Gulf Coast Sports Report 082126
Season 17, Episode 3
Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle
Heat Safety & UIL Wet Bulb Rules
THSCA Coaches Call Preview: Chris highlights an upcoming show featuring the UIL and a doctor from Dell Children’s Hospital discussing the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) safety rules.Host and Coach Perspectives: While some coaches worry the WBGT rules favor northern schools or programs with indoor facilities, the hosts agree that intense modern heat makes athlete safety the absolute priority.Game Cancellations: Coach Hank Carter canceled Lake Travis’s opening game due to physical and mental readiness concerns, and the hosts acknowledge the devastating situation at East Bernard.University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) Athletics
New Athletic Director: Brad Coker (spelled Kocher), formerly the Associate AD at Central State in Ohio, was introduced at a press conference attended by the Red River Athletic Conference Commissioner.Program Outlook: Soccer is starting up immediately, and fall baseball will begin in October.High School Football Updates
TAPS Kickoff (Actual Games This Friday):Shiner St. Paul at Victoria St. Joseph (at Memorial Stadium); to be covered by Kevin Olstrom for the sports report.Sacred Heart vs. Boerne Geneva (spelled Bernie Geneva) in Hallettsville (spelled Howitzville).UIL Scrimmages & Opening Matchups:Shiner: Looking strong and dominant on both lines during their scrimmage against Tide Haven. Shiner opens their season against Industrial, where they will receive their Lonear Cup.Tide Haven: Currently rebuilding under Coach Lucio; set to host Ganado in their season opener.Edna: Outscored Calhoun 6 to 1 in their opening scrimmage. They face a tough district opponent in Columbus later this season.Yoakum: Scrimmaged Franklin. Coach Bo Robinson will host a weekly show on the network all season.Bay City: Shined in their scrimmage against Victoria West; quarterback Ke’Marian Wiggins showed off a “rocket for an arm” alongside impressive team speed.Columbus: Highly loaded roster; considered a favorite to win the 3A Division 1 title.Chris’s Guadalupe Peak Training
Chris is training in Inez with a ruck vest to hike Guadalupe Peak (the highest point in Texas). Mike notes he is content sticking to swimming laps.presented by Lone Star Gridiron
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