 9182 be remembered (in the words of sev- more than $138,000 is awarded Merchant Marine veterans who served during World War II are 6602 George Bush Drive eral friends) as a man with “great salt nationwide each year. To earn a also eligible. Katy, TX 77493 and pepper hair” (maybe those are scholarship, each student must The next step, McGuire said, 281-391-8387 Randy’s words…lol) and “remember deliver two speeches showing has been for the post to focus on his frankness and sense of humor.” their understanding of civics. making the itself family friendly. KATY VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC He leaves to cherish his mem- “It’s an eight-to-ten minute Younger veterans of the War ory, his parents Della and John speech on any topic of the Con- 750 Westgreen Blvd. on Terror often have wives and Nitzschke; two children, Daniel stitution that the person doing Katy, TX 77450 children and creating a family (Heather) Nitzschke, and Jarred the speech wants to talk about,” 281-578-4600 environment has been a focus in (Jennifer) Nitzschke; two brothers, McGuire said. “They also have to recent years. Recruiting for the Dale and Davin Nitzschke; three know a good working knowledge TEXVET Women’s Auxiliary and Sons of sisters, Darla (Blake) Talley, Dalael of all of the amendments to the 800-273-8255 (Option 1) (Mike) Wille and Daura (Randy) the American Legion have been Constitution because every year increased and family-friendly www.texvet.org Chastain; five grandchildren, the American Legion (national Cheyenne (Austin) Morris, Savan- activities are increasing. level leaders) pick four amend- CAMP HOPE nah Murphy, Bert “Cooney” Savage, For Halloween, the post ments and they send them out to hosted a haunted house of sorts *Operated by the PTSD Foundation of America Alexandria and Camdyn Nitzschke be used in the competition.” and a host of friends. A very special with treats for children and a 9724 Derrington Road thanks to Audrey Clifton, who was a walk through the post’s decorat- Houston, TX 77064 loving girlfriend and Randy’s care- Family focused ed garage. Additionally, the post www.ptsdusa.org taker for the last two years. Recruitment for veterans is setting up a junior shooting 832-912-4429 A celebration of Randy’s life will organizations like the American sports program to allow children 877-717-7873 be held at Second Baptist Church, Legion has been tough even an opportunity to learn firearm 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas though the country has been in safety in a safe environment with TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION 77094 on Friday, November 13, 2020 conflicts for nearly 20 years now, certified military instructors, P.O. Box 12277 beginning at noon. The family re- McGuire said. Such organiza- McGuire said. Austin, TX 78711-2277 tions suffer from a reputation of The main point though, quests the use of masks (mandatory www.tvc.texas.gov being a place for older veterans, McGuire said, is that the mem- by the facility rules) as well as safety Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 and social distancing for attendees. which McGuire said is frustrat- bers of American Legion Post 512-463-2395 In these difficult times the family ing because the organization 164 want to be there to support encourages your participation of wants to be able to connect with veterans, to provide support to “Randy’s life celebration” on “Face- younger veterans who have veterans in the way only another book Live” if cannot be attended in fought in the War on Terror. veteran can. It’s about support- person. In lieu of flowers, the family Fortunately, a few changes ing one another and maintaining West is) one of our World War II McGuire hopes the tra- encourages donations to Memorial have made it easier for the Amer- traditions, he said. vets and he lives in Eagle Trace dition of service that West Sloan Kettering Center for AML ican Legion – a federally char- “Last year, I had the privilege in the assisted living facility. I represents continues for the research and treatments. tered organization – to adjust its of giving one of our members his went up there and personally legion and he and the veterans He will be greatly missed, but recruiting methods and welcome continuous service certificate gave him his certificate and and family members at Post we know we will see him again in younger veterans into the fold, for 65 years in the American that’s amazing that he spent so 164 intend to work toward that Heaven. McGuire said. Legion,” McGuire said. “(Ralph many years in one organization.” end goal. The Katy Times Directory ofLocal Churches & Houses of Worship

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state championship that year. in 2013. And, last season, Katy Players admitted to Joseph TIGERS Hopefully, we can convince beat Tompkins, 35-30. after the Tompkins loss that from page B1 our kids that they can do the This year’s Tigers are a they were trying to do too same.” relatively young team. Starting much. As much as anything, defeat to Cinco Ranch on Nov. The Tigers’ district-winning quarterback Caleb Koger is a he said, he hoped his players 8, 2008. Perhaps the end of streak started with a 39-0 win sophomore and made just his learned that they have to play the streak is a good omen for over Morton Ranch on Oct. fifth varsity start against Tomp- their game. Do their job. Noth- the Tigers. That 2008 season, 9, 2009. Katy averaged 48.7 kins. Katy’s No. 2 running back, ing more, nothing less. the Tigers went on to win the points during the streak and Seth Davis, is a sophomore. “It’s about maturing and state championship, beating held opponents to 6.4 points The No. 1 running back, senior growing up,” Joseph said. per game. Jalen Davis, is in his first year Abilene Wylie, 17-3, in the “Don’t let one defeat turn into Of Katy’s 75 wins, 26 were as the lead back. The receivers state final. two. It’s a growing-up expe- shutouts. Forty-five were won are all in their first seasons of While the Tigers will not rience for our young kids. I win the district title outright by 40 or more points, and 26 varsity experience. were won by 50 or more points. Joseph saw positives against think the moment was too big for a 12th straight season, for some of them right now, their big-picture goal remains There were a few close Tompkins, such as the Tigers’ for some of our young kids. intact. games, but not many. Katy beat ability to run the ball (305 “The first goal is to win a Taylor, 21-10, and Cinco Ranch yards, 7.6 yards per carry) And that’s good. They need to district championship. After by a point, 21-20, in 2009; in against a stout defense and his be in these moments in the that, it’s always to win a state the latter, the Cougars missed defense’s adjustments to a new spotlight. COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS championship. That’s still a field goal that could’ve won blocking scheme Tompkins “As coaches, we’re disap- Katy coach Gary Joseph looks on during the Tigers’ game against in front of us,” Joseph said. them the game. The Tigers beat showed. pointed, but we’re going to be Tompkins on Nov. 5 at Legacy Stadium. The Tigers’ 24-19 loss “The last district game we Cinco Ranch, 35-21, in 2012. “The big thing right now is positive and get better. We’re snapped a 75-game district winning streak. lost, we ended up winning a They beat Seven Lakes, 17-12, consistency,” Joseph said. going to get better.”

