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Texans
end season in Region V finals
by Cody Barron, staff writer
After sharing
the Western Junior College Athletic Conference crown and
advancing to the finals of the National Junior College
Athletic Association Region V Tournament, the South Plains
College Texans came up just short of their chance to play
for the NCJAA championship.
On March 11,
the Texans faced the Midland College Chaparrals in the
Region V Championship game to decide which team would move
on to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJCAA national tournament.
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Future NBA talent seen in Durant, Oden
by Brant Thurmond, staff writer
Kevin Durant, from the University of Texas and Greg Oden
from Ohio State have caught the eye of many critics and
scouts of the NBA.
So the question is, should Durant and Oden sign up for the
NBA draft?
Resignation
of Smith brings relief, sadness
by Jerry Thomas, staff writer
There is nobody in this area of Texas that is a bigger, more
devoted University of Kentucky basketball fan than
myself.
I'm not even sure that it is fathomable for someone to love
the Wildcats more than I do. I have always believed
that I am like a needle in a haystack whenever it comes to
the "Who's your favorite team" question. I can't help
it; I love "Big Blue."
Lady Texans have hopes dashed
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
Despite winning a conference championship, the South Plains
College Lady Texans ended a remarkable season with a loss to
the Odessa College Lady Wranglers in the Region V Tournament
championship game.
With the 66-62 loss, the Lady Texans ended the season with a
31-2 record. The 31 victories tied a school record for
the Lady Texans. SPC suffered their only losses this
season to the Lady Wranglers, who made the trip to Salina,
Kansas for the second consecutive season.
Seals selected as Player of the Year
by Jerry Thomas, staff writer
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association recently
announced that South Plains College Lady Texan standout
Dominic Seals has been selected as the State Farm/WBCA
Junior College/Community College Player of the Year.
The award is presented annually to the top players in NCAA
Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, JC/CC, and high school.
Texan rodeo team cowboys up for new
season
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
The South Plains College Rodeo team roped up several top
finishes at the Odessa College Rodeo recently.
A first-place effort by Glen Allen Nash in steer wrestling
helped SPC add to their success at the competition, which
was held March 22-24. Nash finished the first round
with a time of 5.4 and came back in a time of 4.4 seconds in
the second round for a total of 9.8 seconds.
Broadcasting students learn from
hands-on experience
by Desiree Mendez, staff writer
South Plains College, students have recently been working
with Communications Department Jay Hoes and Billy Alonzo on
filming the SPC Texan and Lady Texan basketball games, as
well as some of the basketball games for Texas Tech
University.
The students get to learn about filming, directing, and
sports commentating.
Texans capture national championship
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
The South Plains College men's track and field squad took
home the title at the NJCAA National Indoor Track and Field
championship recently at Texas Tech University.
The men's team placed first with 148.5 points, easily
outscoring Rend Lake (III.) College, which finished a
distant second with 72 points.
Texas Senate looks to cut steroid
abuse
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
Many Texas high school students participate in some type of
athletic program while attending school.
To some of these students, these sports are everything, and
they would do anything to compete well in these activities.
Some students even consider and use steroids to bulk up and
try to become better athletes.
Time will tell for upcoming MLB season
by Cody Barron, staff writer
Yes, sports fans, spring is here.
And what does that mean? Well, besides brown skies for
the next few months in West Texas, it also means baseball
season is almost here.
Teams prep for season by inking free
agents
by Robert Box, staff writer
Even though the NFL season is still six months away, teams
have already started building their rosters in hopes of
making it to the Super Bowl.
The first step in that process is the free agency period.
Some teams made huge news during the free agency period,
both for the players they acquired and the players who were
let go.
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