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BC Baseball Preview

The Bridge City Cardinals have lost six starters from last year’s district championship team. Coach Chad Landry does have some players back to lead the Cardinals in their efforts to capture another district title. Six spots in the starting lineup need to be filled for the Cardinals. Landry does have some positions already penciled in on the lineup card. Justyn Romero a sophomore will start in centerfield and in the leadoff position. The coach thinks he will be a good one. Coming back is Kyle Bergeron who is strong on the mound and in the field. Bradley Thibodaux has second base for the … [Read more...] about BC Baseball Preview

BC Cardinals Softball Preview

The defending district champions are the Bridge City Lady Cardinals. Coming to Bridge City to take over as head coach is Kayla Gallardo who was the assistant coach at Orangefield. Coach Gallardo has four returning seniors from last year’s team. To fill in the holes caused by graduation Gallardo has some good young ladies to play. Kassidy Wilbur is back as the starter in the circle for the Lady Cardinals which will be a strong benefit. Gallardo has three freshmen Abby Anderson, Caitlin Denison, and Peyton Trapp that have found spots on the varsity this season. Trapp will help out with … [Read more...] about BC Cardinals Softball Preview

Rollover Accident Kills BC Man

On February 25, at 1:19 AM, officers with the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to the 6600 blk of N Lutcher, in reference to a roll over accident. Upon arrival and investigation it was determined that a red 2003 Dodge pickup, driven by 51 year old, Roy Arthur Allen of Bridge City, was traveling west bound when he lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway causing his vehicle to turn over. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn. The accident is still under investigation by the Orange Police Department. … [Read more...] about Rollover Accident Kills BC Man

Man In Bike Accident Dies from Injuries

The bicyclist who was hit by an Orange Police Department patrol vehicle early Tuesday morning has died of his injuries at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 19-year-old Devon Lynch Lestage was riding the bike on the eastbound Interstate 10 access road near Adam's Bayou when he was struck about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the collision because it involved an Orange police officer. Trooper Stephanie Davis said Lestage was riding the bike facing the oncoming traffic. Witnesses said he did not have lights on the front of the bike. Officer Brian … [Read more...] about Man In Bike Accident Dies from Injuries

Two Help Baylor Basketball

Natalee Smith of Orangefield and Emily Williamson from Silsbee were chosen to be ball girls for the Baylor Lady Bears in their game against Iowa State. The girls had attended a camp with about 1,000 other girls over the summer and about 200 girls were given an application to apply for ball girl with 100 chosen. Natalee is the daughter of Jack and Nitia and Emily is the daughter of Kali and John. … [Read more...] about Two Help Baylor Basketball

Bobcat Baseball Preview

Orangefield’s Dennis Vansa moves up from his assistant coach position last year to be the Bobcats’ head coach this season. Vansa has several players returning for Orangefield that have seen a lot of playing time for the Bobcats. Junior Dylan Anthony has already played two years on the varsity for Orangefield. Mack Patterson likewise had been on the varsity the last two seasons. Vansa says Josh Chandler is a senior who will see time in the outfield and do some pitching duties for the Bobcats. Other juniors back from last season are Andrew Hoyland and Payton Lathrop. Coach Vansa has young … [Read more...] about Bobcat Baseball Preview

OF Softball Preview

The Lady Bobcats in Orangefield have been contenders for the district championship the last few years, winning it two years ago.  Coach Amy McLaughlin believes this year’s club has a corps of returning players that will make Orangefield a playoff team again this season. McLaughlin points to seniors Haley Fontenot in centerfielder, Maleah Saucedo starting at shortstop, and Morghan Kelley holding down third base as leaders.  She also will look to a trio of sophomores returning to the varsity with Kaylee Ancelot seeing a lot of time in the circle pitching to Autumn Frost behind the plate, and … [Read more...] about OF Softball Preview

Doucet Wins Art Contest

Jaci Doucet, a student at St. Mary Catholic School, participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Quick Draw Still Life contest held at the Reliant Hall on Saturday, February 20.  There were 600 entries and 70 students from the junior high and high school level selected to participate.  Within the junior category only 26 students were allowed to participate.  Doucet won the JH division and was awarded a week to the Glacell School of Art in Houston this summer which is valued at $1,500 among other prizes. Cindy Claybar is her art teacher at St. Mary … [Read more...] about Doucet Wins Art Contest

Joseph Jerome Will

Joseph Jerome Will, 60, born and raised in southeast Texas, passed away on February 23, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Rose, of Community Church in Orange. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 17, 1956, he was the son of Homer Will, Sr. and Erma (Burrows) Will. He was the department … [Read more...] about Joseph Jerome Will

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