MILROE from page B1 the game. He upped the ante during practices. He set the tone, just as he’s set the standard during his three very suc- cessful years captaining the Falcons. “Katy is a fast and physi- cal defense, so it came from game-speed reps and hav- ing the mindset that every COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS practice is a game,” Milroe Tompkins senior quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) stands tall in the pocket as Katy said. “For me, mentally, junior defensive end Malick Sylla attempts to rush during the Falcons’ 24-19 it was about my feet and win over Katy on Nov. 5 at Legacy Stadium. making sure my eyes were right. They come at you from every point.” pointed we didn’t get more laser moments before to put And then the 6-foot-2, pressure on him, but he the Falcons into Katy terri- 192-pound Milroe went did a good job. He put the tory. “It shows that Coach out and completed 17 of ball on the money and the McVey has confidence in 23 passes for 209 yards and receivers did a good job the offense, and I love him three touchdowns to no of catching the ball. He’s a for that.” interceptions against one of big-game player who made Milroe never ceases to the top defenses in the state, some big plays.” amaze even his teammates, leading the Falcons to a Milroe wasn’t the lone who get to watch him every COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS landmark 24-19 win over the reason why Tompkins was day in practice. Tompkins senior safety Colby Huerter (14) takes down Katy High sophomore running back Seth Davis (23) during their game Tigers Nov. 5 and putting his victorious. “He’s unreal,” senior Nov. 5 at Legacy Stadium. team as the frontrunner for Junior receiver Joshua defensive back and fellow the District 19-6A title, likely McMillan II was outstand- team captain Colby Huerter breaking Katy’s 11-year ing with a career-best said. “Seeing him make the FALCONS stranglehold as the district’s night of 146 yards and plays he made, it’s unbeliev- from page A1 best in the process. three touchdowns on eight able.” “It came with confi- catches. The offensive line of It wasn’t long after that dence, due to our prepa- junior Dylan Erwin, junior touchdown to McMillan That game promoted ration and the work we Tyler Lynch, junior Nathan that Milroe knew his team Tompkins seven spots in the put into the offseason,” Archibald, junior Ethan had the win in the bag. In Class 6A state poll to No. 7 Milroe said. “Without that Vasquez and junior Luke the fourth quarter, he looked as the Falcons improved to work, none of this would’ve Snyder—all first-year varsity over at the Katy sideline and 6-0 overall and 4-0 in 19-6A. been possible. Physically, starters—did an admirable saw something he’d never Katy dropped seven spots in mentally … just being ready. job keeping Katy’s danger- seen before. the state poll to No. 10 as the We’ve all been locked in ous pass rush at bay and “Seeing their heads Tigers fell to 5-1 overall, 2-1 since the offseason. We giving Milroe time; Milroe going down … we feed off in district. went through adversity with was only sacked once. The of energy. One of our core The game also put Tomp- COVID and the break, but line also created enough values we have on our wrists kins into the MaxPreps Top we always had faith we’d gaps for senior running back is ‘high energy,’” Milroe said. 25 national rankings, at No. COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS still have a season. We put in and Tulsa commit Marquis “Their heads dropped, and 25, and pushed out Katy, Tompkins senior running back Marquis Shoulders leaps past Katy High sophomore work the whole time, and it’s Shoulders to rush for 92 it was key for us to keep which was ranked No. 6 na- defensive back Arian Parish as he breaks into the open field during their game Nov. factoring in.” yards on 16 carries for a pushing.” tionally before the game. 5 at Legacy Stadium. Ninety minutes before balanced offensive effort. Milroe has performed Tompkins’ program-de- fining win was two years in kickoff to the Katy game at The coaching game exceptionally against Katy was a good game. We had big-time plays in big games,” the making. Ever since last Legacy Stadium, Milroe was plan is also to be credited. the last two seasons. In opportunities to win. We had McMillan said. on the field throwing with In the final minute of the last year’s 35-30 loss, he season’s 35-30 loss to Katy, the ball with four minutes left On the next Katy drive, an assistant coach, getting third quarter, with his team completed 19 of 28 passes the Falcons knew they had in the game at the 40-yard Tompkins junior defensive his arm right. He comes ahead 17-13, Tompkins for 405 yards and three what it took to beat Katy. line with a chance to win and lineman Sean Dubose got his from a military background. coach Todd McVey made touchdowns