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Sperry and Steed
A twice weekly podcast highlighting individuals and sports in the Texas Panhandle with Kale Steed of Press Pass Sports and Craig Sperry of the Happy Sports Network.
A special Press Pass podcast with West Plains Girls Head Coach Kevin Richardson. Richardson, who has over 600 career wins a state title under his belt , sits down to talk about a host of topics including:
- The proposed split in the basketball playoffs
- His coaching journey and influences
- West Plains High School
- Public education and the state government's lack of support
The Regional track meets went off Friday and Saturday despite unpleasant conditions and Amarillo High, Panhandle, and Silverton girls claim regional titles while Adam Burlison continues to shine for AHS.
Regional golf saw AHS dominate 1-5A and Canyon is headed back for the second straight year while Tascosa and Wildorado boys head to state as well.
Baseball and softball roundup as multiple district titles were wrapped up.
Tons of coaching news as Pampa has a new coach, Childress tabs their basketball coaches plus many more moves across the area. Brendan Hausen has entered the transfer portal after two seasons at Villanova and Randall names the gym after legendary coach Leslie Broadhurst.
WT springs sports has five teams ranked in the top five in the nation as Buffs and Lady Buffs athletics are showing why they are one of the premier D2 schools in the nation.
Randall nips Canyon to lock down District 4-4A in baseball, Canyon and Randall had a barnburner in softball plus a recap of all the area track meets from 5A to 1A.
The All-Press Pass Boys Basketball Team was led by Player of the Year KJ Thomas and Coach of the Year Trevor Johnson. A look at the entire team that is Randall heavy.
WT men's basketball team fell in the semis to Minnesota State but it was another great run for Coach Tom Brown's team.
We look at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays where Adam Burlison opened eyes running against collegiate talent while several area athletes shined.
Wayne Parker steps down at Childress and Cody Robinson moves on to Gilmer as an assistant after three years at the helm of Pampa plus other coaching news.
The All-Press Pass Girls Hoop team headlined by our Player of the Year, Taytum Bell, is discussed as the team was loaded in 2024.
The Amarillo Relays was highlighted by outstanding performances by AHS' Adam Burlison and Tascosa's Saphina Stanley. Amarillo High swept both team titles and a freshman made some noise as well.
The WT Buffs get ready to take on North Georgia Tuesday night in the Elite Eight. A look at their opponent and how to tune in.
Canyon and Randall kicked off District 4-4A play with walk off wins at the hands of West Plains. In softball, District 4-4A is a logjam while Amarillo High rolls and District 1-2A looks to be very competitive.
WT men are one step away from an Elite Eight tournament appearance after picking up wins over LSC foes Angelo St. and Dallas Baptist.
Shooting woes plagued Amarillo High in their loss to Lancaster while Randall fell just short to Silsbee. A look back at both games at the state tourney.
A recap of the Randy Keller Memorial Tournament where Canyon and West Plains go undefeated. In softball, district action is underway with Pampa and West Plains getting big wins.
A recap of all things WT including the Buffs basketball team grabbing the top seed in the South Central Regional Tournament and will host eight teams beginning Saturday.
Canyon and Valley girls fall in the state finals in San Antonio while Wellington lost a close one in the semifinals.
Amarillo High took down Chapin for Regional title and head coach Jason Pillion joins the show to discuss the win, unsung players and the trip to state.
Randall boys held off Canyon for their second straight Regional trophy as K.J. Thomas shows why he's a DI signee.
Three area teams punched their ticket to the state tournament. Canyon upset #1 Glen Rose, Wellington prevailed over Farwell and Valley dominated Nazareth. A recap of each game and a look ahead to the state tourney in San Antonio.
Boys Area round action saw District 4-4A continue to march on and now a great doubleheader occurs Tuesday night at the FUB. A look at the top performers and what's next in the Regional Quarterfinals.
A look around WT athletics as track is on fire!
Kendra Potts is headed to Grand Canyon University leaving a major opening at WT. However, Michael McBroom has built a juggernaut in Canyon as almost every major sport is a top ten natioinally ranked program.
A recap of the Reg. Qtrs on the girls side in basketball headlined by Jada Graves performance against Monterey plus a preview of the Regional Tournaments this weekend. On the boys side, the playoffs tipped off with District 4-4A getting a clean sweep and we look ahead to the Area round.
Randall boys grab wrestling gold while Mikey Ruiz and Zurri Zamora are the top 5A wrestlers.
Girls Area round basketball recap and look at the Regional Quarters headlined by AHS and Lubbock Monterey. Boys playoff action also gets underway and we preview who might have a shot to get to state and teams to watch for.
WT athletics are on fire as the basketball teams go 4-0 this week, softball sweeps a top ten power and baseball gets three of four.
We chat with Trevor Johnson and get an update on Coach Leslie Broadhurst and look at the Randall Playoff Preview which is stacked with interesting matchups and games with playoff immplications.
A look at the Area round matchups on the girls side and the finals district standings on the boys side.
The Dumas boys took the Regional 1-5A wrestling title by overtaking Randall in the final match. Zurri Zamora dominated on the girls side.
Alec Purdy was impressive in qualifying for state in two events in the Region 1-5A swimming meet.
Bi-District girls basketball action tips tonight with 21 games scheduled while the boys side finishes up district action with multiple games having seeding implications.
WT updates including softball dominate at the Lady Buff Invitational, baseball starts out hot and the men's basketball team survives in OT over ASU.
Our good friend, Randall head coach Leslie Broadhurst, is having to step down as he handles a medical issue. We talk about who Coach is and what an impact he has made.
UIL Realignment hit this morning and we have the breakdown from 5A to 1A as Lee Passmore joins us to talk the shifting landscape. Lots of changes across the area and look at how our local schools were impacted.
Canyon assistant coach Matt Lovorn talks about the THSCA Region 1 Coaches Meeting this Saturday which includes an all-star panel. We also talk about his move to Canyon and how year one went plus UIL realignment.
WT men are ranked #1 in the nation and they hold that spot with a big win over DBU Thursday night while the women get a big win Saturday.
Friday nigh high school basketball action saw AHS make a statement against PD while Ascencion Academy is ranked #1 in the state and opening eyes with their play.
The WT men's basketball team attained the #1 ranking in the nation and now have #4 Dallas Baptist at the FUB tonight. The WT men's track team also is ranked tops in the nation as WT's athletic program is achieving high success.
A recap of Tuesday's high school basketball action plus a look ahead to Friday night where Amarillo and Palo Duro boys clash in a massive matchup of top 20 teams in the state.
Gruver's Pratt McLain signs with Alabama to pole vault while Jonnie Gifford inks with Pepperdine.
Palo Duro boys head coach Marquis Loftis joins us to talk about his team's success this year, building a culture, the name game and more. Plus we look at all the basketball action around the area from Friday night including a buzzer beater and top performers.
We look ahead to UIL realignment on February 1 to try and decide what the landscape will look like.
The Lady Buffs fell twice at home and are struggling at 9-7 while the #4 men's team continues to roll as they take out #10 ASU.
High school roundup including strong performances from Friday night plus a look ahead to Tuesday's top games.
Wrestling and soccer results, coaching news and more.
We take a look at the All-Press Pass Sports football team from those receiving Player of the Year honors to the 1st team. Plus, our kicker, Joseph Estrada, joins the show to talk about kicking, West Plains football and a ton more.
Bailey Maupin is making a mark at Tech and we talk about her impact on the program. Plus, a recap of basketball, soccer and wrestling results from the last week.
Former WT basketball coach and Wayland hooping legend Rick Cooper comes on the show to talk about running for Randall County Commissioner Precinct 1, his admiration for Tom Brown's teams now, his time at Tech, family and a whole lot more.
Coaching news on Friona, Fritch and Bryan Wood. A look at the latest TABC hoops rankings and Currie Marusak is coming home to WT.
None of our area teams made the state finals but we discuss what went on at AT&T Stadium over four days. Domination was the key word as most games were blowouts.
The Lady Buffs volleyball team fell just short of being National Champions falling in the finals in four sets.
The UIL released the official realignment numbers for the upcoming two year realignment cycle. How did those numbers impact our area schools?
Canadian handles Wall, Stratford dominates Albany and Sunray demolishes Clarendon as all three move on to the state semifinals next week. West Plains falls to Glen Rose and Happy comes up short against Westbrook, again. A full recap of playoff football and a look ahead at the semifinal matchups.
Randall rolled Amarillo High last night in impressive fashion while KJ Thomas became the all-time leading scorer at Randall.
West Plains, Canadian, and Stratford win convincingly in the Regional Semis while Clarendon and Happy won thrillers.
A preview of all the State Quarters/Semis matchups involving our six area teams.
Bushland won their third state title in four years in volleyball while Randall lost a heartbreaker in five sets. WT volleyball wins the LSC title and is now set to host the South Central Regional.
2A DII teams dominate headlined by Sunray's big win over New Home. West Plains, Bushland, Canadian, and Stratford continue to roll while Miami and Happy get big wins.
A full preview of the Regional semifinals/state quarterfinals as ten area teams remain.
This is the 500th episode of the Press Pass Podcast and we have a great one coming at you. Former Gruver now Mid-American Christian guard Camryn Armes sits down to talk about her battle with Ewing Sarcoma, those who have helped her along the way, Camryn Armes night at MAC and so much more. A can't miss interview with an inspirational young lady.
State volleball tips off today as Randall and Bushland go for state titles and the Area round of the football playoffs are upon us. We break down each game and give you thoughts on how they might play out.
The Randall volleyball team held off a relentless Stephenville team to advance to state while Bushland continues to pummell any competitor in front of them as they advance with a state.
Bi-district action Thursday and Friday saw Dalhart and Perryton pull first round upsets, Panhandle was a part of the third highest scoring playoff game in history and Miami and Happy held off strong competition to advance to the Area round. A full look at all the area games from 5A to Six-Man.
Five area teams advanced to the regional tournaments in volleyball. In 5A, Tascosa suprised many by advancing while Amarillo High lost a heartbreaker in five sets. Randall and West Plains take a District 4-4A doubleheader at The Box. Bushland rolls in 3A and Wildorado stamps their ticket in 1A.
A look at the bi-district playoffs as area teams start the march through the postseason. Canadian is a heavy favorite to end up in AT&T but several other teams could be there as well. A look at all the games and our thoughts.
The Randall girls and Canyon boys brought home state cross country gold to lead a large contingent of area athletes who shined in Round Rock.
District 4-4A dominates the area round and now meets Tuesday night in a great doubleheader. Amarillo High, Tascosa, Bushland advance as does Miami, Wildorado, and Fort Elliott out of 1A.
