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Texas edges Alabama in BCS standings
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas took a small step forward in the Bowl Championship Series standings Sunday, and the remaining unbeaten teams held down the first seven spots.
The Longhorns (.9227) jumped from third to second place, ahead of Alabama (.9166) and behind Florida (.9918). It’s a cosmetic move. Texas was already in control of its destiny in the BCS championship race.
The Crimson Tide and Gators, if they both remain undefeated, will have to play each other in the Southeastern Conference title game.
Behind the top three were Iowa (.8407), Cincinnati (.8033), TCU (.8008) and Boise State (.7863), all unbeaten and hoping for the Gators, Crimson Tide or Longhorns to slip up.
Alabama faces a stiff test Saturday when LSU travels to Tuscaloosa.
The Horned Frogs hold a slim lead over the Broncos in the race to be this season’s BCS buster. Both teams had lopsided victories on Saturday.
Oregon moved up two spots from 10th to eighth place after a 47-20 victory against Southern California.
USC dropped seven spots to 12th place.
Notre Dame, which needs nine victories and a top-14 finish in the BCS standings to be eligible for an at-large bid, is 22nd.
Florida holds the top spot and is ranked first in both polls used by the BCS — the Harris and coaches’ polls. The Gators are also tops among the compilation of six computer ratings used by the BCS.
Texas is No. 2 in both polls and tied with Alabama for third in the computer ratings. The Crimson Tide is third in both polls.
Iowa is second in the computers, though only seventh in the Harris poll and sixth in the coaches’ poll.
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Former Coyotes shine at next level
As the Weatherford College baseball team continues a successful season, former WC players are making their mark in a big way at the NCAA Division I level.
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Local briefs — March 12
The Weatherford Coyotes rebounded from a first-game loss to wallop North Central Texas in a double-header, Wednesday.
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Poolville team straight shooters
The Poolville Junior High archery team qualified for the National Archery in Schools Program's National Tournament, to be held May 6-8, in Louisville, Ky.
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Aledo's Hawkins inks LOI with Lindenwood
ALEDO — Like many high school athletes, Aledo’s Dillon Hawkins dreamed about playing at the next level. On Wednesday, Hawkins got his chance, signing a letter-of-intent to play football and attend Lindenwood University, a four-year liberal arts institution located in St. Charles, Mo., 62,000 miles west of St. Louis.
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Peaster pair to play in All-Star game
Peaster seniors Clayton Brown and Courtney Haney have been invited to participate in the 11th Texas Roundup All-Star Game March 20 in Maypearl. The Texas Roundup, considered to be one of the state’s most prestigious events, selects the state’s top 24 boys and 24 girls from Class 1A, 2A and 3A schools.
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Local briefs — March 11
Teakell K’s 15 in district opener
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Lady Roos blank Richland
The Weatherford Lady Roos were on the bubble, as they squared off against Richland Tuesday night. Currently sitting in fourth in District 3-5A, the Lady Roos came up with a big win, 2-0, to further solidify a playoff slot.
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Former Coyote chosen to All-WAC team
DENVER – University of Hawaii men’s basketball forward Roderick Flemings, a former Weatherford College player, has been chosen as an honorable mention selection to the all-Western Athletic Conference team for the 2009-10 season. This is Flemings’ second straight year to earn All-WAC honors.
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Local briefs — March 10
WHS' Copeland advances to state powerlifting meet
Staff Report
Weatherford's Tyler Copeland finished second in his weight class at the Boys Regional Power Lifting Meet in Everman over the weekend. He moves on to the state in Abilene March 27.
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Local sports news- March 9, 2010
Weatherford linksters card second place at Sugar Tree
Staff Report
The WHS varsity boy’s golf team finished third at the Kangaroo Classic tournament played at the Sugar Tree Golf Club last weekend.
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