to one inter- That was their inspira- we didn’t do it.” second sack to force a punt. Work ethic is part of his a gutsy call to go for it on ception. That defeat lingered tion. To be the best, you’ve Katy outgained Tompkins Tompkins punted on its next DNA. 4th-and-17 from the Katy with him and his team, all got to beat the best, as the in total yards, 386-306, but drive, and then the Tigers Coaches love coaching 30-yard line. through a global pandemic timeless cliché goes. And the Tompkins had fewer penal- struck when Koger found him and teammates love Milroe dropped back and a delayed start to his Falcons worked, tirelessly ties (two for 15 yards to Katy’s Taylor Saulsberry on a 17- being around him. Milroe from the shotgun, eyed senior season. and punishingly, during the five for 25) and no giveaways yard score with 4:41 left. is quick with a smile off the his target and bombed a When the opportunity offseason and every practice to Katy’s two. The two-point conversion field, but assassin-like on it. 30-yard flare to McMillan finally came around to play and game to claim that No. Tompkins’ veteran de- pass attempt was almost He had his way against that landed perfectly in the Katy again, after the game 1 spot. fense took advantage of the intercepted. Katy forced a Katy defense averaging receiver’s hands just beyond was rescheduled three times “I told them all the inexperience of Katy soph- another Tompkins punt on 121.8 passing yards against the goal line at the front of due to COVID-19, Milroe stuff I put them through in omore quarterback Caleb the next possession and its entering the game. Milroe the end zone. was ready. offseason, this is the reason Koger, who completed just 7 offense took over on its own was cool and calm in the “Put it in Jalen’s hands “It’s his senior year and why,” Tompkins coach Todd of 14 passes for 81 yards and 38-yard line with 3:49 left. pocket. Quick, but never in and let’s go,” McVey said. he’s worked extremely McVey said. “That’s the stuff a touchdown to two inter- The Tigers used senior a rush. “Give it a shot. That’s our hard during this offseason,” we’re proud of, and their ceptions. Koger, making just running back Jalen Davis, He got rid of the ball quarterback and we trust McVey said. “He’s doing his efforts.” his fifth start of the season, who was brilliant all eve- quickly and knew when and him. He did a great job homework, the extra stuff One of the program’s off- played well beyond his years ning with 238 yards and a where to deliver it. making it happen.” he’s supposed to be doing. season traditions are “Falcon in the previous four games— touchdown on 19 carries, to “He throws a great ball, “It was a big choice He’s just growing. It’s that curls,” something that brings he entered the Tompkins methodically drive down the makes some good deci- to take that shot,” added mental game, and I thought a wince to every player when game with no interceptions field. But on 4th-and-13 from sions,” Katy coach Gary Milroe, who had connected the game really slowed mentioned. in 54 pass attempts—but the Tompkins 47-yard line, Joseph said. “I’m disap- with McMillan on a 50-yard down for him.” Following intense weight against Tompkins, he strug- Koger was sacked by senior room sessions, McVey puts gled reading coverages. The defensive lineman Justin Bev- his players through a “gut- Falcons played more man rotte with 2:02 left, turning check workout” in which defense than they usually do the ball over on downs with they do various amounts of to mix defensive looks with no timeouts left and handing curls with three bars, ranging their typical zone align- the Falcons a hard-earned from 95 to 135 pounds. They ments. win. do 3-5 sets, with no release “It was just us not being “As much as anything else, of the bar or else the workout afraid,” said senior defensive I hope they take away from is restarted. They start with back and team captain Colby this that you have to play the 135-pound bar, move on Huerter, whom McVey said your game,” Joseph said of his to the 115-pound bar and gave his team a passionate players. “You can’t try and be then the 95-pound bar. speech during halftime, somebody you’re not. I talked One time, the Falcons when Tompkins led 14-10. to some of the kids and that’s had to do those 3-5 sets nine “They’re a really good team, what they said; they were Sign Up & Save times before being dis- obviously. But our offense trying to do too much. You Local Elsewhere in TX Out of State missed. played phenomenal and our don’t need them to do too “Guys come into this dis- defense held them. That’s all much. You need them to be $ $ $ trict saying they want to beat that matters.” who they are. Hopefully they 1 Year 35 1 Year 50 1 Year 60 Katy, but they’re not willing Milroe was spectacular. learn from that.” $ 99 $ 98 $ 98 to say what they are going He and McMillan burnt Senior defensive