Area Sports
CLASS A ALL-STATE SOFTBALL
LONGVIEW – Listed is the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class A All-State Softball Team for the 2026 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and sportswriters around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: James Turner, Jonesboro PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kylnee Ovalle, Petersburg FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Landree Deats, Jonesboro; Paige…
Read MoreEast Texas Passing Academy
The 20th annual East Texas Passing Academy will be held at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer on July 6th – 7th from 5:30-8:30p.m. The camp is for athletes entering grades 6-12. Each camper will receive personal training from the coaches as well as in-depth training in fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $100,…
Read MoreTribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Ralph Russo, senior writer for The Athletic and host of The Audible podcast. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback…
Read MoreRunning with purpose: SAU alumni build a business and a ministry one race at a time
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/30/2026) For Briston and Carley Rains, running is more than a sport. It is a career, a calling, and a ministry. The two Southern Arkansas University graduates are the owners of Texas Outlaw Running, a company that hosts, markets, and operates running events across the country, with 70 races a year and growing.…
Read MoreKC athletic director helps lead women’s flag football to official NJCAA championship sport status
Kilgore College Athletic Director Dr. Courtney Pruitt played a key role in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s decision to elevate women’s flag football to championship sport status, making it an official NJCAA sport beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Pruitt, who serves as the NJCAA Women’s Flag Football Sports Chair, helped guide the sport’s…
Read More🏈 Celebrating 250 Years of America!
June 30, 2026 For 157 years, college football has helped shape the leaders, traditions and communities that define our nation. As America celebrates its 250th birthday this week, we celebrate the game’s enduring contributions to the fabric of our country. The National Football Foundation is proud to protect and promote college football and the values…
Read MoreTexas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Members to be Recognized at 2026 National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet
Three THSCA members will receive national honors recognizing excellence, leadership and lifelong contributions to the coaching profession. Coralville, Iowa (June 29, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association will be represented on the national stage at the 2026 National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame Banquet. Three distinguished THSCA members will receive prestigious…
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The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Announces the 2025-2026 Super Elite Teams for Baseball
THSCA recognizes athletes across Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements for the 2025-2026 UIL Baseball season. San Marcos, Texas (June 24, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released its 2025–2026 Super Elite Teams for UIL Baseball, honoring standout student-athletes from across the state for their exceptional performance this season. The full…
Read MoreKilgore College student-athletes earn NJCAA, Region XIV academic honors
Kilgore College student-athletes earned multiple conference and national academic honors during the 2025-26 academic year, including recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region XIV. A total of 15 KC student-athletes were named NJCAA Academic All-Americans. The honor is awarded to student-athletes who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or…
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