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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 52 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020

FORT BEND COUNTY BACK AT IT Commissioners approve more CARES Act grants By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Fort Bend County Com- missioners approved a second round of grant funding for small businesses through CARES Act funds allocated to the county at the governing body’s Dec. 8 meeting. The forgivable grants are available to Fort Bend businesses in amounts up to $25,000 COLE MCNANNA depending on the company’s annual sales reported for Katy junior linebacker Ty Kana brings down a Lamar ballcarrier during Katy’s Class 6A Division II area playoff win COURTESY FORT BEND COUNTY/SWAGIT on Dec. 18 at Rhodes Stadium. 2019. “The case management Fort Bend County Auditor Ed Sturdivant discusses the availability of funding for CARES team is aggressively pursuing Act grants to help businesses in Fort Bend County adversely impacted by the COVID-19 the grantees for submission pandemic during the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting held Dec. 8. Tigers start playoff journey, roll to area win of their documentation because we have right at 1,700 Initial funding was avail- back to work and mortgage By DENNIS SILVA II bye for the first round, finally got back that are eligible for a second able in the amount of more assistance. SPORTS EDITOR on the field on Friday, Dec. 18. It then grant,” County Auditor Ed than $47 million, though it Applicants’ principal place dominated, thoroughly, as it eased its Sturdivant said during the was unclear how much fund- of business must be in Fort No. 9 state-ranked Katy had to wait way to a breezy 60-7 win over Lamar in meeting. ing remained available. Bend County and reported a week longer than most other teams their Class 6A Division II area playoff Sturdivant said at the According to county annual 2019 revenue must be to initiate its playoff journey. But once game at Rhodes Stadium. time the Auditor’s Office had documents, funding from the at least $25,000 and no more they did, the Tigers, per their ways, put The Tigers (9-1) advanced to play No. only been able to help a little grants may be used to pay for than $5 million to be eligible. everyone on notice that they will be no 21 Shadow Creek (6-3), the 2019 Class less than 10% of the original personal protective equip- Additional requirements easy out. 5A Division I state champion, in the re- grantees receive a second ment, reopening supplies, include having between one After its bi-district game against gional semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 26, grant. Grant funding is avail- equipment and renovations, and 50 full time employees, Elkins on Dec. 11 was canceled due at 1 p.m. at Freedom Field in Alvin. able for expenses incurred inventory, utilities, remote the business must be for prof- to COVID-19 cases in the Knights’ through the end of Decem- working expenses, leases, program, Katy, which was awarded a See TIGERS, page 10 ber, he said. payroll to bring employees See GRANTS, page 5

FULSHEAR City adopts water fee, OKs development agreement By R. HANS MILLER gallons of groundwater and $4.30 per 1,000 gallons of NEWS EDITOR surface water. The water authority pumpage fees apply to all Municipal Utility Districts and cities within the Fulshear City Council adopted a development boundaries of the North Fort Bend Water Authority agreement with DR Horton for about 1,300 acres including the Cinco Ranch area and the city of Katy. to be developed into residential housing. They also Funds raised through the fees are required to be used adopted, as required by state law, an increase to the for projects that educate the public on water conserva- North Fort Bend Regional Water Authority fees that tion or convert the region from groundwater to surface are passed through the city to residents through water usage, according to the NFBWA website. water bills at their Dec. 15 meeting. Council Member Debra Cates said she felt it was “Unfortunately, while staff recommends (accepting important that the city explain to residents that, while the fee increase), I also know that we have no choice but they have no choice but to accept the water authority’s to recommend (it) and we’re going to continue to fight fee increase due to legislation, they are not necessarily that – at least, that’s my promise to you all – through in favor of the increase which is a continuation of the legislation and conversations,” Mayor Aaron Groff said. fees increasing annually for the past several years. Council Member Joel Patterson said that, given Costly water his experience in geology and associated issues with The NFBRWA is a regional water authority created subsidence, he would like the city to push to get its by the 79th Texas Legislature in May of 2005 with the own individual membership on the Harris-Galveston purpose of reducing subsidence – the sinking of land Subsidence District which oversees the water authori- due to water being pumped out from beneath it – and ties in the Greater Houston area. encourage water conservation practices as well as a Groff said he would continue to push for representa- move to surface water. The fees on residents’ water tion on that board and would work to ensure represen- Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff explains that Fulshear is required under state legislation to accept an bills will be set at $4.25 per 1,000 gallons of ground- tation for the city at all levels associated with the fees, increase in water pumpage fees established by the North Fort Bend Regional Water Authority. water pumped or $4.60 per 1,000 gallons of surface especially given what he felt was a lack of progress on Essentially, he said, for the first 5,000 gallons of water used by a resident, about $4 goes to the city water pumped per business or household. This is an while about $20 goes to the water authority. increase from the prior year’s rate of $3.95 per 1,000 See FULSHEAR, page 5

HAVE A NEWS TIP? WALLER COUNTY [email protected] SUBSCRIBE TODAY 281-391-3141 Commissioners move ahead with renovation

December 24, 2020 By R. HANS MILLER 10 pages | $1 NEWS EDITOR Waller County commissioners approved next steps in the county’s plans to revitalize county-operated buildings at their Dec. 16 meeting by approving and agreement with Sedalco Construction Services to and the purchase of a new heating system for the Waller County Courthouse. “As you might have noticed, it’s a little chilly in here,” County Judge Trey Duhon said when opening discussions regarding replacing the heating and cool- ing system for the courthouse. “Because we have (no heat) in the courthouse at this time. The FILE PHOTO BY R. HANS MILLER boiler has finally come to its final The Waller County Courthouse will see a great deal of activity in the near future as work crews replace its roughly 70-year-old boiler system which demise.” recently broke down beyond repair and assess the building for an internal redesign and remodel that will modernize the structure. Waller County Construction Manager Danny Rothe said the boiler, which county officials “(Maintenance staff) do a lot to the county courthouse to be “I appreciate the committee said was about 70 years old, had of plumbing and a lot of electrical removed. that got together and looked at broken to the point that it is no and a lot of AC systems, but this Commissioners approved the those things that came up with longer repairable. Replacement is a boiler that’s going to be about agreement with Sedalco for as- the scoring (of the bids),” Duhon of the boiler system was approved the size of (the tables in the court- sessment of the county courthouse said. “I appreciate your time. I through the BuyBoard group room),” Rothe said. “It has to be after county staff recommended mean, just based on our expe- purchasing agreement which brought in. We’ve already cleared the organization citing a good rience in this with the justice an area in the maintenance room working relationship with the firm Waller County participates in. center and working with those Collective purchasing platforms upstairs on the fourth floor for it.” which also completed the county’s firms, I think that’s great. I have such as BuyBoard help small Air-Tech Brazos Valley out of new justice center on time and municipalities such as counties College Station will perform the on budget, which commissioners no problems with those firms and cities negotiate better prices heating system replacement. noted is an uncommon occur- whatsoever.” by operating collaboratively. The old system will not be rence. Sedalco was the top-recom- An exact cost for the assess- Replacement of the system will removed from the building at mended bid out of five the county ment, redesign and remodel cost about $56,000, Rothe said this time, Rothe said, but rather received, Rothe said. Sedalco will of the building is not set as yet and will need to be installed by will wait until more is known work with BSW Architects on the because final negotiations on the an outside vendor. about upcoming renovations design portion of the project. proposal are ongoing. THE KATY TIMES 2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 COMMUNITY KATYTIMES.COM Katy turns out for Wreaths Across America By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Veterans and residents of the Katy area held memorial services at Magnolia Cem- etery on Franz Road and the Antioch Com- munity Cemetery despite the rain Saturday morning. The services, part of the American Legion’s Wreaths Across America annual event, were designed to remember, honor and teach about those who have served the U.S. in the various military branches. The Magnolia service included a keynote address by U.S. Army Major General (Re- tired) Darrell McDaniel and was attended by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Members of Katy City Council, Katy Mayor Bill Hastings, members of local Future Farmers of Ameri- ca chapters, first responders and Daughters PHOTOS BY R. HANS MILLER of the American Revolution representatives Community members including Boy Scouts helped distribute wreaths to those that wanted to place also attended. U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Darrell McDaniel delivers the keynote address them at magnolia Cemetery. More than 475 wreaths were laid out at at Katy’s Magnolia Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America event held Dec. 19. the Magnolia Cemetery after an opening Dozens of area residents turned out to hear McDaniel speak and help lay nearly 500 ceremony that included playing the nation- wreaths on the graves of veterans. al anthem, a 21-gun salute and placement of wreaths honoring the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. A second ceremony followed at the his- torically-Black Antioch Cemetery near Katy High School on Stockdick Road in down- town Katy. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Antioch Baptist Church and the Military Order of the Purple Heart spoke at the Antioch ceremony. Children were present at both locations and were accompanied by parents as they learned about the sacrifices made by Amer- ican servicemen and women. Grave markers for veterans at both cemeteries denoted veterans going back at An honor guard comprised of veterans from American Legion Post 164 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Headstones of veterans were identified with U.S. flags placed there prior to the Post 9182 conducts a 21-gun salute. Each of the seven honor guard participants fired his rifle three least tow World War I and membership in a wreath-laying ceremony so that community members could assist in laying the times in a tradition known as the greatest honor awarded to Americans with the exception of a fifty- variety of branches of the military. wreaths. gun salute only utilized on the day of the funeral of a president, former president or president-elect.