back Monthly Monthly Monthly to do to beat Katy,” said Katy’s secondary all night Dru Polidore said the Falcons 3 5 6 Tompkins senior quarter- long. It was that dynamic duo came into the game knowing back and Alabama commit that provided the dagger with what would happen. Jalen Milroe, who completed 54 seconds left in the third “We came in knowing 17-of-23 passes for 209 yards quarter. we belonged in a game like and three touchdowns. “We Ahead 17-13 on 4th- this,” Polidore said. “This came in saying we’re going to and-17 from the Katy 30-yard is no surprise to us. It’s just beat Katy, and it came from line, McVey went for it. With another win.” From drainage and health information that keeps you safe and informed to community events and commentary to keep you the confidence of this entire pressure closing in, Milroe The Falcons wanted to entertained, the Katy Times has you covered! team and program. We had stayed poised out of the shot- come back with a vengeance heart and we played as a Subscribe today and get the newspaper delivered to your mailbox each Thursday, packed full of news about YOUR community. gun, gathered himself and after last year’s tough loss, family.” aired out a bomb to McMil- Polidore said. Take care of Call us at 979-885-3562 or visit www.katytimes.com to subscribe today! The Falcons simply out- lan just beyond the goal line business, he said. played the Tigers. at the front of the end zone, They did. “At times, it didn’t look justifying his coach’s faith “It feels pretty good,” like us,” Katy coach Gary and putting his team ahead Huerter said about the P.O. 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H.S. FOOTBALL STANDINGS AS OF NOV. 11 DISTRICT 19-6A DISTRICT OVERALL SCORING W L W L PF PA Play-in game looms for Paetow x-Tompkins 4 0 6 0 189 47 x-Taylor 4 1 6 1 250 143 By DENNIS SILVA II on the game’s first play from Katy 2 1 5 1 262 68 SPORTS EDITOR scrimmage resulted in a 70-yard Mayde Creek 1 2 4 2 187 140 burst down the visitors sideline Seven Lakes 1 2 1 4 91 183 Cinco Ranch 1 3 1 5 69 208 In a matter of a week, Paetow for an early 7-0 Falcons lead 12 Morton Ranch 0 4 1 5 121 186 went from playing to keep its seconds into the game. x-clinched playoff berth district championship hopes “It’s my fault, from the get- y-clinched district title alive to playing for a playoff go,” Gotte said. “I should’ve

DISTRICT 10-5A, D1 berth. called timeout. I was about to. OVERALL ZONE PLAY SCORING The Panthers fell to No. 5 The center and quarterback are W L W L PF PA state-ranked Richmond Foster, on the side … it’s obvious. That’s x-Richmnd Foster 6 0 4 0 234 65 28-10, on Nov. 7 at Legacy on me. Our kids responded well Paetow 5 1 3 1 220 90 Terry 3 2 2 2 121 121 Stadium. The win awarded the from that, and we were in the Kempner 2 3 1 3 113 130 Falcons winners of Zone A in game. But we just learn from it.” Wisdom* 0 4 0 3 14 171 District 10-5A, Division I. Foster Bankston said the Falcons ------(6-0) plays Manvel, winner of COLE MCNANNA | SEALY NEWS had more skill, but he felt the x-Manvel 4 1 2 0 200 148 Paetow coach B.J. Gotte and the Panthers suffered just their first loss of the season with a Hightower 2 3 1 1 193 201 Zone B, for the district title this Panthers had more heart. Angleton 4 2 1 2 158 157 week. 28-10 setback to No. 5 state-ranked Richmond Foster on Nov. 7 at Legacy Stadium and now “We just died out in the sec- Milby 0 1 0 0 6 7 Paetow, meanwhile, suffered stand 5-1. ond half,” Bankston said. “We’ll x-clinched playoff berth just its first loss of the season learn from it. We need a harder y-clinched district title and stands 5-1. The Panthers week of practice; we need *-forfeits rest of season when junior Anthony Fuentes Bankston said. “They came out will play Angleton at Wildcat nailed a 40-yard field goal with after halftime more ready than everybody focused. We need a KATY ISD FOOTBALL TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL Stadium in Angleton in a playoff 9:30 left in the third quarter. we were.” practice week of no errors.” STATISTICAL LEADERS play-in game at a date and time And then it was all Falcons. The Panthers struggled to Gotte was proud of the way AS OF NOV. 11 to be determined. The game was his kids competed. Yes, Foster TEAM OFFENSE On Foster’s next series, get anything going offensively. GP Rushing Passing Total Average supposed to be played Saturday, senior running back Xavier Bankston had 171 of Paetow’s was as fast, well-coached and Mayde Creek 6 1286 1198 2484 414.0 but a COVID-19 case reported Smallwood scurried 24 yards 187 total yards of offense. He dynamic offensively as adver- Katy 6 1519 849 2368 394.7 within Angleton ISD on Monday tised, but he added his team Tompkins 6 1385 873 2258 376.3 untouched up the middle to put was a headache for Foster’s Taylor 7 1398 1222 2620 374.3 postponed the game to a later the Falcons ahead to stay. Less