Athlete of the Week

This weeks Player of the Week Selection is #12 Xavier "X" Daniels  

This week Xavier has been nominated for the Statesman.com Player of the Week and the texasfootball.com Player of the Week. Both of the nominations were based on his game performance last Friday night. While he may or may not win these two coveted titles he is hands down "Lives" pick for Athlete of the Week.

It was at some point during the third quarter of Friday night's game when we made the decision to select "X" for our player of the week. By that time he had four interceptions and by the time it was over he had hauled in "pick" number five.

Xavier's effort helped the Buffaloes at a time when both of their quarterbacks were banged up. It also worked to hinder Smithville's attack.  Xavier's effort gave Giddings several extra opportunities to put points on the board and, at the same time, wore down the Smithville defense.

Xavier has competed in football, basketball and track in Giddings since the seventh grade. He has been blessed with brains, height and quickness - he uses all of these attributes to his advantage.

Xavier plays on both sides of the ball and is used in various rolls on special teams for the Buffs. He is a well rounded athlete and, simply put, is a great kid.

It's hard to catch Xavier at a time when he has not got a smile on his face. He is good natured and has managed to stay humble despite his success on the field.

"X" is an excellent student and was selected to attend Boys State this past summer. He has worked hard to excel in the classroom and at sports. He is an asset to the Giddings squad, Giddings High School and to the Giddings community as a whole.

Last winter Xavier, along with friend Madison Griffin, volunteered to coach his niece and his nephew and their "Little Dribblers" basketball team. He quickly and gently commanded the respect of the 9&10 year old group and the team ended the season as champions of their division.

Xavier is the son of Elvera Davis & John Mathis, and the late Charles Daniels.

Xavier would like to attend college and given is ability and speed he may have a chance to continue competing, either in football or track.

Friday's performance has offered Xavier a chance to get noticed by others outside of the Giddings community, it's about time... we knew it all along. 

Athlete of the Week 10/28/08

Football: Rush Plumlee is this weeks "Athlete of the Week".

Rush Plumlee can best be described as an athlete who knows no bounds. When he competes Rush gives 111%. 

On the football field, Rush made the move from starting linebacker last year, as a sophomore, to running the offense at quarterback this year. He has seen success and has, with the help of his teammates, been able to claim the top spot for "points scored" in the district. He also holds the number two spot in the district in rushing yards, second only to Giddings fullback Eric Rimes.  

When Rush moved into the quarterback position he had big shoes to fill. After eight games Rush has logged 1067 yards and has scored 90 points, including 13 touchdown and numerous two-point conversions. Until this summer Rush had never taken a snap.

Rush usually steps onto the field with a "can do" attitude and you will most likely see him do whatever it takes to win a game.

Rush is a two-sport athlete, who plays and excels at football and baseball. He is the son of Mike and Lynann Plumlee and is the "little" brother to his Texas Tech Red Raider sister, Logan.

Expect to see Rush giving it "all he's got" to help the Buffs make the playoffs - with a winning finish to the regular season and a long run in post season play.

Athlete of the Week 10/21/08

Football: Zach Berry is this weeks "Athlete of the Week". Zach is a competitor who plays in almost every area of the Giddings Football program.

This year, as a senior for the Buffaloes, Zach has played tight end, played on the defensive line in short yardage situations, played on the kick-off team, kick-off return team and now kicks extra points.  He started the year as the back-up kicker for Giddings but found himself in the lead role after the Elgin game. Zach almost never leaves the field.   

Zach has been called by many "the best athlete on the team". He was blessed with size and strength and has maintained his speed and coordination by playing three sports; football, basketball and baseball.

So far this year Zach has man-handled many of his opponents, blocking on the O-line and opening (sometimes gaping) holes for Giddings' backs to slip through.

Zach is the son of Denise Berry and the grandson of proud grandparents Gayle and Peggy Berry. He has started to become a mature young man and has moved into a team captain, leadership role on the Buffaloes football squad. 

