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10 Big Country schools are in the Harris Ratings Top 25 for second week in a row
For the second week in a row, the Big Country is represented by ten teams in the Harris Ratings Top 25. The Abilene High Eagles are the biggest school in the poll from the area his week. They are tenth in Class 5A Division I. The Wylie Bulldogs remain in...
High School Football: Abilene Big Country Top performers from Week 5
Slack completed 14-of-18 passes for 291 yards and four TDs as the Eagles opened District 2-5A Division I play with a 59-14 rout of Monterey in Lubbock. He also ran for a TD. Howle had seven catches for 93 yards and a TD in the win over the Plainsmen. Chip...
BCH Sports Mic Takeover: Sweetwater Mustangs
SWEETWATER, Texas (BCH Sports) – In our game of the week, the undefeated Sweetwater Mustangs (4-0) welcome the undefeated Clyde Bulldogs (4-0) in a showdown at the iconic Mustang Bowl. It was Sweetwater’s homecoming, but the Bulldogs walked away victorious with a 41-7 win. Despite the loss, senior’s...
Abilene bowling league highlights three weeks into fall leagues
Hope all bowlers had an outstanding summer and you are ready to bowl in the fall/winter leagues. We are three weeks into the U.S. Bowling Congress’ 2023-2024 bowling season. We have not had any honor scores (300, 800, 900) rolled to date, but from the scores listed below, the honor scores will be coming.
Morozov, Rastrojo Claim Title in Mexico
TORREON, Mexico – Abilene Christian's Daniel Morozov and Jose Maria Rastrojo won the Flight B Doubles at the US College Cup Invitational on Sunday. Playing in a field that also included TCU, Baylor and Oklahoma, ACU picked up two doubles wins and three singles victories over the weekend. Rastrojo...
High School Football: Live updates from Week 5 Abilene, Big Country games
San Angelo Central and Abilene Wylie played a wild game in the first meeting between the two programs last year in San Angelo. Central won the game 63-61 on a 40-yard TD pass on the game's final play — all after quarterback Tyler Hill was nearly sacked before scrambling and throwing a Hail Mary to Ben Immler.
Fifth Week of High School Football: Homecoming Upset and Cristobal's Narrow Victory
The fifth week of High School Football, officiated by Ryan Campo, showcased intense matches and significant wins. KLST and Randall Motors hosted the event. One highlight of the evening was the homecoming game in Abilene.
PAIR OF SECOND HALF SCORES LEAD TO DRAW
IRVING, TEXAS – A stout effort from University of Dallas' goalkeeper tandem kept McMurry University just short of a possible seventh win of 2023 Sunday, Sept. 24. Junior forward Emily Holland (Mansfield, Texas) wrapped up an offensive weekly resume to remember at the end of the non-conference battle at UD's home pitch. She found the back of the Crusaders' net in the 46th minute, breaking up a scoreless knot on the scoreboard. Her seven total shots, six of which were on frame, topped a 15-7 advantage for the Maroon and White.
Slow Start on Offense Leave the 'Cats Trailing at the Half
ABILENE, TX — The San Angelo Central Bobcats (1-3) traveled to Abilene on Friday, September 22, to face off with the Abilene Wylie Bulldogs. Early miscues on offense handed Wylie an early lead that the Bulldogs never surrendered in the 1st half. The ‘Cats finally kickstarted their offense in the 2nd quarter, but Wylie still led at the break 24-14.
Picking Up Pickleball
The bright red T-shirt tells you everything you need to know about pickleball players: “That’s What I Do. I Play Pickleball”. The shirt belongs to Joe Cress, but it could easily be worn by any of the other avid players in Abilene–or across the nation. The Association of Pickleball Professionals estimated that in 2022, there were 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States.
Iraan Braves Overpower Abilene TLCA in Significant Week 5 Pre-District Game
The Iraan Braves showed their strength in Week 5, defeating their rivals, Abilene TLCA, in a pre-district football game and earning an important win. This game was a key practice session before their much-anticipated District play. Keen on improving their standing, the Braves aimed to bring their win rate above.500.
Powell runs for 256 yards, including 95-yard TD, Central Arkansas tops Abilene Christian 52-17
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — ShunDerrick Powell ran for 256 yards and a touchdown and Central Arkansas rolled to a 52-17 win over Abilene Christian in a United Athletic Conference opener for both teams Saturday night. Powell, a transfer from North Alabama, scored on a 95-yard run early in the...
High School Football: Meng, Abilene Wylie cruise past San Angelo Central on homecoming
Bear Meng threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as Wylie won its third consecutive game, knocking off San Angelo Central 37-20 in a non-district game Friday at Hugh Sandifer Stadium. The Bulldogs (3-2) scored the game’s first 17 points, led 24-14 at halftime and never trailed in winning on homecoming night...
College football: Central Arkansas mauls Abilene Christian in conference opener
UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CENTRAL ARKANSAS 52, ABILENE CHRISTIAN 17 Top performers ACU: Maverick McIvor 12-21-0—125 passing; Jermiah Dobbins 13-60 TD rushing; Hut Graham 3-55 receiving ...
MCMURRY TAKES UNBEATEN FOE TO WIRE
SEGUIN, TEXAS – A non-conference defensive battle left fans of McMurry University and Texas Lutheran University on the edge of their seats over 90 minutes Sunday, Sept. 24. Head coach Marquis Muse's youthful crew bounced back well from a 6-0 defeat at the hands of NCAA Division III top-10 ranked University of St. Thomas Sept. 22. Squaring off with a second Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference perennial standout, the visitors kept the scoreboard at TLU's Gustafson Field devoid of goals into the latter stages of the match.