defensive front seven, averaging also suffered from self-inflicted Paetow 6 1275 845 2120 353.3 date. than four minutes later, Foster 6.3 yards per carry and scoring mistakes, like poor alignments Morton Ranch 6 1224 388 1612 268.7 Winner of Paetow-Angleton senior quarterback Philip Amy the Panthers’ only touchdown, on defense and poor fundamen- Seven Lakes 5 490 702 1192 238.4 earns a playoff berth. Loser is but had little support. tals up front. Cinco Ranch 6 67 1162 1229 204.8 found Ethan Newton for a 62- eliminated from postseason yard score on third down. Junior quarterback C.J. “I don’t like losing, but I can TEAM DEFENSE contention. And with 1:26 left in the Dumas Jr. completed just 11 deal with it if our kids can learn GP Rushing Passing Total Average The district decided to split third, senior receiver and Okla- of 26 passes for 125 yards. The from it,” Gotte said. “We’ve got Katy 6 359 822 1181 196.8 its nine teams into zones this homa commit Cody Jackson Panthers fumbled four times, to bounce back and we’ve got Tompkins 6 571 669 1240 206.7 Paetow 6 799 447 1246 207.7 season in order to accommo- scored the second of his two losing all four. A generally stingy to refocus. Our goals are still in Mayde Creek 6 584 819 1403 233.8 date flexible scheduling because touchdowns on a 47-yard catch- Paetow defensive front did not front of us, as far as making the Taylor 7 1246 894 2140 305.7 of the pandemic. and-run to cap the scoring. manage to get much pressure playoffs and making a run.” Morton Ranch 6 1085 1045 2130 355.0 “It’s 2020, man. Every day is Foster outscored Paetow in on Amy, who completed 15 of 23 Paetow must rebound. Its Seven Lakes 5 1368 540 1908 381.6 a new deal,” Paetow coach B.J. Cinco Ranch 6 1106 1192 2298 383.0 the third quarter, 21-3, to win passes for 206 yards, two touch- season is on the brink. Gotte said. “It’s like the playoffs, the game. downs and one interception. “Everybody is disappointed,” TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL which is odd, but it really is. If “We were with them in the Foster totaled 438 yards. Bankston said. “But we’ll get GP Takeaways Giveaways Diff. you win, you move on. If you first half, and in the second half Jackson caught only four passes our spirits back. Nobody in that Taylor 7 17 6 +11 don’t, you go home.” locker room is happy, but we’ll Tompkins 6 12 7 +5 they just outplayed us,” Paetow for 67 yards, but set the tone Katy 6 10 6 +4 Paetow led Foster, 10-7, senior running back Damon early when a direct snap to him be ready, and we have to.” Paetow 6 10 7 +3 Mayde Creek 6 15 16 -1 Morton Ranch 6 8 11 -3 Seven Lakes 5 3 6 -3 Cinco Ranch 6 8 14 -6 INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Youngstown-bound Johnson eager for senior season Carries Yards Avg. TD Loughridge, Mayde Creek 132 1018 7.7 16 Bankston, Paetow 110 886 8.1 8 By DENNIS SILVA II are like a band of brothers, or program. It made for the ideal fit ing to tell me to get up and go lift S. Davis, Katy 80 622 7.8 6 SPORTS EDITOR a fraternity,” Johnny said. “Jack for Johnson, who began email- weights or work out or run and Shoulders, Tompkins 77 617 8.0 9 reaches out from time to time, ing Youngstown State coaches hit and throw. You depended J. Davis, Katy 79 608 7.7 10 Whitaker III, Taylor 96 592 6.2 7 Every now and then, when they answer his calls or text him his freshman year. on your teammates to work out Christopher, Mrtn Ranch 71 398 5.6 3 he’s struggling with his swing or back to give advice.” Johnson was recruited as a together, and that’s what we did.” Smith, Tompkins 58 391 6.7 5 simply has an inquiry about the Johnson is a baseball junkie, catcher and utility player. He’s Johnson made the Tigers’ game of baseball, falling in love with excited about his new home in varsity team as a freshman in INDIVIDUAL PASSING P-A-Int Yards Pct. TDs Katy High senior the sport at 3 years “picturesque” Ohio. But priority 2018—no easy feat considering Wilson, Mayde Creek 85-153-6 1198 55.6 4 Jack Johnson will old and now an No. 1 is his upcoming senior the program’s stature as one of Jensen III, Taylor 88-130-1 1182 67.7 12 call or text a legend. all-district third campaign as a Tiger. Johnson the finest in Region III—and has Rutherford, Cinco Ranch 65-141-6 958 46.1 8 Whether it’s baseman and even chose to bypass competing maintained an upward progress Milroe, Tompkins 55-89-1 865 61.8 7 Dumas Jr., Paetow 54-102-2 775 52.9 7 Major League catcher for the in travel ball this fall to spend in his career, leaning on Rose Koger, Katy 41-67-2 682 61.2 10 Baseball’s all-time Tigers. his time and effort with the Katy whenever necessary. Beltran, Seven Lakes 57-97-2 592 58.8 2 hits leader Pete Before the 2020 High training program. Not surprisingly, Rose has Wilson, Morton Ranch 16-32-1 313 50.0 3 Rose, 10-time all- high school base- Johnson said the COVID-19 been a particularly