Posted 9:31 am Sunday, August 15, 2010
Tyler Football Classic Set For T.K. Gorman
The fifth Tyler Football Classic is set for August 26-28 at T.K. Gorman's McCallum Stadium.
The Crusaders' home field, with a new grass turf among other upgrades, will play host to Tyler's three TAPPS schools to kick off the football season.
On Thursday, Aug. 26, Grace Community takes on Winnsboro at 7 p.m. The following day, Gorman and Winona take the field at 7:30 p.m. All Saints battles Carrollton Christian Academy at 7 p.m. that Saturday.
"We invite everyone to come out and watch some great football and see the new field and other stadium upgrades," said Crusader head coach and athletic director Rick Palmer in a press release.
"The pride and tradition of Tyler's oldest private school football venue will create a wonderful atmosphere to kick off the season for these schools."
The classic, rotationally hosted by the three Tyler TAPPS schools, is sponsored by Azalea Orthopedics and Texas Spine and Joint Hospital. Next year's edition will also be played at McCallum stadium.
Lady Cougars Capture Third
CARTHAGE -- The Grace Community Lady Cougars placed third in the Carthage Volleyball Tournament on Saturday.
CARTHAGE -- The Grace Community Lady Cougars placed third in the Carthage Volleyball Tournament on Saturday.
Grace defeated Longview 25-21, 25-10 in the third-place match. Katie Gusa had 10 kills and two aces against the Lady Lobos, while Kayla Konon added 20 assists and five aces.
The Lady Cougars (6-1) started the day with a 2-1 win over Elysian Fields (25-11, 20-25, 25-21). Gusa had 12 kills and two blocks, while Emma Yeatts had eight kills.
Grace fell in the semifinals to Gilmer 2-0 (25-13, 25-23).
Gusa and Konon were named to the all-tournament team.
The Lady Cougars play at Bullard Brook Hill on Monday. The JV match starts at 4 p.m., followed by the varsity.
