Brent Kell is embraced by his daughters, Haylee, left, and Megan, as he was honored Feb. 1 by 50 former players and his 18 current ones. Kell coached both of his daughters during his 30-year career at Houston High School.

Patti Roberts faced major surgery and treatment for cancer in 2011. She remembers her former coach, Brent Kell, calling to offer encouragement.

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