Matt Faye
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Editor @Beaumont_Sports. Pittsburgh raised. @Cronkite_ASU grad. [email protected].
Joined October 2011
Hearse carrying W.T. Johnston enters Singletary Stadium with the family and #Newton football team following.
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Gary Joseph gives his son, Jeff, the trophy after earning a spot in the state title game. The party is on for PNG. WHAT A MOMENT! #txhsfb
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Before its game against HJ, Lumberton held a moment of silence for the 3 teens killed during a car crash in Hardin County earlier this week.
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Please take two minutes of your time and listen to Beaumont United head coach David Green speak on the T-Wolves three-year run. 🗣
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Since this is a big topic today, here was United’s reaction to the “DFW vs. Houston” question. @thewesleyyates_ shut that down with one word…. “Beaumont.”
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Two of the best DBs in Southeast Texas grew up playing together as teammates. Tonight, cousins Bryce Anderson and Chandler Rivers will line up as rivals for the first time when West Brook plays Beaumont United #txhsfb . STORY:
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The headliner of signing day in SE Texas — @TArceneaux21 is headed to @UHCougarMBK. More coming later on @BmtEnterprise.
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.@Coach_ZBass has just been approved as Hardin-Jefferson’s next head football coach and AD. I’ll have more in a full story coming later. #txhsfb
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Silsbee senior receiver @KaayBarnes_ officially signed with @BUFootball today. Barnes said he couldn't wait to sign #BEScores #txhsfb
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For anyone wondering what a Pittsburgh accent sounds like, this is about as thick as it gets.
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Ozen grad Tony Brown was promoted to the Green Bay Packers active roster over the weekend and played sparingly against the Bills on Sunday #BEScores
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FINAL: Jesus 1, The Grave 0 . It’s the greatest story ever written. Happy Easter, Twitter friends.
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Through the good times and bad, @TheLRavienElia was the backbone of the West Brook Bruins. "I love him like a son. I'd do anything for him," @CoachPeevey said. STORY:
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Why was @thewesleyyates_ left off the McDonald’s All-American roster?. I’ve yet to find a good answer. His omission shows a major problem with the current state of high school basketball. Column:
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Big day for Beaumont football with West Brook star @BryceAnderson_1 set to commit. He’s currently ranked by ESPN as the third-best safety prospect nationwide. It’s down to UT and Texas A&M. I’ll have a story whenever Anderson drops the news. #txhsfb.
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BU and West Brook don't play for a few more weeks, but the Alumni Bowl fun has already begun. Story with full photos:
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Silsbee coach Randy Smith discusses the win tonight over WO-S, sending the Tigers into the state semis #BEScores #txhsfb @SHS_TigerNation
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A first look at Beaumont United’s state championship ring. 💍🏆. The ring also features the perfect 31-0 record and each player’s name on the sides. We’ll have a full story and photo gallery on the site later.
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Silsbee junior Honestee Holman just won the Class 4A triple jump state championship!. Her mom, Shinette, is a 1992 graduate of Silsbee and went to regionals in the same event.
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.@WACsports just announced its new multi-year agreement with ESPN. More than 500 annual events will appear on ESPN+ and the ESPN App. ESPN will also televise the WAC Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments.
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The Beaumont United boys basketball team is celebrating in style tonight. I’m at BISD Memorial Stadium for the Timberwolves’ state-title rally. It’s just getting started.
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Y’all need to watch @Carson_fall2024 pitch. I did for the first time tonight, and she threw a no-hitter with 20 Ks!. Bridge City clinched the district title with a 7-0 win over Silsbee. Recap coming soon. #BEScores
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You might know Avery George as Lamar's speedy leadoff hitter. He's also a talented R&B singer who just dropped some new music. STORY:
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Bmt United coach David Green speaks about what @TArceneaux21 meant to the school and the city.
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It hasn't been the best of decades for Beaumont football. On Saturday night, that narrative changed. High school football in Beaumont is back on the map, and we have the West Brook Bruins to thank. My Sunday column:
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Kayde Dotson on his big night for United. Coach Green said the sophomore predicted it would happen. @CoachKevinDot
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Per a news release from Beaumont ISD, United star @thewesleyyates_ will announce his college commitment Oct. 5 at 11:30am 👀.
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Today’s Beaumont Enterprise sports front. Go get a copy before it’s too late.
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.@CoachMcSchultz makes Lamar’s case for entry into the FCS playoffs. “I don’t see how they can leave us out.”
