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VIDEO: Central Bobcats taking last week’s loss as an early-season learning experience
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Central Bobcats are back at practice working hard this week, looking to bounce back from the first loss of the 2026 campaign. Central dropped to 1-1 in non-district play after a 47-28 setback on the road against Mansfield Lake Ridge last Friday. The Bobcats are using the […]
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Early eyes third consecutive victory to open season as unbeaten Ballinger visits for homecoming
EARLY – The Early Longhorns have passed their first two tests of the 2026 campaign, and look to keep their perfect record intact when they welcome the undefeated Ballinger Bearcats for homecoming. Kickoff between Early (2-0) and Ballinger (2-0) is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Longhorn Stadium. Early...
The Abilene Reporter-News
Albany, De Leon climb ARN’s Big Country High School Football Rankings
The start of a new Texas high school football season has finally arrived with teams throughout the Big Country ramping up regular-season action in the thick of their non-district schedules. More than a thousand teams throughout the Lone Star State will kick off Week 3 of the 2026 Texas high school football season Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. That poses the question – Who are currently the Big Country’s best 11-man and six-man high school football teams? The Abilene Reporter-News will be analyzing the area’s top teams with our Big Country-area high school football rankings – an area Top 10 and an area Six-Man Top 5 – to be posted weekly throughout the 2026 season. Selections within the ARN’s Big Country high school football rankings are based upon on-field results, team success, statistics and area coach feedback. Here’s a closer look at the breakdown of our Big Country area power rankings heading into Week 3 of the 2026 Texas high school football season: ARN’s Big Country High School Football Rankings – Top 10 Rankings (Sept. 8) 10. Abilene Cooper Cougars (0-2) Previously ranked: 3rd Up Next: at San Angelo Central Bobcats (2-0), 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at San Angelo Stadium
KAMR Local 4 News and Fox 14 News
Views from Texas Tech’s season opener Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — No. 12 Texas Tech opened its season in the newly named Galaxy Stadium, defeating Abilene Christian University 33-10. Here are some views from Saturday night in Lubbock! For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 […]
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Abilene High tops Cooper for fifth straight win in crosstown showdown
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene High kept its grip on the city rivalry Friday night, beating Cooper for the fifth straight time in the Crosstown Showdown. Abilene High’s head coach said he saw progress, particularly on defense and special teams. “I mean, I saw our team kind of take another step, too, in our progression of where we want to go with our defense. Played a really good game. I thought we had a good plan,” he said. “We cleaned some things up from the week prior, and then we made some plays in special teams as far as blocking the extra point. We secured all the kicks, and then offensively, we took another step forward.”
KLTV
Beckville’s Williams piles up 141 all-purpose yards in Texas Tech win
LUBBOCK, Texas (KLTV) - Former Beckville Bearcat J’Koby Williams tallied 141 all-purpose yards in Texas Tech’s 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. Williams had 13 rushes for 71 yards and a touchdown, 8 receptions for 57 yards and 1 return for 13 yards. The junior has played...
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ACU football looks ahead to home opener
ACU head football coach Keith Patterson was cool as a cucumber during the Stephen F. Austin preview press conference as he reflected on last weekend's game and looked at what's to come. The Wildcats are coming off a loss against No. 12 Texas Tech in Lubbock. Despite the result, Patterson...
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Turnovers doom Bulldogs to 46-0 loss to Woodson
The Ranger Bulldogs fumbled the ball four time in the first quarter and Friday and never recovered in a 46-0 loss to the Woodson Cowboys in front of a large crowd at O.C. Warden Stadium. Woodson, now 2-0, got off to a fast start. The Cowboys recovered an onside kick...
BigCountryHomepage
LULAC wraps up 51st annual Abilene softball tournament
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The League United of Latin American Citizens wrapped up its annual softball tournament today. The 51st annual LULAC tournament brought softball teams from across the Lone Star State. Proceeds from the tournament go toward scholarships, holiday meals and more as LULAC works to give back to the community. According to Chapter […]
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Joey McGuire explains absence of Texas Tech football's starting safety against ACU
Starting safety Brenden Jordan was a late scratch from the Texas Tech football team's starting lineup against Abilene Christian , the team announcing he would miss the first two games of the season just before kickoff. The initial news release said Jordan's absence was non-injury related reasons. Joey McGuire explained after the game that Jordan has been issued a suspension for a violation of team rules. "He'll be back," McGuire said. "He's in good standing. He was on the sideline tonight and we expect him back. He won't play these first two games." Jordan was the veteran returner in Tech's secondary, entering his fourth year with the program and had started 15-straight starts at the end of last season. Peyton Morgan and Malik Esquerra started at the safety positions for Texas Tech in the 33-10 win over ACU. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Joey McGuire explains absence of Texas Tech football's starting safety against ACU
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44th Annual Chili Super Bowl draws families from across Texas
BUFFALO GAP, Texas — The 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cook-Off brought cooks, families, and volunteers together on Saturday at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds, continuing a Labor Day weekend tradition that benefits the Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program. The fundraiser has raised more than...
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FOOTBALL | Bulldogs thunder past Monterey 49-3 ignited by a physical defense from the first snap
Monterey knew going into Friday’s game against Abilene Wylie that there were plenty of things to work on. After a last-second comeback victory against Coronado to begin the season, the Plainsmen were looking to clean up their mistakes while carrying some momentum into the latest rendition of a competitive series with the Bulldogs.
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UTSA adds Abilene Christian to 2027 football schedule
The UTSA Roadrunners have added the Abilene Christian Wildcats to their 2027 football schedule, FBSchedules.com has learned. A copy of the football game contract with Abilene Christian University (ACU) was obtained from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) via a state of Texas Public Information Act request. UTSA...
College Media Network
Houston holds off Abilene Christian for invitational victory
Houston volleyball outlasted Abilene Christian 3-2 in the second match of the Houston Invitational on Sept. 3 at the Fertitta Center. Thursday evening’s match opened with the teams exchanging points during quick, back-and-forth rallies. Houston found its rhythm after building a five-point lead, which it continued to expand throughout the remainder of the first set.
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The Sweetwater Mustangs vs. The Lubbock Estacado Matadors
SWEETWATER, TEXAS — The Sweetwater Mustangs (0-1) take on the Lubbock Estacado Matadors (1-0) at home in a non-conference game. The Mustangs are looking to bounce back after a tough 31-6 loss on the road to the Idalou Wildcats. The Matadors are coming off of a commanding win against...
University Daily
Harrell, Filani return to Lubbock on Abilene Christian’s staff
Former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell and wide receiver Joel Filani will return to Lubbock Saturday but will be on the visitors' sideline as co-offensive coordinators for Abilene Christian University. The duo played for the Red Raiders under former head coach Mike Leach and connected for 1,300 yards during the...
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Gordon Gets Past Abilene Christian in Home Opener + Photos
GORDON, Texas — The three-time defending 1A DI state champs moved to 2-0 on the season and extended their winning streak to 46 with a 61-16 victory over Abilene Christian Thursday night. Jasper Clark led the Longhorns with 176 yards rushing and three touchdowns, and Keegan Hayes ran for...