Twenty-six AISD athletes earn scholarships
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY FEB. 2 Twenty-six Aldine ISD student-athletes received the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers when they signed with colleges and universities across Texas …
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NORTHEAST NEWS’ DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR: Huff lets his actions do his talking for him
By Mike Keeney, Contributing Writer Cory Huff doesn’t talk a lot, but he lets his actions do his talking for him, and that’s just fine with Nimitz High …
NORTHEAST NEWS NAMES COACH OF THE YEAR: Richard Slater takes Nimitz back to the playoffs
By Mike Keeney, Contributing Writer Nimitz High School head football coach Richard Slater and his staff knew they had a young team on their hands when the 2021 …
Mac Generals stomp Aldine Mustangs 48-6
The MacArthur Generals varsity football team took a large step toward redeeming their reputation last Saturday, Oct. 2 at Thorne Stadium, defeating the Aldine Mustangs 48-6. After a …
FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW, PART 2: UT, OU bolt for SEC, leaving rest of Big 12 wondering what’s next
Mike Tomlin’s Steelers won their first 11 games of the season, but lost four of their last five, including an embarrassing 48-37 home playoff loss to the Brown. …
FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW, PART 1: New era begins for Texans
It was a busy offseason for Houston’s pro football team. After firing embattled head coach Bill O’Brien four games into what would turn out to be a 4-12 …
Olympics open in Tokyo, Aldine Nimitz’s Griner on team
TOKYO – Brittney Griner and Ariel Atkins are players with local ties on this year’s Team USA women’s basketball Olympic roster. Brittney Griner, who starred at Nimitz High …
Brady goes for 7th Lombardi, Mahomes second in what could be a very real ‘Super’ Bowl!
By Mike Keeney I guess that Tom Brady guy still has something left in the tank. After spending 20 years in New England and leading the Patriots and …
Eagles’ linebacker Waymon Finley Named Northeast News’ Defensive Player of Year
By Mike Keeney, Contributing Writer For the last three years, Waymon Finley has been a mainstay in the Eisenhower Eagles football program. He has played on both sides …