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Former West Orange-Stark DB Malick Phillips (@OmgIts_Malick) is transferring from Kilgore JC to Incarnate Word #BEScores
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Reggie Begelton got no scholarship offers out of West Brook, walked on to @LamarFootball, briefly retired from football after graduation, then became a @CFL champion. A passion for fishing has helped @LUcrew_Frenchy get through it all:
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Former Lamar basketball star @Colton_Weisbrod worked out for the Dallas Mavericks G-League affiliate today #BEScores
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Excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Sports Editor for the @BmtEnterprise. Not sure I’d call it the “Faye era” but I’m pumped up nonetheless! 😂 . I’ll still be writing a lot. You can read about it here:
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Arriving at Lamar last March, Marco Born brought with him a reputation for fundraising and facility renovations. One year later, Born has delivered in both those areas and more. My Sunday column:
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Steven and James Jones could each be ascending into bigger roles this season for #Lamar football. “They’re developing right on pace," Mike Schultz said. "This has a chance to be a good year for both of them."
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It took some serious recruiting for Russ Sutherland to convince his brother, Todd, to join him at East Chambers in 2014. Five years later, the sales pitch continues to pay off as the school's football and basketball teams are enjoying massive success.
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Bmt United grad @_ChandlerRivers in the house today for the Timberwolves basketball game. He was honored at halftime for his breakout freshman football season at Duke University.
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.@BryceAnderson_1 received his Under Armour All-American jersey this morning. My favorite part of this pic? Look how happy his mom is in this moment. #txhsfb
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PN-G senior @jacie_droddy discusses taking third place in the Class 5A state long jump and her special relationship with @CoachBfruge:
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A look inside @Lamar_Baseball’s surge into the Southland tournament. “It’s nothing short of remarkable what these guys did in the last few weeks. We had to go out and take it. There was no other option.” — @WillDavis44
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T.J. Atwood took over Lamar's conference opener with a career-high 34 points. Even so, it was defense that sealed the Cardinals' overtime win tonight against Southeastern Louisiana. RECAP:
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.@Shea_Adams17 on beating Liberty Hill, his versatility on offense and some “unfinished business” against South Oak Cliff.
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.@PAMemorialBB coach Kenneth Coleman is a happy man holding the state title trophy. @darionchatman4 makes a guest appearance #BEScores
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Silsbee’s state-title trio of @jayadams_5, @Devon_McCain3 and @BraeBush will be back on the same court this season.
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Some cool local soccer news here:. Lamar sophomore and Kelly Catholic grad @palomamtz_11 will train with the U20 Mexican National Team next week. Story link:
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.@Christhegoat20 scores on a short TD run, then ties the game with this catch on the 2-pt conversion. 4:36 4Q: Silsbee 28, West Orange-Stark 28 #BEScores #txhsfb
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The Willie Ray Smith offensive award winner is. West Brook QB @troyfor6_. Dude pretty much swept every single postseason award. What a way to cap his Bruins career.
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LC-M’s @CoachPeevey wins the Bum Phillips Coach of the Year Award. That’s Wade Phillips presenting the award to Peevey here at the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Check @Beaumont_Sports later for photos and full story.
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Another gold medal for a proud Port Arthur program. @caines_trevonte wins the Class 5A shot put with a personal-best (59-7.5).
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Devon Jernigan picks off a pass to seal the game for @LamarFootball. Here’s his celebration afterward. FINAL: Lamar 21, McNeese 17
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With the score tied, @LamarFootball blocks a FG and takes it back for a TD to win the game! . FINAL: Lamar 27, Incarnate Word 21 #BEScores
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New Lamar HC Pete Rossomando will keep two previous Cardinal assistants on staff. @CoachGipson11 and @coachcordova will both be in Beaumont again next season.
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Here is today’s sports front, which features three West Brook football players who switched positions when the Bruins needed it most. Desmond Jackson, Tyler Tucker and Markel Clark are now reaping the benefits of their “selfless” decisions. Story link:
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West Brook football will face its toughest test yet on Friday when the Bruins travel to North Shore #txhsfb. “All year this game has been looking at us right in the face,” @CoachPeevey said. “It’s finally here, and it’s time to go out and compete.”. STORY:
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Former Houston Texans assistant and Sam Houston OC John Perry will be the new OC for @LamarFootball, per a school announcement. Drew Christ, previously a defensive assistant at Boston College, will be Lamar's new DC. Story on the site soon. .