The graves of Jimmie Harris (Private, U.S. Army) Levy Whiteing (Private First Class, U.S. Army) are A veteran bugle player performs Taps at the Antioch Cemetery wreath- adorned with wreaths at Antioch laying ceremony. During the playing of Taps, tradition dictates that military Prior to the remainder of the wreaths being laid in honor of veterans, wreaths were set on stands honoring each of the branches of the U.S. Cemetery after the wreath-laying members and veterans should render a salute and civilians should remove military as well as those who are still considered missing in action or prisoners of war. ceremony held Dec. 19. any hats and place their hands over their hearts.

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P.O. Box 678, Katy, TX 77492-0678 P.O. Box 678, Katy, TX 77492-0678 281-391-3141 281-391-3141 THE KATY TIMES COMMUNITY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 3 KATYTIMES.COM TRIBUTES Seismique museum set to open Dec. 26 Delton Faye Stoelke was born to the late Charlie and By R. HANS MILLER Olga Herr Stoelke on October NEWS EDITOR SEISMIQUE 411 13, 1935 in Willow Springs, Texas. He spent most of his A new, 40,000-square- HOURS: life in Katy, Texas, where he foot art museum is set to Sun.: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. went to be with the Lord on open at 2306 South High- Mon.: Noon to 9 p.m. December 16, 2020 after a way 6 in Katy this Dec. 26. Tues.: CLOSED long and wonderful life of 85 The new museum includes Weds./Thurs.: years. more than 40 unique Noon to 9 p.m. Delton spent his child- exhibits focused on displays Fri.: Noon to 11 p.m. hood in Fayetteville, Texas, of light, color, sound and Sat.: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. natural elements. where he played basketball WEB: and baseball and graduated “I am really looking PHOTO COURTESY CHRISTOPHER BRIELMAIER AND SEISMIQUE forward to seeing the seismique.com from Fayetteville High School Seismique’s “Eden” display is inspired by the movie “Avatar” with bright colors in 1954. After graduation, he expressions on peoples’ DELTON FAYE STOELKE and carved trees for visitors to enjoy. PHONE: enlisted in the Army to serve 1935-2020 faces when they experience 346-202-6006 his country before returning Seismique for the first time; home to marry the love of Serving as pallbearers are I liken it to the equivalent since the 1960s. Horiuchi Smooth Technology that ADDRESS: his life, Alice Ann Kalmus, on Logan Stoelke, Eric Tanner, of walking through a portal MacAdam has created a provides the optical illusion 2306 Highway 6 S. October 3, 1959. They moved Bob Main, Rodney Sladek, and into an alternative playscape using colorful of walking through rain that Houston, TX 77077 to Katy in 1976, where they Ted Fritsch, and Darrell universe that is a feast for crocheted materials that al- comes from the ground up. enjoyed dancing, visiting the Supercinski. the senses,” said Seismique low children to explore her As viewers work their way The family would like to creator Steve Kopelman. casinos, attending Katy High work in three dimensions through the display, the rain “(Corley) and I are School football games, and express their sincere thanks Kopelman, who has through her installation appears to freeze in midair for all the thoughts and a background in im- both proud Housto- spending time with family and “Public Art for Kids” which and eventually reverse its nians, and we’re excited prayers throughout this diffi- mersive experience and friends. They were long-time began as an installation flow and move groundward. to launch Seismique in cult time. escape games, said the members of St. Bartholomew for a park in Tokyo and has Other displays will also our own backyard to The family received friends year has been very difficult Catholic Church in Katy, since evolved and grown. be available for visitors enhance what is already from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on worldwide and he hopes Texas. Another featured exhib- to explore including “The one of the best places on Sunday, December 20, 2020 Seismique can serve as a He spent his career as a it is an “Avatar” inspired ex- Hub,” a 70-foot spaceship Earth for art and culture. at the Schmidt Funeral Home bit of an escape for visitors machinist. He and his oldest hibit called “Eden” which that creates a display using When President Kennedy son, Michael, both worked for East Avenue Chapel, 1508 who are exhausted from the is a large gallery by New 1,000,000 LEDs and fea- East Avenue, in Katy, where gave his 1962 moon-shot Burgess & Associates before pandemic and other issues Orleans-based artist David tures other multisensory a rosary was recited at 7:00 speech at Rice University, starting their own company, this year has brought. Carry in collaboration with displays. p.m. on Sunday with Deacon he espoused the virtues D&M Machine Works, in 1987. A press release from Brian Val Habisreitinger. Kopelman said he and William C. Wagner reciting. of space as a vast frontier Their business thrived for 13 Seismique indicated that “Eden” includes over- his collaborator on the Mass was celebrated at 10:00 that beckons never-end- years, and Delton happily the new facility will have sized carved trees, custom Seismique project, Josh a.m. on Monday, December ing exploration. Nearly retired in 2000. His favorite policies in place to ensure lighting and ultra-violet, Corley – both Houston-ar- 21, 2020 at St. Bartholomew 60 years later in the same pastimes included playing visitor safety such wearing blaclight-reactive pant and ea natives – were inspired Catholic Church, 5356 Elev- city, Seismique will further poker and dominos, walking masks, limiting capacity, three large holograms. by many artists as they enth Street, in Katy, with Rev. embody the limitless po- his dog, Bug, and spending offering hand sanitizing Horiuchi MacAdam has travelled the world and the Ricardo Arriola, Celebrant. tential of space exploration time at his farm in Fayetteville stations throughout the a second gallery entitled museum is the “singular through the lenses of art A graveside service was held talking to his cows. facility and staff frequently “Venus” with a multi-di- manifestation of our col- and technology,” Kopel- at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, De- He is preceded in death sanitizing displays and the mensional playground lective imaginations.” man concluded. by his parents, Charlie & Olga cember 21, 2020 at St. John’s facility overall. A mobile designed to emulate the Stoelke, and his brother, Del- Catholic Church Cemetery app also allows visitors surface of the planet phine Stoelke. in Fayeteville, Texas with Rev. to interact with displays Venus. The display is Delton is survived by his Steve Sauser officiating. through their mobile devic- fairly unique as one of Residential younger sister, Jean Sladek, his Family and friends would es without touching com- only three installations beloved wife of 61 years, Alice be able to watch the funeral munal dials and knows, the of its type in the country. Stump Grinding Stoelke (Kalmus); and their at www.st-bart.org/media press release said. “Venus” is surround- three children, son Michael with the password Stoelke. Overall, more than ed by a mural entitled Tree Trimming Stoelke and spouse Diana The stream will start about 10 30 artists’ exhibitions are “Ocular Existence” by Stoelke, son Ken Stoelke, and minutes before the Mass. on display for visitors to Chicago-based artist C.J. daughter Jennifer Stoelke. He Funeral services held un- explore at Seismique. Hungerman. 979-250-0300 leaves behind two grandchil- der the direction of Schmidt Artists featured at Museum guests can dren and their spouses, Logan Funeral Home at 1508 East Seismique include Japanese also visit “Acid Rain,” and Paige Stoelke, and Jessica Avenue in Katy, Texas. They crochet artist Toshiko an installation piece Firewood Sales and Eric Tanner, and one can be reached at 281-391- Horiuchi MacAdam who designed and construct- & Delivery great-granddaughter, Tomi Jo. 2424. has been active globally ed by Mark Roberts of The Katy Times Directory ofLocal Churches & Houses of Worship BAKER’S BOOKS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OF CHRIST THE FELLOWSHIP EL SHADDAI ASAMBLEA DE DIOS CHURCH OF CHRIST - KATY 22765 WESTHEIMER PARKWAY • 281-395-3950 Usually Open: Wed-Fri: 2-6 PM 5610 LILAC STREET • 281-391-8339 5438 E. 5TH STREET • 281-391-7606 WWW.THEFELLOWSHIP.ORG • JERRY EDMONSON, PASTOR Sat: 10-1PM PASTORS, PETER & ESTELA PINON CINCO RANCH CHURCH OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH FAMILY LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6655 S. MASON ROAD • 281-579-3100 1507 KATY FLEWELLEN RD. • 281-646-1084 @22237 Katy Frwy., TX 24911 ROESNER ROAD • 281-392-0637 AARON WALLING, MINISTER DON GRIFFIN, PASTOR ALBERT CORTEZ, PASTOR • WWW.FLAG.CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST IN BRIDGEWATER HOSANNA! 