World-class gymnast and Houstonian Simone Biles is set to begin her 2024 Olympic season next month during the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Conn. The U.S. Classic is May 17 and May 18. The 27-year-old seven-time Olympic medalist made a triumphant return to competition last year, winning an eighth individual title in the U.S. before winning a sixth all-around championship a few weeks later. The world’s most decorated gymnast is set to lead the U.S. gymnastics team this summer in the Paris Olympics.
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Rockets make it .500 for the season
The Rockets wrapped up their 2023-24 campaign on a positive note, defeating the resting Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 during Sunday’s season-finale. The win got the Rockets to 41-41 for the season, which is a huge jump from 22 wins last season. But the Rockets have missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season and will again be a NBA Lottery team in the upcoming Draft.
Prairie View loses out on quarterback prospect
The Prairie View football team went through a wild ride last week with former Montana quarterback and Spring native Clifton McDowell. McDowell, who jumped into the transfer portal this offseason after leading the Grizzlies to the FCS National Championship Game, attended the Panthers’ spring practice on Wednesday and left giving the coaching staff his non-binding verbal agreement. But on Saturday, McDowell announced on his Twitter page that he will be playing his last year of college eligibility at McNeese State. McDowell will be attending his sixth school in his collegiate career after starting out with Louisiana before going to Kilgore College and Central Arkansas before landing at Montana where he got his first consistent playing time. This offseason, transferred to Temple but left after a couple of weeks.
Amen Thomspon ends season on strong note
Rockets rookie guard Amen Thompson recorded a career-first triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the season finale.
TSU catcher Michael Goudeau leads Tigers to series sweep
Texas Southern senior catcher Michael Goudeau went 9-for-14 at the plate with 7 RBI and a grand slam during the three-game sweep over UAPB.
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