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Great day so far at the @IAM_RRJ20 Youth Football Camp. A lot of big-time athletes from Beaumont here to help the kids.
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Some Monday morning reading on @BryceAnderson_1, arguably the most sought-after football prospect in Southeast Texas. I spoke to the West Brook sophomore about how he's handling all the hype:
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If you’ve got some spare time on Christmas Eve, read this feel-good story on Bmt Central grad Mason Senigaur. Injuries had Senigaur questioning his basketball future. Now he’s a regular in @LamarMBB’s starting lineup.
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Lost in all the Big Ben hype last night. Big Dan Moore Jr. had a strong showing against Myles Garrett. Garrett saw some double teams, but for the most part, Moore was solid at LT. It was Aggie vs. Aggie, and the Beaumont man won out.
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You wanna know why Texas is such a problem state right now? . Because people here think it’s ok to bring hundreds of people together (most w/o masks) for a meaningless youth baseball tournament. Seriously, this blows my mind.
Youth baseball tournament continues in Beaumont amid coronavirus concerns across Texas via @bmtenterprise.
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The West Brook community will gather for a prayer ceremony tonight at Durley Stadium for the Bruins' players involved in yesterday's car wreck. Link to details:
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.@LamarWBB has organized a “March for Equality” here on campus. Plenty other @LamarAthletics teams in attendance as well.
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PN-G senior @collin_dietrich wins the The Gusher 5K. Said he decided to run it last night #BMTGusher
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A severe injury last summer was supposed to keep @BUBasketball2 forward Kevin Dotson Jr. out for his entire senior year. Instead, he came back midway through the season and secured a college scholarship:
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Breaking: Eric Peevey is leaving West Brook to become the next HFC, AD at Little Cypress-Mauriceville. #txhsfb. Official announcement by LC-M coming later today. Story with reaction from BISD athletic director Ron Jackson:
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Texas beats Missouri 33-16 in the #TexasBowl. Central grad @PjLocke4 was a major contributor for the Longhorns defense with 7 total tackles, a pass break-up, a QB hurry and a forced fumble #BEScores.
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"This is what I signed up for. I'm happy that he's hard on me because it's making me a better player." -- @TArceneaux21
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✅Play in high school state championship game.✅Four-year career at @McNeeseBaseball.✅Southland tournament MVP.✅Sign with professional team
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.@Lamar_Baseball’s division title hopes got a big boost tonight. Cards walk-off on Tarleton, 4-3 at Vincent-Beck. In Huntsville, Sam Houston falls to ACU, 10-5. That means LU is now only 1 game back of Sam with 2 WAC games remaining. Should be a fun weekend….
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I'll be in Silsbee tonight as the Tigers (9-0) take on @HJ_Hoops (9-1) during senior night at The Den #BEScores. When the two teams met in January, Silsbee escaped Sour Lake with a 79-76 win despite playing without @Devon_McCain3.
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If you told me West Brook and Jasper were both going to lose tonight, I would have called you crazy. Yet here we are. Sometimes I hate covering the playoffs because you see kids put so much into it and come up short. Nothing like the emotions of high school football, man.
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Woodville's Jordyn Beaty places third in the Class 3A girls shot put state championship. She was also a key member of Woodville's state finalist basketball team.
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Kayde Dotson’s last two games: 57 total points and 16 made 3-pointers 🔥. Story on Dotson’s deep shooting and how it’s fueling Beaumont United’s offense. @iamkaydedotson @BUBasketball2
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.@BraeBush leaves Silsbee as arguably the most accomplished player in school history. He’s our Player of the Year after averaging 33.2 ppg as a senior. But I’ll always remember Bush for this story — one of tragedy followed by triumph:
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PNG beats Liberty Hill 42-35 and is heading back to the state title game. South Oak Cliff awaits next week, but for now, the celebration is on. #txhsfb
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This 2019 West Brook offense is the best I've seen in my three seasons covering SETX football. Weapons all over the place. Best stat I heard tonight though? Bruins o-line has only allowed 2 sacks all year. @JarrydDoucet @kenneth_petry @kingfredrickj @cam_handy @J_Seastrunk.
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So Silsbee beat Hamshire-Fannett 124-57 tonight. Oh by the way, @jayadams_5 scored 57 points for the Tigers by himself. Just another day in the life of Silsbee basketball. .
Jordyn just hit 57 bro.
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Last look at the scene from me as I’ve been told to evacuate the area. I’ll say this: that plume wasn’t getting any smaller from what I could tell. If anything, it was growing.
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