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BROWN, PASTOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 281- CLAY-WAY FAITH WEST CHURCH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (281.252.9929) CURRENT-A CHRISTIAN CHURCH 26600 WESTHEIMER PKWY • 281-395-4722 2225 PORTER ROAD • 281-391-LIFE 1913 EAST AVENUE• 281-398-1301 ClaysMortuary.com DARREN WALTER, MINISTER GARY KERR, PASTOR PASTOR RICHARD DEVOST THE KATY TIMES 4 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 OPINION KATYTIMES.COM The right kind of Christmas sounds ello. I’m Grandpa.” For Christmas “H 50 years ago, my DANNY parents splurged and bought TYREE me a compact reel-to-reel tape SPECIAL recorder. My father had whetted TO THE my appetite with remarks that KATY TIMES one could build a primitive voice recorder along the lines of Thomas Edison’s prototype, but this was the real store-bought deal. I took the prized possession along when my paternal grand- “We can parents hosted Christmas dinner for the very last time. relive our own I THINK the device is still nestled in my mother’s attic; childhoods but even without it, I distinctly remember Grandaddy Carl ne- when we glecting his King Leo stick candy long enough to lean forward and overhear humor me by uttering, “Hello. I’m Grandpa” for the benefit of youngsters posterity. Certainly, favorite carols unleashing their playing over the radio or the shopping mall PA system create imaginations priceless Christmas memories; but, like my grandfather’s an- or discovering nouncement, there are so many other sounds that warm the ‘Jingle Bells, cockles of our hearts and create cherished remembrances. Batman Smells’ For instance, the laughter that accompanies good-natured for the first time. ribbing when a new boyfriend or girlfriend meets the extended family for the first time. Or the woofs, meows and for families to serve up heaping neighs of new pets delivered to helpings of long-simmering their forever home by Santa. complaints about favoritism, Don’t forget the joyous sound inheritances or ostentatious dis- of well-wishers when a family plays of wealth. As the Horatio member announces a pregnan- R. Palmer hymn advises, “Angry cy, or when a baby experiences words, oh, let them never/ From its first Christmas. the tongue unbridled slip. / May We can relive our own the heart’s best impulse ever / childhoods when we overhear Check them ere they soil the youngsters unleashing their lip.” Some people spend all year imaginations or discovering guaranteeing that the yule- “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” for tide season will be miserable the first time. for themselves and others. Even a distressing sound such Christmas should be a time for as spinning tires stuck in snow togetherness and sharing, not can be outweighed by the sound All I want for Christmas is the new vaccine! a time for finger-pointing or of a neighbor (or a total stranger) self-flagellation. ow that we are well into en with every high-carb Christmas asking, “What can I do to help?” Life gives us enough hard the month of December, treat imaginable – and graze like instead of “What’s in it for me?” knocks without our wallowing my three teenage daugh- JASE a famished Angus bull. I’ve been A well-worded, heartfelt N in self-inflicted wounds (wheth- ters have provided me with their GRAVES known to consume my own weight prayer over a Christmas meal er from dimwitted investments, extensive Christmas lists – both in Dad’s homemade Chex mix, but can fortify us just as much as the SPECIAL shortsighted health decisions or electronic and hard copies – in TO THE this year – if I’m lucky – I’ll only get protein, vitamins and minerals. hormone-driven shaky relation- triplicate. Full of the typical objects KATY TIMES as much as he can send home with Yes, Christmases seem to ships). Good planning minimiz- of adolescent desires like designer me. (Fortunately, the back seats come faster and faster; but there es the need for abject apologies clothing, electronics, jewelry, and fold down in my SUV.) is ample time for obstacles, or violent defensiveness. luxury vehicles, their lists read like Probably the most painful disappointments and disasters I have my “Hello. I’m Grand- the inventory of Elon Musk’s next change for my three daughters my heads for the near future. between them. That’s why we pa” memories to keep me warm yard sale. is that they will be forced to Seriously, though, I can scarcely should embrace all the pleasant – as well as the sound made by My list, on the other hand, is spend the bulk of the Christmas audio memories we can get. bear the thought of more than the “air blaster” toy I received simple. All I want for Christmas is celebration at home with their On the other hand, some one Christmas being marred by all those decades ago and the for life to return to the way it was parents. Even an escape to go visit Christmas sounds are toxic. ability to conjure up the jokes of the necessary inconveniences of in the good old days of 2019 – and their cousins, grandparents, and A respectful exchange of long-gone aunts and uncles. face coverings, social distancing not just because I had less ear hair ancillary relatives will likely be political viewpoints keeps office I’m sure you have your own and – worst of all – hand washing. I then. off the agenda this year, meaning parties and family get-togethers favorite Christmas-connected mean, really! Like virtually every other they’ll be faced with the terrifying lively, but overheated ultima- sounds. I hope that this year One change my family will face human on earth, other than toilet tums have no place on the you can accentuate the positive, at this year’s Christmas celebra- prospect of being cooped up in holiday celebrating the Prince of eliminate the negative and paper manufacturers, I want the tion is that our church will hold the house with us for family board Peace. make new connections that will COVID-19 crisis to end. And God its yearly candlelight Christmas games, sing-alongs, and – heaven Christmas is not the time last throughout the years. willing, the end is on the horizon Eve service virtually, meaning forbid – old home movies fea- with the emergence of several that we’ll have to watch the event turing moments from their early vaccines. online, and break out a BIC lighter childhood when they (sometimes Now, I realize that there is great and some leftover birthday can- pantless) actually acknowledged debate about the safety of the dles like we did several years ago our existence. vaccines and whether Americans when our youngest daughter had Christmas of 2020 will definitely should roll up the sleeves of their pneumonia. That year, we almost create unique memories (until hazmat suits and take them. turned our home into a giant yule we find a way to repress them). I, for one, would be excited to log. Maybe this year I can avoid Hopefully we can all follow the ex- Katy Times accept these injections even if they burning off my eyebrows during ample of Linus in “A Charlie Brown had to be administered into my “Silent Night.” Christmas” and remember what SUSAN ROVEGNO | Publisher letter, as well as their address eyeballs or under my fingernails. Another change is that our time Christmas is all about. R. HANS MILLER | News Editor and telephone number for Sure, the vaccines might cause me with grandparents (and their food) And although the only thing I DENNIS SILVA II | Sports Editor verification purposes. Letters to grow an extra head or two, but at will be limited at best. One of the really want for Christmas is an end VICTORIA PARKER | Designer can be submitted via e-mail to least my heads could be mask-free. most meaningful Christmas tradi- to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am DEBBIE PREJEAN | Bookkeeper [email protected]. Of course, I’m kidding. 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THE KATY TIMES NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 5 KATYTIMES.COM Harris County elections were fair and secure By PATRICK SVITEK his proposed changes to election report. Undercover officers made THE TEXAS TRIBUNE procedures due to the coronavirus 6,311 visits to 122 early voting and pandemic. The fallout is still un- 806 Election Day polling sites. The A task force formed to ensure derway, with authorities arresting task force responded to 77 calls for the security of the November elec- a former Houston police captain service. And it used four explo- tion in Texas’ biggest county has Tuesday for his role in an elaborate sive-detecting K-9 units to to make found no evidence of wrongdoing plot to find evidence for a false 323 sweeps of polling locations, as after finishing its work. conspiracy theory of widespread well as “continual sweeps” while The Harris County Election voter fraud across the county. voters dropped off ballots at NRG Security Task Force was made up And while the task force re- Stadium on Election Day. (The task of the Harris County Precinct 1 turned no evidence of wrongdoing, force found no explosives.) constable’s office, the district attor- the district attorney, Kim Ogg, “We all worked together to ney’s office, the county attorney’s announced last week that a grand ensure our elections, which are the office and the county clerk’s office. jury had indicted three people lifeblood of democracy, were free In a report published Friday, the for allegedly trying to illegally and fair and that any and all allega- task force said it “received approx- influence races in two Houston-ar- tions were thoroughly investigat- imately 20 allegations of wrongdo- ea state House districts. Two face ed,” Ogg said. ing that needed to be elevated to allegations that they submitted The four county offices repre- the level of a formal investigation.” paperwork for a candidate under a sented on the task force are all led MICHAEL STRAVATO FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE “Despite claims, our thorough fake name in a Democratic prima- by Democrats. investigations found no proof of The Election Security Task Force for Harris County said in a report released Friday that it “found no ry. A third was accused of sending There were nearly 1.7 million any election tampering, ballot proof of any election tampering, ballot harvesting, voter suppression, intimidation or any other type threats to a Democratic legislator votes cast in Harris County last harvesting, voter suppression, in- of foul play that might have impacted the legitimate cast or count of a ballot.” in hopes of scaring her into drop- month. The county continued to timidation or any other type of foul ping her bid for reelection. become bluer, with Joe Biden car- play that might have impacted the Harris County, home to Hous- Nov. 3 election in Texas, with state The task force operated from rying it by 13 percentage points, a legitimate cast or count of a ballot,” ton, was the epicenter of the voting GOP leaders battling the county Oct. 13 through Nov. 3, which was slightly larger margin than Hillary the report says. rights battle that led up to the clerk, then Chris Hollins, over Election Day, according to the Clinton won it by four years earlier.

