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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."
An Olympic competition centered around... chicken? Here's a look back at the Chicken Olympics
DALLAS — The competitors file into the arena bearing the flag of their homeland. The judges scrutinize their every move. In the end, a winner is crowned. It might sound like an Olympic competition and fanfare, but all the pomp and circumstance could be found in San Antonio at the 1975 National Chicken Cooking Contest.
LOCAL SLUGGERS SHOW OUT IN WORLD SERIES
Delanie Gonzales, a 6-year-old from Pleasanton and her teammates from San Antonio represented their hometowns well at the 2024 Shetland Pony League World Series Championship. The 6U Prospects 2K17 softball went undefeated with a 7-0 record over four days of play in Youngsville, Louisiana where they were one of 12 teams representing the south zone which spans the south from Texas to Florida. Bottom row, from left: Kylie Avila, Xzaylia Rodriguez, Remi Arreola, Penelope Farias, Amethyst Olivares, Camila Gallardo, Ellie Molina. Top row: Sadie Hernandez, Kenlee Coleman, Eliza Yanez, Delanie Gonzales, Reina Rodriguez, Alayna Calvillo.
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...
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...
Valenzuela Homers, Missions Drop Opener in Midland
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Missions began a six-game series with the Midland RockHounds Tuesday night. In a back-and-forth battle, it was the RockHounds who prevailed in the series opener. With the game tied in the seventh inning, Midland plated four runs to gain a 9-5 advantage. For the Missions, they have now lost five in a row.
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...
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,...
Jones, Richardson Go Deep As Patriots Down Sea Dogs in Series Opener
The Somerset Patriots won their fourth straight game as they defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 7-5 on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game one of a six-game series. The Patriots bullpen has not allowed an earned run over their last 14 innings spanning the four-game win streak, where they have allowed only two hits. Somerset’s four game win streak matches their longest of the season, first accomplished vs. RIC 6/25-6/28. The Patriots have won five straight home games, their longest home winning streak of the season. The win expands Somerset’s Eastern League Northeast Division lead to 2.5 games over Binghamton and Hartford.
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.”
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 to finish second in American Athletic
Jeff Traylor’s UTSA Roadrunners are picked to finish second in the American Athletic Conference Preseason Media Poll, the league office announced on Tuesday as part of the AAC Football Kickoff at Loews Arlington. The Roadrunners received four first-place votes and 368 points as runner-up to Memphis (23 first-place votes,...
Klein Cain (Texas) football program recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence
At a presentation during the annual Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) convention in San Antonio, Texas, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced that Klein Cain High School (Texas) is being recognized as the top high school football program in the state for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. As part of this recognition, “The Original” Bob’s Steak & Chop House will make a $5,000 donation to support the football program.
Demons share belief, excitement at Southland football kickoff event
SAN ANTONIO – Belief is 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 in the Alamo City.
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...
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.
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