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Week 4 of Texas high school football is here, and the Panhandle and South Plains are packed with matchups that will grab everyone’s attention. Thursday sets the stage, but Friday night brings the fireworks with crosstown rivals Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship colliding in Wolfforth. West Plains is still searching for its first win against Bushland, who has taken the first three meetings in the series. Liberty, off to a 3-0 start, gets its biggest test yet against a tough Seminole

Tuesday night was packed with volleyball action across West Texas, as district races heated up and several contenders continued to separate themselves in the standings. Amarillo High stayed perfect, West Plains put on a defensive showcase, Randall and Canyon set up a Saturday showdown, and Liberty went on the road and took care of business in dominant fashion. The night delivered statement wins, gritty performances, and plenty of standout stat lines. Here’s a look back at all

Nothing can replace memories made in champagne showers and cigar smoke. For the third time in franchise history the Amarillo Sod Poodles...

Week 3 of the Texas High School Football season is here, and the stakes keep climbing across the Panhandle and South Plains. From marquee 5A and 6A showdowns to small-school rivalries in Class 2A and 1A, every district and non-district matchup is helping shape momentum heading into the heart of the season. Friday night lights will once again stretch from Lubbock to the Oklahoma border, with teams looking to prove themselves, protect their records, and set the tone for the wee

Tuesday night brought another action-packed slate of volleyball across West Texas as district play kicked off in 4A and rivalries sparked competitive battles. From dominant sweeps to five-set thrillers, teams across the South Plains and Panhandle showcased grit, depth, and determination. Here’s a look at how the night unfolded on the court.

This weekend delivered plenty of storylines on the court before most of the Texas Panhandle turns their eyes towards district play. From Amarillo High staying unbeaten in District 3-5A, to Lubbock-Cooper and Coronado picking up key wins, to Liberty closing out non-district play with momentum, teams are starting to separate themselves as contenders.

Week 2 of the TXHSFB season kicks off tonight, and the excitement across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains is only building. Teams that made statements in their openers look to keep the momentum rolling, while others are eager to bounce back and grab that first win of the year. Rivalries, road trips, and plenty of small-town pride highlight the slate, setting the stage for another unforgettable weekend of Friday night lights.

It was another thrilling night of West Texas volleyball, with key 3-5A district battles and marquee non-district matchups showcasing a major upset and several standout performances.

Corbin Carroll is the gift that keeps on giving for the Arizona Diamondbacks. When the former Soddies fan favorite burst onto the scene in 2023 and won Rookie of the Year, it activated the Prospect Promotion Incentive instated in the 2022 CBA to reward teams with an extra first-round pick for having younger players on the Opening Day roster. That meant that after the Diamondbacks got a second first round pick that they spent on Ryan Waldschmidt

Tuesday night was packed with statement wins and gritty performances across West Texas as district 3-5A play continued to heat up and...

The Soddies saw the debut of Daniel Eagen, Gavin Conticello play the hero twice, and more from a week at the Wolff

It was a weekend filled with championships, milestones, and statement performances for West Texas volleyball. From San Angelo to...

The Shallowater Fillies put together a complete weekend of volleyball in Graham, powering their way through a loaded field to capture the...

The Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirates continue to shine early in the season, bringing home the Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament Championship in...

The Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Lady Patriots have already proven themselves as one of the elite programs in Texas volleyball, and this past weekend in Glen Rose was just another chapter in their incredible early-season run.

Another busy night of action across the South Plains saw statement wins, thrilling comebacks, and rivalry showdowns that didn’t...

Abilene, TX: The 2025 Bev Ball Classic brought together some of the top volleyball talent in West Texas, and when the dust settled it...

Each week, Sideline Sports teams up with Premier Auto Group to recognize standout performances from across the region. This week’s Premier Players of the Week are Liberty Lady Patriot Campbell Beeler, who powered her team to a tournament championship and MVP honors, and Perryton’s Jacob Erickson, a rising cross country star who turned in back-to-back elite races. Both athletes delivered eye-catching performances that prove the future is bright for their programs.

The Soddies stayed hot at Hodgetown this week with a 51 run barrage of a series against the Corpus Chirsti Hooks. Amarillo moved to 28-17 in the second half, still having not lost a series since the start of July, and pushing their lead in the Texas League South to 7 games. Let's catch up with some of the standouts of the series before the Sod Poodles hit the road for the Alamo City.

When you’re on a roll like Amarillo sometimes two is enough. The Sod Poodles won the series opener against the Hooks on Tuesday with two swings, great all-around defense, and spectacular pitching.