Muleshoe and Dalhart highlight the final week of the regular season. Listen in to the crazy finish to this one plus Clarendon stuns Wellington, Hereford wins late and more as we rundown all the scores and stats.
The Texas Rangers win their first World Series title in franchise history. The final week of the TXHSFB regular season is here and there are multiple games that will help decide playoff seeding headlined by Muleshoe/Dalhart, Childress/Friona and Dumas/Hereford.
Dalhart and Canyon pulled first round upsets in the volleyball playoffs. A complete look at the bi-district round plus who plays when in the area round.
State XC is Friday and Saturday and the area has a slew of teams and athletes that should stand on the medal stand.
Friday night was special in Canadian as they dedicated the field in the name of Chris Koetting who led the Wildcats to three state titles.
Bushland takes the district title, Six-Man saw some crazy games and a complete recap of week 10 in TXHSFB in the Texas Panhandle. Also, Friday was snapshot day where we started to get an idea of where schools will be in the next two-year realignment window for UIL athletics.
Volleyball playoffs start tonight with a large number of area schools competing for state titles.
Amarillo High and Randall fall in the state semifinals of team tennis in their bid to repeat as state champions. Area cross country runners dominated the Regional meet in Lubbock with a plethora of teams and individuals qualifying for the state meet in Round Rock.
A look at Week 10 in TXHSFB and the impact on the playoffs. Friday is snapshot day and we've got all the rumors and thoughts on what could happen as we get ready for realignment in February.
Both Amarillo High and Randall head back to the state team tennis tournament to defend their titles after winning regionals on Friday. Regional cross country is today and Tuesday. We have a preview of what to look for in Lubbock.
Gruver stuns Sunray, Canyon dominates Randall and Miami wins late as we review all of week 9 in area high school football.
Week 8 in TXHSFB didn't disappoint. Dalhart puts together a monster drive in the fourth to win, Stratford outslugs Panhandle and Canyon gets an impressive win over Hereford. We have all the news and notes from a great week of high school football.
WT picked up a homecoming win over Western New Mexico. West Plains stunned #1 Randall in volleybal plus XC and team tennis news.
Week 8 is headlined by a big 3-4A matchup between Canyon and Hereford. In 1-2A, Stratford and Panhandle battle for the 1-2A crown as Bryce Braden and Broxton Robinson battle it out. Plus, a look at all district matchups and the pivotal games that will impact district races.
News and notes on volleyball, team tennis and cross country.
Friona head coach Jimmy Arias resigned Friday morning. The latest on this story and the response of his team. Week seven didn't disappoint with Bushland, West Plains, and Sunray picking up eye-opening wins while Tascosa gets a crucial district win and Amarillo High gets pounded by Lubbock Cooper.
WT lost another one on the road late to Kingsville while OU/Texas was an epic battle and Bryson Daily and Lamont Nickleberry show out on Saturday.
District volleyball action saw Palo Duro get a big win while most teams hold serve.
Week 7 of the TXHSFB season is a big one in the Amarillo-area as big games litter the landscape. Seminole at West Plains, Bushland at Muleshoe and Amarillo High at Lubbock Cooper top the list for week 7. Listen in for all the news and notes for the week.
Brenen Thompson is set to make an impact at OU and WT hits the road to take on Kingsville. Plus, Amarillo High sweeps Tascosa in volleyball plus a look at all the area district standings.
Week 6 of the area TXHSFB season saw Canadian rout Randall and make a statement, West Plains with a solid win over an unbeaten Herd, Pampa wins a thriller with rival Borger plus Canyon and Muleshoe impress. Listen to all the stats, news and notes from the week.
WT lost in the final three seconds to Western Oregon at home in a wild and crazy finish. Plus, high school volleyball saw Dumas, Hereford and Wildorado get important wins.
Week 6 of the TXHSFB season is here highlighted by Hereford/West Plains, Amarillo High/Caprock, Stratford/Perryton and Canadian/Randall. A look at all the area games plus news and notes.
WT has a big LSC game against Western Oregon Saturday night where the offense has to keep rolling and the defense needs to recover.
A look at Tuesday's district volleyball results including a five set win for Pampa over Canyon to move into third place.
The Amarillo Sod Poodles took game 3 against Arkansas to wrap up the Texas League title.
Our local athletes continue to excel at the next level including Bryson Daily who trucked a Syracuse safety on Saturday plus Major Everhart continues to produce.
Week 5 saw Hereford win a thriller over Plainview, Panhandle takes down Wellington in OT, Muleshoe with a blowout win and AHS pummels Tascosa.
District volleyball roundup, cross country notes and the Sod Poodles are in the Texas League finals.
It's week five of the TXHSFB season and Plainview/Hereford is suddenly a big matchup. Plus, Panhandle and Wellington do battle to highlight the small schools. Tascosa and Amarillo High play for the 67th time and this matchup just doesn't have the buzz of most meetings.
WT goes on the road to take on UTPB in a crucial game for LSC positioning.
Randall took down West Plains to cement themselves as the favorite in 4-4A.
WT shut out Midwestern at home for their first LSC win of the year as the Buff defense is very impressive. Week 4 of the TXHSFB season is a wrap and weather shortened several games. Hereford is impressive in win over Tascosa, Dalhart remains unbeaten, Gruver top Highland Park and Valley and Naz go to OT.
WT Lady Buffs continue to roll in LSC action while high school volleyball saw Randall and West Plains both win to set up a key game against each other tomorrow night.
Randall grad Heston Kjerstad is headed to the big leagues as the Orioles have called him up. The Sod Poodles won the second half Texas League title and head to the playoffs next week.
Week 4 preview of the area football clashes including Hereford/Tascosa and Gruver/Highland Park plus all the games going on in the Texas Panhandle.
Randall, West Plains, Canyon and Hereford all get District 4-4A wins.
West Plains took their first Boss Bowl with a dominant victory over Canyon. Tascosa and Amarillo High lost while Caprock grabbed their first win. Hereford, Highland Park and Dalhart are undefeated and Happy grabs a last second victory. A full recap of week 3 in the Texas Panhandle on the gridiron.
A recap of volleyball play as district action is now underway. Class 4A is stacked at the top.
Jake Boesen, co-host of the Sports Nerds on 102.9 from 3-5, joins the show to talk about how he came to WT from Washington, DC, the WT media program and just talk sports with Kale and Craig.
Week 3 of the high school football season is upon us as we review all the matchups across the Texas Panhandle.
A look at week 2 of the high school football scene including Bushland/Canadian, Tascosa/Midland Legacy and Sunray/Stratford. Plus, a really special game in Dalhart one year after tragedy struck.
WT kicks off their season on the road in Gunnison against Western Colorado. Who's starting at QB and who to look for under Josh Lynn in his first season.
Nebraska set a record with over 90,000 in attendance for a volleyball game.
Week one is in the books at Bushland and West Plains had a thriller. Canadian, Stratford, and Wellington were dominate while Happy was upset. All the news and notes from week one including great individual performances and key injuries.
Tascosa went 4-0 to take the Randall volleyball tourney.
We look back the legendary wrestler and Canyon native Terry Funk who passed away yesterday at the age of 79. Amarillo High and Randall play a five set thriller in volleyball that ends with the Lady Sandies on top. Finally, the 2023 Texas high school football season is here and we look at the top games and storylines around the area.
It's our annual pigskin preview with hall of famer Lance Lahnert. We take a look at every district involving area teams, how we think those districts may shake out, teams to watch for, players to see and games to attend. It's a super sized preview show that you don't want to miss!
The first week of scrimmages are in the books. We have news, notes and observations from around the area from Class 5A to six-man. We also talk about the six-man players to watch for this year and what's coming to Press Pass Sports this week.
Amarillo High has a custom cover for DCTF magazine and Canadian honors former head coach Chris Koetting.
Amarillo High volleyball grabs a title in Corpus Christi plus many area teams look strong across the state.
Zach Thomas became the 370th member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. An excerpt from his speech as he becomes the first Texas Panhandle and Texas Tech player inducted.
WT AD Michael McBroom sits down for a wide ranging interview talking about the latest at WT, is D1 an option, could tennis be a sport they add, the transfer portal, NIL and lots more. WT fans don't want to miss this.
Kale provides his thoughts on week one of high school football practice.
The 2023 high school football season kicks off today as area schools can begin practice. What are some of the storylines and things to look for as we travel around the area. At the LSC media day last week, WT was tabbed 5th in the pre-season rankings. Zach Thomas of Pampa goes into the Pro Football HOF on Saturday. Brendan Hausen made HOW MANY 3's in a row?
Former Palo Duro and Oklahoma St. star Micheal Cobbins sits down in a wide ranging interview. The star big man is now in Italy playing for Germani Bresica as he talks about his Euro League experiences. He talks about the impact Jeff Evans had at PD, the origin of the finger wag at OSU and missiles flying over head while he played in Israel.
Bovina has a new head coach and high school football starts in one week.
We are back with Season 7 of the Press Pass Sports podcast. Kale and Craig take a look at what happened while we were gone. Perryton and Matador were devastated by tornadoes as both communities rallied around each other. There was a ton of coaching news from Kyle Lovorn and Cory Hamilton stepping down to Marquis Loftis taking over at PD. Jalin Conyers and Hesston Kjerstad are making a name for themselves on the national stage while WT looks to impress with a slew of transfers.
Randall advanced to the Regional finals looking to punch a ticket to Round Rock while Nazareth beat May to make their straight trip to the state tourney while looking for their first state title.
More coaching news and notes including Cole Underwood taking the helm at Perryton.
The 2023 Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame class is loaded as Fred Cooper, Rick Cooper, Kori Cooper Clements, Ziggy Hood and Chris Koetting will be inducted on June 11th.
New Caprock head coach Rowdy Freeman joins the show to talk about what a crazy week he's had, building relationships with students, taking the reigns of his own program and his grandad, Stocky Lamberson.
Randall and Wildorado grabbed state golf titles this past week as we rundown their performance.
Randall, Bushland and Nazareth all look to keep moving forward in the baseball playoffs as we preview each series.
Dan Sherwood has been hired as the next head coach at Randall, Kurt Haberthur takes over in Gruver, Booker goes six-man and tons more coaching and player news and notes.
Randall, Bushland and Nazareth are still alive in the baseball playoffs.
Villanova guard and AHS grad Brendan Hausen talks about his first year at Nova, what's ahead for next year, the play of his brother Braden and lots more.
After 23 seasons at Palo Duro, Jeff Evans has resigned to pursue other opportunities at the collegiate level. Evans leaves huge shoes to fill for AISD plus Jeff Smith heads to WT High and Boys Ranch has a new football coach.
State track last week produced a number of outstanding performances from area athletes. We look at the key moments from each day in Austin. Also, the state girls golf meet is in the books and Happy's Halee Johnson grabs gold plus Canyon and Memphis medal.
We are in the thick of the baseball and softball playoffs so we take a look at the matchups coming up this weekend.
Lots of coaching news as Gaylon Selman has retired from Randall after 23 years, Lee Brandon resigns at Gruver while Gruver baseball head coach Khris Kelp suffers a heart attack before their playoff game and Jeff Lofton returns to West Plains.
District 4-4A dominates the softball playoffs as all four teams move on and now face each other for the right to go to state.
District 4-4A baseball is almost as dominant as three of four teams win bi-district matchups led by Randall who has won 26 straight. Bushland and Clarendon also look impressive in playoff wins.
Trouble broke over the weekend with Bushland softball as their head coach was arrested. The latest on what happened, the school's quick response plus a positive note from UT's Brock Cunningham.
Andy Cavalier was named the head coach for Canadian replacing Chris Koetting.
Canadian girls basketball coach Aaron Marks joins the show to discuss the West Texas Basketball Coaches Clinic including a star studded speaker lineup and a great cause to lift up Floydada head coach Adam Zapada and his son Toby.
Softball is in the area round and baseball in bi-district as we look at the full schedule of play this weekend.
Regional track meets were held on Friday and Saturday from 5A to 1A. Ke'Mauri Pinkard and Sierra Cornell impressed in 5A. Canyon girls and Randall boys grab team titles in 4A while Abree Winfrey continues to dominate the competition. In 3A, Bushland and Childress girls relays turn in great performances while Bushland's Jessie Fowler shows her dominance and the Bushland boys sprint relay team sets a record. Panhandle dominates 2A led by their relay teams. Brayden Freeman flies by his competitioin as does Aletha Usanga. Finally, in 1A, Anna Hudson keeps striking gold, Happy boys mile relay team sets a school record and Nazareth girls mile relay flies by everyone else.
Softball bi-district results with AHS rallying to beat Lubbock Cooper and 4-4A wipes out 3-4A.
Coaching news as Kyle Timmons is out at Follett and Sarah Allen is the new girls basketball head coach at Bushland. Brenen Thompson is headed to OU plus other portal news.
Former Spearman star Morgan Glaspie joins the show to talk about landing the job as a first time head coach at a brand new school, her mentors and more.
State tennis saw Amarillo High and Hereford grab golds as the area players hauled in a load of medals in San Antonio.
Baseball, softball, track and golf news and notes
After 31 years in the education field, Canadian HC Chris Koetting is retiring. We look back at his career and bring in Ben Arbuckle, a former player and now Washington St. OC, and Kyle Lynch, the Canadian HC who hired Koetting in 2003.
Regional golf results as several area teams have qualified while others are on day two and trying to punch a ticket.
News and notes from football, baseball and softball.
The transfer portal has several local names in it including Brenen Thompson, Mason Jones, King Doerue and Shahada Wells. Thoughts on this news and the impact of the portal.
Tennis regional roundup, golf regional outlook and area track meet results.
Baseball and softball highlights
West Virginia Lady Mountaineer head coach Mark Kellogg discusses the whirlwind of the last week since landing the job in Morgantown, his roots at WT, leaving SFA and more.
AHS takes two from PD in baseball while Javin Cash and Cannon Melban throw dandys in baseball. Kynleigh Kirby helps Pampa get a win and Kylie Knowles throws a no-hitter.
District track meets saw Canadian boys, Bushland girls get wins in 3A plus Panhandle, Wellington, Gruver and Silverton take both titles.
Regional tennis this week led AHS, Randall and a bevy of small school players.
Former WT Lady Buffs head coach Mark Kellogg has accepted the head job at West Virginia. The Big 12 now has a lot of WT flavor in the coaching ranks.
Coaching notes from around the area including Stratford and the Six-Man ranks.
Spring sports are in hyper mode as tennis regionals begin next week, district track meets are in full swing and baseball and softball begin the second half of district play.
The Amarillo Sod Poodles begin the 2023 season tonight as we look at the opener and things to watch for.
The Press Pass Sports boys basketball team is out. We discuss the award winners and the first and second team.
Baseball and softball district action saw AHS get a nice win, Canyon and Randall dominate on the baseball side while Canyon gets a big softball win over Dumas.
Spring sports are starting or completing their district tournaments and track relays start this week.
Twin brothers Matt and Kyle Lovorn joins us to discuss a number of topics led by Matt's resignation at Stratford to become the OC at Canyon. The run that Kyle's Lubbock Cooper team made to the finals in 5A, their influences and so much more.
The Amarillo Relays saw Canyon sweep both the boys and girls title plus some great individual performances as we look back at the meet.
Baseball and softball district roundup plus the All-Press Pass Girls Basketball team.
We sit down with new WT head coach Josh Lynn to talk Buffs football, building the program, his staff and lots more.
Randall and Canyon had an instant classic in baseball that started at one field and ended at another! Plus, PD baseball continues to make some noise in 3-5A.
The Amarillo Relays are this weekend and we look at some of the competitors to look for over the next two days.
WT lost to Black Hills St. in the South Central Regional tourney at the buzzer. How that game played out and the comments of Tom Brown raised the ire of the RMAC.
Randall and Canyon pick up a couple of District 4-4A baseball wins this weekend to set up a big game tomorrow plus West Plains shows they are a team to reckon with.
4-4A softball has Pampa and Dumas at the top and AHS is looking to make some noise in 3-5A
WT men get a big win over Angelo St. last night to move into the South Central Regional finals tomorrow night against Black Hills St. as Ryland Holt plays the unsuspecting hero.
Childress fought hard but falls to Hitchcock in the finals while Randall meets it match with powerhouse charter school, Oak Cliff Faith Family.
Results from the Randy Keller Memorial Tournament plus district softball.
Randalll HC Leslie Broadhurst takes the Raiders to the state meet for the first time in school history but Faith Family represents a tall task. Childress makes their 3rd trip and the Bobcats feel good about their chances.
WT Men and Women pursue South Central Regional titles. WT men will be hosting while the Lady Buffs will be in Angelo looking to upset the top seed.
Former Groom HC Tony Dodson passed away on Friday. We remember who Coach Dodson was and visit with his good friend Tory Peet on what he meant to the Groom community.
Nazareth girls grab an unbelievable 25th state title while the Gruver Lady Hounds fall just short of back to back titles.
Randall upsets Canyon to give HC Lesley Broadhurst his first ever state tourney appearance while Childress outlasts Brock in OT to take the Region 1-3A title.
WT men grab their sixth consecutive LSC tourney title and nab the top seed in the South Central Regional tournament.
Nazareth takes the court this morning looking for title number 25 while Gruver begins their quest for back to back championships tomorrow. A complete look at the girls state tournament.
Boys regional tournaments begin tomorrow and the area is well represented. A rundown of each tourney and thoughts on who may move on.
The WT men's and women's basketball teams begin tourney play today while accolades adorn the Buffs and Childress native Grace Foster.
The girls regional tournaments this weekend saw Gruver and Nazareth pull out two point victories to earn a trip to state while Canyon fell to #1 Glen Rose. A look at all the action and who each team has at the state tourney.
Boys area round action saw Amarillo High, Canyon and Randall cruise. Clarendon falls and Gruver continues to impress. Also, Childress head man Wayne Parker talks about his teams success and what the playoffs have been like.
News and notes from around the area including a perfect game for Kyra Lair.
Was the Amarillo High-Lubbock Monterey Regional Quarterfinal game the game of the century? We discuss the 5 OT thriller that Monterey finally pulls out. Plus the rest of the quarterfinal action including Naz almost getting upset.
Boys bi-district action with news and notes plus a look at the Area round matchups.
Tascosa's boys wrestling team grabs a state title. A look at the title and how our area athletes finished.
Press Pass Sports reporter Corrin Davis joins the boys to talk about her new video series on WT Buff athletics called The Rundown.
Randall head coach Lesley Broadhurst jumps on the show to talk about the 24th Annual Randall Playoff Preview, his Raider basketball team, K.J. Thomas and more.
Girls bi-district action is in the books and we've got the scores, news and notes plus a look ahead to the area round.
Boys district action is complete and we take a look at each district and the seedings.
Pampa grad and Texas Tech legend Zach Thomas is officially elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Plus, Jalin Conyers was an usher and Oliver Ortiz goes DI in football.
The Randall boys and Dumas girls take Region 1-5A team titles as 55 area athletes make the state wrestling meet.
A look back at Friday night boys basketball action plus how each district breaks down.
Girls playoff preview including best bets for a state bid, teams to look out for and more as we go over each classification.
Tascosa Lady Rebels head coach Chris Sumrall talks about his first year on the job at Tascosa, the play of Avery Carter, a tough Region 1-5A and much more.
Girls district action is over and we look at each district and who is headed to the playoffs while the boys play on for another week.
Will Zach Thomas make the Hall of Fame? We discuss that and more today's podacst.
District action is winding down and Amarillo High girls grabbed a big win over Tascosa to put themselves in great position for a district title. Also in girls play, Spearman upset Canadian, Childress was upset, and District 2-1A and 3-1A are in flux.
On the boys side, Amarillo High boys put a stamp on District 3-5A, Randall survives in Hereford, Canadian upsets Spearman, Childress stuns Shallowater and Texline continues to roll.
District 3-5A wrestling saw Randall boys and Dumas girls grabbing team titles. Plus, Amarillo College takes three of four from Luna CC in their inagural weekend season.
A large contingent of area players signed to play at the next level including Javin Cash and Kameron Brown to WT, Bryce Melton and Jacob Greeson to ENMU plus Colorado Mesa making a splash in the Panhandle. Plus, the third ranked Randall squad inks six to college offers led by Kole Dudding signing with D1 Oral Roberts University.
District action recap including Tascosa girls continuing to look good, Canyon-Randall matchup, Emma Troxell's dominating night and more.
Tascosa girls take out Plainview the second time around and the Childress Lady Bobcats grab a massive win over Idalou. The Hustlin Harversters upset Hereford and Bushland nabs a double OT victory over Spearman.
West Plains girls and Pampa boys pick up wins in district action as Justin Martinez has three goals for Pampa.
Area commits updates including Eleanor Archer and Wade Bryant moving to the next level in tennis.
