Sam Stafford, Another Great Pitcher for Texas

Once again, the Texas Longhorns have found another great pitcher on the mound. The sophomore, Sam Stafford pitched three perfect innings, helping the Longhorns beat Rice 5-1. Stafford has been hiding his talent, starting his first game against Rice on the 23rd of March. Texas also has Chance Ruffin, a junior right-hander who has a nasty curve ball. Ruffin closed the game against Rice and continues adding to his 19th straight inning without allowing a run. Does it matter if Texas has one of the lowest batting averages in the Division 1A teams? With great pitchers for the Longhorns, they still managed a 16-5 record.

- Amy H.

Messi gets payed more than Beckham???

Hey sports followers!

Today, the Argentina forward, from Barcelona was confirmed to be the highest played soccer player till date. He is said to have been paid $44 million last year, exceeding David Beckham, who is now the second most payed, having taken $40.5 million last year. Third place goes to Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, getting $40 million, and fourth place goes to his teammate Kaka, geting $25 million. Can you believe that a single person, gets payed $44 million? Part of the reason that he gets payed so much is from the endorsments he recieves from Pepsi, Gillette and Adidas. Who knew advertising could make you so much money? I find this Messi doesn't deserve this much money, knowing he isn't the best player on the field. Do you think Messi deserves all this money? Let me know what you think.

Another fun fact to know is that he scored two hat-tricks in a row this weekend past.


-Ashvin R.
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First Time for Everything

Congratulations to the LBJ boy's varsity soccer team for becoming district champs for the first time ever! As well as making it to the second round of the state playoffs. Check out how the team feels about their accomplishments this season and what things they will improve on to accomplish much more next season.

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LBJ Coaches Interviewed

Many of us have seen Coach Odems on the sideline directing the Jags football team, but how much do you know about him? Stay tuned to find out about his college career as a football player, what previous coaching jobs he has had, and even get a sneak peek for a take on next football season!
Also see the related piece on LBJ girls basketball coach, Coach Brown.

Follow us to watch out for the upcoming feature stories:

1. Coach Odem's Personality profile
2. Coach Brown's Personality profile
3. Varsity Soccer
4. LASA Swim Team

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Playing Sports-Good

Do sports really have a positive effect on you? Playing high school sports actually teaches you more values and traits than you would think giving you life lessons too. If you want to know what the advantages for playing sports are, check out the article Playing Sports-Good later in the Sports Avenue issue coming out 2010.

-Ashvin R.