Other items FULSHEAR • Council approved a from page 1 SUBSIDENCE FIGHTERS SUPPORTING variance for the monu- ment sign at Jordan High The North Fort Bend conducted via Zoom. The LOCAL BUSINESSES School. The variance was Regional Water Authority link to register to attend the the part of the NFBRWA approved despite the sign and Harris-Galveston meeting is in the agenda Readers looking to support local businesses and the subsidence can use a few tricks to find the local businesses which is already installed Subsidence District are on the water authority’s district. being about twice the developing projects to website. offering the products and services they need. “I do think the public The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce allowed height due to a mitigate the negative generally understands launched a new service earlier this year former city staff member’s impact of subsidence HARRIS-GALVESTON what’s happening now,” that helps identify local businesses through error. Replacing the sign on Greater Houston, Groff said. “The problem SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT an online search engine located at www. could have cost the dis- including Fulshear, Katy is we’re not seeing that re- WEB: hgsubsidence.org tricountysearch.com. The search engine limits trict as much as $60,000 and the surrounding area. turn and the fees contin- PHONE: 281-486-1105 results to businesses located in Waller, Harris per Katy ISD General Subsidence can cause The subsidence district and Fort Bend counties to ensure local results. ue to grow, and they ha- Counsel Justin Graham damage to roads and ven’t hit their deadlines. holds regular board Fulshear Katy Chamber President Don who spoke at the meeting. buildings and increases meetings the second … There’s a whole lot of McCoy said that while the chamber prioritizes • Council also flood risks by lowering Wednesday of each month pieces in play that I think approved an agreement chamber members by placing them at the top land topographically. For at 10 a.m. Meetings are continue to frustrate our with Fort Bend County to of the search results, all businesses in the area more information on these currently being held constituents. In addition extend Bois D’Arc Lane are welcome to register their business with the municipalities, refer to the via GoToWebinar and to the cost, we’re paying directly north from its search because the chamber wants to champion following resources: preregistration is required for something that we’re intersection at McKinnon all businesses in the community it serves. for video access to the not getting and that’s a Road to FM 1093 at Tiki More information can be found at: NORTH FORT BEND meeting. Registration • www.tricountysearch.com hard pill to swallow.” Drive. City staff said this extension was expected REGIONAL WATER information is available on • www.fulshearkaty.com AUTHORITY the agenda for the meeting Chamber membership listings for other Growth agreement to improve traffic flow in the area, especially during WEB: NFBWA.com which may be found on the local chambers may be found at: After a closed session times when parents and PHONE: 281-642-2100 district’s website. Telephone • www.katychamber.com to discuss the issue, students are traveling Public meetings are participation information • www.ghbcc.com Fulshear City Council on Charger Way in the held at 5 p.m. the fourth may also be found on • www.tcbcc.org members also approved a morning and afternoon as Wednesday of the month the agenda and does not • https://asianchamber-hou.org/ development agreement and are currently being require preregistration. • https://katychristianchamber.com/ classes begin or end at the with DR Horton for the schools that serve the city. development of a residential area consisting of about 1,300 acres within apply through the coun- the city’s extraterritorial GRANTS ty’s online portal at www. jurisdiction, or ETJ. from page 1 fortbendcounty.com/ Groff said the city had grants/. gotten several beneficial Assistance in applying concessions from the de- it and in good standing for the grants is available veloper including about It’s a with the state of Texas through the local cham- seven acres to accom- Bottom line…. and the business must bers of commerce that modate a regional water toilet, have been substantially are active in Fort Bend treatment plant after Fort impacted by COVID-19 County by contacting one Bend MUD 222 operates If it is not toilet paper, and operational as of Feb. of the individuals listed a temporary wastewater not a 15, 2020. below via email: treatment plant there for then it shouldn’t be flushed. There is no credit score • Don McCoy of the initial phase of the trash can. requirement, though the Fulshear-Katy Area subdivision’s develop- a FICO score will be Chamber of Commerce: ment. obtained in order to verify [email protected] The development Save your pipes and that the applicant is in • Matthew Ferraro of agreement includes a 26- good standing according the Katy Area Chamber acre section of parkland to the county. of Commerce: Matthew@ your pocketbook. “We will work side KatyChamber.com that is expected to bring The cost to remove blockages by side to keep people • Kristin Weiss of ball fields to the city, Groff employed, distribute nec- the Central Fort Bend said. and clean up any sewage spills essary goods and services, Chamber of Commerce: Representatives from ensure best practices for [email protected] the developer said that, is a hefty cost to all of us. social distancing and • Keri Schmidt of the while about 3,700 single sanitary workspaces, and Fort Bend Chamber of family homes with an direct the federal and Commerce: keri@fort- average lot size of about state funding streams as bendcc.org 6,000 square feet will be quickly as possible,” Fort • Rachelle Kanak of built – about 25% of which Bend County Judge KP the Fort Bend Economic may be 4,500 square feet George said in a letter to Development Council: or less – around 1,800 businesses when the first [email protected] multi-family homes such round of grants was set up • Bradley Stavinoha as apartments, condos or over the summer. of the Needville Chamber duplexes may be built on Businesses wishing to of Commerce: Bradley@ the property as the final apply for the grants can NeedvilleInsurance.com plans for it develop. Jim Baker’s Unified Theory Of Everything “Since losing my mother to --- With God’s Help pancreatic cancer, my goal (JBUTOE-WGH) A new book about Science has been to ensure that everyone and God. Revised publish date: late 2020 facing a pancreatic cancer BAKER’S BOOKS, Katy, TX 22237 Katy FRWY (close to Landry’s) diagnosis knows about the (ad revised: 11/22/2019; previous ads are null and void) option of clinical trials and

This new book will contain a credible “unified theory of everything” that can explain the very basics of the progress being made.” science. Albert Einstein predicted that someone “off the street” was going to do this someday. After Photo By Brett Erickson - 53 years (at approx. year 2000), I decided to include God at every step of the process of trying to come Keesha Sharp up with a scientific “Theory of Everything”. Prior to this, it was about the “only thing” I felt I had not 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 Stand Up To Cancer and Lustgarten Foundation assemble sufficient knowledge that I felt 95%, of what I needed to figure out, had been accomplished. are working together to make every person diagnosed with One thing I had always wished for, especially as I was approaching the age of 40, is for God to speak to pancreatic cancer a long-term survivor. me. Well, when God did speak to me, I liked my first message from God about as much, I suppose, as 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. To learn more about the latest research, There are still two major topics in life to be addressed, prior to publishing the new book. One is a including clinical trials that may be right major release of scientific information of the new theory across the U.S.A. The second is starting an evangelical ministry. for you or a loved one, visit PancreaticCancerCollective.org. 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 Stand Up To Cancer is a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. BOOKS is also the author of God’s Amazing Answer To Prayer, in 2012.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 18 continue illustrious athletic careers at A&M, Texas CLASS 6A DIVISION I AREA By DENNIS SILVA II FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SPORTS EDITOR • Tompkins 51, Cy-Fair 28 The goals are the 2024 Olympics and NFL CLASS 6A DIVISION II AREA Draft. That’s always been the M.O. for Bryce FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Foster, a two-sport athlete with an impossi- • Katy 60, Lamar 7 bly bright future. • Taylor 28, Heights 13 On Friday, Dec. 18, the Taylor senior of- GIRLS BASKETBALL fensive lineman and dominant discus throw- • Katy 66, Mayde Creek 18 er and shot-putter chose the next chapter • Seven Lakes 67, Morton of his career in which to pursue those goals Ranch 16 when he put on the maroon and white hat of • Tompkins 46, Taylor 30. Texas A&M. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Foster, a four- • Bryan Rudder 40, star recruit and Rivals.com’s No. 1 offensive Paetow 22 guard in the class of 2021, picked Texas A&M BOYS BASKETBALL over Oklahoma, Texas, LSU and Oregon. • Seven Lakes 44, Morton Foster said he knew as early as Monday, Dec. Ranch 41 7, that the Aggies were it. • Katy 57, Mayde Creek 51 Foster declared his choice with a • Taylor 74, Tompkins 72 three-minute commitment video during a • Paetow 59, Bryan signing ceremony with teammates at the Rudder 55 high school’s performing arts center. When the video was over, Foster picked up the Tex- as A&M hat placed along the desk he sat at TUESDAY, DEC. 22 among the hats of the four other schools and GIRLS BASKETBALL placed it firmly upon his tousled hair. • Tompkins 77, Morton On the football field, Foster will play Ranch 33 for Jimbo Fisher and compete with the • Taylor 34, Mayde Creek 28 best of the best in the SEC, regarded as the • Katy vs. Cinco Ranch, ppd. country’s most competitive college football conference. As a thrower, he will learn under Dec. 30 DENNIS SILVA II legendary track and field coach Pat Henry BOYS BASKETBALL Taylor senior offensive tackle and Texas signee Hayden Conner, left, and senior offensive guard and Texas A&M signee Bryce • Cinco Ranch 62, Katy 56 Foster, right, pose for a photo with offensive line coach Travis Sharp during their signing ceremony Dec. 18 at the performing • Tompkins 67, Morton See MUSTANGS, page 10 arts center at Taylor High. Ranch 57 • Taylor 54, Mayde Creek 50

