Sports

Airline delays challenge teams in Lubbock tourney

The Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament is set to kick off on Dec. 28 in Lubbock, with games held at various schools in the area. But for some players from “out of town” or more aptly put, “from down under,” they have faced challenges getting to Lubbock to play in the big tourney.

Stranded Pitt players get ride with UTEP coach

The Sun Bowl in El Paso is known nationally for its hospitality, but UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding stepped it up on Christmas Day. Three Pittsburgh players were stranded in the Dallas Love Airport after a flight from Dallas to El Paso was cancelled, grounding them.

TTU recruiting top baseball talent

Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball came up short of the College World Series last season. But when it comes to success on the recruiting trail, few have been able to replicate the successful acquisition of talent that’s been going on in Lubbock.
Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, recognized as one of the nation’s premier recruiting grounds for college scouts and coaches, returns to North Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 28, through Friday, Dec. 30.
Coach Josh Lynn, WTAMU

Coach Josh Lynn, WTAMU

Lynn takes reins of WTAMU football

West Texas A&M Director of Athletics Michael Mc-Broom announced that Josh Lynn has been hired as the 29th head coach in Buffalo Football history. Lynn was introduced at a press conference this past Friday at the Fairly Group Club at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium.
Nazareth FFA Jet Ramaekers and his Hampshire won the Grand Champion title and $2,000 payout at the Russell Johnson Memorial Swine Jackpot in Tulia on Dec. 10-11.

Nazareth FFA Jet Ramaekers and his Hampshire won the Grand Champion title and $2,000 payout at the Russell Johnson Memorial Swine Jackpot in Tulia on Dec. 10-11.

Bobcats defeat Hornets

The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a big win over the Tulia Hornets, 68-44. Dimmitt took charge in the first quarter, gaining a signifi cant lead over the Hornets, 23-8, and continued to widen the gap in the second quarter, ending the first half with a 4015 lead.

Swiftettes defeat Lady Longhorns

The Nazareth Swiftettes took a win over the Vega Lady Longhorns, 66-25. The Swiftettes gained a comfortable edge in the first quarter, 23-10, and the Naz offensive pounded away in the second quarter, for a 29-point lead by the end of the first half, 45-16.