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Francisco Casillas

Francisco Casillas

Graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in Journalism.

I'm a sports writer & photographer that covers from professional to collegiate sports.

My end goal is for one day to work at a newspaper or magazine (Washington Post, LA Times, Sports Illustrated), travel and continue to do what I enjoy; talk & write about sports.

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Houston tennis completes the doubleheader sweeps after beating the Stephen F Austin Ladykjacks 7-0.    Photos by André Brooks  

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With a dominant fashion, the Houston Cougars take sole possession of the American Athletic Conference standings with a 76-43 win against the Wichita State Shockers.   Photos by André Brooks and Francisco Casillas

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Houston’s aggressive play trumps Tulane with a 75-62 win.   Photos by Andre Brooks & Francisco Casillas

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The Houston Cougars found themselves in a sense of deja vu in the fourth quarter against No. 20 Washington State Cougars, a same situation back in 2009 when Dana Holgerson was an offensive coordinator on the sidelines at Robertson Stadium and Mike Leach was Texas Tech’s head coach. Down by …

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Central Arkansas routs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 73-53; advancing to the next round of the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament.   Photos by Francisco Casillas

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Lamar Cardinals edges HBU Huskies, 81-79, in the final seconds of the game.   Photos by Francisco Casillas & Matt Flora

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Houston Cougars  grabs a share of the American Athletic Conference title after beating the SMU Mustangs, 90-79 – celebrating the school’s first regular-season title since claiming a share of the Southwest Conference in 1992. Photos by Francisco Casillas & Matt Flora \

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The Houston Dynamo fall 2-0 to Tigres UANL of the 1st Leg Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals at BBVA Compass Stadium.   Photos by Francisco Casillas

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In a tough fought game, the Houston Cougars were not able to make a comeback in their 69-64 loss to Central Florida. Photos by André Brooks , Francisco Casillas 

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The Houston Cougars rout the Aggies of Texas A&M 9-3 at home. Photos by Francisco Casillas