THURSDAY, DEC. 24 CLASS 6A DIVISION I REGIONAL SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF GAME • Tompkins vs. North Shore, at Legacy Stadium, 1 p.m. Despite difficult CLASS 6A DIVISION II REGIONAL SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF GAME • Taylor vs. Clear Falls, at ending, Panthers Challenger Stadium, noon SATURDAY, DEC. 26 grateful for season CLASS 6A DIVISION I REGIONAL SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF GAME By DENNIS SILVA II • Katy vs. Shadow Creek, SPORTS EDITOR at Freedom Field, 1 p.m. Paetow’s impressive football season came to an abrupt and disap- MONDAY, DEC. 28 pointing end on Thursday, Dec. 17, when the program was forced to shut down because of an abundance of COVID-19 cases, canceling the GIRLS BASKETBALL Panthers’ Class 5A-DI area playoff game against New Braunfels Canyon • Houston Heights at Cinco last weekend as a result. Ranch, 11 am. The game had already been rescheduled once after Katy ISD was informed of cases in the program on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The reschedul- TUESDAY, DEC. 29 ing was done “to ensure the Katy ISD emergency management team has sufficient time to conduct contact tracing and ensure student athletes GIRLS BASKETBALL • Cinco Ranch at Taylor, 1 p.m. RAY BORCHERT | [email protected] See PANTHERS, page 7 • Mayde Creek at Morton Tompkins senior defensive back Gilbert Koronje (10) brings down Cy-Fair receiver Weston Ranch, 1 p.m. Mounce during the Falcons’ Class 6A Division I area playoff win on Dec. 18 at Legacy Stadium. • Seven Lakes at Tompkins, 1 p.m. • Klein Forest at Paetow, 1 p.m. Defense dominant for BOYS BASKETBALL • Seven Lakes at Tompkins, 7 p.m. No. 6 Falcons in win • Taylor at Cinco Ranch, 1 p.m. By DENNIS SILVA II • Morton Ranch at Mayde SPORTS EDITOR Creek, 1 p.m. • Paetow at Montgomery, Tompkins senior defensive back Colby Huerter had not returned a fumble for a touchdown since his sophomore season. Now he’s 1:30 p.m. got three in his last two playoff games. BOYS SOCCER Junior linebacker Bryce Shaink had not forced a fumble all sea- • Elkins at Seven Lakes, son. He forced two in one game. Sophomore defensive back Caleb 5 p.m. Komolafe had not had an interception return for a touchdown. That • Morton Ranch at Aldine is no longer true. Davis, 11:45 a.m. The Falcons’ defense was awe-inspiring in No. 6 state-ranked Tompkins’ 51-28 win over No. 10 Cy-Fair in their Class 6A Division WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 I area playoff final on Friday, Dec. 18, at Legacy Stadium. Cy-Fair (10-2) was without senior running back and four-star recruit LJ GIRLS BASKETBALL Johnson, who was ill. • Morton Ranch at Johnson, who attended the game and was dressed out on the MacArthur, noon sidelines, had rushed for 1,109 yards and 18 touchdowns this COLE MCNANNA • Paetow at Caney Creek, Paetow players Tyler Silves (34) and Jacob Johnson (94) celebrate a strong defensive play during a 11:30 a.m. See FALCONS, page 7 game against Barbers Hill in the season-opener on Sept. 26 at Legacy Stadium. • Katy at Cinco Ranch, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL • Humble at Katy, 5 p.m. • Cy-Creek at Tompkins, 1 p.m. • Mayde Creek at Cy-Falls, With 500 wins, Spartans’ Spurlock in rare company 1 p.m. • Paetow at Cy-Fair, By DENNIS SILVA II Christian Academy team that won 1:30 p.m. SPORTS EDITOR two state championships and was a runner-up another year under BOYS SOCCER Growing up in north Louisiana, legendary coach Merle Gore. It was • Tompkins vs. Angela Spurlock played basketball there that her core beliefs about the Friendswood, at Jordan in her driveway, knocking down game were refined. High, 11:30 a.m. long jump shot after long jump shot, “I’ve always believed that GIRLS SOCCER dreaming of becoming a coach. winning was a byproduct of doing Spurlock was a natural at softball; • Caney Creek at Paetow, the things that you really believe she eventually finished her college 11 a.m. in,” Spurlock said. “I was fortunate years playing for Stephen F. Austin. • Bellaire at Seven Lakes, to play in a system in high school But basketball had her heart. In the that taught me a lot. I was able to be 4 p.m. fourth grade and all through high around some coaches like Leon Bar- school, Spurlock attended basket- more. It was those formable years THURSDAY, DEC. 31 ball camps at Louisiana Tech, which when I was very impressionable. BOYS BASKETBALL was then winning national champi- The system of basketball then was • Paetow at Bellaire, onships under renown coach Leon ingrained in me.” 4:30 p.m. Barmore. She watched players like Spurlock eventually made a Kim Mulkey and Teresa Weather- career out of basketball, a distin- GIRLS SOCCER RAY BORCHERT | [email protected] spoon star for the Lady Techsters. guished one at that. Now in her 24th • Klein Cain at Taylor, noon Seven Lakes coach Angela Spurlock talks to her players during a timeout during a game against Spurlock was a four-year varsity George Ranch on Dec. 14 at Seven Lakes High. shooting guard for a Trinity Heights See SPURLOCK, page 9 THE KATY TIMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 7 SPORTS

and scored on all three. Huert- After a Sherman Smith 1-yard Tompkins’ first touchdown of the back state champion, 12-0 North FALCONS er had two consecutive fumble scoring run, the Falcons again game in the second quarter and Shore Mustangs, ranked No. 1 from page 6 returns for touchdowns. Both scored off a turnover moments gave the Falcons the lead for good. in the state. They play Thursday, fumbles, committed by Cravens, later when junior defensive back Tompkins only produced 288 Christmas Eve, at 1 p.m. at Legacy season and is arguably the most were caused by Shaink. Maliik Edwards recovered a fum- yards of total offense. It didn’t Stadium. talented Class of 2021 running “I was attacking his hip, I got ble caused by senior linebacker matter. The defense held Cy-Fair Tompkins players said they’re back in the Greater Houston area. my arm through and just ripped Temisan Alatan. Hunter Huckaby to 4.5 yards per play. In the fourth excited about the opportunity. It’s “They run the same offense it out,” Shaink said. “We were just capitalized with a 33-yard field quarter, the Bobcats scored three a matchup of two teams ranked in (without Johnson) and that quar- hitting hard. We just kept hitting goal for a 41-7 halftime lead. touchdowns on 140 of their 307 the top six in the state. A powerful terback (senior Carter Cravens) them in the mouth. Once they got “What really changed this week total yards against Tompkins’ offense in the Mustangs against is a very competitive athlete,” hit, they couldn’t respond. It says a is we were physical,” Huerter said. backups. the relentless defense of the Tompkins coach Todd McVey said. lot about our defense.” “We were hitting. The balls were “It brings fuel to us to watch Falcons. “Those kids compete. They have a McVey was proud of Shaink, flying loose, and I got lucky. The our defense,” Milroe said. “It It’s also a matchup of two great program with a lot of tradi- who has emerged as a consistent ball kept coming to me and I did makes us hungrier to fight. Those premier quarterbacks, potentially tion. I’m just proud of our kids.” playmaker for one of the top de- my job. It’s all about having fun guys played their tails off. They the start of a rivalry that will linger Trailing 7-3 after the first fenses in the state. and being physical. don’t like losing. Every single rep, on into the SEC over the next few quarter, Tompkins (10-0) scored “Bryce does his job,” McVey “I know all those boys at they do not like to lose. They’re al- years: Alabama signee Milroe 38 points in the second, inspired said. “He’s very intense. He’s on his Cy-Fair. I played with them in ways looking for ways to improve.” versus Auburn signee Dematrius by four takeaways that led to 24 craft every day and he continues to 7-on-7. They’re great guys. I knew Cy-Fair’s offense was on the Davis, who could make a claim as points. get better. He’s a very focused indi- how mean and physical they are. field for 28-minutes, four-seconds. the best quarterback in Texas high “I was obviously very pleased,” vidual who wants to create havoc. They’re like Katy. They’re a -ma Tompkins’ offense was on the field school football history when his McVey said. “We stress turn- When you separate the ball, good chine. I told our guys all week we for just 19-minutes, 56-seconds. career is finished. overs all the time, so seeing them things happen, and he does a good just had to play physical. Do our “They better be happy we gave “We’re excited to play in games execute the things we work on in job with that.” job, be aligned and we came out them that much of a break, man, like this,” Milroe said. “I don’t get practice … I’m very happy for.” Mere moments after Huert- on top.” I was getting exhausted,” Huerter caught up in all the comparisons. During a two-minute, 28-sec- er’s second fumble return for a The Falcons’ starting offense joked. “It’s a lot of fun right now It’s Tompkins versus North Shore. ond span midway through the touchdown, Kolomafe intercepted scored just 14 points. Senior to play.” We’re trying to steadily improve second quarter, Tompkins’ defense Cravens and returned it 44 yards quarterback Jalen Milroe scored Next up for the Falcons? The and get better, and I’m looking for- forced three consecutive turnovers for a score. on a dazzling 55-yard run to score defending Class 6A DI back-toward to playing a great team.”

