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These former City of Houston area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, April 12.

Rice built an early lead and held off Charlotte’s comeback to win their baseball series opener on April 10. Strong pitching performances helped secure victory despite late pressure from Charlotte.

The University of Houston Football program has updated its schedule with two new Friday night games for the upcoming season. The team will face Texas Tech and Colorado on Fridays as part of its ongoing participation in weekday matchups under Head Coach Willie Fritz.

The Houston Cougars softball team lost their second game against BYU despite a strong comeback effort led by Kylei Griffin’s home run. The team recorded ten hits but could not overcome late scores from BYU.

The University of Houston men’s golf team ends its regular season at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate beginning April 10 in Chapel Hill. Led by Jonathan Dismuke and standout senior Hudson Weibel, the Cougars look to build momentum ahead of postseason tournaments.

On Saturday, April 11, these former City of Houston area high school standouts will be in action.

The University of Houston Softball team lost to BYU, 13-10, after a late comeback effort fell short. Sophomore Isabel Cintron led with four hits including her fourth home run this season. The teams will face off again Friday evening.

The University of Houston women’s tennis team wraps up its regular season facing West Virginia and Cincinnati this weekend. The Cougars are ranked #36 nationally after strong performances under Head Coach Katarina Adamovic.

The Rice Owls men’s baseball team heads to Charlotte this weekend for an important three-game American Conference series. Fans can follow live broadcasts online as pitching matchups feature Tanner Wiggins and Ethan Sanders taking the mound for Rice.

Friday, April 10 will feature competition from these former City of Houston area high school standouts.