All the news and notes from a busy Friday night of high school basketball action as AHS girls rebound, Bushland ad Wellington girls get big wins while Childress and Naz boys stay hot and Clarendon takes out Wellington.
Shahada Wells impresses the nation as the Tascosa grad helps TCU clobber KU.
King Doerue enters the transfer portal after three years at Purdue and Jacob Greeson from AHS commits to ENMU.
Amarillo College is beginning their inaugural season of baseball this spring and the head man for the program, Brandon Rains, sits down to talk about the program, his background, recruiting and the impact of Hodgetown and more.
Tascosa girls upset Amarillo High on Tuesday for the first time since 2009. Plus news and notes from around the area on a busy night of distrct action.
Landyn Hack and Lamont Nickleberry announce where they are taking their talents to at the next level.
Muleshoe's Garrett Riley takes over as the OC at Clemson plus Super Wild Card Weekend review.
High school basketball recap with Tascosa girls grabbing a big win and Childress boys making a statement against Abernathy. WT men's and women's teams get a sweep at home.
Dumas girls, Tascosa boys shine over the weekend in wrestling and Caprock boys and West Plains girls play well in soccer.
Built Ford Tough player honors for Camren Cavalier and Javin Cash plus why is 1A excluded?
The national title game was a beating as Georgia whips TCU. How does the Big 12 compete against the SEC.
Hereford and Caprock are hosting big wrestling tourneys this weekend and WT has a big boys soccer tourney highlighted by AHS and PD.
District basketball action on Friday with some intriguing matchups including PD-Tascosa girls and boys and Abernathy-Childress boys.
He's the youngest Power 5 coordinator in America and Canadian grad Ben Arbuckle of Washington State joins the show to discuss his meteoric rise, play calling philosophy, family and more. Plus, Bushland grad Caid Faske lands the DC job at CSU-Pueblo and Josh Lynn takes over as the WT football coach.
Soccer news as the WT Freeze tourney was this weekend and Palo Duro boys impress in Frisco.
High school basketball is in full swing and we go over the area rankings of teams to watch for.
We sit down with Gruver grad and Arizona State tight end Jalin Conyers to discuss a wide ranging number of topics. How was it being the most hated man in the gym in high school, the transition to college football, where to from here, NIL and the transfer portal and a challenge to AHS grad and Villanove hoopster Brendan Hausen.
The final podcast of 2022 is a loaded one. WT named Josh Lynn as their new head coach replacing Hunter Hughes. What to look for from Lynn.
The passing of Mike Leach this week brought about a ton of stories and admiration for the Pirate. Red Raider insider Chris Level talks with us about Leach and his impact at Texas Tech.
We breakdown the final three days of the UIL State Football Championships.
New Borger Head Coach Dane Hamrick sits down to talk about taking the job, expectations and more.
Canadian fell to Gunter in the final seconds of an epic semifinal matchup. We have the game recap and analysis of the Wildcat heartbreaker. Plus, we preview the Wednesday finals games and talk about the passing of Mel Maxfield.
A look at the All-Press Pass Volleyball team led by Haleigh Burns and Jordyn Gove.
Basketball news and notes on a busy tournament weekend plus Amarillo High drops their big matchup with Monterey.
Canadian and Gunter are meeting again in the state semis. We go inside the numbers and give you a full breakdown of this heavyweight matchup. Canadian Sports Network play by play man Russell Gadbois calls in to talk about the game and more.
High school basketball is in full swing and we run down several of the tournaments around the Panhandle.
WT All-American and volleyball star Torrey Miller sits down with us to talk about winning the National title.
The WT volleyball team wins the D2 National Title on a 26 match winning streak. Stats, all-tourney team, Torrey Miller MVP and more on the Lady Buffs title.
Canadian pummeled Wall in the quarters, Wellington is upset by New Home and Happy falls one step short of AT&T in a heartbreaking loss to Westbrook.
High school basketball and WT football coaching updates.
Three teams remain in the state playoff title chase. Canadian and Wellington are in the Regional finals and both squads are favorites to advance. Happy makes their second straight state semifinal appearance trying to make school history. An in-depth look at each game and what to look for.
We look at the rest of the state playoff matchups with thoughts on several of the matchups across the state.
The Nazareth basketball tournament is full of top squads from around the area in boys and girls teams.
Only three area teams advanced to the Regional Finals/State Semifinals. Playoff stalwarts Canadian, Wellington and Happy all advanced to the next round. Bushland blows a lead, Randall struggles and Clarendon falls in a close one.
News and notes from around the area.
The regional semifinals are this weekend as we preview all the games across the area including the Canadian/Spearman and Happy/Nazareth rematches, Vega/Wellington in 2A, Randall playing with a chip on their shoulder and more.
Long time Bushland coach Jimmy Thomas passed away this week. We reflect on fond memories of Coach Thomas.
Hunter Hughes was let go on Monday by WT so we look back at his six-year tenure and discuss possible names in the hunt for the vacant position.
The area round was tough for most of our area teams as only nine schools remain. Spearman continues their shocking run, Bushland and Randall look good, Vega and Wellington roll and Happy and Nazareth are on a collision course.
Randall girls take the 4A state volleyball championship while Bushland falls to Gunter in the finals.
The 4A State MVP for Randall, Jordyn Gove, joins the show to talk about their victory, the season they had, her parents and much more.
Randall and Bushland are aiming for state volleyball titles plus West Texas A&M tries to punch a ticket to the Elite Eight.
Area round football preview where the schedule is chock full of heavy hitter matchups including Tascosa/Burleson Centennial, Bushland/Jim Ned, Stratford/Cisco, Panhandle/Hawley and Happy/Knox City. All the news and notes on all the area round games.
Bi-district action is in the books as area schools were dominating in the opening round including Spearman with the shocker, Amarillo High on the road to get a big win and Sunray continues to impress. A look at the full slate of games across the area.
Randall and Bushland each captured Regional volleyball titles to advance to the state meet.
WT Lady Buffs advance to the South Central Regional Tournament in volleyball after capturing their 17th LSC tournament title.
It's our big football playoff preview show for 2022 as we examine the Region 1 brackets in every classification and what our area teams may accomplish.
Hereford, Randall, Bushland and Highland Park all advance to the girls volleyball regional tournament.
It's signing day for some athletes across the area and we run those signings down.
Amarillo High, Palo Duro and Highland Park grab playoff spots as teams across the area vyed for spots and positioning in the playoff brackets. We have a full recap of those games and the players who made an impact.
The State XC meet saw the Canyon boys and Avery Brown of Canyon grab gold. Gruver and Naz girls take silver. A full recap of the results.
Volleyball heads to the Regional Quarters as we look at all the pairings for area teams.
The final week of the regular season is upon us and many games across the area have playoff implications from district titles to deciding who is in and who is out. A full look at all the district implications across the area.
Gruver grad and now Arizona St. TE Jalin Conyers visits with the crew about his breakout game against Colorado, playing for an NFL rich coaching crew and how he got his nickname.
State XC is Friday and Saturday and we preview who to look for plus volleyball is in the area round and we give you those matchups.
Week 10 of the high school football season saw Tascosa ride to victory over Lub. Cooper, Amarillo High rebound against Abilene High, Canyon win on a FG and Randall was stunned. All the news and notes from around the area for week 10.
Amarillo High and Randall captured state team tennis titles on Thursday. Koby Otto of Amarillo High and Darby Norman of Randall talk with us about their matches and their teams success.
Volleyball playoffs are here and we run over the playoff pairings starting tonight.
It's an epic clash between Tascosa and Lubbock Cooper and Amarillo High is in a must win situation against Abilene High. Dumas and Canyon battle it out for second and District 1-1A with two more good matchups.
Area athletes competed in the Region cross country meet on Monday and Tuesday and a slew of area athletes and teams are headed to Round Rock for the state meet.
Team tennis saw Amarillo High and Randall advance to the state title game Thursday morning.
Randall wins the GOAT award taking out Canyon, Tascosa survives, West Plains continues to impress, Bushland falls, and Happy tops a rival. We've got all the news and notes from week nine of the high school football season.
Amarillo and Randall advanced to the state team tennis tournament this week with dominating performances at the regional tourney.
AHS and Randall wrap up district titles plus all the news and notes for the week in the volleyball world.
Week 9 of the HS football season is upon us and it is littered with big games across the Panhandle. Canyon and Randall in the "Goat" game, Shallowater/Bushland, West Plains/Perryton, Sunray/Gruver and the big rivalary game between Happy and Nazareth. Analysis of all the week 9 games and our thoughts.
Amarillo High and Randall advance to the Regional team tennis tournament with big wins over Abilene Wylie and Vernon.
Cross country regionals are next week and a volleyball recap where the Lady Longhorns from Caprock are in the playoffs for the first time in 40 years.
Week 8 in HS football saw some great games including Randall rallying to beat Pampa, Stratford pulling out a victory over Panhandle and Groom winning in the final seconds. It's your week 8 review with tons of news and notes.
District cross country results from 1A to 5A including the dominate performance from the Canyon boys team and Taytum Goodman is unreal.
AHS, Randall and Canyon advance to the Regional quarters in tennis with AHS set for a big matchup with number one Abilene Wylie.
Stratford head coach Matt Lovorn visits about the 18 game winning streak the Elks are on, preparing his team each week and the improvement from Bryce Braden at the signal caller position.
Week 8 games to keep an eye on include AHS/Coronado, Randall/Pampa and Panhandle/Stratford.
Team tennis playoffs are in full swing and Amarillo High, Randall and Canyon picked up bi-district victories.
Week 7 was the beginning of district play for most. Randall knocks off Dumas and their 19 game district winning streak, Amarillo High falls to Lubbock Cooper, Kameron Brown takes over, and Bushland, Stratford, and Canadian roll.
WT goes on the road and takes out Midwestern to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Randall and Bushland cruise to volleyball victories. Team tennis playoffs and district cross country meets begin this week.
Week 7 of the Texas high school football season is here and almost all districts in the Panhandle get started in earnest with big games across the area. What are the games to watch for and what are we looking for as district play begins.
Teams tennis playoffs begin next week and we have the full schedule that includes all four schools from AISD and three schools from CISD making the dance.
Volleyball recap including the Pampa Lady Harversters making noise and Bushland just keeps on marching.
Amarillo High got a big win over Caprock as Mason Graham was unreal. Canadian and Stratford step up in competition and still win and Canyon goes unorthodox to beat Andrews as Javin Cash has a performance for the ages.
WT squeaks by UTPB as Gage Urias nails 5 field goals and Texas Tech falls, again, to K-State.