PANTHERS from page 6 2020 PAETOW PANTHERS and staff are cleared to continue practicing RECORD: 9-1 and preparing for upcoming competitions,” per a district release to the Katy Times. SENIOR CLASS Less than 24 hours later, however, after NO. NAME POSITION six more positive cases were reported, the 5 Zach Cooley DB game was canceled altogether. It will go 10 Harrison Sager QB down as a “no contest,” and not a forfeit, for 14 Drake Ladig QB Paetow. Canyon gets a bye and advanced to 19 Jamin Godwin WR the regional semifinals this week. 20 Carl Simon DB It’s a heartbreaking end for Paetow’s 23 Dave Forbes DB 33 seniors who were freshmen when the 24 Josh Ward DB school opened its doors in August 2017. 26 Damon Bankston RB Paetow is the first Katy ISD football team this 29 Isaiah Vasquez LB postseason to see its season end because of 31 Callum Majors FB COVID-19, and the second in all. The Seven 33 John Lillard FB Lakes team tennis program had its area COLE MCNANNA 35 Randle Kelley FB playoff game canceled because of cases in 40 Andrew Rutherford DL October. Paetow High seniors Drake Ladig (14), Johan Campos (67) and David Odejimi (66) lock arms before the national anthem during 41 Christian Tibbetts LB “It was a hard-fought season,” team cap- a game against Barbers Hill in the season-opener on Sept. 26 at Legacy Stadium. 41 Michael Sarhene LB tain and senior linebacker Christian Tibbetts 47 Antonio Andrews LB said. “I can proudly say we made history and day, and the emergency management team “We had ‘X’ amount of positives one day, 50 Luis Toscano DL left a legacy being the first four-year class at decided it was in the best interest of the kids ‘X’ amount of positives another day,” Gotte 52 Nicholas Mercado OL Paetow. It sucks that we didn’t go down at and their health to not play. said. “It shows community spread. I do know 57 Agumba Otuonye DL least swinging due to the virus; that part hurt Positive cases affected 18 varsity starters leadership’s plans are thorough and well 58 Demetrius Elko OL the most. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t take away for the Panthers, particularly throughout the thought-out and they’re trying to do what’s in 63 Jeramiah Marquez OL anything our seniors and everyone on our offensive and defensive lines, tight ends, and the best interest of kids.” 65 Michael Wilder DL team did to contribute to our success.” outside linebackers, but Gotte had confi- The seniors were sophomores when the 66 David Odejimi OL Paetow finished 9-1 this season and was dence he could still field a competitive team Panthers went 3-7 in their inaugural year of 67 Johan Campos OL coming off the first playoff win in school -his for the Canyon game with varsity backups varsity play in 2018. As juniors last year, that tory, a 70-18 rout of Baytown Lee on Dec. 11. 70 Emmanuel Olorunfemi OL and junior varsity starters. turned around, remarkably, to 8-3 and a first 71 Jesse Torres DL “It’s been about these seniors and their playoff appearance. This season, Paetow was “I told our leadership when they called to 74 Sammy Almendares OL work ethic and them defying the odds,” ranked in the top five in Class 5A in the Great- get my input that I’m a fighter,” Gotte said. “If 80 Saul Sosa WR Paetow coach B.J. Gotte said. “These seniors we can’t play, it’s not going to be because I er Houston area with signature wins over Bar- came in as incoming freshmen when we 86 Ian Lyon TE say we can’t play. We’re going to keep swing- bers Hill, Class 6A Morton Ranch, Angleton, had strength and conditioning camp in the 87 David Murray TE ing until they tell us we can’t. If they’re asking Hightower, Class 6A Deer Park and Lee. parking lot at the junior high by the dump- “I think what I take away most is we set the 91 Cameron Mushtaq DL my opinion if we can put a competitive team ster because our facilities weren’t ready yet. standard of excellence,” Tibbetts said. “You 92 Eder Amaya-Evans DL on the field? Yes. Will we be as competitive Just working, building and molding this know, being here since the start of SAC camp 96 Roman Hedgecock DL into what’s it turned into. They’ve defied the as before we lost 18 starters? No, but we will workouts in the parking lot to fighting in the expectations of what people have for start-up compete. We have kids who have trained and second round of the playoffs years later is big, prepared for this. programs.” really. Thanks to our coaching staff and staff “Most people associate going to a new A couple of Paetow football players said “But as it pertains to COVID, that’s their overall, there’s a lot to be happy about, man. (EMT) call. If they didn’t feel it was safe, I school as a sentence,” Gotte said. “Our they weren’t feeling well on Monday, Dec. The encouraging thing is we can always get seniors get to say that they played in big supported them 100 percent. That’s their job. better. And that’s what I expect out of these 14, and were sent home. One tested positive, games, competed in the playoffs, and our which triggered the district to have the entire But as it pertains to me as a football coach, underclassmen. I want to see Paetow win a kids now feel they can go into big games and team tested. Through that process, over Tues- I’m not worried about the health and safety of state championship, and I’ll be around to see have a chance. Our kids believe they can day night and through the day Wednesday, our kids on the football field as it pertains to it happen.” a number of kids on the varsity roster tested being football players.” Senior captains this season were Tibbetts, win. For us to be at that stage, with our se- positive. Gotte’s focus was on the positives of a defensive back Carl Simon and offensive niors getting to experience that, is probably The district’s emergency management negative situation. There were opportunities lineman Demetrius Elko. Gotte remembered the most memorable thing for me. team met to create a mitigation plan that for seniors who had not played much this going to Katy Junior High to talk to prospec- “We’re fortunate to get to play 10 games. Wednesday. The kids who tested positive season to play a lot against Canyon. Some of tive Panther athletes the spring before the There’s a lot of teams that didn’t. There’s a lot were removed, and the plan was to test the the younger kids who had not played a varsity school opened. He met with four kids. One of of people across the country who are dealing entire team and program staff over the next game, it was a chance for them to get big- those was Tibbetts, then a ‘C’ team lineman with a lot worse than we are. We’ll pick our- three days to show if the mitigation plan was game varsity reps as well. who eventually played an essential role in selves up, celebrate what we accomplished, removing the positive cases. But the number of positive cases never setting a winning foundation for a newborn go back to work and be appreciative for what But six more positives showed up the next waned. program. we had.” Call 281-391-3141 or visit www.katytimes.com to place your ad today!

