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UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
Central Texas college coaches discuss changes coming to UIL and NCAA
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXXV) — The 92nd annual Texas High School Coaches Association is back in San Antonio. College coaches discuss the changes for the NCAA, like helmet communication through the quarterback — coaches have given it a try and they see positives, but also notice limitations. "There's...
THSCA wishes NCAA would leave Friday night football to the high schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BCH Sports) – Texas high school coaches are gathered in San Antonio this week for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. It’s also known as Coaching School. THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin spoke on several subjects in his media conference. One of those subjects...
Nicholls tabbed favorite as Southland announces preseason football poll, all-conference teams
FRISCO, Texas – Defending Southland Champion Nicholls is the preseason favorite for the football season, the league announced Monday during Southland Football Opening Drive. The Colonels received nine first-place votes and 119 total points to take the spot. The Colonels took home the Southland Conference title with an undefeated...
AAC football predicted order of finish for 2024: Memphis picked as overwhelming favorite over UTSA, Tulane
Memphis is the overwhelming favorite to win the AAC after earning 23 of 30 first-place votes in the preseason media poll, which was released on Tuesday. The Tigers have not won the league since Mike Norvell left for Florida State after the 2019 season. The Tigers won 10 games last...
Miya Greene: First Dexter All-American Signee Joins Sam Houston Bowling Program
Head coach Brad Hagen announces Miya Greene as the first Dexter All-American signee for the Sam Houston bowling program, bringing a blend of academic excellence and competitive skills. The Dexter All-American award is granted to five high school males and females annually. Miya Greene, a standout from Brennan High School,...
MacArthur ballplayer working to return to the field following brain surgery
Ever since he was little, Ben Salazar has always found a way to play baseball. "My oldest tried his first t-ball at five and Benny was four and he just couldn't stand that he couldn't be out there," said Kori Salazar, Ben's mom. "He loved to catch even then." "Catching...
Tyler Erb takes XR Super Series win at Davenport Speedway
A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 1-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. 71-Hudson O’Neal[8]; 3. 32-Bobby Pierce[22]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[13]; 5. 97C-Cody Overton[6]; 6. 1M-Tim McCreadie[20]; 7. 93-Carson Ferguson[9]; 8. 43-Derrick Stewart[24]; 9. 111-Max Blair[5]; 10. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 11. 28M-Sam Mars[21]; 12. 51-Logan Seavey[7]; 13. 58-Garrett Alberson[17]; 14. 8-Dillon McCowan[19]; 15. (DNF) 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 16. (DNF) 97-Cade Dillard[4]; 17. (DNF) 32B-Cody Laney[11]; 18. (DNF) 17SS-Brenden Smith[23]; 19. (DNF) 28-Dennis Erb Jr[12]; 20. (DNF) 3S-Brian Shirley[10]; 21. (DNF) 14JR-Trey Mills[14]; 22. (DNF) 07-Matt Ryan[15]; 23. (DNF) 18D-Daulton Wilson[16]; 24. (DNF) 66C-Matt Cosner[18]
UTSA Picked 2nd in AAC
UTSA Football landed in second place in the 2024 American Athletic Preseason Media Poll, the league announced on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were picked behind Memphis and ahead of Tulane. 2024 AAC Preseason Media Poll. 1. Memphis (23) 409. 2. UTSA (4) 368. 3. Tulane (2) 362. 4. South Florida 339.
TCA welcomes Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has welcomed Olympic Transport, as its first carrier member from Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Olympic Transport to the TCA family,” said Jim Ward, President of TCA. “Their inclusion not only marks a significant milestone in our association’s history but also strengthens our position as a dynamic North American trade association.”
College football: Demons share belief, excitement at SLC’s Opening Drive
SAN ANTONIO – Belief – a simple word that carries a much larger impact, especially for the Northwestern State football team. That concept – and an atmosphere of excitement – permeated the Demons’ time at Monday’s Southland Conference Opening Drive event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
East Texans dot All-SLC grid team
Five East Texans have been named to the All-Southland Conference preseason football team, the league annouced from its SLC Opening Drive being held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Longview's Dekalon Taylor, a junior at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, was named as...
UTRGV football takes Southland Conference Media Day
SAN ANTONIO — UTRGV’s first football game is a little over a year away, but the Vaqueros took center stage Monday at Southland Conference Football Media Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Head coach Travis Bush was flanked by freshman running back Brennan...
THSCA Press Conference: Mike Elko
Watch as Mike Elko addresses the media at the 2024 Texas High School Coaches Association meetings in San Antonio. A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko takes the stage at Coaching School in hope to help rebuild the bridge with High School football coaches.
Cardinals Football Stars Shine in SLC Preseason Awards
Ten University of the Incarnate Word Football Student-Athletes received Southland Preseason All-Conference honors, with Zach Calzada, Tylan Foster, Ronald Wilson, and Dekalon Taylor making the first team, and six others earning second-team recognition. The team was also selected to finish 2nd in the conference standings. Calzada led with 19 passing...
Henry Spillers Promoted to Full-Time Track and Field/Cross-Country Assistant Coach
SAN ANTONIO (July 22, 2024) - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has promoted Henry Spillers from part-time assistant coach to full-time assistant coach for the men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field and cross-country teams. Spillers joined the staff in 2023-2024. "I'm very pleased to be...
Saturday Night’s Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Arkansas
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Missions continued their three-game series with the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night. After dropping game one on Friday, the Missions lost their second consecutive contest on Saturday. After trailing 8-2, San Antonio fought back with three runs in the eighth inning. However, Arkansas claimed the victory with a final score of 8-5. Juan Mercedes was the starting pitcher for the Travelers. The right-hander allowed two baserunners in the top of the first inning. With one man down, Brandon Valenzuela singled to center field. After retiring the next batter, Robbie Tenerowicz singled to left field. Marcos Castanon flew out to end the inning.
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