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Eagles fourth in nation
With its second Class 5A Division I State Championship in tow, the Allen football team now stands among the nation's elite programs for the 2012 season.
The Rivals100 national rankings justified that sentiment by tabbing the Eagles fourth in the country after toppling Houston Lamar, 35-21, on Saturday.
Allen, which finished the season at 15-1 overall, became just one of nine programs to win multiple Class 5A championships since the classification was berthed in 1980.
A litany of other statewide teams cracked the rankings as well, including two of Allen's playoff foes from this season in DeSoto (No. 7), Mesquite (34) and Skyline (36).
To put the difficulty of Allen's schedule into perspective, the Eagles also competed against Southlake Carroll (14), Coppell (52) and Cedar Hill (58) during the regular season, meaning that six of Allen's 16 games came against teams that finished the year ranked in the nation's top 60.
Americans score OT win
The Allen Americans dealt a 3-2 overtime decision the way of the first-place Wichita Thunder on Saturday.
Scotty Howes sealed the victory on a game-winning power-play goal with 90 seconds remaining in overtime that was set up by Anthony Maiani. The goal marked Howes' second of the night, raising the forward's total to 19 on the season.
Howes also leads Allen with 30 points on the season, one better than Maiani who contributed three assists in Saturday's win. Among those helpers was a setup to Trevor Ludwig, who scored his fourth goal of the year.
The win set pulled the Americans (18-5-2, 38 points) to within one point of top-seeded Wichita (18-8-3, 39) in the Central Hockey League standings.
Allen returns home Saturday for a 7:05 p.m. showdown with the Fort Worth Brahmas.
Tourney time
The Allen basketball teams will cap their respective tournament schedules this week, with both squads traveling off the Metroplex radar.
The Lady Eagles won't even be competing stateside, venturing north to Admore, Okla. for the Ardmore Holiday Festival.
Enjoying a taste of the Oklahoma basketball scene, Allen will be one of two Texas teams alongside Burleson competing in the eight-team field. The Lady Eagles will carry a two-game winning streak with wins over Lewisville and Coppell into today's 12:20 p.m. tipoff against Durant in the first round.
Meanwhile, Allen's boys squad will travel south for the Leander ISD Christmas Classic. The Eagles have righted the ship for three straight wins after taking decisions over Lake Highlands, Rockwall Heath and North Mesquite and look to build on that Friday when they meet Killeen Shoemaker at 3:30 p.m.
Allen will round out pool play that evening at 7:30 p.m. when they take on Cedar Ridge before Saturday's bracket play commences.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
With its second Class 5A Division I State Championship in tow, the Allen football team now stands among the nation's elite programs for the 2012 season.
The Rivals100 national rankings justified that sentiment by tabbing the Eagles fourth in the country after toppling Houston Lamar, 35-21, on Saturday.
Allen, which finished the season at 15-1 overall, became just one of nine programs to win multiple Class 5A championships since the classification was berthed in 1980.
A litany of other statewide teams cracked the rankings as well, including two of Allen's playoff foes from this season in DeSoto (No. 7), Mesquite (34) and Skyline (36).
To put the difficulty of Allen's schedule into perspective, the Eagles also competed against Southlake Carroll (14), Coppell (52) and Cedar Hill (58) during the regular season, meaning that six of Allen's 16 games came against teams that finished the year ranked in the nation's top 60.
Americans score OT win
The Allen Americans dealt a 3-2 overtime decision the way of the first-place Wichita Thunder on Saturday.
Scotty Howes sealed the victory on a game-winning power-play goal with 90 seconds remaining in overtime that was set up by Anthony Maiani. The goal marked Howes' second of the night, raising the forward's total to 19 on the season.
Howes also leads Allen with 30 points on the season, one better than Maiani who contributed three assists in Saturday's win. Among those helpers was a setup to Trevor Ludwig, who scored his fourth goal of the year.
The win set pulled the Americans (18-5-2, 38 points) to within one point of top-seeded Wichita (18-8-3, 39) in the Central Hockey League standings.
Allen returns home Saturday for a 7:05 p.m. showdown with the Fort Worth Brahmas.
Tourney time
The Allen basketball teams will cap their respective tournament schedules this week, with both squads traveling off the Metroplex radar.
The Lady Eagles won't even be competing stateside, venturing north to Admore, Okla. for the Ardmore Holiday Festival.
Enjoying a taste of the Oklahoma basketball scene, Allen will be one of two Texas teams alongside Burleson competing in the eight-team field. The Lady Eagles will carry a two-game winning streak with wins over Lewisville and Coppell into today's 12:20 p.m. tipoff against Durant in the first round.
Meanwhile, Allen's boys squad will travel south for the Leander ISD Christmas Classic. The Eagles have righted the ship for three straight wins after taking decisions over Lake Highlands, Rockwall Heath and North Mesquite and look to build on that Friday when they meet Killeen Shoemaker at 3:30 p.m.
Allen will round out pool play that evening at 7:30 p.m. when they take on Cedar Ridge before Saturday's bracket play commences.
Internet exclusive content
For more stories on the sports community, including web exclusives, video previews and wrap-ups, go to: starlocalnews.com. This is the site for in-depth coverage, immediate scores, videos, game stories and a football score ticker for those that can't wait for the print edition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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