significant INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING star Steve Garvey or ball season was global pandemic has brought influence in Johnson’s hitting. Catches Yards Avg. TD Hall of Famer Tony JACK JOHNSON abruptly canceled the team closer together. There Johnson said Rose taught him Skinner, Mayde Creek 34 602 17.7 3 Perez, it doesn’t in the spring, John- are plenty of chips on shoulders. six ways to approach an at-bat: Irving III, Taylor 27 560 20.7 3 matter. Greatness is at Johnson’s son hit .341 with eight RBIs and A lot of players, some of the move up closer to the pitcher, Abboud, Cinco Ranch 25 414 16.6 4 Salverino, Cinco Ranch 20 399 20.0 2 disposal, and he soaks it in a .545 on-base percentage in 17 most talented on the Tigers, are move back towards the umpire, McMillan II, Tompkins 18 336 18.7 4 whenever he gets the chance. games. He can hit from either getting overlooked in recruiting, move up closer to the plate, Anderson, Katy 17 315 18.5 3 “The older you get, you make side of the plate. Johnson said, because of all the move away from the plate, choke Medford, Seven Lakes 25 271 10.8 1 different adjustments. That’s His true value, however, may dead periods for recruits during up on the bat, choke back down Whitaker III, Taylor 26 262 10.1 2 something Pete’s shared with come defensively. He has a POP the pandemic. on the bat. me,” Johnson said. “In high time (the time taken from the Johnson said it’s heartbreak- Their relationship has grown school, adjustments are game- moment the catcher receives a ing to not see guys fulfill their to where Johnson considers Rose VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS to-game. In college, adjustments pitch to when the ball is thrown dreams. But that has been a a close friend. Rose affectionate- are at-bat-to-at-bat. In the pros, into the glove of the second source of inspiration as well, ly refers to Johnson as “My boy AS OF NOV. 11 adjustments are swing-to-swing. baseman) of 1.88 seconds, knowing that they still have a Jackie.” DISTRICT 19-6A It’s about being more and more which is well above-average, senior season as Tigers to show- “He’s a really nice guy,” John- DISTRICT OVERALL meticulous and aware.” and his throws from home plate case their talents and, hopefully, son said. “Super goofy, really W L W L Johnson has known Rose to first base are timed at 4.01 determine their futures in the funny. I enjoy talking to him.” x-Seven Lakes 10 0 16 0 x-Katy 10 2 13 3 and Perez since 2016, when they seconds, another above-average game. During the spring and x-Tompkins 7 4 13 6 helped with the then-start-up mark. “We’ve never been as col- summer, Johnson took advan- x-Cinco Ranch 7 5 8 8 Hit King Baseball Academy, Johnson’s all-around lective as a team more, as far as tage of the pandemic, which Taylor 3 8 5 13 which was co-founded by John- game drew the attention of single-minded in the same goal, closed schools and encouraged Mayde Creek 3 9 5 12 Morton Ranch 0 12 3 16 son’s father, Johnny. George Youngstown State coaches three and there’s a huge team unity social distancing, to hone his x-clinched playoff berth Foster, a former MVP and World months ago. On Oct. 15, he this year,” Johnson said. “It’s craft at home, where he has a y-clinched district title Series champion, was also a part committed to the school. been great.” hitting cage in the backyard. of that group. “It’s been a 3-4-year process Johnson said the Tigers He lifted weights on Mondays, DISTRICT 19-5A DISTRICT OVERALL Foster attended Johnson’s for me,” Johnson said. “For sure, derive great motivation from last Wednesdays and Fridays. He ran W L W L junior high basketball games it’s always been a dream school season’s sudden end. The Tigers sprints every day. He also had a x-Magnolia 11 2 14 6 and gave him baseball lessons for me.” were 12-3-2 when the season throwing program he attended x-College Station 10 3 15 4 in the backyard. Johnson was Johnson visited Ohio often was shut down. to consistently each week. x-Magnolia West 9 3 16 4 x-Brenham 8 4 15 4 introduced to Garvey when he as a kid. His uncle used to live “During the offseason, “I want to see continued Bryan Rudder 6 7 13 9 attended Ivan “Pudge” Rodri- in Youngstown. The university is when school shut down and growth for myself,” Johnson said. A&M Consolidated 3 9 7 12 guez’s induction into the base- known for its top-10 engineering we couldn’t be with our team “As a team, I want to win, and so Paetow 1 11 2 17 ball Hall of Fame in the summer program, a field Johnson wants programs, it made you rely more do my teammates. I think we’re Waller 1 11 4 14 x-clinched playoff berth of 2017. to study, and its affordability on your friends and teammates,” going to do a pretty darn good y-clinched district title “All of these baseball guys and NCAA Division I baseball Johnson said. “Nobody was go- job of that this year.”

