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Monarchs look to flourish in San Marcos
, The Texas Monarchs are one of the two professional teams playing in San Marcos and now look to make a splash in their first season of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch league under new general manager Alex Powers. For Powers, a former softball pitcher for the Florida State Seminoles and the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch, this was an opportunity to not only grow the sport but also allow collegiate players to continue their dreams of playing softball professionally. “I’ve played softball both collegiate and professional,” Powers said. “To see the sport continue to grow is my biggest passion and...
SEC Shorts Welcomes Texas and Oklahoma to the League
ATHENS - The SEC football season is right around the corner, and our friends and SEC Shorts are showing how league newcomers Texas and Oklahoma are enjoying their arrival in the Southeastern Conference. Texas A&M can hardly control itself - hissing at the Horns as they are introduced. Vanderbilt tries to help the newcomers, but that gets sidetracked.
206ONE’s Presents Skate Day Event at Native Blends
On June 21st, 206ONE, a beloved local skateboard brand, gathered the vibrant skateboarding community at the parking lot of Native Blends coffee shop. As dusk settled, the atmosphere crackled with excitement as skaters showcased their skills amidst welcoming cheers and applause from fellow enthusiasts in our San Marcos community. The event not only celebrated the thrill of skating but also fostered a sense of unity and camaraderie among participants.
12 Bobcats named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-Sun Belt Team
A total of 12 Texas State football players earned a spot as members of the Phil Steele All-Sun Belt Preseason Team. Senior quarterback Jordan McCloud, junior running back Ismail Mahdi, senior wide receiver Joey Hobert, senior defensive end Ben Bell and junior kicker Mason Shipley all received First-Team honors. Senior...
Rattlers 12U All-Stars take 3rd Place at CenTex Series
, The San Marcos 12 and under All Star team made history by placing third at the CenTex Tournament Series, despite entering the tournament as the 7th seed. Regardless of their record in pool play, both the Rattler All-Stars and Head Coach Jerry Riojas knew they were capable of much more. “We were definitely the underdogs,” Riojas said. “We just came together and pulled it off.” The team was made up of players selected from the two 12 and under teams based in San Marcos, so Riojas and the coaching staff had a difficult test on their hands. “It was very challenging,” Riojas said....
Texas State Alumnae Shine in the Women’s Professional Fastpitch teams at Bobcat Softball Stadium
Two Texas State softball alumnae, Jessica Mullins and Sara Vanderford, have seen their careers come full circle as they join two Women's Professional Fastpitch teams, the Texas Smoke and the Texas Monarchs, who have chosen Bobcat Softball Stadium as their home base. Mullins ended her college career with an ERA...
John Heisman and the Texas Connection
John Heisman is a legendary figure in the history of American football, but did you know he is connected to Texas?. Born on October 23, 1869, in Cleveland, Ohio, Heisman made lasting contributions to the sport both as a player and a coach. The Heisman Trophy, awarded every year to the nation’s best college football player, is named after him—a testament to his lasting legacy.
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