Eric Moreno
I am a professional writer.
High School, College, and Pro Football, Travel, Texas History
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Former Air Force and Dallas Cowboys standout Chad Hennings: Football is 'the best leadership laboratory'
Few people in football history can claim a more successful career on and off of the field than Chad Hennings. Born and raised in Van Horne, Iowa, Hennings began his amazing career playing all over the field for his hometown Benton County High School Bobcats. He earned All-State honors in football and become the state's heavyweight wrestling champion his senior year.
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Austin Elite Grow Fan Base & Tradition in Round Rock
In 2017, Major League Rugby came into existence with the promise of bringing professional-level rugby competition to cities across the USA. The Austin metro area was the beneficiary of one of these franchises, with Austin Elite starting play in 2018 at the brand-new Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (RRMC).
The facility is home to club and recreational rugby and soccer, and is open to the community throughout the year, with Austin Elite playi...
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A Gem Deep in the Heart of Texas
The Texas Rangers formally became the Lone Star State’s second major league club in 1972 when the second incarnation of the Washington Senators made the move from the nation’s capital to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
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Texas A&M quarterback Nick Starkel: 'I really wanted to be a part' of the National Team
In 2016, Texas A&M University sophomore quarterback Nick Starkel fulfilled one of his lifelong football goals by suiting up for the U.S. National Team. Growing up in New Orleans, Starkel started playing football in elementary school and became a star quarterback when he and his family moved to Argyle, Texas.
wilsoncountynews.com
Hornets shine during annual spring game
Under a burning hot early-evening sun, the East Central Hornets held their annual Black and Gold Spring Football Game May 24 at Hornet Stadium.
Head Coach Joe Hubbard’s squad finished up their spring offseason practices with a spirited — yet controlled — back-and-forth contest. Ultimately, the Gold Team prevailed, 22-19.
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New Tradition Elementary may not be finished by August
Construction of the new Tradition Elementary School in St. Hedwig and the Gary Patterson Performing Arts Center on the East Central High School campus are not on track to be open before the start of the upcoming school year.
District Business Operations Associate Jim Selby delivered the news May 17, during East Central Independent School District’s board of trustees meeting at the high school.
The construction report was a mix of good and bad news.
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Multisport athlete spotlight: How Michael Carter excelled in football and track
Few athletes can boast of attaining ultimate success in one sport, let alone two. Michael Carter is one of those rare athletes. The Dallas native set records in track and field in both high school and at Southern Methodist University before earning a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, all while starring as a nose tackle and winning three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Hornets top Broncos in Bi-district playoffs
Friday’s rain may have delayed the second game between East Central and Brandeis in their Bidistrict series, but it could not keep the Hornets from raising the “W” flag on Saturday, after a 4-0 win May 3.
The Hornet baseball squad continued its march toward excellence after a come-from-behind, 9-8, win in Game 2 against the Brandeis Broncos at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, ultimately sealing the deal with a walk-off 2-run homer.
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See why this Texas school district requires student-athletes to play more than one sport
Highland Park Independent School District Athletic Director Johnny Ringo has spent his entire career in pursuit of helping middle and high school athletes attempt to reach their full potential. With over 30 years' worth of coaching and athletics administration, Ringo has seen sports – especially football – evolve.
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East Central star preps for 2018 NFL Draft
For three seasons, Austin Jupe was a star on the football field for East Central High School. On the field for the Hornets, Jupe earned All-State Honorable Mention, First Team All-Area, and First- Team All-District honors. His skills caught the attention of schools all across the country; after redshirting one season at Baylor, Jupe returned home to attend school and play football at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
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Hornets score walkoff win against Cougars
The late, great Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra’s malapropisms have become part of our everyday lexicon. One great Yogi-ism refers to his never-say-die attitude: “It ain’t over till it’s over.”
The East Central Hornets epitomized this April 17, at home against district rival Canyon. With the game knotted up for virtually the entire contest, the home team scored a dramatic walkoff victory, beating the Cougars 3-2.
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Missions Howl at the Wolff
Founded in 1888, the team that would become the San Antonio Missions was a charter member of the Texas League, one of the largest Double-A leagues in the minors. In their history the club has seen Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Joe Morgan, Mike Piazza, Pedro Martinez, and Dennis Eckersley take the field in San Antonio.
Currently a feeder club for the San Diego Padres, the Missions have been a force since day one of their existence.
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Fiesta San Antonio 2018: A Guide to the Alamo City’s Biggest Spring Celebration
The beloved citywide celebration is back and bigger than ever, in honor of the Alamo City's 300th birthday.
A float on the San Antonio River during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade (Courtesy Fiesta San Antonio Commission)
Each year, during the month of April, a magnificent transformation overtakes the city of San Antonio. The city—the entire city—becomes swept up in a fever of live music, energetic dancing, delicious food and billions of pieces of brightly colored confetti.
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The Spring League: A game of second chances
Football has always been a game that has fostered the idea of second chances. The game is built on a foundation of hard work, dedication, teamwork, and sacrifice. It is these traits that led to some of the great comebacks in the game’s history.
Comebacks and second chances have proven to be some of the greatest stories in the history of football. This consideration was one of the tenets behind the founding of The Spring League in 2016.
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Lady Hornets overwhelm Unicorns for big district win
Throughout his career, Head Coach Robb Glasscock’s teams have had one similar trait on offense — they bring the power. The Lady Hornets have carried on that philosophy this season and are hitting home runs at an amazing clip. This power was on full display as East Central slugged its way past district rival New Braunfels by a final score of 16-4 on April 6 at Hornets Stadium.