Tag: Sports
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March madness conference bids hinder tourney talent
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor With the biggest tournament in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball ongoing, each conference should send its best programs, not those that happen to win a conference’s post-season tournament. When you use a post-season conference tournament to decide who the automatic bid should go to, this creates several problems that […]
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Texans gunning for perfection as season nears end
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s basketball team looks to continue their momentum as the post-season approaches. While looking to keep their undefeated season, the No. 1-ranked Texans defeated Clarendon College 93 – 62 on Feb. 23 in the Texan Dome. The Texans’ offense was working all night, and they were able […]
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Lady Texans look to end season with momentum
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With the regular season coming to an end, the South Plains College women’s basketball team has gained momentum with multiple victories before tournament play. With conference play ending in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, the Lady Texans defeated Clarendon at home, 81-55 on Feb. 23. With momentum of a three-game […]
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Calipari upset with practice of early season firings
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With March Madness approaching for men’s basketball, Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari recently made his opinion clear about colleges firing coaches midway through the season. With a disappointing season for the NC State men’s basketball program, the university came to a decision in late February to fire Head Coach Mark Gottfried. […]
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Trading Cousins may favor Pelicans
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor After a few season were big named players stayed on their teams, we finally see a star one move to another team, for next to nothing. The Sacramento Kings decided to trade their superstar center, DeMarcus Cousins, and forward Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guard Buddy Hield, guard […]
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Rodeo teams begins spring season with solid performance in Odessa
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College rodeo teams began the spring season with several strong showings. The teams competed at the Odessa College Rodeo, which took place on Feb. 23 – Feb. 25 in Odessa. The SPC women finished in the standings with 205 points, which was good enough for fourth place. Earning […]
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Track team prepares for national meet with dominant performances
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams used the New Mexico Junior College Invitational as a tune up for the upcoming National Indoor track meet. SPC will have 40 athletes competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championship, which will be held […]
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American pastime hits home for student
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. I’m talking about baseball season. Spring training is in full swing in Arizona and Florida, and opening day is just weeks away. The weather is warmer, the grass is greener, the days are longer, and all is right in the […]
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Texans keep undefeated streak alive in conference play
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s basketball team has dominated throughout the season against tough opponents. With an undefeated season on the line, the No. 1-ranked Texans went on the road to defeat Odessa College 93-80 on Feb. 9. Being ranked fourth in the nation, the Wranglers attempted to stall the Texan offense […]
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Lady Texans showcase dominant offense before playoffs
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Offense has been key for the South Plains College women’s basketball team through the final stretch of the season and Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. With the momentum of a four-game winning streak, the No. 7-ranked Lady Texans stumbled on the road against Odessa College, falling 53-51 on Feb. 9. After […]
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Current NFL Hall of Fame class causes confusion
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The National Football League recently released this year’s Hall of Fame class, with one notable exclusion and one questionable inclusion. The 2017 class consists of: LaDainian Tomlinson, running back for the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets; Morten Andersen, a kicker who played most of his career for the New […]
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Lady Texans finish January with impressive conference victories
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With a shaky beginning to 2017, the South Plains College women’s basketball team has begun to find their rhythm in the late stretch of the season. Going into January with a 17-game winning streak the Lady Texans began the New Year with a crushing 79-72 loss at home against conference foe […]
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Texans continue winning streak during conference play
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s basketball team has continued their winning ways into Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. The Texans took on Howard College on Jan. 19 at Texan Dome. They won, 93 – 72, after shooting 40 percent from three-point line. The Texans opened up the first half with […]
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Track team starts indoor season strong
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened up the indoor season with resounding results. The teams competed in the Sooner Open at Oklahoma University on Jan. 14. In the men’s 600-yard run, sophomore Okeen Williams placed third in 1:12.04, while freshman Rayan Holmes placed fifth with […]
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Coaches pulling scholarships causes chaos throughout NCAA
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Graduating high school athletes are preparing to make a long-term decision for college, but college coaches have developed a bad habit of pulling scholarships days before signing day. Most recently, head coach Randy Edsall of the University for Connecticut pulled a football scholarship from a high school senior two weeks before […]
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Sitting out bowl games should become trend
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor With all of the money that is on the line for star college athletes, it seems that the players should look out for themselves, since it seems that the university will not. During the college football bowl season, two college stars, Leonard Fournette of Louisiana State University, and Christian McCaffrey from […]
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NFL needs to simplify officiating
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer With half of the NFL season over, the officiating has not improved and rules have become unclear, just like previous seasons. Teams, fans and critics have continuously expressed their concern regarding the rules and officiating within the NFL. Throughout press conferences and social media, players have become vocal about these topics […]
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College transfer rule needs changing
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editoral Assistant The world of college athletics is changing fast, one lawsuit at a time.
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Basketball, track athletes ink with NCAA Division I programs
by SPORTS STAFF With achieved goals, hard work and dedication come bright futures. Twelve South Plains College track and basketball athletes recently made their commitments to four-year universities after they signed scholarships agreements on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. With the SPC men’s basketall team cruising through the regular season, several Texans have announced their […]
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Cross Country teams have solid performance at national meet
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams fared well at the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Championship. The teams ran in the NJCAA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 12 at Prairie Trails Golf Course in El Dorado, Kansas. The men’s team placed third in the overall standings in […]