Exciting Changes at Press Pass Sports; Coaching News; Valley Falls in the Finals, Spring Sports Roundup
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Summer Spotlight Series with Koby Otto
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Our final summer spotlight series interview is with retiring Amarillo High tennis coach Koby Otto. Coach Otto tells us why he chose tennis, building his alma mater's program at Palo Duro, his time at Amarillo High, what went into his decision to retire and his love for the Dallas Cowboys and Pro Wrestling.
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Summer Spotlight Series with Aaron Wampler
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Today's summer spotlight series is with the new head coach for River Road, Aaron Wampler. We visit with Coach Wamp about his time as a Buff, the monumental win he got at Boys Ranch, lessons learned from a winless season and what he's looking to accomplish at River Road.
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Summer Spotlight Series with Lexie Velasquez
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This week's summer spotlight is on West Plains head softball coach Lexie Velasquez. We talk to coach about how she got started in softball, what her college experience was like at Texas A&M Commerce, dealing with arm injuries and how she uses her experience with her current players and her coaching influences.
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Summer Spotlight Series with Bo Dickinson
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Our summer spotlight series continues with new Muleshoe head coach Bo Dickinson. We talk to Coach Dickinson about what drew him to Muleshoe, building a staff, his outlook for the upcoming season, the impact the new indoor has on all programs, his coaching influences and his relationship with Ben Arbuckle.
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Summer Spotlight Series with Taylor Wiseman
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We kick off our summer spotlight series with shot put and discus gold medalist Taylor Wiseman from Childress. Taylor tells us how she got started in both events, what made her chose Oregon, how she went from not getting out of district to setting state records and more. Plus, you have to listen to what her favorite food is.
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Bryson Daily Recognized By The President; Clarendon Falls in Semis; Gruver, Naz Drop Reg. Finals Series
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Bryson Daily was recongized by President Trump at the Army graduation ceremonies. Clarendon falls in the state semis in softball while Gruver and Naz drop heartbreaking series in the Regional Finals. Also, news and notes from around the area including coaching news, Eleanor Archer, and the WT track teams.
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Randall's Doubles Team Strike Gold; Gruver, Naz Still Alive in Baseball; Clarendon Lone Softball Team Left
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The UIL State tennis meet was last week and Randall grabbed gold in girls and mixed doubles. We've got a full look at all the action from the meet. Gruver and Nazareth are the lone remaining teams left in the baseball playoffs as both rallied for series wins. Also, Clarendon dominates Floydada after a loss to head to the state semis in softball. Plus, coaching news from around the area.
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Wildorado, Bo Bradley Grab Golf Titles; CISD, Naz Lead Large Tennis Contingent to State; Baseball and Softball Playoff Roundup
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Wildorado grabbed another state title while Texline's Bo Bradley is individual state champ. CISD and Nazareth will lead a large contingent of area athletes to the state tennis tournament. AHS, West Plains, Naz grab baseball playoff victories while Dumas, River Road and Clarendon impress in softball playoffs.
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Addi Bristow, Taylor Wiseman Headline Star Athletes at State; Ettes Take Team Title; Softball and Baseball Playoffs
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The 2025 UIL State Track meet is in the books where Addi Bristow, Taylor Wiseman, Bryce Braden and Maddie Francis put on a show over three days. The Panhandle Ettes grab the team title in 2A in exciting fashion. Muleshoe is making noise in the softball playoffs as we rundown all the results. West Plains, Randall and Pampa move on in the baseball playoffs. Plus, a look at the district tennis results in 4A and 5A.
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Jalin Conyers Waits Out NFL Draft; Ascension Academy, SJCA Fare Well in Regionals; Softball Playoffs
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Jalin Conyers waited out the 2025 NFL Draft to hear his name called and eventually signed an UDFA contract with the Dolphins. Ascension Academy and SJCA fared well at the TAPPS regional track meet. AHS and Dumas advanced in the softball playoffs as we run down how all the local teams fared. Plus, West Plains takes the District 4-4A baseball crown and coaching news and notes from around the area.
info_outlineExciting changes are happening at Press Pass Sports as we talk about those changes including an expansion into the Lubbock area. Valley fell in the finals at the Boys Basketball state tournament as the lone area representative. Springs sports are in high gear and we look at results in baseball, softball and track and field.