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Last year was a disappointing year for Texas A&M University-Commerce, but change is on the horizon as the university searches for a new athletic director and head football coach. The volleyball progam made significant strides under head coach Craig Case, and the men’s basketball team is off to a fast start this year.
For Commerce High School, 2012 was a year that will not be forgotten any time soon. The football squad won their first playoff game in a decade, and the volleyball program went undefeated in district play en route to a 30-8 record and deep playoff run.
A&M-COMMERCE LOSES ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
2012 was not a good year for A&M-Commerce sports. The football, soccer, men’s basketball and women’s basketball squads all posted losing records. Only the volleyball team recorded a strong season, with a 20-11 record. The 2012-13 season has also been a positive one so far for the men’s basketball team, as they enter 2013 with a 9-3 record and head coach Sam Walker is knocking on the door of the all-time wins record.
The disappointing seasons were enough for the university to not renew Athletic Director Carlton Cooper’s contract after five years with A&M-Commerce. The university has narrowed its search for a new AD to four finalists.
Head football coach Guy Morriss was hired in 2008 with much fanfare, and he immediately delivered with a 5-5 season and a Lone Star Conference North Division Championship.
But the honeymoon did not last long, as the Lions posted records of 3-8, 1-9 and 1-9 in the next three seasons. He resigned at the conclusion of the 2012 season. The only national news that Morriss made while head coach were his comments following a campus-wide theft of the student newspaper, The East Texan. Morriss will serve as a special assistant to the new athletic director.
CHS FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TEAMS HAVE SEASONS TO REMEMBER
Commerce High School celebrated bi-district championships for both their varsity football and volleyball teams. The football team finished the season with a 7-5 record and their first playoff victory in a decade. The volleyball squad went undefeated in district play and finished with a 30-8 record. They lost to eventual state champions Brock High School.
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A LOOK BACK AT 2012 IN COMMERCE SPORTS
High school, university have opposite turnouts
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Former Commerce Mayor and Councilman John Sands makes a speech after being honored for his 16 years of service to the city during the May 21 Commerce City Council meeting.
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City councilman, attorney, finance director bid farewell to Commerce
Three long time members of Commerce government recently stepped down from their offices and were recognized during the May 21 Commerce City Council Meeting.
- Softball to be newest sports addition to A&M-Commerce
- Athletics to make big announcement today
- Lions Club helps children see the world more clearly
- Road project still on schedule
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City councilman, attorney, finance director bid farewell to Commerce
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The Commerce Lady Tiger softball team celebrates a 6-4 victory over New Boston at the Northeast Texas Community College softball field in Mount Pleasant on May 10. The Lady Tigers will play number one ranked Pilot Point in the state semi-finals in a best two-out-of three series. Two games will be played on Friday, the first at 6 p.m. and the second at 8:30 p.m.; and a third, if needed, is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Lady Tigers softball look to topple number one ranked Pilot Point
Tomorrow the Commerce High School Lady Tigers Softball team will play Pilot Point, the number one ranked team in the state.
- Wilson wins gold, silver at state track meet
- Soccer field receives needed repair
- Commerce athletics receive boost in funding
- CISD athletics receives boost of support
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Lady Tigers softball look to topple number one ranked Pilot Point
- Obituaries
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Kelly Jones
Funeral services for Kelly Walker Jones of Sulphur Springs were conducted at 10 a.m., May 11, in the West Oaks Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Hoyt Scoggins officiating and Jay Porterfield assisting. Interment followed at Restlawn Memorial Park with Lance Looney, Grant Looney, Kyle Smith, Ryan Reed, Taylor Pace and Brad McFadden serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer was Trey Elliott.
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- Lee Leonard
- Sarah Fletcher
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Kelly Jones
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AD sees bright future with support of community
It’s a great day to be a Lion!
- Busy week ends with full weekend
- Road project, Tigersharks examples of city and university working together
- Road project, Tigersharks examples of city and university working together
- Ivey walks the walk, responds to comments
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AD sees bright future with support of community
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