SPORTS

BURNET – A roller coaster ride through four games at the Burnet 7-on-7 Division II qualifier Saturday culminated with the Brownwood Lions’ 23rd consecutive trip to the state tournament. The Lions – coming off a 1-2 performance at the Ponder qualifier a week ago – defeated Gatesville, 19-13,...

The 59th Annual Brown County Rodeo will take place Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena at the Brown County Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 377 South. Action begins each night at 7:30 p.m. with mutton bustin’ with the grand entry scheduled for 8 p.m....

The following Bangs Dragons received all-district baseball accolades from the coaches of District 7-2A: The Dragons finished the season with an 18-10-2 record, finished second in the District 7-2A standings and advanced to the playoffs under the guidance of head coach J.T. Newton.

The 2023 Coleman Rodeo Queen is Haylee Triplitt. She is the daughter of Richard and Teresa Triplitt of Gouldbusk. Haylee is the 2023 salutatorian of Panther Creek High School and graduated with honors from Cisco Junior College with an associate degree in applied arts. While in high school, Haylee participated in FFA, student council, honor society, basketball, tennis, and golf. She was also very committed to community service, helping with such things as the Coleman Dove Fest and Hunter’s Barbeque, volunteering to help the Meek Blood Bank, and helping set up and clean up for the Coleman Livestock Show. She has shown lambs and swine for the past 10 years, but her passion is her horse’s which she has shown since she was five. Through her hard work she has won numerous world championships through the Quarter and Paint horse associations. Haylee is excited and honored to be this year’s Coleman Rodeo Queen and looks forward to seeing everyone come out! The Coleman PRCA Rodeo is June 8-10.

KINGSLAND – The Brownwood Lions’ first trip as a team to the Class 4A Boys Golf State Tournament in more than 30 years concluded Tuesday with a sixth-place finish at Legends Golf Course. The Lions followed their first-round 311 team score Monday with a 310 Tuesday to finish...

The College Sports Communicators today announced the 2023 At-Large Academic All-District Teams and Howard Payne University men’s golfer Jake Angerstein was recognized on this year’s list. Playing in nine tournaments for the Yellow Jacket men’s golf team, Angerstein had three top-20 finishes this season and recorded a season...

The Brownwood Lions will take their second crack at qualifying for their 23rd consecutive 7-on-7 State Tournament as they venture to the Burnet qualifier on Saturday. With just eight teams in the field, only one team from the tournament will qualify to the 7-on-7 Division II State Tournament in College Station June 22-23.

The Powderpuff football game played on Tuesday was a lot of fun to watch. It was apparent there were practices held by their "coaches" because they were calling plays. Everyone took it very seriously, but the smiles and laughter shows they also wanted to enjoy it... and I believe they did! The fans had a great time, too. Besides the girls in jerseys and the coaches from each class, there were cheerleaders, a percussion band, and REAL officials from the Abilene chapter. A perfect evening of competition and fun. The Junior team won the Championship and even got to raise a "silver" trophy! Congratulations to the Juniors and to the entire booster club, band for concessions, and wonderful kids Coleman High School has that made the evening a great event! (Coleman Today Photos - ALBUM #3 of 5)

The District 6-2A champion Bangs Lady Dragons earned 11 all-district accolades, including four superlative honors, from the league coaches. Leading the charge was sophomore Abby Wolf, who was tabbed the District MVP; freshman shortstop Cheyenne Rush was named Newcomer of the Year; sophomore Julianna Ethridge was selected Catcher of the Year; and coach Leslea Miller and assistant Chesney Neeley were voted Coaching Staff of the Year.

DAYS: TUESDAY - THURSDAY. The Bluecat/Bluekatt Sports camps will be very beneficial for a young person interested in Track, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, & Tennis. The Bluecat/Bluekatt Sports Camp will be conducted by the Coleman High School coaching staff. The coaches will provide each athlete with individual attention on basic skills as well as providing opportunities for athletes to develop proper techniques. All camp participants will receive a “Coleman Bluecat/Bluekatt Sports Camp” t-shirt. SEE more information below and on the attached Sports Camp Form:

Bluekatt selections to the All-District Softball team have been announced by Coach Corey Aven. Congratulations to these girls:. Lauren McKeehan - District 6-2A Pitcher of the Year. Brylei Gilbreath - District 6-2A 1st team outfield, Coleman MVP, Academic All-District. Mia Watson - District 6-2A 1st team infield. Ipsha Bhakta -...

Contrary to what some people believe, I wasn’t born broadcasting Brownwood Lion football and I haven’t broadcast it for the last couple of years, but I do love talking about it. My first year to do Brownwood Lion football was in 1963. Ken Schulze and I went in...

The Bangs Lady Dragons overcame a nine-run deficit and carried a three-run lead into the final inning, only to witness the Forsan Lady Buffs piece together a rally of their own and end Bangs’ 21-game win streak, 16-13, Thursday in Game 1 of a Region I-2A softball semifinals series at Abilene Christian University.

ABILENE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Forsan Buffaloes held off the Bangs Dragons to win 1-0 winning their best-of-three regional semifinal series. Forsan won the series opener in a 16-13 shootout before holding on in a defensive battle. The Buffaloes will play the winner of the Colorado-Stamford series in the regional finals. If Forsan wins the […]

JUSTIN – A year after earning their 22nd consecutive state tournament berth in their 7-on-7 summer debut, the Brownwood Lions weren’t as fortunate Saturday in their return to the Ponder Division II state qualifier, hosted by Justin Northwest High School. After opening with a 13-6 victory over the...

ABILENE – A day after the two teams combined for 29 runs, a single run scratched across the plate in the first inning was all the offense generated as the Bangs Lady Dragons’ season reached its conclusion with a 1-0 loss to the Forsan Lady Buffs Friday in Game 2 of a Region I-2A softball semifinals playoff series at Abilene Christian University.

For the first time in 38 years, an entire Brownwood Lions team will be competing in the UIL Class 4A Boys Golf State Tournament, with action slated for Monday and Tuesday at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland. The Lions qualified for state by placing third at the Region I-4A tournament...

The Coleman County Cowgirls are ready to welcome everyone to the 86th Annual Coleman PRCA Rodeo June 8-10. In the photo, from left to right: Alice Wilke, Scarlett Pyburn, Jessica Ohlemacher, Laramie Hodges, Kristen Mitchell, Alana Young, Alexis Ferguson, Payton Moore, Mckenzie Davis. Check out the Coleman PRCA Rodeo website for ticket information at colemanrodeo.com.

The Bangs Lady Dragon softball team will play Game 1 of the Regional Semifinal series against Forsan at 5:00 pm Thursday, May 18, at Abilene Christian University. You can listen to the game on KBWD AM 1380 starting just before 5:00 pm. The May Tiger baseball team will play Game...

CHS Bluecat Baseball Coach Riley Edwards has released the All-District selections for the Coleman baseball team. Congratulations to all these players and Coach Edwards and Coach Meador for your successes this year:. Ryland Gentry: District 7-2A Offensive MVP, FCA All STAR, Academic All District, Academic All State 2nd Team. Jorge...