Don't be surprised if you hear Zach's name mentioned at the end of the year as a football scholarship contender, possibly Division 1.    

Athlete of the Week 10/13/08

Football: Eric Rimes had an awesome five game start for the 2008 football season and this past Friday night proved to be no different.

Eric rushed for 120 yards and snatched a 21 yard reception for the Buffs in the 27-21 win over Sealy.

He ended the game with a bang, scoring on a nine yard touchdown run with 16 seconds left to play in the game, all but sealing the victory for the Buffaloes.

This year Eric has grown into a force to be reckoned with and is destined to become a powerhouse runner for Giddings next year as he begins his Junior year. That's right, he's just a sophomore and is scoring against some of the states top talent.

Even after being listed earlier this year as a possible "breakout" player by texasfootball.com Eric has remained as humble as ever and is the ultimate team player.

Eric is a three sport athlete who excels at football, basketball and track while maintaining an excellent academic standing.

He is the son of Eric and Chenna Rimes and is the oldest of five children.

     Athlete of the Week 10/9/08

Football: Trey Masek is this weeks football "Athlete of the Week". Trey was thrust into the starting QB role for the Buffaloes last Friday against Robinson and did an outstanding job.

In his first Varsity start at quarterback he logged 221 yards on 26 carries, scoring three touchdowns. He also completed one of two passes for a 48 yard touchdown.

Plumlee is expected to return to the field this Friday as the Buffs begin district play against Sealy.

If Plumlee is able to return to the offense, Masek will return to his previous position of defensive back.

As far as Masek's performance last Friday, it's nice to know that Giddings has a number two man who can step in and get the job done.  

Athletes of the Week 9/29/08

Football: Corey Brite is our first football "Athlete of the Week". 

Corey continued to keep a positive attitude during the Buffaloes 41-30 loss to Elgin on Friday night.

He was instrumental in several plays that moved Giddings down the field to set up touchdowns in the second half.

Corey possesses speed that is unmatched by most athletes at the 3A level and was able to successfully run the reverse against Elgin. Corey's efforts brought Giddings back into the game in the second half.

For his constantly positive attitude, great team spirit and his solid game performance Corey Brite is our first football "Athlete of the Week".

Volleyball: Keanna Winkfield is our first volleyball "Athlete of the Week".

Keanna (Ke-Ke) is Lee County Lives choice this week after putting on a great performance against Smithville on Tuesday and N. Zulch on Friday.

Ke-Ke is a Senior volleyball and softball player for the Lady Buffs. She is a team leader on the court and will likely play a leading role on the diamond in March when the softball season gets underway.

Ke-Ke is also a varsity cheerleader for Giddings. 

Ke-Ke consistently displays Buffalo spirit in everything she's involved in at GHS. She is a true competitor and plays an important role in the line-up no matter which sport she is involved in. 

Cross Country: Candice Joyce gets the nod for the Cross Country "Athlete of the Week" after turning in a new "personal best" finish at the TAMUCC Islander Splash on Saturday.

Candice posted a 2 mile time of 12:38.00 and finished 22nd in a field of over 200 runners.

Candice also performed well at the Fiesta Texas Classic last weekend finishing 28th out of 189 runners - and competing in the Elite Division.

Candice trains hard and is a fierce competitor. Look for Candice to be on top at the State meet in November.

LCY Soccer Results 

9/24/08

U10/Girls - Lee County Angels defeat Cedar Creek

The U10 Angels defeated Cedar Creek on Saturday at home with a score of 12-0.  Scoring for the Angels was Megan Rangel-2, Courtney Strain-3, Janay Wilson-3, Heather Gallier-2, Jasmine Luna and Jasmine Garcia .  The girls played a good game.

U10/Girls - Lee County Lightning - Open

U11/Boys - Lee County Strikers defeat The Fury

The U11 Strikers defeated The Fury 4-0 on Sunday at home 4-0. Scoring for the Strikers were Christopher Orocio with 2, Fabian Becerra and Giovanni Tovar with 1 each. Fabian Becerra and Chasbastian Taylor had 1 assist each.

