Texans capture first NJCAA Championship in school history

by Cody Barron, staff writer

After a season that included plenty of ups and downs, the South Plains College men’s basketball team is the National Junior College Athletic Association champions.

The Texans captured their first national title by defeating Salt Lake Community College 67-56 on March 22 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kan.

Rockets running out of fuel after historic 22-game win streak

by John Stewart, editorial assistant

On New Year’s Day, the Houston Rockets had 15 wins and 16 losses despite the strong play of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.

Currently the Rockets are a sure lock to be a 50 win club with a little over three weeks left in the regular season and possession of the third playoff seed in the Western Conference.

Texans, Lady Texans earn postseason honors after successful seasons

by Brant Thurmond, sports editor

Several members of South Plains College's men's and women's basketball teams recently received honors for their outstanding play during the 2007-2008 season.

Sophomore post Brittany Blackmon was named as the most valuable player in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference.

Decisions, opinions could prove to be costly

by Nathan Wall, staff writer

Every once in a while, I get so heated up about various sports issues that my need to express myself is greatly constricted by my ability to get my thoughts to the public that needs to read them.

So, taking a cue from some of my favorite sports writers, I’ve decided to combine two of my opinions together to let my loyal readers know what is really grinding my gears.

Lady Texans fall short of tournament expectations

by Nathan Wall, staff writer

For the third consecutive year, the Lady Texans advanced to the NJCAA the Region 5 Tournament Championship game.

Unfortunately, SPC dropped the contest to the Midland College Lady Chaps, 73-50, ending their season with a 26-4 record overall.

Okorie excited about future basketball career

by Cody Barron, staff writer

Nick Okorie finished last season as an honorable-mention all-conference selection and one game short of a berth in the NJCAA national tournament. 

So, naturally, the stage was set for a stellar season for the sophomore guard from Houston.

Road to championship goes through San Antonio

by Israel Soliz, staff writer

The 2008 N.B.A. All-Star Game has come and gone and now the real season is upon us. 

If the last couple of weeks in the NBA are any indication, this year’s playoffs are definitely going to be one of the most memorable in decades. 

Veteran players still valuable to baseball

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

With Opening Day of the 2008 Major League Baseball season drawing closer and closer, teams are preparing themselves by adding new players, rookies and superstars alike, to their rosters.

It would seem logical that most teams would try to stay young, adding fresh faces every chance they get to see if they have the next Alex Rodriguez or David Wright. But I see it differently