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Call for actividaden una llanura aluvial de 100 años proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster John 832-773- Recovery Program administered by the Texas General Land Office – Disaster A: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados. 2657 Recovery program (GLO DR) and 19-076-013-B362 / B-16-DL-48-0001, Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Katy ha determinado que la siguiente is located in the 100-year floodplain, and the City of Katy will be identifying acción propuesta bajo la Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario - and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and 620 Programa de Recuperación por Desastre administrado por la Oficina General de the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by HOUSES FOR SALE Tierras de Texas - Programa de Recuperación por Desastre (GLO DR) y Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 19-076-013-B362 / B-16-DL-48-0001, está ubicado en la llanura aluvial de 100 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Protection of Floodplains. 2,000 SQ FT, 4 años, y la ciudad de Katy identificará y evaluará alternativas viables para ubicar Project Location: bedroom, 3 bath, la acción en laaluvialllanura y el impactos potenciales en la llanura aluvial de la All work will occur in the City Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas ﬁ replace, kitchen acción propuesta, según lo requiere la Orden Ejecutiva 11988, de acuerdo con las at the Katy Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 25839 Katy Freeway island, granite regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para tomar (29.773617, -95.826417). downstairs bar determinaciones sobre la protección de llanuras aluviales. Description of the Proposed Project: located in quiet Ubicación del proyecto: Todo el trabajo se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Katy, Sewer Facilities: neighborhood in Subrecipient shall raise and stabilize existing levees, reconstruct and elevate roads, Crystal Beach, condado de Fort Bend, Texas, en la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de Katy (PTAR) ubicada en 25839 Katy Freeway (29.773617, -95.826417). install a new storm water pump station and emergency generator, reconstruct Tx by School. For existing fences, regrade drainage ditches, and complete associated appurtenances. more informa- Descripción del proyecto propuesto: tion, call 936-488- Instalaciones de alcantarillado: El- FLOODPLAIN: According to FEMA #48157C0040L (effective date 4/2/14), the 1314. subbeneficiario deberá levantar y estabilizar los diques existentes, reconstruir y project will occur within a 100-year floodplain (Zone AE). elevar los caminos, instalar una nueva estación de bombeo de aguas pluviales y un Area of Disturbance: 4.0 acres generador de emergencia, reconstruir las cercas existentes, reorganizar las zanjas PUBLISHER’S de drenaje y completar los accesorios asociados. Natural and beneficial values potentially adversely affected by the activity: NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this Llanura aluvial: De acuerdo con FEMA # 48157C0040L (fecha de vigencia 4/2/14), 1. A flood could damage the new proposed infrastructure. However, such newspaper is subject to the Fair el proyecto ocurrirá dentro de una llanura aluvial de 100 años (Zona AE). damage is not anticipated as flooding of a magnitude necessary to damage the new infrastructure is unlikely to occur. Housing Act which makes it illegal Área de perturbación: 4.0 acres to advertise “any preference, limi- 2. The natural resources of the floodplain include water, biological, and tation or discrimination based on Valores naturales y beneficiosos potencialmente afectados negativamente por societal resources. The proposed project will have negligible impacts on the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, la actividad: floodplain because it will help control flooding at the WWTP which will familial status or national origin, or result in less damage to the natural habitat within the floodplain. 1. Una inundación podría dañar la nueva infraestructura propuesta. Sin an intention or discrimination.” Fa- 3. After review of County Lists of Endangered and Threatened Species for the embargo, no se prevé un daño de este tipo, ya que es poco probable que milial status includes children under County, on-site inspections of the project site and consultation with the se produzcan inundaciones de la magnitud necesaria para dañar la nueva the age of 18 living with parents or USFWS, it was concluded that the construction of the facilities will have no infraestructura. legal custodians, pregnant women quantifiable impact on plant and animal life. Only native plants are to be 2. Los recursos naturales de la llanura aluvial incluyen recursos hídricos, and people securing custody of chil- used in the floodplains and on the site. biológicos y sociales. El proyecto propuesto tendrá impactos insignificantes dren under 18. 4. Societal resources should also be considered during the design process. This newspaper will not knowing- en la llanura aluvial porque ayudará a controlar las inundaciones en la The designs are meant to complement the natural features of the area and ly accept any advertising for real es- PTAR, lo que resultará en menos daño al hábitat natural dentro de la to offer an aesthetically pleasing structure. The site will have no effect on tate which is in violation of the law. llanura aluvial. agricultural lands. Our readers are hereby informed 3. Después de la revisión de las Listas del Condado de Especies Amenazadas y that all dwellings advertised in this en Peligro para el Condado, las inspecciones en el sitio del sitio del proyecto There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected newspaper are available on an equal y la consulta con el USFWS, se concluyó que la construcción de las by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the opportunity basis. 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All Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; Providing For Severability And Providing For Herewith; Providing For Severability And Providing For A Fine Not To Exceed $2,000 For Each Day A Violation A Fine Not To Exceed $2,000 For Each Day A Violation Of This Ordinance Exists. Applicant And Agent Is Pastor Of This Ordinance Exists. Applicant And Agent Is Pastor Hernan Castano Of Iglesia Rios De Aceite – Rivers Of Oil KatyTimes.com Matt Powell Of Crossings Community Church. Church. THE KATY TIMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 9 SPORTS Skinner works way to Eastern Illinois By DENNIS SILVA II against Conroe, when he had two catches for SPORTS EDITOR 29 yards and dropped three passes. “I could say I was too excited; my first When Brooks Haack was hired as offen- game, it wasn’t great at all,” he said. “It was sive coordinator at Mayde Creek last spring, terrible. But I came back to myself. I couldn’t he was intrigued at what he had in 6-foot-2, let the moment soak me up. I had to just play 192-pound senior receiver L’den Skinner. my game.” Haack, a former honorable mention all- Eventually, Skinner got more comfortable state quarterback at Katy High, was bringing a as a primary option on offense. Haack said his wide-open, pass-happy spread offense to the route-running and understanding of how to Rams. Right away, he knew he had a talent in use his body and leverage improved drasti- Skinner. cally. “L is a great kid and someone we knew Physically, Skinner has all the tools. Every early on that he was going to be an instru- program wants a tall, fast receiver, especially mental part of the offense,” Haack said. “He Eastern Illinois, which plans to use Skinner was very raw, and I could tell once he under- on both the outside and inside and will play stood what we were trying to teach him, then him as a true freshman if he proves himself. sky’s the limit on what he could accomplish.” “A few things he can get better at would be Skinner was just as excited as Haack. He understanding the game and coverages and had primarily been a blocking receiver for a how to win a route versus everything,” said Rams offense that was run-dominant under Haack, who played collegiately at Louisi- previous head coach Mike Rabe. ana-Lafayette and Northwestern State. “Speed Getting the ball more was a welcomed and strength will come as well at the next thought. level, and just being a student of the game.” “I knew this was my chance to show what I Growing up, Skinner always wanted to be could do,” Skinner said. “It was my spotlight.” a professional athlete. He just thought he’d be That light shone fairly bright as Skinner in the majors. was one of the more dynamic playmakers He played centerfield and shortstop for in Katy ISD football this season. He led all his travel ball teams from nine years old up of Katy ISD in receiving with 768 yards and until his freshman year. His mom only started a touchdown on 50 catches, averaging 15.4 letting him play football in the seventh grade yards per catch for the district’s top offense. at Mayde Creek Junior High. It was a considerable rise from 2019, when he “She hated it,” Skinner said, laughing. had 10 catches for 211 yards and a touch- “She didn’t like how physical it was, felt it was down. abusive to the body. She’s actually starting to Though a relative newcomer to the sport like it more now. She won’t admit it, but she and position, having played football only does.” since the seventh grade and receiver since his Skinner loves it. He played fullback, which sophomore year, Skinner earned an opportu- is where he learned to appreciate the art of nity to play at the next level when he signed to blocking, and cornerback in junior high. As a play for Eastern Illinois on Dec. 16. freshman, he played outside linebacker. His Skinner plans to hold a public signing sophomore year, he was moved to receiver. ceremony in February. His one endearing memory is that first “When I first talked to Eastern Illinois, I touchdown catch, a 65-yarder. From there, he could tell they had a family atmosphere from only wanted more and more. the jump,” Skinner said. “Everything clicked. “I just like catching the ball and running We just had this chemistry off the bat. The with it,” he said. “If you gave me that, I was people and the community at Eastern Illinois good.” was strong.” This season was the culmination of it all. Skinner said he’s barely scratched his He had a 48-yard catch against Cypress Lakes. potential. A 37-yard haul against Dulles. His touchdown “I feel I can show off my speed a lot more,” catch went for 91 yards against Taylor. said Skinner, who runs a 4.42 hand-timed Skinner’s 50 catches were 17 more than 40-yard dash. “I showed it off a couple games the next-best receiver in that department and early on, but I want to show how fast I can his yards were almost 100 more than the next- really run with the ball in my hands and how best in that respective category. fast I can run after the catch. “He’s a young man that deserves every- “This was my first year ever having the thing that’s coming his way,” Haack said, “and football in my hands. I had a lot to learn, and if he will continue to work, like I know he will, COLE MCNANNA I still do.” then he will have a great career and great life Mayde Creek senior L’den Skinner was the top receiver among all Katy ISD players this season with 50 catches for 768 Skinner had a rough season opener even after football.” yards and a touchdown.

