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Centex Jammin' All-Star Games |
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2007 CENTEX PLAYERS, SCHEDULE, TEAMS, RESULTS, AND INFORMATION |
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2007 GAMES WERE A HUGE SUCCESS!
PLAYERS, BE SURE AND PRINT OUT THE PRESS RELEASE ON THE HOME PAGE AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER!!!
The 13th Annual Centex Jammin' All-Star Games were once again a hit! The games were held at UMHB (12th year), and for the
third year in their beautiful facility. Players checked in to the dorm on Saturday, July 14, 2007, and then participated
in practices and contests. Fifty-three outstanding area athletes took part in three separate games on Sunday.
Game one kicked off at 11:00 AM, which featured primarily players from 1A and 2A schools, although not exclusively. Team
One, dressed in white jerseys and coached by Kevin Kelly of Granger and Jason and Jeremy Fry, former Centex All-Stars, tallied
16 first quarter points, while Team Two, uniformed in black and coached by Alvie King of Milano and Billy Grumbles of Harper,
connected for 22 balanced points. In the second period, Team One hit for 24 more, while Team Two scored an impressive 26.
The Black led 48-40 at the intermission.
Team One managed only 19 points in the third period while Team Two exploded for 32. The fourth quarter belonged to the Black
as they added 25 fourth quarter points and held the White squad to 21. When the final horn sounded, Team Two players found
themselves on top 105-82. Team One scoring included: Jordan Corn, Florence 1, Trey Luna, Granger 16, Jess Hagan, Hondo 25,
Justin Patterson, Monahans 7, Jarell Westbrook, Broaddus 6, Marvin Whitfield, Rosebud-Lott 10, Scott Lambert, Ponder 9, Jeremy
Loyd, Avinger 4, Daniel Balderama, Reicher Catholic 2. Team Two scoring included: Damien Mays, Snook 13, Shane Heinze, Miles
16, Louis King, La Villa 15, Joseph Klepack, Jarrell 19, Kelly Knue, Thorndale 2, Brandon Johns, Troy 12, Derek Reeves, Ore
City 16, and Noah Harbison, Salado 12.
Teams Three and Four took the court at 1:00 PM for the second game of the afternoon. Team Three wore white and was coached
by Drew Sumner of Jarrell and Robbie Robinson of Milano. Team Four dressed in black jerseys and coached by Chris Sodek of
Mumford and Taylor Rowe from Sam Houston State, defeated Team Three 91-87. Team Three tallied 20 first quarter points while
Team Four scored 22, and what looked to be a close game became reality. Team Two added 22 more before halftime while Team
Four was able to muster 24.
At the half, the Black held a 46-42 lead. The third quarter belonged to Team Four, 22-18, and while the White team stayed
close and even outscored their opponents 27-23 in the final period, they could never make up the early deficit. When the horn
sounded, Team Four defeated Team Three, 91-87. Scoring for Team Three included: Kyle Koudela, Louise 9, Jacob Jackson, Chireno
4, Chris Minnitt, McGregor 7, Matthew Lowe, Maypearl 20, Dusty Miller, Academy 9, Tee Richardson, Rockdale 12, Andrew Sumner,
Jarrell 7, Patrick Sherek, Jarrell 6, and Cody Sears, Godley 13. Team Four scoring included: David Clark, Medina 6, Everett
Hall, Thorndale 3, Ben Kelso, Keene 17, Michael Williams, Huntsville 25, Glen Mason, Thorndale 8, Chris Cornwell, Thorndale
7, Bo Henderson, Anderson-Shiro 17, Levi Hermes, Lindsay 7 and Jeffrey Ballard, Woden 3.
2007 contest winners were announced at halftime of the first game. Three point: 1) Chris Cornwell, Thorndale 2)Matt Bentson,
Industrial, 3) Ben Kelso-Keene, 4) Everett Hall-Thorndale. Free throw: 1) Dominique Jones, Marlin 2(tie) Dusty Miller, Academy
(2 tie) Chris Cornwell, Thorndale Two ball: 1) Brandon Johns, Troy and Noah Harbison, Salado, 2) Dusty Miller, Academy and
Tee Richardson, Rockdale, Tied for 3rd) Jordan Corn, Florence and Trey Luna, Granger. Tied for 3rd) Ben Kelso, Keene and Michael
Williams, Huntsville, Knock Out: 1) Gerry Glover, Hempstead, Adam Murrell, Sanger, Chad Tumey, Salado.
Next, the finals of the dunk contest gave the fans even more to cheer about, as five contestants vied for the 2007 title.
Matthew Lowe from Maypearl clinched first while Jeffrey Ballard from Woden took second and Derek Reeves from Ore City place
third.
The final contest began at 3:00 PM. Teams Five and Six, like the teams before them, did not disappoint the many fans who
attended the yearly event. Team Five, dressed in white and coached by Kenny Mann of Salado, and Doug Franklin of Thorndale,
exploded for 63 first half points while Team Six wearing black, and coached by Kenny Driska of Rosebud-Lott and Jason Underwood
of Claude, tallied 41. Team Five scored 57 second half points, and while Team Six was able to add 56 of their own, the first
half deficit was too much to overcome. Team Five defeated Team Six 120-97.
Scoring for Team Five included: Chad Tumey, Salado 6, Kendall Clayton, Milano 9, Aaron Compton 9, Matt Benton, Industrial
22, Ryan Clark, Salado 10, Joey Lenox, Liberty Hill 4, Gerry Glover, Hempstead 22, Nick Russo, Liberty Hill 16, and Dan Witcher,
Liberty Hill 16.
Team Six scoring: Adam Murrell, Sanger 6, Kevin Perry, Sanger 2, Brian Williams, Woodville 10, Joseph Klepac, Jarrell 2, Kaleb
Cox, Jarrell 3,Bennie Cloud, Brenham 10, Jerrod Brown, Hitchcock 20, Dominique Jones, Marlin 23, and Matt Riley, Santa Fe,
21.
After each game, players and coaches were each presented a commemorative watch as a memento of their participation.
Proceeds from the games, after expenses, will be redirected into a scholarship fund. Recipients will be named at a later
date.
Many sponsors and volunteers once again graciously donated time and money to the annual event. Special thanks to Coach
DeWeese and UMHB for their assistance and generosity. Sponsors included: UMHB, Coach DeWeese, Covington Properties, Temple
Chapter SBOA, Golden Chick of Belton, Wheeler Insurance, The Floor Store, Cornerstone Mortgage, Bell Carpet Cleaning, Mike
Hooten, Montieth Title, Nagy Plumbing, Barcelona Sporting Goods, Bell Air Conditioning, The Bargain Barn, Belton Lock Shop,
Ace Pest Control, and Balfour Ring Company.
Pictures and additional information can be found on the Centex web site, http://embark.to/centex. Plans for the 2008
games are already underway.
Plenty of area talent coming to UMHB for 13th Centex Jammin' All-Star Games
2007 CENTEX TEAMS:(subject to change)
CONTACT ROSS ANDERSON: anderson_balfour@yahoo.com
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