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WEEK 2 IS HERE: West Texas Football Turns the Page After a Wild Opening Week
West Plains Coach Bergeski as the Wolves prepare for action. (Austin Hartsfield for Sideline Sports) After a Week 1 that had a little bit of everything, West Texas high school football is officially back in full swing. Brownfield snapped a 23 game losing streak to open the season with a win. Amarillo High earned early bragging rights with a 21-7 victory over crosstown rival Palo Duro. Canadian quarterback Weston Mitchell announced himself in a big way, accounting for nearly 7
Steven Liles
Aug 312 min read
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OPENING SERVE: VOLLEYBALL IS BACK ACROSS WEST TEXAS đ
The wait is over.
After months of offseason workouts, team camps, and anticipation, high school volleyball officially returned Tuesday night across West Texas.
And opening night delivered.
New coaches earned their first wins. Brand new programs made history. Heavyweights battled in five set thrillers. Rivalries were renewed. Young stars announced themselves, and plenty of teams gave us an early glimpse of what could be a special season.
Steven Liles
Aug 127 min read
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Here We Go Again: Stephenville and West Plains Clash in a High-Stakes Regional Final Rematch
Here We Go Again: Stephenville and West Plains Clash in a High-Stakes Regional Final Rematch
Steven Liles
Dec 1, 20252 min read
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Volleyball Regular Season Wraps Across West Texas as Playoff Push Begins
The regular season has officially come to a close, and what a ride itâs been across West Texas. From record-breaking performances to down-to-the-wire district battles, every match, every set, and every rally has led us right here, the start of the UIL Volleyball Playoffs. Itâs win-or-go-home time, and the intensity is about to reach a whole new level. Brackets are set, gym lights are bright, and postseason dreams are on the line as teams across the region prepare to chase gol
Steven Liles
Oct 27, 20256 min read
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Tuesday Night Roundup: Regular Season Wrapping Up, Titles and Playoff Spots on the Line đ„
As the final week of the regular season unfolds, the stakes couldnât be higher across the South Plains and Panhandle. District championships are being claimed, playoff spots are tightening, and teams are making their final statements before the postseason begins.
Steven Liles
Oct 22, 20255 min read
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Crunch Time: Area Teams Battle for Playoff Position in Final Week of Regular Season
As the regular season winds down, the tension is rising across the South Plains and Panhandle. With one week left before the start of the postseason, several of the areaâs top volleyball programs are battling for playoff seeding and in some cases, their playoff lives. From Amarillo Highâs continued dominance to tight district races featuring Frenship, Canyon, and Coronado, the final stretch promises plenty of drama as teams look to close strong and carry momentum into the pla
Steven Liles
Oct 20, 20255 min read
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Crunch Time in West Texas: District Races Tighten Heading Into Week 8
District races are heating up across West Texas as we hit the home stretch of the regular season. Playoff positioning, rivalry pride, and statement wins are all on the line this week with several marquee matchups from Class 6A down to 2A. Programs like West Plains, Liberty, New Home, and Ropes look to keep their momentum rolling, while others like Canyon, Idalou, and Post are fighting to climb the standings. With beautiful weather in the forecast across the area and district
Steven Liles
Oct 16, 20253 min read
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Tuesday Night Roundup: West Texas Volleyball Enters the Home Stretch
Itâs hard to believe, but the UIL volleyball regular season wraps up next weekend, and the playoff picture across West Texas is starting to take shape. Teams are clinching spots, battling for seeding, and in some cases, chasing district championships that could come down to the final match. From programs celebrating historic milestones to others fighting to extend their seasons, the intensity is reaching its peak and every point matters as the road to the postseason begins to
Steven Liles
Oct 15, 20256 min read
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Week 7: District Play Kicks Off: Rivalries Renew and Playoff Races Begin in Week 7 Across West Texas
District Play Heats Up in Week 7 đ„ The non-district tune-ups are behind us and itâs officially go time across West Texas as the vast...
Steven Liles
Oct 9, 20253 min read
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đ Weekend Volleyball Recap: Liberty, Randall, and Shallowater Stay Hot as District Races Tighten Across West Texas
From 6A down to 2A, this weekendâs volleyball action across West Texas was packed with defining wins and shifting momentum. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty remained unbeaten to open the second half of district play, Randall continued to dominate District 4-4A, and Shallowater took control of District 2-3A with a statement win over Idalou. Amarillo High and Frenship stayed in stride atop their respective leagues, while programs like Andrews, Greenwood, and Sanford-Fritch notched key sw
Steven Liles
Oct 6, 20258 min read
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Tuesday Night Roundup - Canyon Wins 5-Set Thriller, Amarillo High Stays Perfect, Bushland Hits 99 Straight, and Andrewsâ Dyches Earns 150th Career Win
Tuesday night across the Panhandle and South Plains was packed with high-stakes volleyball and milestone moments. Canyon outlasted West Plains in a five-set thriller, Randall battled past Hereford to stay unbeaten, and Amarillo High swept through Coronado to remain perfect in district play. Perryton broke a nine-year drought with a long-awaited district win, Andrewsâ Coach Ashley Dyches celebrated her 150th career victory, and powerhouse Bushland extended its incredible strea
Steven Liles
Oct 1, 20255 min read
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Milestones and Momentum: Randall, Amarillo High Stay Perfect as Bliss Dane, Emma Sauceda and Coach Gibson Make History
It was a weekend full of milestones, statement wins, and playoff positioning across the Panhandle and South Plains. Frenshipâs Bliss Dane...
Steven Liles
Sep 29, 20255 min read
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Randall Stuns West Plains, Amarillo High Stays Perfect, Liberty, Andrews, Shallowater & Dalhart Roll: Full Recap of a Wild Tuesday Night in Texas Volleyball
District volleyball action across the Panhandle and South Plains brought plenty of drama Tuesday night. Randall grabbed a statement win over previously unbeaten West Plains, while Amarillo High closed out the first half of district play undefeated. In Class 4A, Liberty stayed on top, Frenship Memorial kept pace, and teams like Andrews, Dumas, Snyder, and Hereford all notched key victories. In Class 3A, Shallowater and Dalhart each rolled to dominant sweeps as teams start to m
Steven Liles
Sep 24, 20256 min read
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Tuesday Night Volleyball Roundup: District Races Heating Up Across West Texas
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. Hereâs a look back at all
Steven Liles
Sep 17, 20255 min read
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Region 1âs Top 10 QBs to Watch in 2025
Texas high school football is back and Region 1 features a loaded depth chart at the quarterback position. From veteran resume-builders to rising phenoms, here's a look at the signal-callers set to define the fall.
Steven Liles
Aug 5, 20254 min read
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