Category: Sports
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Cross Country teams finish strong at NJCAA Championship meets
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams both finished in the top 10 at the 2017 NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Half Marathon Championship. The NJCAA Half Marathon Championships were held on Nov. 18 in Topeka, Kansas, at the Lake Shawnee and Bettis Family Sports Complex. The Texans placed second overall with a…
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Football coaches being fired for not meeting expections
As football begins to head down the final stretch at all levels, coaching jobs begin to open. Coaches are being let go due to not meeting expectations. With coaches such as Butch Jones, head football coach at Tennessee, and Jim McElwain, the head football coach at Florida being let go, the public has become upset…
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Enjoyment of NFL gameplay minimized by excessive penalties
There was a time in the NFL when there was more gameplay and less penalties. When I was beginning to watch football at a young age, I remember that the game was focused on the game play and spent less time on penalties. But, the game has definitely changed since then. The conversation about penalties…
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Texans place first after dominating regional cross country meet
The South Plains College men’s cross country team defended their regional team title after placing first at the NJCAA Region V Cross Country Championship. South Plains College hosted the Region V Cross Country Championship at Brasher Lake park in Levelland on Oct. 28. The Texans competed in the men’s 8k-race, with three runners placing in…
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Passion for basketball lands Williams assistant coach position
Careers can take people to unexpected locations, which is how Matt Williams landed in West Texas. Originally from Peru, New York, Williams had the opportunity to come to South Plains College to become the new assistant men’s basketball coach. “The past four years, I was at another junior college called Georgia Highlands, outside of Atlanta,”…
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Lady Texans rodeo team finishes fall season ranked first in region
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams capped off their fall season earning a pair of top-10 finishes. Both teams finished their fall rodeo semester on the road at the Sul Ross State University Rodeo in Alpine on Nov. 2. Finishing fifth overall, the Lady Texans scored a total of 130 points, and…
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Covering college football brings exciting experiences for sports journalist
Covering football at different levels can bring many experiences for a sports journalist. But covering college football is by far the most exciting. I had the opportunity to cover the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the Homecoming game against Iowa State on Oct. 21 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Having worked for the local…
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Pizza founder speculates NFL protests leading to lack of dough
Trouble is rising in the world of pepperoni and cheese, as John Schnatter has claimed his business isn’t raking in the dough due to the NFL protests. Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s, hasn’t weighed in on the NFL protests, but he did have something to say to the media recently when it comes…
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Kosgei trains hard toward becoming top distance runner
Attending college may have its challenges when being from a different country. But those challenges haven’t stopped Felix Kosgei from succeeding at South Plains College. The Kenya native grew up in the small town of Eldoret. Before making the transition to the United States, Kosgei trained to earn a scholarship to attend SPC. “I used…
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Lady Texans wrangle in team title at Texas Tech rodeo
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to improve mid-way through the fall season, posting dominant results in two rodeos. The Lady Texans and Texans competed in the Texas Tech University Rodeo in Lubbock at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center on Oct. 19 – Oct. 21. The Lady Texans displayed their skill…
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Media, fans should have faith in new Green Bay quarterback
In the world of sports, anything can happen. The unimaginable happened recently as I witnessed Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for Green Bay, suffer a broken collarbone when playing against the Minnesota Vikings. I was crushed, and I’m sure all my fellow cheese heads felt the same way. It turns out Rodgers will possibly be out for…
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NFL player determined to grow education opportunities in hometown
Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles is donating the rest of his year’s salary in effort to increase educational equality.
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Kickoff injuries not worth brief excitement
The tables can turn in a kickoff in such an abrupt way that they might even decide the fate of an entire game. But it comes at a high price.
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Romero finds new home with track, cross country teams
Talents are usually discovered by not looking for them. For Leslie Romero, her talent for running was discovered unexpectedly.
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Bryant deserves both Laker jerseys retired
Kobe Bryant has given his best years to the NBA. Now, the NBA is deciding to celebrate the former Laker the best way possible.
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Cross country teams finish regular season with impressive times
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams continue to show their talent, winning their fifth consecutive meet.
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Future of college basketball in need of reform
After the FBI released its findings in an investigation citing coaches, agents and high-level employees of Adidas for corruption and bribery, the overall image of college basketball has been tarnished.
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Cross Country teams post impressive times in two meets
Experience has been the key to success for South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams in the beginning of the season.
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Personal issue becomes reality TV for NFL running back
Eddie Lacy has continued to receive negative remarks for his weight issues that have become public throughout past seasons.
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Lady Texans kick off fall rodeo season with first place finish
The South Plains College women’s and men’s rodeo teams kicked off the fall season with the Lady Texans getting their first team victory.