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The Playbook
From Staff Reports
Eagles make early statement
Having won seven of the last eight dual or UIL State Championships, Allen is establishing a dynasty in Texas wrestling.
That dynasty doesn't appear to be slowing.
On the strength of pins from Bo Nickal, Matt Meyer and Mason Smout, Allen began with a 36-30 win over Tuttle, the four-time defending Class 4A Oklahoma State Champions and No. 14 team in the country.
After a 38-21 loss to No. 21 Broken Arrow, the Eagles rebounded at the Mid-America Nationals.
Nickal (160 pounds) won his weight and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler. Second-place finishes were recorded by Daniel Cartagena (138), A.J. Hinkle (145) and Meyer (182).
Allen, which beat Rockwall in its first home match, 56-11, is back in action Friday and Saturday at the Kansas City Stampede in Missouri.
The Eagles are now ranked No. 9 nationally by flowrestling.com.
Nwanebu a MaxPreps All-American
Lovejoy senior Ebony Nwanebu's efforts during her final season with the Lady Leopards have been recognized on a national level.
The USC signee and middle blocker was named to the MaxPreps 2012 All-American first team.
During her 2012 campaign, Nwanebu recorded 639 kills, 49 aces, 115 blocks (62 solo) and 306 digs. Nwanebu, also a finalist for the MaxPreps Player of the Year, was an integral cog in Lovejoy's 48-4 record and fifth consecutive UIL state title.
Last month, Nwanebu was named Class 4A State Tournament MVP, having won the same honor in 3A two years prior.
Calef named Player of the Year
Allen resident Mike Calef has been selected as the Texas Golf Association's North Region Player of the Year.
Calef, and other zone winners, were selected by the TGA Championship Committee based on points awarded for top finishes in specific regional, statewide and USGA national championships.
Leopards in Avery Air tourney
The Lovejoy boys basketball team won't have to travel far for its annual holiday tournament.
The Leopards will take to the court at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28 against McKinney from McKinney Boyd for the first of two days in the fourth annual Avery Air Invitational. Lovejoy is part of an eight-team field that includes Boyd, McKinney North, McKinney, Rockwall, Little Elm, Richardson Pearce and Frisco Centennial.
"Fans are going to be able to see 24 outstanding games in 30 hours while seeing their favorite teams participate six times," said Mark Stafford, 151 Sports Marketing representative. "If you enjoy basketball then this is a great event to attend, no matter if you have a rooting interest or not."
Lovejoy was the host site for the inaugural tournament in 2009, with Plano Senior laying claim to the event the past two seasons.
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THSCEF Leadership Summit
The Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is teaming with Game Changers for its leadership summit on Feb. 18, 2013.
The event will take place at the AAC.
Tickets are $99 for Texas High School Coaches Association members and $250 for non members. Payment can be sent to: THSCEF, P.O. Drawer 1138, San Marcos, Tx. 78667.
For more info, call: 512-392-3741.
Hall of Honor nominations
Though the Allen ISD began enshrining people into its Hall of Honor when Eagle Stadium opened, the district is still seeking future nominees.
Candidates must be ex-athletes, employees, teams or supporters of AISD. They must have graduated from Allen at least 10 years ago and demonstrated good character throughout their post-high school athletic career. If a nominee is deceased, a representative of his/her family may accept the honor.
Nomination forms can be found at: allenisd.org.
Nominations should include as much detail as possible to help choose the best candidates. The selection committee will name recipients at an annual AISD Hall of Honor banquet.
Winter Games of Texas near
For the eighth year in a row, The Winter Games of Texas (the state's largest multi-sport amateur competition) is coming to Collin County.
The event is set for Jan. 18-20, 2013.
Close to 4,000 athletes and 15,000 spectators, coaches, referees and volunteers are expected to participate in this year's event, which features 13 different sports (basketball, Miracle League Bowling, fencing, figure skating, flag football, gymnastics, ice hockey, martial arts, soccer, swimming, volleyball, table tennis and the 2013 Texas State Weightlifting Championship, which is the latest addition to the annual slate of activities).
While most of the events are taking place in Frisco, the gymnastics portion will be Jan. 19-20 at ASI Gymnastics-Plano West.
Those who medal in basketball, figure skating, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and table tennis advance to the 2013 State Games of America, which are July 31-Aug. 4.
For more information or to register, go to: taaf.com or call: 1-877-463-7472.
More accolades for Lovejoy
Weeks after concluding the volleyball season, Lovejoy continues to bring in accolades.
After winning its fifth straight state title and first Class 4A State Championship, the Lady Leopards were ranked No. 12 in the final MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Volleyball Rankings.
Lovejoy also received individual honors.
Those went to seniors Ebony Nwanebu and Mallorie Puckett, who have been named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State team.
THSBCA Convention and Clinic
The Waco Convention Center will be the site of the 2013 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Convention and Clinic.
The event is set for Jan. 10-12.
Early registration is available until Dec. 4 at a cost of $65. That price includes membership, clinic fees, liability insurance through THSBCA, a membership card and spot in the 2013 directory.
Regular or on-site registration is $80.
For further information, go to: thsbca.com or contact Mario Barrett at: 210-724-9959.
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