The Hughes family was extremely appreciative that their brother was remembered, more than 26 years after his death. College football recruiters have been busy beating a path this week to Abilene High, trying to land a commitment from Eagles quarterback Ahmad Brooks. Notre Dame head coach Bob Davie was among the college coaches who spent this week in Abilene. Brooks, who will play wide receiver in college, is expected to make his decision next week. National signing day is Feb. 4.
Today is about as big as it gets for college basketball in Abilene.
The women's game at 8 p.m. matches the two unbeaten teams in the Lone Star Conference South Division standings. The women's game is at 1 p.m., followed by the men's game at 3 p.m. All four teams are in contention for American Southwest Conference titles. Today's HSU-McMurry men's game is a benefit for the Kiwanis Club of Abilene, which is giving the proceeds to the Children's Miracle Network. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .