Jalin Conyers Waits Out NFL Draft; Ascension Academy, SJCA Fare Well in Regionals; Softball Playoffs
Release Date: 04/28/2025
2025 Texas High School Football Preview for the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
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The 2025 high school football season is here and we've got a giant preview for all districts in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains from 6A to six-man. Hall of famer Lance Lahnert joins the show as we break everything down from teams to watch for to who might make a deep trip in the playoffs. News, notes and analysis you won't find anywhere else.
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Ian Ansett wins the Coors TOC; HS Scrimmages; 40 Players to Watch Across the Area; Volleyball Roundup
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Ian Ansett won the Coors Tournament of Champions Golf tournament over the weekend. Kale and Craig give their take on week one scrimmages around the area. Our annual 40 players to watch in 11-man and 10 in six-man is out and we go over that list. WT completed their second intrasquad scrimmage and things are looking good in Canyon. Plus, volleyball is back and we wrap up tournament play for our area spikers.
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HS Football News and Notes; WT Looks Improved; Volleyball Is Underway; Team Tennis and News and Notes
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We've got news and notes including Jalin Conyers headed to the IR, the Taylor brothers transferring to Phoenix and Soddie promotions. Plus, a look at week one of fall camps and upcoming scrimmages. WT looks improved while Sergio Castillo nails a LSC honor. Volleyball is officially underway and team tennis notes.
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Area athletes commit to the next level; WT Football picked sixth in LSC; DCTF Pre-season rankings
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We kick off season 9 of the Press Pass podcast with a look back at the area news made during the summer. Darien Lewis, Keegan Collins led a host of area athletes committing to the next level. An update on coaching changes as Trevor Cordova heads to Tulia as AD. WT football was picked sixth in the LSC at their annual media day and we look at the DCTF pre-season rankings led by West Plains who checks in at number 2 in Class 4A Division I.
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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.
info_outlineJalin 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.