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unknown and always REGIONALS BATENHORST changing. But our team is from page B1 from page B1 mentally stable. We don’t focus on the future. We focus on the now and our- and second, respectively, in on New Year’s Day in selves. I think we’re pretty the three-mile race. Orlando, Florida. good staying level-headed.” Atkinson, a Virginia The 6-foot-4 Batenhorst Batenhorst said she commit, won with a time of is averaging 6.6 kills per set sees similarities between 17:04.3. She has not lost a with a .372 hitting percent- this year’s Spartans team race this season. age for the 16-0 and No. 4 and the 2017 team that lost “I wanted to use it as an state-ranked Spartans. She in the state championship opportunity before state,” ranks second on the team game when she was a Atkinson said. “I’m pleased in serving aces with 20 and freshman. with my effort, being a more averages 4.2 digs per set, This year’s Spartans difficult race because of the also good for second on are strong on serve-re- tough, rocky terrain with a the team. ceive and the defense steady incline for 800 meters. Batenhorst has record- gets better with each Three loops of that. I went ed 30 or more kills in a game. Other than veteran out a little too fast, but I’m game twice this season. stalwarts in Batenhorst glad I learned that lesson “It’s my last season and and younger sister and that maybe that’s not the best I want to leave it all out junior setter Casey, Seven strategy. It was definitely a there,” Batenhorst said. “I Lakes has benefited from learning lesson going into a want to finish strong before the standout play of junior bigger race.” college, and I do believe hitter Emma Schroder, and The Cinco Ranch team we can make another run senior middle blockers also includes junior Alison at state. I really want to do Katarina Teahen and Mayo Mueller (18th, 19:25.0), soph- COURTESY that.” Olibale. omore Helen Ulrich (19th, The Tompkins boys cross country team finished third at the Region III-6A meet in Huntsville on Tuesday to book its ticket to state. For her four-year “I felt this year, we had 19:26.7), senior Camila Cors- varsity career, Batenhorst is the talent,” said Batenhorst, er (32nd, 19:59.2), sopho- averaging 5.4 kills and 3.1 “I feel like we have who said this year’s team is more Lindsay Krippner (51st, digs per set with 239 total more to give, we have more similar to the ’17 club in its 20:52.8) and junior Natalia blocks and 158 total aces. to advance,” Yarrow said. mindset and drive to get to Corser (85th, 22:06.5). KATY ISD ON TO STATE But this season, she has “We have training progres- the state tournament. “But “This team has been really played better than she ever (Katy ISD state qualifiers are in bold) sions we’ll still do. Region- I also think we’re executing cohesive about helping each has. Batenhorst is setting als was a step in the right really well, and a lot better other be able to reach goals career-best marks in kills REGION III-6A QUALIFIERS direction.” than I thought. We’re a individually, so the team can and digs per set, hit per- GIRLS Individual boys state centage and kill percentage really solid team.” prosper,” Cinco Ranch girls qualifiers from Katy ISD are Since her freshman coach Dana Mathis said. TEAM QUALIFIERS (48.5). Cinco Ranch, 62 points Seven Lakes junior Ruben “She’s more versatile, year, Batenhorst has dealt “That might be the difference Rojas (fourth, 15:15.8), Cin- with great expectations. for us.” Kingwood, 80 points being that she can move Clear Falls, 85 points co Ranch senior Ethan Boyd anywhere along the net The PrepVolleyball.com Nielson, an Arkansas (eighth, 15:38.1) and Cinco National High School commit, finished second INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS and get a good swing,” 3. Isabella Rubio, Katy jr., 18:17.1 Ranch sophomore Adri- said Seven Lakes coach Freshman of the Year hon- with a time of 17:41.1. an Hahn Vadstein (11th, or was “super cool” and Nielson missed the district, 4. Addison Stevenson, Tompkins sr., 18:32.8 Amy Cataline, who also 6. Arlette Concepcion, Pearland Dawson sr., 18:38.4 15:55.7). praised her star player’s one of her favorites, and regional and state meets due At the Region III-5A it set the standard. It put to injury last season. 7. Allie Weinhardt, Stratford fr., 18:42.4 humility and leadership. meet on Monday in Hunts- “She’s more flexible with Batenhorst on the radar. Nielson has five sec- 8. Katie Fitzpatrick, Seven Lakes jr., 18:47.9 ville, Jordan High and Pae- the different options along And, as each season ond-place finishes and a 9. Summer Call, Atascocita fr., 19:00.9 tow were each represented the net.” has gone on, she has done first-place finish in her six 10. Maddy Hunter, Katy fr., 19:02.0 on the girls side. Batenhorst and her nothing but thrive, and meets this season. 