Sports

May, 2020

• 21 May

  Sports Update Includes Paris And NL Senior Spotlight

  First from North Lamar, Matt Vukcevich His parents are Stevan and Gayla. He was a member of the track team, ran cross country, played soccer and basketball. His favorite high school memory was what would become his last track meet in high school. The last meet his dad was going …
• 20 May

  Some UIL Activities Could Begin On June 8

  The UIL is working with state officials on a plan allowing limited in-person summer strength and conditioning starting on June 8. Limited marching band practice can also begin on that date. Proposals call for contact football practice to begin August 8 with the first scrimmage on August 13. Details will …
• 19 May

  Tuesday’s Sports

  Coach David Schmitt SPORTS Governors around the country are warming to the idea of returning professional sports to their states, with two caveats: continued progress against the coronavirus and no spectators in the stands. The heads of California, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania spoke Monday of the return of professional …
• 19 May

  North Lamar And Cooper Athletes Featured In Today’s Senior Spotlight

  Today’s senior spotlight features students from North Lamar and Cooper. First from North Lamar, Blayce Lassiter. Blayce’s parents are Gaylon and Jennifer Lassiter. He has played baseball, football, powerlifting, and track. His favorite high school sports memory is beating Paris last year to make it to the playoffs in baseball. …
• 18 May

  Monday Sports

  Phyllis George NFL Phyllis George, born and raised in Denton, a former Miss America who became a mainstay on CBS Football broadcasts on Sundays has died at the age of 70 of a blood disorder. She appeared with Brent Musburger, Irv Cross, and Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. She was the …
• 18 May

  Today’s Senior Spotlight Features Prairiland And Detroit Softball Athletes

  First from Prairiland: Connor Sessums Connor is the son of Heath and Crystal Sessums. Connor played outfield for the Patriots for two years. He is an incredible defensive outfielder, and his offense was much improved this year. Connor plans to attend Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, to play football. Coach …
• 17 May

  National Safe Boating Week

  Texas Media – Today kicks off National Safe Boating Week! COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 16-22, 2020, the National Safe Boating Council recommends boaters follow local guidance for social distancing and outdoor recreation.  U.S. …
• 17 May

  B.A.S.S.’s New Scheule

  B.A.S.S. Announces Revised 2020 Tournament Schedule BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After the coronavirus national health emergency forced the postponement of spring competition, B.A.S.S. officials have announced a new schedule for the remainder of 2020 designed to ensure all Bassmaster Elite Series and Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens tournaments for completion. “Any time we …
• 14 May

  Thursday’s Sports

  MLB Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus. They pushed MLB’s opening day back from March 26. Half of the 30 teams hold spring training in Florida, and MLB has considered plans …
• 13 May

  TAMUC – Sports

  Hempel and Wongsinth named Second Team All-Lone Star Conference. RICHARDSON – Texas A&M University-Commerce named women’s golfers Sophie-Charlott Hempel and Sarah Wongsinth Second Team All-Lone Star Conference for the 2019-20 season, as announced Wednesday.  Despite the abbreviated golf season, the two Lion women represented sensationally, as the Lions finished the year ranked 25th in the …