Pampa volleyball wins in a thriller, Bushland has 75 straight district wins and counting. Plus, cross country and team tennis news.
It's the midway point of the high school football season as Kale Steed and Craig Sperry discuss what we have learned so far, teams that have surprised, players stepping up and injuries.
Week six of the season is chalk full of great games including tonight's Amarillo High and Caprock battle. Plus Abilene High/Tascosa, Riverside/Bushland, Randall/Canadian and plenty more.
WT's homecoming game is a must win for the Buffs. Can Texas Tech exorcise the demons in Manhattan?
Week 5 of high school football is in the books as Bushland manhandles Dumas, Tascosa buries Amarillo High, Gruver with a big upset and two undefeated teams go down.
WT falls on the road to Angleo St. and Texas Tech gets a big victory over Texas.
Amarillo College volleyball coach Amanda Black talks with us about starting up a new program, the advantages of a strong volleyball base here, building a contender and more.
There are eight teams still undefeated after four weeks into the season. We discuss those teams as well as the teams on bye.
Week 5 is headlined by Amarillo High and Tascosa doing battle at WT, Bushland on the road at Dumas and Panhandle visiting the Skyrockets in Wellington.
WT is on the road at #4 Angelo St. and Texas Tech has #22 Texas at home in games that are pivotal for both clubs.
Randall sweeps West Plains in volleyball in front of an electric crowd plus notes on the rest of the volleyball circuit.
Week 4 of the high school football season saw controversy rule the Caprock/Canyon game as the Eagles rally for a victory. West Plains picks up their first win in school history. Also, some great names occupy the stats this week.
WT drops their first win of the season at home in a loss to Kingsville as the defense plays well but the offense sputters. Tech runs into a buzzsaw in Raleigh and is Behren Morton next?
High school and college volleyball roundoup.
Week 4 is upon us and the landscape is littered with big matchups beginning tonight as Caprock and Canyon do battle. Perryton at Canadian, Wellington at Spearman and several good six-man battles lead the card.
WT hosts Kingsville looking to confirm their number 14 ranking in the nation and Texas Tech has a big game against number 16 North Carolina State Saturday night.
Volleyball notes include Amarillo College playing their first match agains Frank Phillips plus a look at the area scene for games on Saturday.
Dalhart picked up an emotional win over Spearman in honor of their fallen teammate and his best friend has the best game of his young career.
Week 3 was wild and crazy across the area as we saw Tascosa fall late, Caprock's defense continues to shine, Canyon is Boss, Silverton wins a stunner and more.
WT wins on the road and Tech pulls off the big OT win over Houston.
It's been an emotional week for the Dalhart community and Head Coach Joey Read talks with us in a heartfelt discussion about losing a player, who Yahir was and how the coaching world has been incredible for him and his program.
Week three is upon us and we take a look at all the area schools in action and what games to look for.
WT moves into the top 25, Tech looks for a big home win and area athletes making noise at the DI level.
Sombering news out of Dalhart leads off the show as Dalhart JV player Yahir Cancino passes away from hit he took in a game against Sundown.
Week 2 of the high school football season saw Tascosa and Bushland notch statement wins, Canyon looks good and Happy bounces back. Plus, Booker, Boys Ranch, Memphis and Claude all 2-0 to start the season.
WT with an upset victory over #17 Western Colorado as Nick Gerber and company put up 44 points in the win.
Red Raider Sports insider Chris Level talks about the first win of the Joey McGuire era, the atmosphere in the stadium and what caught his eye from the game.
West Texas A&M kicks off their 2022 season Saturday night and we look at that game plus Hunter Hughes with gold on his dislike for the transfer portal. Plus, the Joey McGuire era kicks off in Lubbock as well.
Week 2 of the high school football schedule has some big games highlighted by Tascosa and Mansfield Legacy at WT on Friday plus Bushland/Canadian, Canyon/Perryton and Cleveland, NM/Amarillo High.
Area TASO official Esrael Silva joins us to talk about refereeing, understanding the difficulties of the job and urging others to join.
Week one of the high school football is in the books. No major upsets but Tascosa keeps rolling and Perryton and Panhandle looked good. West Plains first game is officially in the books, Canadian and Stratford roll and much more.
Volleyball is in full swing and Bushland takes another title plus news and notes and an update on WT.
Week 1 is here and we take a look at the games of interest across the area including Amarillo High/Midland Legacy, Lubbock Cooper/Dumas, Spearman/Stratford and Happy/Westbrook.
Area athletes dot the DI landscape and we've got an update on Jalin Conyers, Brenen Thompson, Major Everhart and more.
Volleyball had some great matches Tuesday night with a big Amarillo High win, Hereford comeback and West Plains first home game victory in school history.
It's our annual high school football preview show with hall of famer Lance Lahnert joining Craig Sperry and Kale Steed to break down every district in the Texas Panhandle from Class 5A to Class 1A.
District 2-5A looks to be really tough and the move down could benefit Palo Duro. 3-4A DI has a new look and Perryton looks poised to make some noise. Canadian, Stratford, Wellington and Happy lead a list of small school teams that could make a deep run in the playoffs.
Football is officially back as most area squads played their first scrimmage of the year. Thoughts on what we saw and heard across the area from 5A to six-man. Also, an update on Valley's Blake Beard who suffered a critical injury in action Friday night and a quick look at the Dallas Cowboys.
The volleyball season is in full gear and our area squads were competing across the state with West Plains picking up their first tournament championship in school history and Amarillo High, Hereford and Bushland starting out the season strong.
Kale Steed and Corrin Davis were at the Texas Tech media day talking with our local athletes and feeling the optimism under new head coach Joey McGuire. They also hit the two-a-day trail as high schools kicked off the 2022 season and Kale provides his thoughts and insights on the schools he visited. Plus, an interview with one of the all-time winningest players from the area in former Canadian and Lubbock Christian athlete Cameron Copley. Copley is now an assistant coach at West Plains and talks about the Wolfpack, his high school career, playing for his dad and lots more.
Press Pass intern Corrin Davis sits down with Kale Steed and Craig Sperry to discuss her love for sports, getting to visit with Erin Hartigan and other women broadcasters who have inspired her.
Kale and Corrin discuss the LSC Media Day in McKinney. The WTAMU Buffs were ranked 4th in the preseason rankings which the crew thinks may be low. They also discuss the changing conference landscape and how that impacts WT.
Two-a-days kickoff today and Kale and Corrin will be on the road highlighting a plethora of local teams. Listen in to hear where they will be and what to look for over the next couple of weeks on Press Pass Sports.
We kick season 6 off with an interview with Press Pass Sports managing partner Joe Garcia on all of the great changes to the website and what to look forward to in the coming months.
Kale Steed and Craig Sperry rundown what happened during the summer including coaching changes highlighted by Chris Sumrall taking the Tascosa job, 7-on-7 football, Amarillo-area athlete commitments and much more.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Canyon baseball drops a close one in game 1 to Argyle -Clarendon and Naz look for state title berths -Highland Park head coach and alumnus Ty Stout talks about changing the culture, building a program, community support and his goals for Hornet football
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Canyon Eagles baseball coach John Doan on his teams play, a change in philosophy, tradition of winning and more -Clarendon and Nazareth move on, Randall and Bushland fall in the baseball playoffs -Canyon and Bushland bow out of the softball playoffs
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Coaching news and notes -Girls state golf meet wrap up -Canyon and Bushland with big semifinal matchups in softball -Randall, Canyon, Bushland, Clarendon and Nazareth looking to advance to the Regional Semifinals in baseball
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -State track and field meet steals the spotlight as area athletes shine in Austin. A look at all three days. -Mackie Land of Panhandle stops by to discuss the meet, her career and what's next -Coaching news, baseball, softball, golf and more
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -The new website is up and running and more changes are on the horizon -New Bushland basketball head man Connor Copley stops by to talk about his new job, building a program at Wildorado and more -Area softball playoff preview -Baseball playoffs start this weekend
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Brendan Hausen on set discussing his decision to stay with Villanova and how crazy the last few weeks have been -1A-5A Regional meets saw impressive performances from Mackie Land, Brenen Thompson, Abree Winfrey and many more.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Brendan Hausen sticks with Villanova -Eleanor Archer makes AISD history grabbing girls singles gold -AHS and Hereford tennis doubles teams, Miami's Fink get gold -Coaching news, softball playoffs and regional track previews
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Joe Garcia of jpegJoe Photography talks about the new partnership with Press Pass Sports, what's his vision and what to expect with this new relationship moving forward -Brendan Hausen talk, Regional golf and more
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Kendall Cogburn sits down to discuss his new job at West Plains as the head boy's coach -Jason Sims is out at Childress after seven seasons -5A to 1A Regional tennis tourney results with Amarillo High, Naz and Ethan Ruppanner leading the way
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcasts -Kevin Richardson tabbed West Plains girls basketball coach -Palo Duro soccer falls in the semis to Trimble Tech -Randall baseballs takes two from Amarillo High -Recap of the WT spring football game
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Kendall Cogburn lands the West Plains boys basketball gig -The Sod Poodles opening day is tomorrow -Hear from Trae Ferril and Kylie Ethier of the Randall Unified Track team as they look to repeat as state champs. A can't miss listen.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -The Press Pass Sports Boys Basektball team led by Brendan Hausen -Palo Duro boys soccer keeps on winning -River Road stuns Bushland in softball -Randall, Canyon boys and Amarillo High, Canyon girls take district golf titles -Randall's Cameron McConnell breaks a record
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Gruver Lady Hounds great Bailey Maupin joins the show -A look at the perfect season and what that meant to her -Her challenge for AAU ball -Why Texas Tech and Coach Krista Gerlich -Working on the farm, sharks and more
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Clifford the real deal Byrd talks about his college career, his mentor and proving a small town kid from Memphis can make it -The Press Pass Sports All-Girls basketball team -We saw several elite performances at the Amarillo Relays -Soccer, baseball, softball and more!
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Lady Buffs look to take down Glenville St. in the Elite Eight -March Madness thoughts -Panhandle and Borger track meets saw some impressive performances -District baseball kicks off; Amarillo High edges Randall
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Allie Schulte sits down with us talking about her career, LCU basketball, Head Coach Steve Gomez and more -Clarendon goes back to back and Texline falls just short at the Boys state tourney -WT Lady Buffs are headed to the Elite Eight after a big South Central Regional win over LCU
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Gruver Lady Hounds take state. Head Coach Trent Lankford talks about the title, their mission this season and Bailey Maupin -Amarillo High and Canyon boys fall short of state -Clarendon and Texline boys advance to state and look to repeat -WT Men's and Women's basketball teams claim LSC titles
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Lady Sandies, Lady Hounds go for gold at the state tourney starting today -Boys regional tourneys start Friday and several local teams are favorites to win it -WT men and women hoops teams look to claim a LSC title this weekend
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Amarillo High and Gruver grab a ticket to the state basketball tourney -Amarillo High Head Coach Jeff Williams talks about his team's performance, last year's loss and their next foe -Boys Regional Quarterfinals in basketball with a great double header at the FUB Tuesday night -WT Track and Field is dominant
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Girls regional tournament previews with area cagers looking for a state berth -Gruver Lady Hounds HC Trent Lankford talks team chemistry, defense, and Bailey Maupin -Boys area round preview, teams to watch for and more
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Caprock girls grab their 12th state wrestling title; Tatiana Garcia is unstoppable -Regional quarters girls basketball action is lit. Amarillo High and Canadian with huge matchups; a preview of all the regional games -Boys bi-district kicks off. We've got a Region I preview of 5A-1A.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire was in town for the West Texas coaching clinic -Girls Area round of basketball tips tonight and we run it all down -Final boys basketball district standings breakdown -Trevor Johnson talks about the 23rd Annual Randall Playoff Preview
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Girls basketball playoff action kicks into high gear tonight. A look at the key bi-district games -Boys basketball notes from Friday's play plus key games to look for -Dumas boys capture gold, Randall a pair of silvers in the Region 1-5A wrestling meet -Super Bowl recap
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Palo Duro and Amarillo High square off in a big district soccer tilt -Dumas takes the District 3-5A wrestling crown -Panhandle Ettes, Friona girls, Tascosa boys get big wins Friday night -Benjamin Azamati is on fire setting a DII record
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -UIL 2022-2024 realignment is official and we break down the impact on our area schools -Canyon head coach Todd Winfrey on Randall joining 3-4A, overview of Region 1-4A and more -Abilene joins AISD in 5A -Class 1A with a total makeover
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast with Hall of Famer Lance Lahnert -UIL realignment is Thursday and we have a full breakdown of every class that impacts area schools -A surprise school joining AISD in 5ADI -4A will see changes -3ADI could be a mess -1ADI & D2 expect big changes
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -What we know about #fritopiegate from Tuesday's Olton/Farwell game -Future Lady Raider Bailey Maupin hits 2,500 career points in road win -Villanova signee Brendan Hausen approaches 2,000 career points in big win over PD
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Former Texas Tech WR Dalton Rigdon talks about his time as a Red Raider, respect for Sonny Cumbie, pumpjack mentality, extreme jumping and more -OT was the word of the night in district basketball action -NFL playoff games didn't disappoint
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -A look around the area at both boys and girls district action in basketball including teams playing well, surprises and more -Texas Tech men's basketball is playing well and the United Supermarkets Arena is on fire -NFL playoff weekend
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Childress QB/Trinity Tigers commit Collin Bishop joins the crew talking Bobcat football, Trinity Tigers, his HS career and more -Friday night district basketball action with big wins for Palo Duro boys and Canadian girls -NFL wildcard recap
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcat -Final look at the national title game -Picks for the NFL playoffs -Area basketball teams in the top 25 -Basketball teams to watch for around the Panhandle and who might make a state trip
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -New West Plains head coach Adam Cummings on his wanting the job, leading a new school, his days at Canyon, who influenced him and tons more -All-Press Pass teams -A look at the top 25 in boys and girls basketball
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Stratford HC Matt Lovorn sits down for an in-depth interview about the Elks championship season, his program, thoughts on the game and so much more -News, notes and takeaways from all the title games
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Greg Tepper from DCTF and Bally Sports Southwest dropping a truck load of knowledge on the state title games -Stratford looks to take out Falls City -National signing day is here with Major Everhart and Brenen Thompson putting ink to paper
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Stratford punches their ticket to AT&T Stadium -UIL cutoffs have area schools on the move -Western Kentucky co-offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on his promotion, Bailey Zappe and more -Texas Tech Lady Raiders pick up a win over UNLV at the FUB
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -A complete look at the matchup between Stratford and Albany -Rundown of all the state semifinal matchups -WT volleyball prepares for the Elite Eight and head coach Kendra Potts joins us from Tampa as they prepare for Washburn
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Stratford takes down Wellington in a physical battle -Happy falls in the semis to Westbrook -A look at the Region I title games -WT volleyball stuns the South Central region and takes the title -The All-Press Pass volleyball team
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast KAMR and KCIT Sports Director Clint Brakebill joins our football roundtable -Stratford and Wellington clash in the 2ADII regional finals -Happy looking for a first ever state title appearance -6A-1A thoughts on regional finals and state semifinal tilts
It's a special Press Pass Sports Podcast with Texas Tech Lady Raider head coach Krista Gerlich -Tech plays UNLV on December 12th at the FUB in Canyon -Former WT star Lexy Hightower returns -Restoring Lady Raider pride, coaching her daughter Bryn, Bailey Maupin and tons more.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Happy tops Valley in a thriller. Head man Stacy Perryman talks about his team and never quit attitude -Wellington and Stratford win to setup a big matchup -Six state champs fall including Canadian -Tascosa and Dumas fall
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast with HOF'er Lance Lahnert helping analyze this week's playoff games -Can Tascosa knock off Heritage? -Will underdogs Dumas and Canadian pull the upset? -Wellington/Gruver clash -Stratford looking strong -Valley/Happy in a district rematch
A Press Pass Sports Podcast Special Bushland volleyball star and WT signee Jaycee Adams joins the show -This year's run and he pressure to go back to back -Her admiration and love for head coach Jason Culpepper -Looking forward to playing for WT and Kendra Potts
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Bushland volleyball repeats as 3A state champs -Area round action leaves 8 Panhandle area teams standing -Tascosa marches on, Dumas, Canadian, Wellington Gruver and Stratford dominate and Happy and Valley set up a rematch
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Bushland volleyball hits the court at state looking to repeat -Area round matchups kick off tonight and we've got a look at every game involving area teams -Dumas HC Aaron Dunnam talks about the Demons, Brayden Boggs-Rushing and expectations in the playoffs
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Bi-District action with huge wins for Dumas, Canadian, and Happy and a stunning loss for Childress -Bushland wins the Region 1-3A volleyball title -Bushland volleyball HC Jason Culpepper on his team's performance and a look at the state tourney
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Chris levels joins us to talk about the Texas Tech hiring of Joey McGuire -Regional volleyball tourney action is stacked with area teams -Region I high school football breakdowns from 5A to 1A -Signing day saw tons of area talent headed to the next level
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Kyla Kane and Cameron McConnell strike XC gold -Area volleyball teams continue to dominate in the playoffs -The 1st Annual Jim Wilcoxson Showcase -WT football with another big win -Week 11 high school football recap
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Tascosa grad Tucker Davidson is a World Series champion -All the high school football playoff scenarios across the area and what games will have an impact on seedings -Volleyball playoffs start with a 4-4A sweep -State cross country is Friday and the area is well represented
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Tucker Davidson starts Game 5 for the Atlanta Braves -Tulia stuns Canadian, Panhandle rallies to beat Farwell and Dumas dominates -Complete week 10 high school football rundown -UIL Snapshot Day will have some area teams on the move -WT gets a road win
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Area XC runners dominate the Region 1 meet -Snapshot day tomorrow for UIL realignment -Week 10 breakdown with Palo Duro/Caprock and Canyon/Dumas highlighting the big matchups
Special Press Pass Sports Podcast Clarendon Junior College Head Coach Hunter Jenkins joins the show -Recruiting at the JUCO level -D1 recruits all over the WJCAC rosters -Area basketball talent -Preview of this year's Bulldog team -His time as a grad assistant with Chris Beard
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Clarendon stuns Wellington and Head Coach Clint Conkin talks the big Broncos win -Dario Bressler with a Great Eight performance -Stratford, Muleshoe and Valley get big wins -Randall upset -WT offense missing in loss
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Great matchups across the board including Pampa/Canyon, Canadian/Friona, Stratford/Gruver and Valley/Happy -Full week 9 breakdown -A pivotal home game Saturday for WT -Volleyball, Cross Country and more
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -WT captures the Wagon Wheel dominating ENMU -Childress and Friona was an instant classic -Dalhart rallies from 25 down -Amarillo High, Shamrock and Miami pick up crucial wins
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Currie Marusak sets an Amarillo High volleyball record -A look at the heavyweight matchups between Amarillo High/Lubbock Coronado and Childress/Friona -Around the horn look at all the area matchups with district in full swing
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -WT impressive in big win over Angelo St. -Tascosa big plays too much for Amarillo High -Gruver beats Vega on final play -Recap of week 7 in #txhsfb with district play in full swing
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Brenen Thompson commits to UT -Major Everhart commits to TCU -District previews and analysis -Tascosa and Amarillo High square off in a key district battle -WT host Angelo St.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Boys Ranch snaps a 49 game losing skid and head coach Aaron Wampler talks about the win and the pride he has in his team -Big wins for Canadian, Pampa and Hereford -WT stunned on the road
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -A look back at Brendan Hausen committing to Villanova -Week 6 big games including Amarillo High vs Lubbock Monterey and Palo Duro vs Lubbock Cooper -Weather could be a factor -WT looking for a bounce back
Special Press Pass Podcast Brendan Hausen verbally committed to Blue Blood power Villanova last night. We talk with Brendan about -Why Villanova -The recruiting process -What it takes to get to this level -His family and support group and tons more!