SPURLOCK from page 6 Cajun Catfish season as a head coach, and 16th year at the helm of Seven Lakes’ girls basketball program, Spurlock is in an exclusive class of coaches in Katy ISD, becoming just the fourth to have 500 Mondays career wins after the Spartans beat Katy, 46-33, in their district opener Dec. 4 at Katy High. Spurlock, who has been the head coach at 3:00 – 7:00 pm C.E. King, Friendswood, Hightower and now Seven Lakes, joins Katy High baseball coach Tom McPherson, Cinco Ranch wrestling coach All You Can Eat Bill Dushane and Katy High softball coach Kalum Haack in the 500 club. for $10.99 “It’s been a career filled with something I absolutely and truly love and adore, so it never feels like work,” Spurlock said. “There’s good days and bad days, sure, but I work hard and our players work harder. It’s never been a job, and the benefit of loving something and being able to do it for a living, you accomplish things that maybe you think you’ll never do.” Following the Spartans’ 67-16 win over Morton Ranch on Dec. 18, Spurlock has a RAY BORCHERT | [email protected] career record of 504-298, a winning percentage Seven Lakes coach Angela Spurlock gestures toward her of 62.8 percent. She has led teams to 19 playoff players during a game against George Ranch on Dec. 14 at appearances, 12 district championships and Seven Lakes High. two regional finals. At Seven Lakes, Spurlock has a 315-181 record, a 63.5 win percentage. Her Spartans won she was presented with balloons and a banner seven straight district titles from 2011-2018. sign honoring her 500th win after the Katy “The main thing she has taught me is to game. She didn’t think anyone knew. She always believe,” senior forward Lily Baumgard- certainly was not going to bring it up; Spurlock ner said. “She has really showed me when you loathes discussing herself, always wanting to Kathy’s truly believe in something, you can accom- keep the topic of conversation on her team. plish anything, no matter how big the goal.” She did admit, though, that accomplishing Spurlock’s foundation is defense—pred- the career milestone at a school she helped icated upon heart, effort and desire, all traits open up, for a program she started from she demands as core values of her program— scratch in 2005, was rewarding. Shrimp and respecting opponents and shooting. She “It was a cool opportunity and a buck- embraces the notion that she is an “old-school et-list thing to open a school,” Spurlock said. coach.” “I always wondered what it would be like to Her players dress alike on game days, arrive take the knowledge of what I had learned as and leave together, and do things as a team. a player and young coach and see if I could Boil Unity is a part of the Spartans’ success and has apply those pillars and cornerstones to a only been enhanced through expectations. program that didn’t know anything. It’s a pretty “During my junior year, going through a humbling, emotional experience to know it PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) surgery, was successful.” from 5-9pm Coach Spurlock included me in everything,” Recently, Spurlock allowed herself a rare senior guard Addison Poth said. “Even though moment to reflect on her basketball life. From (every Friday) for $10.50 lb I couldn’t play, she made sure I was a part of playing with a larger-sized basketball and no the team as a leader for the younger players. 3-point line in high school to her playing days She really helped me get through the toughest at Panola Junior College to two regional final includes corn and potato year of my career. It has made this season more appearances at Friendswood and Seven Lakes. special, since I was allowed to work my way Spurlock remembers some of the wins, but with every pound. back to also being a leader on the court.” like any great coach, the losses are what stick Spurlock emphasizes discipline and with her. accountability, and having fun doing so. Junior “Those losses taught me how to win,” Spur- guard KK Tucker said Spurlock taught her how lock said. “The loss column is probably just as to be responsible in her academics, athlet- important as the win column, if you really look ics and home life. Tucker also remembers at how true teaching and learning the game of Spurlock spraying them with silly string before basketball takes place.” pregame shootarounds last season, which Spurlock is appreciative of every player, energized and excited the players just as they grateful for every assistant coach, and thankful were about to hit the court. for all four school districts she has worked for. Playing for Spurlock, junior guard Aliyah She is encouraged about this year’s 8-1 team, Atiqi said, is “an honor and a privilege.” excitedly noting, of course, its dominant defen- “My favorite memory is just being part of sive performances to start the season. 9027 S.E. I 10 Frontage Rd. • Sealy, Texas 77474 Coach Spurlock’s 500th career victory,” Atiqi And she is thrilled for what is still to come. said. “Seeing her being so humble, but I know “I’ve enjoyed the journey and I’ve enjoyed deep down inside it meant a lot to her.” the process,” Spurlock said, “and, God willing, I 979-987-6077 Indeed, Spurlock was taken aback when hope it continues.” THE KATY TIMES 10 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 SPORTS

and I said, ‘Man, Bryce, I’ve never seen you MUSTANGS like this.’ He said, ‘Coach, it’s a challenge.’ He from page 6 embraced that challenge and he met it head on. That shows the kind of person he is.” and throws coach Juan De La Garza, who Conner and Foster are passionate about has coached eight national champions and putting Taylor football on the map. Taylor three Olympians. made the playoffs just twice in five seasons “It was coming down to a decision and before the duo arrived on campus. Since I was putting everything together, as far as then, the Mustangs have made the playoffs football, track and field, connections after each of the last four seasons and won at least football,” Foster said. “Who could prepare one playoff game each of those years; last me to achieve my goals of the 2024 Olym- season, they were Class 6A Division II state pics and draft? A&M is the best spot for semifinalists. that.” When he was in middle school, Conner Signing on his 18th birthday only made had the option of attending Katy High or the day more special. Taylor. His parents were divorced, and one “It’s definitely a weight off my shoul- lived near Katy High feeder Katy Junior High ders,” Foster said. “It’s been a fun process, and the other lived near Taylor feeder West but there were stressful times. Now it’s a Memorial Junior High. story I can tell my kids one day, like ‘Yeah, “I had the choice, and I wanted to start I committed to Texas A&M with this cool something at Taylor,” Conner said in deciding build-up, on my 18th birthday, and all this to attend Taylor over the perennial state foot- type of stuff.’ I think it’s the best decision ball power at Katy High. “I think it’s mission I’ve ever made.” accomplished. We did that together, and it’s Foster said the effects COVID-19 had on been really good to change a program with the recruiting process—such as no official Bryce. I wish we could’ve done it together in visits, spring football or summer camps— college.” made the decision difficult. In the end, he Just as he took pride in turning around went with what he knew. His mother at- a program like Taylor, Conner is looking tended Texas A&M and his brother, Braden forward to doing the same at Texas, despite Meador, was an offensive lineman for the heavy criticism these days surrounding Aggies. the Longhorns’ play and head coach Tom “A lot of it, I had to go off gut feeling,” DENNIS SILVA II Herman. Foster said. “I’ve been at A&M ever since I “I know there are bumps during a season Taylor senior offensive guard and Texas A&M signee Bryce Foster poses for a photo during a signing ceremony Dec. 18 at the was 10 or 11 years old, since my brother was and people are going to say this and that, performing arts center at Taylor High. there. I’ve been to camps and I would stay but I know what the UT program is capable with him in his dorm room while he prac- of,” Conner said. “I’m going to help change ticed. I thought it was the coolest thing that That’s probably the best thing that came out Sharp said Foster’s hands, feet and it when I get there. I ignore all that noise be- he knew guys like (former Aggie and current of (the ceremony).” strength are “unbelievable.” Foster is the cause those are people that don’t know any- Cleveland Brown) Myles Garrett.” Taylor offensive line coach Travis Sharp program’s bench-press record holder at 415 thing about the program. They’re just saying Foster signed on the same day his fellow vividly remembered watching Foster during pounds. He has allowed only one sack in the stuff. I’m excited about Texas and getting the offensive line teammate, three-star tackle his first practice four years ago. last 24 games. program back to a national championship.” recruit Hayden Conner, publicly signed “Somebody was holding a hand shield, Foster is also a state silver medalist in the Foster said “it’s really big” that he and to the University of Texas. The 6-foot-5, and when he came off the ball, he punched shot put and a state bronze medalist in the Conner are staying in-state to continue their 317-pound Conner verbally committed to and it sounded like thunder,” Sharp recalled. discus. He is the No. 1 discus thrower in the college careers. And he’s eager to contin- Texas on July 23, 2019, and officially signed “It really did. I’ll never forget it.” nation for the class of 2021 and No. 2 in the ue the recent successful pipeline created on Early Signing Day on Wednesday. Since then, Foster, affectionately shot put. between Taylor and Texas A&M, joining guys After being teammates and helping es- nicknamed “The Mountain,” has been an But more than any physical trait, Sharp like Max Wright and Braedon Mowry. tablish the Mustangs as one of the top teams irreplaceable part of the Mustangs’ offensive said it’s Foster’s competitiveness that puts “The coaches really helped me mature in the area over the past four years, Foster line, playing guard, center and tackle. He him above and beyond. and grow, as well as the other guys who’ve and Conner will be playing for schools also played on the defensive line, strip-sack- “My favorite memory was the day we put come through the program like Max Wright, notorious for their heated rivalry. ing the quarterback in the process, during him at center (last year against Memorial in (UCLA defensive lineman) Otito (Ogbonnia),” “I’m just glad he’s staying in Texas,” Taylor’s 28-13 win over Houston Heights in the playoffs),” Sharp said. “He shows up and Foster said. “Humble guys who really helped Conner said. “I’m glad he’s not going to OU. their area playoff win Dec. 18. he’s so fired up. He’s screaming and yelling, me and Hayden through this whole process.”

Davis had 113 yards and two Koger completed six of nine passes Shadow Creek is led by Baylor junior Lawrence Armstrong (269 TIGERS touchdowns on nine carries. Soph- for 125 yards and two touchdowns signee and 6-foot-2, 195-pound yards, five TDs). Shadow Creek’s from page 1 omore running back Seth Davis to senior receivers Taylor Sauls- senior quarterback Kyron Drones, defense is led by senior lineback- had 186 yards and two touch- berry and Fuller Shurtz. Koger has who has completed 50.3 percent ers Byron Roberson (11 tackles per Senior running back Jalen Davis downs on 11 carries. In the game, thrown 16 touchdown passes to of his passes for 1,455 yards and 19 game, four tackles for a loss) and scored on the first play from scrim- the Davis brothers each surpassed just two interceptions this season. touchdowns to six interceptions. Terrence Cooks (7.9 tackles per mage for the sixth time this season, the 1,000-yard rushing mark for The Tigers led 46-0 at the half Drones has also rushed for 384 game, four tackles for a loss, two and the Tigers were off and running the season. Seth Davis has 1,177 as Katy coach Gary Joseph rested yards and three more touchdowns. sacks). against Lamar (6-4). Katy totaled 574 yards and 13 touchdowns. Jalen his starters in the second half. It The Sharks have a trio of potent Shadow Creek’s three losses yards, 417 on the ground, and 22 first Davis has 1,079 yards and 18 was the fifth time this season Katy receivers in seniors Greg Hancok this season have come to No. 1 downs. The Tigers held Lamar to 88 touchdowns. has held an opponent to seven or (717 yards, eight TDs) and CJ North Shore, No. 7 Bridgeland and total yards and nine first downs. Sophomore quarterback Caleb fewer points in a game. Guidry (403 yards, nine TDs), and No. 16 Pearland Dawson.

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