Austin, TX
Gambler Days Friday: Austin defeated in close match; rider lands on head in scary fall
The New York Mavericks rode Friday night into Moody Center and stunned the host Austin Gamblers, scoring a 173-88.5 victory on the opening night of Gambler Days weekend. Also, rider had to be taken away on a stretcher after a scary fall.
Mavericks anchor Mauricio Gulla Moreira took the mount on the team’s final ride needing a score to keep his team in the hunt. Moreira did just that, lasting for the full 8 seconds aboard Triple Aught, good for 86.25 points, leaving it to Gamblers ace Jose Vitor Leme to try and save the game for the home team.
Needing a score of 84.75 for the win, the defending two-time league MVP came up short, lasting just 4.29 seconds aboard Haymaker. Leme’s quick exit left the crowd in a hushed silence as the suddenly hot Mavericks improved to 5-7 on the season, after an 0-4 start. The Gamblers lost for the third time in four outings and now stand at 6-6.
The game closed out four exciting matchups on the evening and pitted the host and two-time regular season champion Gamblers against an upstart first-year expansion team. Hudson Bolton, 18, led off for the visitors and turned in a qualified ride aboard Barracuda that gave the Mavericks 86.75 points right out of the chute.
“To kick it off for my team with a leadoff score was a pretty good feeling,” said Bolton, the overall third pick in the 2024 PBR draft. “It doesn’t get much better than that, coming in here as the underdog and getting booed and being able to contribute to the win in this atmosphere. It is a lot of fun.”
Dalton Kasel (from Muleshoe) answered for the Gamblers with a qualified ride aboard Ridin Salty, good for 88.5 points, which gave Austin the lead. But the bulls took charge from there.
Maverick riders Leonardo Castro, Davi Henrique de Lima and Braidy Randolph (from Stephenville) all failed to cover their bulls in the two through four spots.
The Gamblers had chances to pull away, but Kaique “Iceman” Pacheco was bucked from Constant Payne in 4.57 seconds. Rockdale’s Ezekiel Mitchell was in trouble from the start aboard Mama’s Boy as the bull’s initial kick pushed him off center and he ended up in the dirt after 3.34 seconds.
Ramon de Lima still could have salted away the win for Austin but came up just short of a qualified ride, lasting just 7.80 seconds aboard Locomotive, setting the scene for the eventful showdown between rookie and superstar in the final ride.
Texas Ratter rider Brady Oleson was hurt in a frightening scene Friday. He was tossed from Fast Flow and landed on his head and Oleson tried to rise, he fell back to the ground. Oleson was taken from the arena via stretcher. There were no immediate updates available on his condition. The Outlaws improved to 8-4 while the still struggling Rattlers dropped to 4-8.
In the first game of the night, the Florida Freedom defeated 2022 league champion Nashville Stampede 177-86.5. Florida got scoring rides from Alex Cerqueira (89.75) aboard The Kraken and Elizmar Jeremias (87.25) aboard Black Gold.
Veteran Silvano Alves rescued the Stampede from being shut out with a qualified ride aboard Coco (86.5). The win raised Florida’s record to 5-7. Nashville fell to 7-6 . Florida phenom John Crimber, (Decatur) the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft was jettisoned by Bangarang in 3.11 seconds.
A thrilling second game went to the Oklahoma Wildcatters in a 180-178.25 come-from-behind win over the Arizona Ridge Riders. No. 4 rider Josh Frost turned in what proved to be the winning ride when he bested Gaucho for 87.5 points. Oklahoma improved to 5-6-1 on the season. With the loss, Arizona fell to 4-8.
Cassio Dias came through for the Kansas City Outlaws in the third match with a 90-point ride to defeat the Texas Rattlers 178.5-174.5. Dias took to his bull, Boujee Boy, needing 86.25 points to overtake the Rattlers. Dias turned in a masterful performance and was in complete control.
Still, the Outlaws had to see if Texas Rattler closer João Ricardo Vieira could produce a qualified ride that would have given the defending champs the win. Vieira was no match for his bull, Stryker, getting bucked off in just 2.32 seconds.
The opening night of Gambler Days weekend featured a pregame concert by musical artist Shaboozey. The Gamblers face defending league champ and current cellar dweller, Texas Rattlers on Saturday second night of Gambler Days weekend. The match will be important for the in state rivals as each looks to right their seasons.