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -WT falls short against the Colorado School of Mines -Texas high school football mid-season awards -A look back at week 5 with Randall, Childress and Gruver with big wins and a 6 OT game won by 2 points
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -District play kicks off 2-5A and 3-3A plus big games slated for week 5 -WT gets a big test at home -Amarillo High and Texas Tech volleyball commit Currie Marusak talking Lady Sandies volleyball, goals, club ball and tons more.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Amarillo High with a big win -Pampa wins a thriller over Randall -Farwell HC Darren Kelley talks to the team about his team's 4-0 record, Corey Stancell and more -State record FG in White Deer -WT gets a LSC win
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Week 4 brings a slew of intriguing games including Amarillo High/Frenship, Stratford/Bushland and Gruver/Wellington. -Palo Duro, Shamrock, Tulia and Hedley start the year strong -WT is home and needs a win
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -A recap of Texas high school football weekk 3 -Bushland stuns Canadian in OT -Amarillo High takes the Battle of Bell St. -Tascosa takes down Mojo -WT with a disappointing loss -Hereford spikes Amarillo High in volleyball
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -WT begins conference play -A rundown of Week 3 of the Texas high school football season. Tascosa looks to bounce back, Battle of Bell Street and more -Some great Texas high school volleyball matchups slated on Saturday
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -Tascosa and Midland Legacy in a classic battle -Amarillo High gets 800th program win -Canadian, Gruver, and Friona impress -WT football with a dominating win -WT volleyball starts strong
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast -WT football kicks off their season tonight at home -Week 2 of the #txhsfb season with a breakdown of all the big games on the docket including Tascosa/Midland Legacy and Canadian/Iowa Park plus Palo Duro looking for win #2.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast Week 1 of the #txhsfb season is in the books -Palo Duro Dons with a big win -Tascosa was impressive -Stratford beats Spearman and head coach Matt Lovorn chats with us on his teams victory -Major Everhart down to 7
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast Week 1 of the Texas high school football season is HERE and we've got a full show talking football -High school football expert Greg Tepper on what to expect Friday nights with Bally Sports Southwest and much more -Breakdown of all the key week 1 matchups -News and notes
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast It's the BIG #txhsfb and WT football season preview show with HOF'er Lance Lahnert and KAMR sports director Clint Brakebill. -Every area district preview -Players to know -What to look for -WT primed for a special season
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast - Former Perryton grad now Texas Tech WR Dalton Rigdon chats with Kale Steed - Week 1 of high school football practices are in the books - WT football camp starts today - Area standouts Bree Brattain and Mattie Boyd commit to WT Lady Buffs
Today's Podcast: -It's Christmas Day for area coaches as two-a-days have begun -Hereford Head Coach Adam Naron on leading the Herd, his coaching philosophy and more -WT football picked 3rd in the LSC -News and notes
Season 5 Episode 300 of the Press Pass Sports podcast is here! Former Canadian head coach now Seminole Superintendent Kyle Lynch is our special guest. -Canadian legacy -Chris Koetting -Strive for Excellence -Phillips Blackhawks Plus a look back at the big summer news.
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast Canyon head coach Todd Winfrey sits down to talk about his new job -His love for Canyon -Connecting with his players -Next year's squad PLUS -State tennis and golf wrap up -High school baseball and softball playoffs
Bonus Press Pass Sports Podcast 5X all-American WT golfer Louykee Songprasert joins the set -The Thailand native on how she found WT and why she loves it -Her golf game and strengths -Admiration for Ryan Palmer and his foundation -What's next for her career
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast with HOF'er Lance Lahnert in the guest chair -Spring football recap for Palo Duro, Amarillo High and Tascosa -High school baseball and softball playoff wrap up -State play for golf and tennis -Coaching news
Today's Press Pass Sports podcast -Per Lance Lahnert, Todd Winfrey to take over Canyon football program -Kristin Mattio leaves WT Lady Buffs program -Full wrap up of the UIL State Track and Field Meet. 65 total medals and some incredible performances from area athletes
-Tascosa standout Major Everhart joins the show talking recruiting, football and track -Blake Bryant retires after 21 years at Canyon -State track meet Thursday through Saturday and we give you a full rundown of who and what to watch for
Big Press Pass Sports Podcast Legendary Randall wrestling coach David Quirino in a can't miss interview. Double gold at state, accountability and wrestling can help all sports. Incredible interview for coaches, players, and parents. Plus a full rundown of all the Regional track and field meets.
Today's podcast: Amarillo Globe-News sportswriter Shawn Moran hops on to help breakdown: WT football scrimmage LB Moore was impressive at the Tech scrimmage Randall, Caprock capture 1-5A regional wrestling titles 1A-5A golf and track regionals on tap this week
Today's Press Pass Sports podcast special guest is a big one...we chatted in-depth with Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt on a number of topics including: -Mark Adams -Spreading the Raider brand -Texas Tech football outlook -Lady Raider basketball and head coach Krista Gerlich
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast Former Texas Tech football star Bart Thomas discusses the 88 White Deer state title, his career at Tech, future hall of famer and brother Zach Thomas and pressure on high school athletes. Plus, Amarillo High Lady Sandies soccer is making history and Tech has their man.
Today's podcast: Beard leaves and Tech fans aren't happy Lexy Hightower commits to Texas Tech and Qua Grant enters the transfer portal All-Press Pass boys team Palo Duro and Amarillo High with big wins in soccer Mackie Land and Hesston Marshall show out
Today's Press Pass Sports Podcast The Chris Beard watch continues, WT Buffs star guard Joel Murray has entered the transfer portal, Amarillo High Lady Sandies and Palo Duro boys get big playoff wins.
Special Press Pass Sports podcast with former WT Lady Buff Lexy Hightower. Why did she enter the transfer portal, what is she looking for in her next school and her time as a Lady Buff.
On today's podcast: WT Buffs make school history, Allie Schulte on the LCU Lady Chaps national title, WT track star Benjamin Azamati qualifies for the Olympics, and Breanna Stuart, Mackie Land, and Major Everhart highlight the Amarillo Relays.
West Texas A&M heads to the Final Four, LCU Lady Chaps are in the title game, Lexy Hightower is in the transfer portal and a great interview with Pampa Harvesters new head coach Cody Robinson.
-High school football coaching updates -What a ride March Madness is giving us -WT Buffs looking for a national title -What is the NCAA doing -Panhandle Relays - Major Everhart,, Brenen Thompson and Mackie Land impress
Avion Carter, Erik Gray and Kaden Carr competed in the UA All American Camp and are garnering major D1 interest. WT Buffs heads to the Elite Eight and is the top seed in the tournament. Plus area coaching news and our March Madness picks.
The Canyon Lady Eagles won the 4A state title in dramatic fashion Thursday. Kenadee Winfrey and Chloe Callahan talk about the dramatic win, pressure of this season, teammates and more. Don't miss this Press Pass Sports Special Edition podcast.
Three state titles come back to the Panhandle. Canyon girls, Clarendon and Texline boys get gold and we break it all down. Texline head coach Coby Beckner talks about his teams win and that great celebration he showed off. Plus all kinds of area news and notes.
State basketball hoops are in full swing. Nazareth girls fall and Canyon goes for gold today. Clarendon and Texline are one win away from being state champs and Amarillo High loses a heartbreaker in OT. A full roundup plus Kale Steed rants on the NCAA.
Canyon and Nazareth girls look for gold. Amarillo High, Clarendon, and Texline are one win away from a title berth. A look at all the area games plus Naz girls coach Eric Schilling and Texline head coach Coby Beckner. West Texas A&M nails down a one see and the Amarillo Bulls bid Amarillo adieu.
Canyon, Panhandle and Naz look for a girls state title berth in basketball and Amarillo High, Clarendon and Texline want boys state title berths. Larissa Lisa, NewsChannel 10 Sports Director, helps us break it all down. Plus, WT men and women chase Lone Star Conference titles.
Big week for high school basketball. A complete look at all the matchups plus a visit with Chris Sumarll on the eve of their Regional Finals matchup with Panhandle. Plus, Randall head coach Leslie Broadhurst and assistant Trevor Johnson talking basketball, updates on campus, and Bill Parcells.
New Seminole head man Greg Poynor talks about his decision to Pampa. High school basketball saw Canyon girls and Amarillo High boys flex their muscle. Plus WT Track and Field head coach Matt Steward profiles his program and athletes and talks Mojo football and Friday Night Lights.
High school basketball schedules are crazy. A look at last weeks games plus the week ahead. Bushland head coach Kendall Cogburn on the Falcons win, Nathan Welch, and the Dimmitt Bobcats. Toby Tucker with the latest on West Plains and WT Track and Field dominated the Lone Star Conference Indoor meet.
Wildorado boys made the playoffs for the first time in school history. Head coach Connor Copley joins the show talking about the Mustangs, playoffs, battles with his brother Cameron and more. Plus a look at the HS playoffs that are shifting on an hourly basis.
High school basketball dominates the show. Girls bi-district action saw big wins from Childress and Clarendon. Boys district action wrapped up with a play-in game in 3-5A on tap and a logjam in 1-2A. Tommy King helps us break it all down on a frozen President's Day.
High school girls basketball playoffs tip-off tonight. Are five state titles possible? Is there a surprise team out there? We've got a complete look at the 1A-5A brackets. Plus, new Littlefield head coach Jimmy Thomas joins us to talk about his return to the sidelines.
Fantastic interview with Palo Duro head coach Eric Mims. Don't miss his thoughts on the job, leaving Duncanville, PD's potential and so much more. Plus Super Bowl thoughts, is Brady the GOAT and high school basketball news and notes.
Signing day saw lots of area athletes sign and WT football led the way. Head coach Hunter Hughes provides his thoughts, playing football in the fall and what's behind the banter with UTPB football. Plus, Jimmy Thomas is back on the sidelines at Littlefield and area basketball notes.
Never give up on your dreams. Former WT football kicker Sergio Castillo joins the show talking about his dreams, vision boards, life as an NFL kicker and so much more. Don't miss his inspiring story plus high school basketball and news and notes.
Ranked #2 in 2A the Clarendon Broncos are making noise. Head Coach Boston Hudson talks about his team's success, staying focused, and more. Also, tons of high school hoops talk, Allie Schulte hits 1,000 career points, and more local stars are eyeing West Texas A&M football.
The NFL Conference championships are in the books and Tom Brady proves he's the goat. The venerable Lee Passmore joins us to talk Buccaneers and Chiefs, Lady Buff hoops dominating at home, high school basketball roundup and more.
AISD hits a grand slam in the hire of Eric Mims to run the Palo Duro football program. Our thoughts on the hiring plus heartbreak out of Happy, Hunter Hughes is on fire on the recruiting trail, high school basketball news and notes and Benjamin Azamati blazes the 60.
Big news on a potential Palo Duro football hire on MLK Day. High school basketball, Lady Buffs and Buffs basketball dominate at home, Texas Tech/Baylor and Lady Raiders with a big win.
District basketball action is in full swing and many area teams are state ranked. A full look at those teams and more on both the boys and girls side. Plus, the 5A/6A state title football games go off Friday and Saturday and we've got a preview of all four games.
WE'RE BACK! It's the Press Pass Sports podcasts and we have tons to cover. Amarillo High star Brendan Hausen stops by to talk about his DI offers, aspirations to be a Hall of Fame, and his daily workout regimen. Plus the All-Press Pass football team and tons of news and notes.