U14/Girls - Lee County Elite defeat Centex Wallace

The U14 Elite defeated CenTex Wallace on Saturday at home 1-0. Scoring for the Elite was Ashley Bradshaw with an Assist from Irisol Lopez. Harley Johnson was the outstanding defensive player.

U15/Boys Strikers defeat Centex Chivas

The U15 Strikers defeated the Centex Chivas in Temple on Saturday with a score of 5-0.  Scoring for the Strikers was Jackie Wade – 3,  Jacob Satterfield  and Luis Zapata.  Playing an outstanding defensive game was Carlos Salazar, Joey Satterfield, Steven Vaclavik, and Alex Madero.  Stepping in for keeper was Adam Dock who did an exceptional job making some good stops.

U16/Girls Lee County Xtreme lost to Elgin Hot Shots

The U16 Xtreme were defeated at home by the Elgin Hot Shots on Saturday with a score of 3-1. Scoring for the Xtreme was Vivian Hernandez with an Assist from

U18/Boys Lee County defeat Austin United Fury

The U18 defeated Austin United Fury at home on Sunday with a score of 3-0. Scoring for the was Jose Limon, Matheusz Krajewski - assisted by Jeramias Delgado and Rene Cortez assisted by Matheusz Krajewski. Roberto Segundo played an outstanding defensive game. Matheusz Krajewski was the Game MVP playing great defensive and setting up the offense

Billy Bob Moore & "Spotlights On Pepto" Win At Cutting Horse Summer Spectacular

Submitted by: Allen's Quarterhorses

8/15/08  Billy Bob Moore, a third generation rancher from Buffalo, TX, has been training horses since he was 15, and has concentrated on cutting horses since 1998.

Moore and "Spotlights On Pepto" picked up the biggest victory of either’s career by winning the John Deere Classic/Challenge Limited Open with a 219 to earn $5,900 on Sunday, July 20 at the NCHA Summer Spectacular. (Photo by: nchaphotos.com)

Spotlights On Pepto and Moore just missed making the July 21 Classic/Challenge finals after two go’s with a 213-218.5–431.5, a half-point off the 432 qualifying bubble. However, they marked a 214 in the wildcard round later in the day on July 20. They failed to advance but the pair earned another $4,000 in winnings. 

"Spotlights On Pepto" is the only aged-event horse Moore is campaigning. He competes regularly with several other horses at weekend events.

"Spotlights On Pepto" (Peptoboonsmal x Miss Shorty Paloma x Shorty Lena), 5, is owned by Kevin and Georgia Allen, of Lexington, Texas. The horse had just over $7,000 in prior earnings. Billy Bob has worked with "Spotlights On Pepto" since the stallion’s 2-year-old season. 

Moore rode "Spotlights On Pepto" as reserve champion of the $3,000 Novice at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo, and won the NCHA Day Show at Athens, TX with 77 points.  Currently, "Spotlights On Pepto" has earned in excess of $21,000 in NCHA and ACHA competition.

Moore has dabbled in cutting since his teens, but he spent most of his time during his 20's and 30's working at Caldwell Ranch, a 14,000-acre cattle operation previously headed by his father and grandfather. He managed the ranch for about 10 years. 

After his family sold the ranch 10 years ago, Moore, his wife, Esther, and their daughter, Cheyenne, now 18, settled on smaller portion of land and he started training horses. Prior to Sunday’s success, he had earned about $24,000 as a cutting horse rider.

"Spotlights On Pepto" also stands as a breeding stallion and he appears poised to make a bigger name for himself in his last year and a half as an aged event competitor, Moore said.

His own recent success as a trainer, Moore said, is largely due to advice and help he’s received over the years from several friends in the cutting business, including longtime trainers Ronnie Rice, Craig Thompson and Roy Carter.