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Elite Track Athlete Heads to State Meet
TAKING HOME THREE MEDALS from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Regional Track & Field Meet held, in Waco on July 12-13, 2024, is 13-year-old Imani Brackens, of Fairfield. As a member of Prime Elite Speed Development, Imani participated in this summer track development program for area youth, based in...
Connally Cadets boast several former players featured in College Football 25 video game
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Connally football boasts a long list of former players that are featured in the new College Football 25 video game. Former Cadets Kobe Black, Jelani McDonald, and Tre Wisner suit up for the University of Texas, Kiefer Sibley for North Texas, Kavian Gaither for Sam Houston, and Korie Black for Oklahoma State.
Duel on the Brazos returning to Brazos Park East
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The fastest boats on the water are returning to Waco this Saturday and Sunday!. The annual Duel on the Brazos event will be taking place at Brazos Park East, located at 3516 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The event will take place between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Gates open at 7 a.m.
OSU Football: Cowboys Miss Out on Four-Star Running Back Michael Turner After Making Top Group
Oklahoma State was oh, so close to getting a four-star running back for its future but missed out to a conference foe. Michael Turner announced Thursday that he committed to Baylor after including the Bears, OSU, Washington, SMU, Utah and TCU in his top six on Sunday. Turner was well sought after with offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Houston, Kansas State, Michigan State, Texas Tech, Wisconsin and others. From Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas, Turner will move less than 100 miles away to Waco. He’s the No. 11 running back in the country,...
Chip Gaines Spruces Up Waco Baseball Field With Some Help From Bobcat and Volunteers
The city of Waco, Texas, got a spruced up youth ballfield yesterday, thanks to Fixer Upper host and Magnolia cofounder Chip Gaines and Bobcat Company. Chip is a huge baseball fan, passionate supporter of youth sports and an advocate for all kids having access to safe, upgraded youth sports and play spaces. Chip personally helped renovate a Waco youth baseball field badly in need of a makeover.
2 McLennan County Community College players selected in MLB draft
WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Major League Baseball's draft is over, and two McLennan County Commuinity College Highlanders got the call that is extending their athletic careers. "My dad found out before I did — they end up picking me second pick on day three, so I just sat down and start watching the show with my sister wasn't gonna watch the draft," Zach Cawyer said.
2025 Five-Star G Jasper Johnson Considering Visit to Baylor
Five-star Class of 2025 guard Jasper Johnson’s recruiting trail is heating up, and the Baylor Bears are expected to be in the mix for the star prospect. The 6-foot-5 guard is planning to take an official visit to BU, as well as Arkansas, per Joe Tipton. This summer, Johnson...
EQ: Get to Know Lauren Stebbins
Editor's Note: This is the eighth of a Summer series allowing the Baylor fans to get to know some of the elite student-athletes from the equestrian team on BaylorBears.com. A senior out of Atlanta, Ga., Lauren Stebbins specializes in Jumping Seat. She graduated from Pace Academy in Georgia and as a prep athlete, qualified for 2020 Maclay Regionals, Maclay Finals, Dover Medal Finals, Gladstone Cup, NCEA Finals and NHS Medal Finals. She is a two-time Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll selection.
MT Adds Luis Jose Nakamine to Roster
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Michael Woodson announced Wednesday the signing of Luis Jose Nakamine, an incoming freshman from Peru. "We are thrilled to be adding Luis Jose to our roster for this coming season," Woodson stated. "One of the kindest young men you'll meet, he was dialed in on the culture and history of our program and university from the start, and that resonated with us strongly. His work ethic and discipline along with a strong competitive fire will undoubtedly help us compete for championships this season and beyond."
Jones Jumps In Heart O’Texas Tilt
WACO, Texas — Adding his name to the list of winners with the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Series on Friday night, Kyle Jones grabbed the lead at Heart O’ Texas Speedway just past the mid-point and proceeded to dominate from there. Winning the Wild Bill Shootout...
MT Signs Quintan Van Wijk for 2024-25 Roster
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Michael Woodson announced Friday the signing of Quintain Van Wijk, a University of Nebraska Omaha transfer from Willemstad, Curacao. "It's not often you get the opportunity to work with players that have risen to the top of multiple collegiate programs. We...
VB Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Baylor volleyball has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for the third-straight season, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced on Wednesday. The Bears earned a 3.41 average GPA for the 2023-24 academic year, with a 3.44 in the fall and 3.37 in the spring. Baylor has earned the award seven times during McGuyre’s tenure. BU was one of 10 Big 12 institutions to earn the award, alongside BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State and Utah. A record number of volleyball programs have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award with more…
MT Inks Imran Daniel Abdul Hazli for 2024-25 Season
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis added Imran Daniel Abdul Hazli for the upcoming 2024-25 roster, head coach Michal Woodson announced on Thursday. "We are really excited to welcome Imran to our tennis family for the upcoming season," said Woodson. "From the beginning of the recruiting process, it was clear that his vision for himself in the short and long terms aligned exactly with ours. He is fully committed to being the best he can be, on and off the court, day in and day out, and that is exactly what we want here at Baylor when we are in...
Summer Schedule Preview: Baylor Is Historically Hard to Pin Down
The Bears have had three losing seasons under Dave Aranda, but the other was the best in school history. What will we get from Baylor in 2024? And just how hot is Aranda’s seat getting?. As we continue through Oklahoma State’s 2024 football schedule, let’s take a look at...
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