Category: Sports
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Deline ready for new coaching opportunity with Lady Texans
By Kendall Rainer Lindsay Deline is ready for his new adventure as an assistant women’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Coach Deline, a recent graduate from the University of Tulsa, is joining Cayla Petree and Julio Pacheco on the bench this season. Coach Deline spent a semester as an intern for the women’s…
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Reyes stepping into new challenges as college trainer
By Abi Hernandez Andy Reyes recently joined the South Plains College staff as the new trainer. Reyes grew up in Andrews, Texas. During high school, Reyes did not play any sports, but chose another way to be involved. “I was a student trainer in high school,” said Reyes. Prior to SPC, Reyes was a trainer…
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Texans place second at Howard College Rodeo
After the dust has settled, the Texans placed second while the Lady Texans finished sixth at the Howard College Rodeo on April 13 in Big Spring. With one rodeo remaining on the schedule and the Southwest regional title up for grabs, the Lady Texans currently sit in fourth place with 2,885 points. Tarleton State (3,330)…
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Green continuing basketball career at University of Pittsburgh
Sophomore Gabbie Green signed her intent to continue her basketball career at the University of Pittsburgh on April 17 during a signing ceremony held in the T-Club at Texan Dome. “I know that what made you successful here, Coach White at Pittsburgh is going to love,” Cayla Petree, head women’s basketball coach at South Plains…
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Track teams earn multiple event titles as outdoor season winds down
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams continue to rack up event titles with only two meets left in the regular season. Elite decathlete Asani Hylton competed in the 92nd Kansas Relays, presented by RCB Bank at Roch Chalk Park, held on April 17 – April 20 in Lawrence, Kansas. Hylton…
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Track teams continue to impress at halfway mark in outdoor season
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track teams captured seven event titles in their last meat, which marked the halfway point of the outdoor season. The David Noble Relays were held on April 6 at the LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field in San Angelo. Sophomore Bryson Deberry placed first in the…
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Trout underpaid as result of faulty statistic
The ink has yet to dry on Mike Trout’s $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, and yet people are already saying he is underpaid. It was surprising to see the Angels spend big money on Trout, especially after their last two big signings were flops. Albert Pujols never lived up to the…
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Miller captures all-around title at Western Texans College Rodeo
The South Plains College women’s rodeo team placed first in the team standings, while the men placed third at the Western Texas College Rodeo. The event was held April 4 – April 6 in Snyder. The Lady Texans improved to third in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association standings in the Southwest Region with 1,704 points,…
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Lady Texans fall short despite strong performance
The South Plains College women’s basketball team fell short in the third round of the NJCAA Division I National Championship tournament despite strong play in the first two games. The No. 10-ranked Lady Texans matched up against the No. 2-ranked Gulf Coast State College in the Elite-Eight round of the NJCAA National Tournament held on…
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Women place third at NJCAA National Indoor Championship
Freshman Dorcus Ewoi was crowned the national champion in the women’s mile run, while the South Plains College women’s track and field team took home the bronze medal in the team standings at the NJCAA National Indoor Championship. The championship meet was held March 1 and March 2 in Pittsburg, Kansas. The Lady Texans finished…
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Texans make Final Four appearance at NJCAA National Championship
After capturing a national title a year ago, the South Plains College men’s basketball team advanced to the 2019 NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament, but fell short after reaching the final four. The second-seeded Texans fell to No. 3 seed Vincennes State College (Indiana) 85-67 in a semifinal game of the NJCAA tournament. The…
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Track teams open outdoor season with top performances
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the outdoor season by earning multiple event titles in their first two meets. The teams competed in the Fearless Champions Open held on March 23 on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. In the women’s 1,500-meter run, freshman Dorcus Ewoi placed…
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Teams impress at Sweetwater Rodeo
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams won three events at the Ranger College Rodeo, drawing them closer to the top of the Southwest Region . The Lady Texans finshed third on the weekend after earning 162 points. Tarleton State won with 310 points, while Weatherford College placed second with 180 points. The…
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Track teams earn top marks at Matador Qualifier
The South Plains College men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams closed out the regular season by winning four event titles at the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier on Feb. 15 at the Sports Performance Center on the campus of Texas Tech University. In the men’s long jump, sophomore Holland Martin placed fist with a…
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Rodeo team begin spring season with strong performances
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams began the spring season by posting top marks at the Odessa College Rodeo. The Texans placed first in the Rodeo, while the Lady Texans placed second in the competition that was held on Feb. 21-Feb. 23 at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa. The Texans accumulated…
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Texans add two victories during final home games
The South Plains College men’s basketball team closed out the final two home games of the season with dominating victories. The Texans eviscerated Clarendon College 107-72 on Feb. 25 at Texan Dome. With the victory, SPC moved to 23-4 on the year and and 12-3 in Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. SPC struggled midway…
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Major league roster changes make for more predictable baseball season
The clinking of cleats, the popping of leather and the crack of the bat can only mean one thing that: Major League Baseball is back. With Manny Machado recently signing with the San Diego Padres, very few big free agents are left. So it’s time for some predictions for the divisions and how I believe the…
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Lady Texans continue outstanding season with perfect conference record
The South Plains College women’s basketball team continued their successful season by securing three more victories to extend their winning streak. The No. 1-ranked Lady Texans captured a 58-48 victory over Howard College at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum in Big Spring on Feb. 7, their 22nd consecutive victory. Trailing 45-43 coming out of the third quarter,…
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Jemaiyo among top performance in past two indoor track meets
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams posted top performances in their past two meets of the indoor season. The Texans and Lady Texans competed in the Tyson Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9. As the…
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Texans rally after losses, grabbing three conference victories
The South Plains College men’s basketball team continued to find success on the hardwood, finding their stride with three victories in their past three games. The No. 9-ranked Texans crushed New Mexico Military Institute 103-52 on Feb.11 at Texan Dome. Sophomore Koray Gilbert led all scorers with 27 points off of the bench, with 10…