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Greenwood grabbed a big homecoming win against Wichita Falls Legacy and Left Guard Jake Tedder led the charge.
The Ranger lineman has put in the work all season long and he is our @FirstAlert7SPT Player of The Week. @GreenwoodAth @Coach_BHill firstalert7.com/2026/09/24/p…
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Former UTPB Head Football Coach Kris McCullough has been dismissed from his duties at Gardner-Webb.
McCullough is currently under investigation for 'off-the-field' allegations. firstalert7.com/2026/09/02/k…
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Coahoma Softball head coach Alex Orosco is stepping down from the program after 10 years and three straight state championships (2023-2025).
Orosco confirmed this to First Alert 7's @JensenCYoung on Thursday evening.
@CISDBulldogs
Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco is stepping down from the program, he confirmed to me Thursday.
Orosco led the Bulldogettes for ten years, highlighted by three straight UIL 3A DII State Championships. Orosco plans to stay in Coahoma.
@CISDBulldogs
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Welcome to West Texas, Darby McCormick!
Darby joins the @FirstAlert7SPT team from the University of Oklahoma. She’s originally from Irving, TX.
We’re so glad to have her on the team! Give a warm West Texas welcome to @d_mccormicktv!
Please help me welcome Darby McCormick to West Texas! Darby is our new sports reporter here at @FirstAlert7SPT!
She is from Irving, TX and is excited to tell the stories of the Permian Basin. She loves high school football and is ready for the upcoming season!
@d_mccormicktv
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While MC Baseball didn't win the JUCO World Series, two players received individual accolades.
C Caleb Eager and P Logan Flores were named to the 2026 All-Tournament team!
Additionally, Eager took home the Most Outstanding Hitter award.
@MCChapBaseball
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The Odessa College softball season came to a close tonight after a 9-5 loss to Paris Junior College.
The Wranglers end the year with a 54-9 record and sixth-straight NJCAA DI World Series appearance.
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The Midland College baseball season ended tonight with a 10-9 loss to Johnson County.
The Chaparrals wrap up 2026 with a 52-12 record and third-place finish in the JUCO World Series. @MCChapBaseball firstalert7.com/2026/05/29/n…
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BREAKING: @TexasTechFB quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible by the @NCAA. His request for reinstatement was officially denied Tuesday afternoon.
BREAKING: @TexasTechFB quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible by the @NCAA . His request for reinstatement was officially denied Tuesday afternoon.
Reports say the university plans to appeal the denial.
Read more>> firstalert7.com/2026/05/26/b…
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The @OdessaCollege Wranglers are back in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series!
The @WranglerSB team earned the No. 6 seed and will play the No. 11 Santa Fe Saints in the first round on Monday, May 25, at 5:45 p.m. C.T.
The @OdessaCollege Wranglers earned the 6-seed in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series!
@WranglerSports is back in the World Series for the sixth straight time.
Odessa College will play the No. 11 Santa Fe Saints on Monday, May 25.
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Midland College Baseball is heading to the @NJCAABaseball DI World Series for the first time since 2014!
The Chaps will play Wabash Valley College on Saturday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. M.T.
@Midland_College | @MCChapBaseball
The @MCChapBaseball Chaparrals earned the 3-seed in the @NJCAABaseball DI World Series!
The Chaps are back for the third time in program history, first since 2014.
Midland College will play No. 8 Wabash Valley in the first matchup on Saturday, May 23.
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New record alert! Coahoma's Kohen Grantom holds the Texas state record for Boys Wheelchair 100m, after his win Friday at the UIL State Track & Field meet.
Grantom finished with a time of 15.18s, beating the previous record of 15.41s, set in 2017.
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RECORD HOLDER! Coahoma para-athlete Kohen Grantom set a new Texas state record in the Boys 100m wheelchair event at the UIL State Track & Field meet.
Grantom finished with a time of 15.18s, beating the previous record of 15.41s, from 2017.
@CISDBulldogs
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Midland has its next boy’s basketball coach!
Ray Johnson is returning to his alma mater to lead the Bulldogs. firstalert7.com/2026/05/13/m…
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Big Spring ISD hires Stacey Martin as its next head football coach and athletic director firstalert7.com/2026/05/04/b…
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Kermit ISD has named Andy Hrncir as the new head football coach and athletic director of Kermit High School.
Hrncir previously served as offensive coordinator and head coach of the basketball team.
@AndyHrncir | @kermitisd | @KermitAthletics
The Kermit Yellow Jackets have their new head football coach.
Andy Hrncir, the former offensive coordinator and head basketball coach, has been named the new head football coach and athletic director of @kermitisd High School. @AndyHrncir
Read more>> firstalert7.com/2026/05/02/k…
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Fort Stockton ISD will finish the 2025-26 academic year with DJ Howell as athletic director before searching for his successor.
@FortStocktonISD | @fortstocktonfb | @Donnieballgame3
Fort Stockton Head Football Coach and Athletic Director DJ Howell plans to resign from his position at the of the school year, he announced on X Thursday afternoon.
The Panthers went 6-5 in his lone season.
@FortStocktonISD | @Donnieballgame3
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Former @BigSpringISD head football coach Cannon McWilliams is leaving the Steers to join the @CraneISD Golden Cranes as head coach.
McWilliams held a 31-43 record through seven seasons leading the Steers. @coachcannonbhs
@JensenCYoung has more>> firstalert7.com/2026/04/01/c…
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The Howard College Hawks are going to the NJCAA DI National Championship after beating Trinity Valley Community College 72-66 Friday evening.
The Hawks will play in the title game on Saturday.
@hchawks | @HowardHoops | @JensenCYoung
The @HowardHoops Hawks are going to the NJCAA DI National Championship game!
Howard College beat Trinity Valley C.C. 72-66 Friday evening to advance. The @hchawks will play Gulf Coast State or College of Southern Idaho in the championship Saturday.
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The @YWLAMidland Swim team won the 4A UIL State Championship! What an accomplishment for the team!
🏆🥇STATE CHAMPIONS🥇🏆
Congratulations the 2026 @uiltexas Class 4A State Swim Champions, @YWLAAthletics! We are #MISDProud of Coach Flato and the team! #StateChamps @YWLAMidland
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Huge milestone for @Midland_College WBB coach @Ron_Jones80! He just coached in his 1000th career game with the Lady Chaparrals!
Ron Jones is the only head coach in program history.
MAJOR MILESTONE: @Midland_College Women's Basketball coach Ron Jones coached his 1,000th career game with the Lady Chaparrals tonight!
Jones led his team to a win over rival @OdessaCollege. His record through 1,000 games is now 741-259!
What an accomplishment for @Ron_Jones80!
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Tune in to First Alert 7 News this Wednesday at 6 & 10 p.m. to catch @WyattNun’s sitdown with #UTPB QB Kanon Gibson as they talk about his record-breaking season and more.
LISTEN: While #UTPB's @GibsonKanon worked hard to break seven school records in 2025, he says it's an honor he shares with the entire Falcon offense.
Hear more from Gibson on Wednesday when my feature, The Quarterback in Orange & Black, debuts on @FirstAlert7SPT. @UTPBFootball
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