Tag: Sports
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Cross country teams perform well at home meet
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams protected their home with a strong showing in Levelland.
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Former, current gymnastic stars dazzle in ‘Tour of Champions’
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor After watching them compete at the Summer Olympics, fans got the opportunity to see the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Gymnastics teams up close in the Kellog’s Tour of Champions.
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Early polls reflect chaotic season
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor Just four weeks into the college football season, the Associated Press Poll is one of the main polls that everyone keeps their eyes on during the season. The poll hasn’t seen changes frequently. But this season, it has been already seeing more change than other seasons.
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Penn State memorial causes national uproar
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant It seems we live in a world where no matter what you do, as long as you are good at football, we will forgive you.
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Cross country teams dominate competition
Photo courtesy of Jordan Irvine by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South College Plains men’s and women’s cross country teams continued to build on early-season success with a strong showing in Snyder. The teams competed in the Western Texas Open on Sept 24.
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Former Lady Texan, basketball great enters Hall of Fame
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor In order to be at the top, you have to start at the bottom. For Sheryl Swoopes, that saying would be applicable. The women’s basketball legend and former Lady Texan recently was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Tebow deserves respect going after dream
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer Former ESPN analyst Tim Tebow has not only talked about playing baseball as a professional, but he is following through with his word. Tebow recently made it into the sports news once more by inviting scouts from all Major League Baseball teams in the country to watch him hit, throw, and […]
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Rodeo teams fare well in Alpine, ENMU competition
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College rodeo teams have started the fall season with two strong showings. The SPC men’s and women’s rodeo teams competed in the Sul Ross State University Rodeo, which took place on Sept. 22- Sept. 24.
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Cotton Country Triathlon attracts local athletes
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor As the sun rose across campus, the runners took their mark in the 17th Annual Cotton Country Triathlon. The triathlon took place all over the campus, with athletes competing in running, cycling and swimming events.
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Reding replaces Tubb as new athletic director
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor After Joe Tubb completed a successful 33 years at South Plains College, Roger Reding was announced as the new athletic director on Sept. 9 in a press conference held at the T-Club Lounge at Texan Dome. SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite introduced Reding, who is a former student, basketball player and […]
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Yankees lore captivates family
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer The New York Yankees are a team that has experienced ups and downs throughout the year, causing fans to have mixed emotions with their performances. In 1903, Frank Farrell and Bill Devery bought the Baltimore Orioles and moved them to Manhattan, New York, renaming them the Highlanders. But in 1913, they […]
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NCAA still avoiding real issues
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The National Collegiate Athletic Association has once again proved that it is incapable of doing what is right. The NCAA is looking into recruiting violations that have taken place at the University of Mississippi, which are alleged to have occurred during the past several years. Several players including, Laremy Tunsil, an […]
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Rio facing criticism of preparation for Olympics
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor Before the 2016 Summer Olympics began, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was hit hard by questions that pertained to the topic of readiness for the games and the outbreak of the Zika virus. To Rio’s credit, the security was smooth throughout the Olympiad, and no major issues were […]
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Hobbs settles in as new assistant track coach
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer The South Plains College track program has brought in a new assistant men’s coach to help keep the long-standing reputation going and growing. Justin Hobbs recently was hired to coach multiple events throughout the track season, along with cross country. Originally familiar with hurdle events, Hobbs is striving to keep the […]
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Former player returns as new assistant coach
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant Justin Brown returns to South Plains College to help obtain the same glory that the men’s basketball team had the last time he was here. “I take a lot of pride in being here and carrying on the tradition that was built here,” said Brown, who is the new men’s assistance […]
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Kimball steps into new role as assistant coach
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor After having a successful season alongside women’s head basketball coach Cayla Petree, Brock Kimball is now the lone assistant women’s basketball coach at South Plains College. “Coming from where I came from and being able to make that move up was satisfying, especially after the year we had last year and […]
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Cross country teams have strong showings
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains men’s and women’s cross country teams recently got the season off to a great start with two strong showings. The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Texas Tech Invitational on Sept. 8.
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Vance takes on new role as new head track coach
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor During the summer, being the head coach of a championship-pedigree program such as South Plains College didn’t cross the mind of Erik Vance. On Aug. 12, that changed, as Vance was named the head track and field coach for the Texans and Lady Texans.
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Tubb retires as athletic director after successful tenure
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Joe Tubb, who has served as the athletic director at South Plains College for 33 years, announced his retirement at the end of the spring semester, on May 31. For Tubb, it is bittersweet after the years he has […]