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Local high school basketball star picks up his biggest collegiate offer yet
Veterans Memorial junior Billy White III picked up his biggest offer to date on Wednesday as the 6-foot-7 forward announced an offer from Tennessee on X (formerly Twitter). The offer from the SEC school is the sixth offer for the burgeoning prospect including Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UTRGV, Sam Houston State, UTSA and Nevada.
TWO STATE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
The Burleson County Minor Girls captured the State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Rockport-Fulton last (Tuesday) night. Burleson County jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the top of the first inning. Rockport-Fulton cut the lead in half with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it a 2-1 game.
Vote for top WR in Corpus Christi area entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top receiver entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of five receivers to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best receiver and be sure to read...
AP football coach eager to start workouts
Justin Taylor’s Aransas Pass Panthers will have varsity experience on their side this football season. The Panthers return 20 starters – 10 on offense and 10 on defense – from the 2023 team that went 0-10. AP will field the most-experienced team in revamped District 15-3A Division I.
AP names new volleyball coach
Lacey Garza hasn’t had much time to get nervous about her first head-coaching job. Garza, who served one season as an assistant volleyball coach at Aransas Pass, was recently promoted to head coach of the Lady Panthers. “I’m very thrilled and excited to start,” Garza said. Garza...
Kirbyville Minor Softball Falls to Rockport, Takes 3rd Place at State Tournament
Kirbyville Minor Softball took to the field against the Rockport-Fulton Minors on Monday, July 15, in the Texas East State Tournament. Despite a strong effort, Kirbyville fell to Rockport-Fulton with a score of 8-0 in the opening game. In game two, Kirbyville rallied back with a convincing 7-1 victory against...
Odem Little League facing lack of funding
ODEM, Texas — For generations, the Odem Little League has called the Jesse Rodriquez Senior Sports Complex home, however the organization is now facing a lack of funding, making it difficult for them to upgrade the fields. Over 200 children play during baseball season and another 100 children play...
Bates and Clay win Roundup
Hundreds of anglers turned out to participate in the 88th edition of the Deep Sea Roundup held Thursday through Sunday, July 11 through 14. Anglers of all ages fished the bay/surf and offshore divisions on Friday and Saturday. The Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. hosts the tournament every year. “The tournament went great despite the boating accident that broke everyone’s heart. […]
Tennessee basketball offers 2026 small forward Billy White
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 small forward prospect Billy White. “After a great conversation with coach (Rod) Clark, I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from the University of Tennessee,” White said. The 6-foot-7, 175-pound four-star small forward is from Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus...
Kirbyville Fires Back in Second Game, Dominating East End 7-1
After a tough start in their first match against Rockport, Kirbyville came back strong in the Texas East State Tournament, showcasing their talent and resilience with a commanding 7-1 victory over East End. Kirbyville's defense was stellar, allowing East End only one run in the first inning. The team's infield...
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Volleyball Team Earns 7th Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi volleyball team was highlighted for its academic success on the national scale for the seventh consecutive year, earning the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, the Islanders were selected to the AVCA Team Honor Roll, which represents the top 20 percent of GPAs among Division I programs. They tallied a 3.78 cumulative GPA in 2023-24 to earn the distinguishment and be one of the…
UTRGV Men’s Tennis Returns to Southland Conference Competition with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Leading the Pack
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The 2025 spring season will mark a return to competing in the Southland Conference for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s tennis team. UTRGV spent four seasons in the Southland Conference (SLC) from 2010 to 2013, competing then as legacy institution UTPA. In 2010, the Broncs went 2-3 in conference play and were the No. 4 seed in the SLC Tournament. They defeated No. 5 Lamar, 4-1, to advance to a semifinal match against former SLC member No. 1 UT Arlington, where they fell in a tight 4-3 match. UTPA went 1-4 in…
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