15. Haley Harkrider, George Ranch jr., 19:14.1 Jordan’s Addison Sutton team returned to the court perhaps even surpass ex- “It’s amazing how dom- 16. Madison Haldiman, George Ranch so., 19:18.7 finished 36th overall with on Nov. 4 for the first time pectations, in the spotlight. inant they are,” Mathis said 17. Hayden Gold, Tompkins sr., 19:22.5 a time of 21:29.6, closing since beating Katy, 3-1, “Freshman year, I was of Atkinson and Nielson. an outstanding freshman on Oct. 16. Since then, the careless, just doing my “You think back to when they BOYS campaign. Paetow senior program had to suspend own thing and not thinking were freshmen, young and TEAM QUALIFIERS Humble Atascocita, 60 points Logan Warren finished activities and postpone about much at all,” Baten- tiny, and just beasts. They’ve 42nd with a time of 21:40.0 district games due to an horst said. “As I got older, continued to grow and work Strake Jesuit, 75 points Tompkins, 90 points to end a standout career for outbreak of COVID-19 I realized the expectations hard. They’ve never peaked the Panthers that helped cases. The school recently and I understood I had a through any of this. They’re INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS 1. Emanuel Galdino, Stratford jr., 15:07.7 establish a high standard temporarily shut down responsibility to fulfill that. dedicated to what they’re for the program. campus for three days I’ve definitely had ups and doing and super dedicated to 3. Noah Heileab, Pearland Dawson jr., 15:14.7 4. Ruben Rojas, Seven Lakes jr., 15:15.8 Jordan freshman Beatriz because of the disease. downs with everything, their team.” Laepple finished 58th with “It’s crazy. It’s insane but I try to not think about Individual girls state qual- 5. Austen Cannon, Pearland Dawson sr., 15:21.0 6. Sam Whitmarsh, Brazoswood sr., 15:33.8 a time of 22:25.8. Laepple how weird this has all that. It’s volleyball. Just ifiers from Katy ISD are Katy and Sutton provide a terrific been,” said Batenhorst, play my game, play for the junior Isabella Rubio (third, 8. Ethan Boyd, Cinco Ranch sr., 15:38.1 10. Cody Ayers, Clear Falls so., 15:53.7 1-2 punch for the Warriors who said she did not fun of it and think of always 18:17.1), Tompkins senior in the future. get sick. “Everything is improving myself.” Addison Stevenson (fourth, 11. Adrian Hahn Vadstein, Cinco Ranch so., 18:32.8), Seven Lakes junior 15:55.7 Katie Fitzpatrick (eighth, 16. Sean Gambrell, Clear Springs sr., 15:59.2 18:47.9), Katy freshman Mad- 21. Benjamin Countiss, Cypress Creek sr., 16:00.6 dy Hunter (10th, 19:02.0) and Tompkins senior Hayden Gold (17th, 19:22.5). Gold is the Tompkins girls for regionals at the district junior Noah Howard (27th, Cajun Catfish program’s first four-time meet, it was two. And in- 16:14.4), junior Connor state qualifier. stead of four teams qualify- Augustine (28th, 16:14.8), “Hayden had an imme- ing for state at the regional junior Jackson Torti (38th, diate impact on our team,” meet, it was three. 16:30.0), junior Omar El Tompkins girls coach Amy Mondays “That’s the biggest fac- Miloudi (47th, 16:40.4) Pitzel said. “She finished her freshman year as our tor,” Yarrow said. “You have and junior Colton Howard top runner at regionals and to rev it up and be at your (124th, 18:53.2) round out 3:00 – 7:00 pm state. She was our No. 1 run- best. It’s a different animal. the Falcons. ner her sophomore year. There was some cushion “Gavin ran well. He was “She has incredible leg before. But we really have going for the win, and I All You Can Eat speed and has worked on had to bring our best both think it’ll fuel him for state,” adding strength and endur- meets, and it can be difficult Yarrow said. “Last year, he for $10.99 ance by adding more mile- to hold that intensity, keep was sixth. This year, he’s age this year. She’s running the training load, the recov- second. It’ll give him some her fastest as a senior.” ery … all that. It’s a slippery extra incentive. Jackson Tor- On the boys side, Tomp- situation with fewer spots.” ti ended up our fifth guy and kins’ finished third as a Yarrow said his team he was really a game-chang- team. Atascocita won first didn’t run its best at re- er. We had some challenges with 60 points, followed by gionals. The mindset has in our fifth-sixth-seventh Strake Jesuit with 75. been to look at each meet runners. Torti had been our Tompkins boys coach as a stepping stone to state seventh runner at district Walt Yarrow said there’s a instead of the end-goal, he and was our fifth at region- different feeling this time said. Instead of keying on als. That was huge. He was a around for his runners. district or regionals as their big reason why we were able More of a sense of urgency. own entities, the big-picture to advance.” Because of the pandemic goal is Round Rock. Of Tompkins’ seven run- created by COVID-19, the Tompkins senior Gavin ners, four competed at state UIL limited team qualifiers Saacke finished second with last year as sophomores. this postseason. Instead a time of 15:08.8. Senior Saacke finished sixth overall of three teams qualifying Ben Smith (25th, 16:08.2), as a junior. Kathy’s TEGELERTEGELERTEGELER Shrimp Boil Deal of the Week from 5-9pm

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