Big dogs of NBA must step up, lead pack

by Jerrod Carr, staff writer

The beginning of the new NBA season is close at hand, and the teams wishing to rise to the top and win a championship will emerge early. 

These teams will be led by several men who have what it takes to be leaders, yet they haven’t realized and grasped the full picture.  There are 10 players, two from each position, that I believe need to step up and become leaders for their teams, become legends.

Texans welcome new arrivals, prepare to defend national championship

by Jerrod Carr, staff writer

Last season, the South Plains College men’s basketball team won their first national championship in the school’s 50-year history, and they hope to repeat.

The first regular-season game tips off on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m at the Texan Dome, with the Texans hosting Lubbock Christian’s JV squad.   

Men's Cross Country team first at San Angelo Meet

by Kasey Putman, staff writer

The SPC men and women’s cross country teams continue to train hard as they prepare for national competition.

South Plains College was scheduled to run in Levelland on Oct.11, but the meet was cancelled due to bad weather. For added competition, the cross country teams competed at San Angelo, in the ASU Blue & Gold meet, on Oct. 14.

Meet the Texans slated for Oct. 27

by Britni Palomino, photo editor

The 2008-2009 Texan and Lady Texan athletic teams will be introduced during the annual “Meet the Texans” event on Oct. 27.

Lady Texans look to defend 2008 conference title

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

The South Plains College Lady Texans look to defend to their conference title as they enter the 2008-2009 season.

The team finished the 2007-2008 season with a 26-4 record overall, finishing 13-1 in the Western Junior College Athletic Association Conference and defeating New Mexico Junior College for the championship.

Weiser earns all-around cowgirl, women's team third at Sul Ross

by Melissa Rinehart, associate editor

The South Plains College rodeo teams fared well in two recent competitions at Vernon College and Sul Ross State University, highlighted by an all-around cowgirl performance by Dana Weiser.