Tag: Sports Feature
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Pacheco settling into new role as assistant women’s basketball coach
By Victoria De Souza Julio Pacheco brings plenty of enthusiasm to his new job as assistant women’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Pacheco was born and raised in the south of Brazil in the state of Florianopolis. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University…
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Miller excited for upcoming season as new assistant track coach
By Kendall Rainer Wesley Miller brings a passion for track and field and an abundance of experience to his new role as an assistant track and field coach at South Plains College. Coach Miller spent three years as an associate head track coach at Louisiana Tech University, where he was in charge of all sprint…
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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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Student working toward accomplishing goal of playing in NBA
Ever since he first started playing basketball, Deshawn Corprew knew he wanted to play in the NBA. Since he was 6 years old, Corprew’s goal in life has been to play basketball and have the opportunity to make money and provide for his family. He is on his way to achieving that goal. The 6-foot-6…
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Hobbs pursues dream of becoming next American Ninja Warrior
In addition to being the assistant track and field coach for South Plains College’s men’s and women’s track teams, Hobbs is always finding new and exciting ways to challenge himself. His latest venture is sure to be an obstacle in itself, as he recently was accepted as a contestant on the next season of “American…
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Dorris takes unexpected path to play basketball at SPC
Maddie Dorris never thought her basketball career would land her in West Texas. Having attended a 6A high school in Weatherford for four years, Dorris never thought she would be a member of the South Plains College women’s basketball team. Before attending SPC in the fall of 2016, Dorris thought she would be going to…
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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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Brangers uses positive college experiences to influences daily life
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Leading the South Plains College men’s basketball team in offense and helping the top team in the nation get to their goal of a national championship is what Jordan Brangers has on his mind. The 6-foot-2 sophomore shooting guard has put his mark on the SPC men’s basketball program, leading the Texans…