Texas has struggled throughout the schedule while the Gamblers are looking for consistent scoring in the middle of their lineup.
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Austin, TX
Austin Climate Justice Town Hall: the Grid, Fossil Fuels & High Energy Bills – Deceleration
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Are you concerned with high energy bills, worried about the heat and future winter storms, and wondering if our grid is going to keep running? Do you want Austin Energy to help the community and invest in renewable energy instead of building a dirty, new power plant?
RSVP to join your neighbors at the Austin Climate Justice Town Hall to find out how we can lower our bills and protect our community from climate change and pollution!
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Austin, TX
Texas high school football: Top 10 offensive linemen in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football draws near, the American-Statesman is ranking the best players by each position group.
High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will start with offensive linemen and end with quarterbacks next week.
The top 10 offensive linemen in the Austin area
(Players listed in alphabetical order.)
Warren Scott Erwin, Johnson center
The senior leads a senior-heavy offensive line that gives the Jaguars high hopes of a playoff berth out of District 29-6A.
MORE FOOTBALL: American-Statesman’s 2024 Central Texas top-10 preseason countdown
Zephaniah Franks, Glenn offensive tackle
A massive human being at 6 feet 3, 280 pounds, the junior has the attention of college scouts and helps pace a slot-T offense.
Terrence Lackey, Stony Point offensive tackle
A first-team all-District 25-6A pick last fall, the junior has just scratched the surface of his potential.
Sam Lopez, Georgetown offensive tackle/guard
Big and physical, he’ll help as the Eagles make the transition to new starters at quarterback and running back. Lopez was a first-team all-district pick as a sophomore.
MORE ON THE EAGLES: Why Georgetown comes in at No. 10 in our preseason rankings
Jerald “JJ” Mays, Weiss guard and tackle
Mays can do it all, and he’s still just a junior. A first-team all-Central Texas and all-district pick a year ago, the left tackle has college scouts drooling. Arizona football, Baylor and Duke has each offered Mays a scholarship.
3 KEY QUESTIONS: These players, answers could define Weiss’ season
Eric Mathews, LBJ guard
A first-team all-district selection a year ago, the junior will have the potential to dominate with the Jaguars’ drop to Class 4A.
Why LBJ is a bonafide state contender after realignment
Mason Rieger, Rouse tight end
The lone tight end on the list, he excels at both blocking and catching passes. The senior is garnering plenty of looks from colleges and has visited Navy.
Jared Risinger, Westlake offensive guard/center
Along with Mays, he’s one of only two players on the list that received all-Central Texas honors last year, garnering a third-team nod. The senior also first-team all-District 26-6A. Concord and Northeastern State have offers to Risinger.
Jacob Slaughter, Cedar Park tackle
A junior part of a very talented offensive line, the first-team all-district pick a year ago will pave the way for one of the better rushing attacks in the Austin area.
Bennett Wilkin, Westlake center
The senior returns to start for another year and will help lead a bruising Westlake running game.
PAYBACK: No. 1 Westlake football hopes to redeem itself after 2 straight trips to state semifinals
Also keep an eye on: Joseph Stiggers, sr., Elgin; Wyatt Valiente, sr., Cedar Park; Jaxon Taylor, sr., Bastrop; Kolton New, jr., Liberty Hill; Braxton Bishop, sr., McCallum; Micheal Otutu, jr., Weiss; Richard Grigg, sr., Westlake
Austin, TX
'Concerning' Instagram statements against Austin ISD elementary school get teen charged
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AUSTIN, Texas – A teen is facing a felony charge after she allegedly made some ‘concerning’ statements online about an Austin ISD elementary school.
17-year-old Giana Castillo has been charged with third-degree felony terroristic threat and was taken into custody. Bond was set at $100,000.
The Austin Police Department says that on August 20, they were made aware of a credible threat against Graham Elementary School in Northeast Austin. The FBI also received a tip about an Instagram user making ‘concerning’ statements online.
APD then investigated, alongside the FBI, Austin ISD police and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, which led to the Instagram user being identified as Castillo, according to a joint statement from APD, the FBI and Austin ISD.
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Castillo’s parents are cooperating with law enforcement and additional patrols have been assigned to Graham Elementary.
According to court records, Castillo is set to have a hearing on Sept. 11.
APD and its partners say they are encouraging anyone that sees or hears something suspicious or out of the ordinary to report it immediately by calling 911.
The investigation is ongoing.
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