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Track teams garner more national qualifiers
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
South Plains College’s track and field
squads looked to gain additional qualifiers for the upcoming
national meet while competing at the Texas Tech Open at the
Tech Athletic Training Center in Lubbock recently.
John Kosgei placed first in the men’s
one-mile run with a time of 4:10.58. Josphat Melly finished
fifth in 4:28.72, and Jay Wilson was sixth (4:29.12). Also,
T.K.
Lady Texan always 'Seals' deal
by Cody Barron, staff writer
History has been made. The Lady Texans made history on
February 12. The Lady Texan set the school record for most
consecutive wins in a season.
The 61-40 win over Western Texas
College was the 26th in a row for the Lady
Texans, who are a perfect 26-0 overall and 10-0 in
conference play this season.
Replacement for Tuna landed by Robert Box, staff writer
The Dallas Cowboys’ coaching search has finally come to an
end, and the new coach isn’t even a Cowboys alum.
Since the retirement of Bill Parcells
on Jan. 21, the Cowboys have been wining and dining several
possible replacements. Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, is known
for going after big-name coaches, but has interviewed
several low-profile assistant coaches.
NCAA needs to add own 'Rooney Rule'
by Jerry Thomas, staff writer
Growing up in West Texas my whole life taught me countless
lessons about the level of ignorance that this part of the
nation has when it comes to Black History.
To be honest, that same ignorance is
apparent all over the nation. It also is just not Black
history, but more like history, period. Even I have to
admit that through the years I have lost a tremendous amount
of knowledge about African American History. But I at least
know what month this country is supposed to celebrate the
history of my ancestors.
Texans in tough battle for conference crown by Cody Barron, staff writer
The South Plains College Texans know that the final part of
their conference schedule would be tough, but they have
answered the call so far this season.
In the hunt for a conference title and
a post-season berth, the Texans needed to play well in their
remaining games.
Former coach Hardin honored
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
Lyndon Hardin, former head coach for South Plains College’s
Lady Texans, was honored recently during the Lady Texans’
game against Western Texas College.
“It’s quite an honor and very
humbling,” Hardin said of the presentation by the college.
“You have to stop and think about all the people that share
in this award with me. My family, past assistant coaches and
players, Joe Tubb, and SPC. It’s an honor, but not just
mine.” | 