Canadian brings home title number five and the Offensive MVP Josh Culwell sits down to talk about his performance, their senior class, and influences. Randall says don't forget about us as they move into the Regional Semifinals and Tascosa and Amarillo High fall.
Small school playoff finals begin today at AT&T Stadium. Today's show looks at all the games and Canadian Head Coach Chris Koetting talks about this crazy week and Franklin. Also, a look at the 5A area round games with AISD Assistant AD Justin Hefley.
It's a high school football nerdiest with Erin Hartigan of Fox Sports Southwest. A complete look at all the state semifinal action plus a deeper look at Canyon, Canadian/Gunter part 5, and Wellington. 5A joins the playoff foray and the SodPoodles change organizations.
What a weekend for high school football. Canyon continues to believe and Lucas Kinsey hops on to break down their win. Canadian marches on, Wellington rallies and Groom falls late. Plus Tascosa drops a thriller and a rundown of all Region 1 & 2 playoff games.
Small school playoffs and a 5A showdown dominate the headlines. Tascosa and Lubbock Coronado tonight and Canadian/Childress round 2 tomorrow night. Plus Canyon get Springtown and Porcupines Head Coach Brian Hulett talks about the Eagles and lots more.
Canyon impresses, Childress wins a nail biter, Wellington and Groom move forward and we eat crow on Panhandle. It's a full breakdown of weekend playoff football action. Plus, 5A volleyball and Erik Gray shows off.
A can't miss episode as we break down all the Regional Semifinal and State Quarters football action involving our local teams. Wellington head coach Greg Proffitt talks about his team, Marc Ramirez, and more. Plus Canyon Lady Eagles, Naz girls, and Kyla Kane strike gold.
Area schools went 13-4. Dumas rallies again, Panhandle's offense is dominant, and is Canadian beatable? We break it all down plus Bushland volleyball head coach Jason Culpepper jumps on talking a state title, unsung heroes and managing the season.
A jam packed show coming at you with a full breakdown of the small school area round football matchups. Plus Bushland volleyball going for gold with Jason Culpepper calling in and Hereford Team Tennis with a historic state title and Cody Crouch telling us about the victory,
Bi-district playoffs are in the books for small schools. Dumas survives, Canyon's defense travels well, Spearman impresses, and Perryton moves on. Also, Bushland volleyball was utterly dominant and Hereford tennis makes history.
Small school playoffs begin Thursday and we breakdown every area game, who could go deep, and who might surprise. Plus, Canyon and Bushland volleyball march on, area cross country teams shine, and Amarillo High and Hereford tennis advance to state.
Tascosa and Amarillo High didn't disappoint Friday night. Hall of Famer Jon Mark Beilue joins us to talk about the game, Major Everhart and a great coaching move. Also, Canadian was dominant, Wellington made a statement and volleyball heads to the regional semis
The final week of the season in small school with tons of scenarios to go through that will impact playoff positioning. Clint Brakebill of KAMR and KCIT helps us break it all down, preview the big games on tap plus the big city matchup between Amarillo High and Tascosa.
Jam packed show with high school football recaps from week 10 including big wins from Dumas, Panhandle, and Vega. Also, cross country and volleyball results, WT football, and much more.
It's a BIG week for high school football in the area and we've got a full breakdown of all the area games plus Dumas head coach Aaron Dunnam calls in to talk about their big matchup with Canyon and navigating the weather this week.
Canyon and Pampa in a defensive slugfest, Perryton falls late, and Bushland and Farwell impress. District action is in full swing so don't miss a full rundown of all the week 5/9 action plus WT football was back in action.
Episode 250 with Hall of Famer Lance Lahnert breaking down all the week 5/9 action. All area teams are in district action highlighted by Pampa at Canyon tonight. Listen in for tons of insight and analysis on all the area games.
A six-man tilt and Borger and Perryton with big wins highlight our full rundown of week 4/8 area games. Perryton head coach Kurt Haberthur jumps on the show talking Ranger price, the turnaround he's seen and coaching for his hometown.
Week 4/8 of the H.S. football is here and we've got a full preview of all the area games. Also, the PA announcer for Amarillo High volleyball and softball, Kooper Holman, joins us. The AHS Sr. tells us how he got the gig and how he used it to get a date to HOCO?
Week 7 saw defenses get offensive with pick six the word of the weekend. A look at all the area games including Tascosa looking impressive, Amarillo High survives, District 3-4A DI goes 4-0 and Sunray wins one and loses one. Listen to find out how.
A big matchup between Odessa Permian and Tascosa highlights this weeks schedule and we break it all down from 5A to six-man. Canyon hits the road in a big game, River Road looks to stay hot, and many small schools looking to start district with a win.
Panhandle/Eastland are you kidding me? A recap of that barn burner plus a Naz upset and all the week 2/6 action. Canyon head coach Blake Bryant drops in to talk about the defense, Brody Cook, and District 3-4A.
A complete rundown of all the games on the week 2/6 schedule highlighted by Midland Lee/Tascosa and multiple small school games. We also caught up with Canadian HC Chris Koetting who's team hasn't played in 3 weeks and the impact that has had.
A great weekend of football to talk about. Class 5A kicked their season off, Canyon dominates, Spearman/Childress was a barn burner, and Panhandle makes a statement. We break it all down plus WT and Texas Tech were in action.
Big school football is back. It's week 1 and week 5 for the small schools. Bushland head coach Josh Reynolds joins the show talking about his 1st year, coaching in a COVID season, rapid fire Q&A, and helps analyze the big games in the area.
West Texas A&M QB Nick Gerber sits down to talk about WT's first game of the year, how close this team is and how great DII football is. Also, a look back at week 4 with big victories from Pampa, Dalhart, Clarendon and Follett.
Week 3 of small school football saw Canyon look dominate, Brenen Thompson shows why he's a highly pursued DI prospect and Canadian pounds Bushland. Also, we get you ready for week 4 and Cowboys and Tech talk.
Week 2 of Texas High School football saw Dumas pick up a big W, Canyon and Bushland with dominant wins and Tulia, Sunray, Memphis, and Hedley all surprise 2-0 teams. Plus a look at week 3 with Lubbock Estacado/Canyon and Canadian/Bushland the headliners.
Week 1 is in the books for the small schools and Dumas, Canadian, Spearman, and Happy impressed. Today's podcast recaps week 1 and looks ahead to week 2 with several high profile match ups on the schedule.
Lee Baker with Channel 7 joins the show discussing the naming of Krista Gerlich as the head coach for the Lady Raiders, 1A-4A football preview for all area schools and a look at the week 1 schedule.
WT AD Michael McBroom and Head Football Coach Hunter Hughes sit down with Press Pass Sports to discuss the direction of WT Athletics this fall, the intention moving forward for a 5 game fall football schedule, campus protocols for COVID-19, and much more.
Former Dallas Cowboy and now assistant coach for the Dumas Demons, Lynn Scott, joins the show to tell us how he got into coaching, his days at Northwestern Oklahoma, and his career in Dallas. Also, college football is at a crossroads and high school sports have started up.
The Lone Star Conference moves all fall sports to the spring and D1 football may be next. Texas Tech Insider Chris Level joins the show to talk about the latest developments. Also, have you ever heard of a high school student who is also a coach? Benton Duby of Amarillo High is just that and we sit down and talk to him about that challenge.
Today we take a look at the remaining playoff teams in the Panhandle. Wellington, Canadian, Valley, and Happy.
Today we take a look at this week's Regional Semifinal match-ups for area teams. Managing Editor for Dave Campbell's Texas Football joins the show!
AGN Sportswriter and WTAMU Football Beat Writer, Kale Steed, speaks with former WT Football Head Coach Mike Nesbitt.
Recap of the Bi-District round of the playoffs and a look ahead to the AREA Championships!
Today we preview bi-district matchups in all classifications in the panhandle. AGN Sports Editor Lance Lahnhert and Matt Stepp with DCTF join the show!
We're back and better than ever! Today we recap the final regular season games of the HSFB season. Wednesday we'll take a look at all of the bi-district playoff match-ups in the area!
TPS Podcast Episode 17: Preview #txhsfb Week 9 and run through every district from 1A to 6A. Canyon QB Gunnar Palacios joins us as well as WTAMU head coach Mike Nesbitt.
Today we take a look at districts in all classifications of TXHSFB in the panhandle. Recap Wk 8 and look ahead to Wk 9. Also WT Football's win at OPSU.
Sports Editor for the Moore County News Press, Tyler Anderson, joins Kale and Steve on the Podcast. Week 8 HS Football preview and WT Football on the road at OPSU. Also NY Giants Center Weston Richburg joins the show!
Today we recap Week 7 of High School football and talk about local guys now playing at the college level. WT QB Ben Arbuckle joins the show!
Today we break down the start of district play in panhandle HS Football. Wellington HC Wade Williams and Bushland HC Jimmy Thomas join the show! Also, WTAMU Homecoming against A&M Kingsville.
Kale and Steve preview Week 6 of panhandle HS football. Mid-season awards. Also WT Buff football at ENMU for the Wagon Wheel!
Recap Week 5 of panhandle HS football. Also WT Buffs win home opener vs. Tarleton. AHS defeats #2 Randall in girls volleyball. Amarillo High head volleyball coach and WT QB Ethan Brinkley join the show!
Preview Week 5 of HS football in the Panhandle. Sanford Fritch Head Coach Houston Moos and Caprock Head Coach Dan Sherwood join the show!
Recap the WT Buffs win over UTPB and Week 4 of HS football in the Panhandle. WT Head Coach Mike Nesbitt, WT QB Ben Arbuckle, and Perryton QB Hadley Allred join the show!
Preview Week 4 of HS football. Neil Beasley from DQ Big Game of the Week and Palo Duro Head Coach Chris Fisher join the show!
Big win for the WT Buffs over CSU Pueblo. Recap Week 3 Tx Panhandle HS football. WT Head Coach Mike Nesbitt and former Bushland QB and current UTPB QB Kameron Mathis join the show!
Kale and Steve preview Week 3 of TxPanhandle HS football. Talk about local guys in the NFL - Crockett Gilmore and Weston Richburg join the show.
Kale and Steve recap Week 2 of Tx Panhandle HS Football and highlight local area players now at the college level. NWOSU QB Reid Miller joins the show.
Today the guys preview the WT Buffs season opener at Azusa Pacific along with this week's TXHSFB games. WT Head Coach Mike Nesbitt and Childress HC Jason Sims join the show today.
Steve and Kale recap #TXHSFB Week 1 games. Dumas HC Chad Dunnam and WTAMU LB Carter James join the show.