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Islander Men Pick up 100th Home Win Play Video

November 19, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball team scored the first 10 points of the game and used a 16-3 run late in the opening half to cruise to the team's 100th home win in school history 77-55 over Texas-Pan American Thursday night at the American Bank Center. ... more »
Pirates Prep for Pearsall Play Video

November 19, 2009

SINTON - For the second straight season the (10-1)Sinton Football team gets (9-1)Pearsall in the Area Round if the Class 3A Playoffs. Last season the Pirates dismantled the Mavericks 49 to 14 ending their season. "I can imagine that they have been chomping at the bits and talking... more »
Winegeart Signs with Jags Play Video

November 19, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Carroll short stop Ashley Winegeart signed a softball scholarship with UH-Victoria this afternoon. The senior led the Lady Tigers in nearly every offensive category last season. She hit .406 with 36 RBI's. "It's really exciting I am there first recruit and the first one to... more »
Tebbs Waived Play Video

November 19, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - This morning the Ice Rays placed former number on goalie Kris Tebbs on waivers, replacing him with Kevin Nastiuk. Tebbs was 2-2-2 on the year with a 3.69 goal against average. Last year he led the CHL in games played (51) and was second in minutes... more »
Men's Basketball Hosts Clinic

November 19, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville men's basketball team will be conducting a basketball clinic for boys ages 13 and under on Saturday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Kingsville Hampton Inn Court. The clinic is part of the NCAA's "Take a Kid to the Game" program. This is a free... more »
Softball Signs Four In Early Period

November 19, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - Texas A&M-Kingsville third year softball head coach Blake Miller announced the signing of four student-athletes during the early signing period on Thursday. The four signees are Ali Bodnar, Taylor McGill, Taylor Munguia and Kym Rigard. Bodnar, a corner infielder from Las Vegas, Nevada, attends Green... more »
Wildcats Prep For Medina Valley Play Video

November 18, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI- The Calallen football team (10-1) needed a last-minute touchdown to squeak by Weslaco East in a very hostile environment last week. This Friday, they get (10-1) Medina Valley, a team that's allowed just three touchdowns in their last five games. And to gear up for the game... more »
Watt Rises To Meet Coach's Challenge Play Video

November 18, 2009

Corpus Christi -- Perry Clark didn't get all he wanted out of his trip to Lubbock, as his Islanders went 1-2 against the likes of Oregon State (win), Texas Tech and South Dakota at the Duel in the Desert tournament. But he did get what he wanted out of junior... more »
TAMUCC's Emma Ridley Named Southland Volleyball Newcomer of the Year

November 18, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Emma Ridley, the top scorer in the Southland Conference this past volleyball season, was recognized as the conference Newcomer of the Year and a First Team All-Southland member on Wednesday. The awards are voted on by the league's coaches and sports information directors. "This is a... more »
Mathis Pirates Brace For Battle With Warhorses Play Video

November 17, 2009

Mathis-- The Mathis Pirates are riding very high right now. After winning their first district title since 2000, they promptly came out and made a statement in round one of the playoffs, throttling previously unbeaten Lyford 41-24. It was the Pirates first postseason victory since their run to... more »
TAMUCC's Anne Ronoh Named to South Central All-Region Team

November 17, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Senior Anne Ronoh has been named to the USTFCCCA Division I Cross Country All-Regional team for the South Central region. Ronoh finished sixth this past weekend at the NCAA South Central Regional meet held in Waco. She'll be competing at the NCAA Championships for a second straight... more »
Wildcats' Rushing Tandem Keeps Score Play Video

November 17, 2009

When the Mission Eagles tangle with Gregory-Portland in the area round of the football playoffs, their defense is in for a long night. The Wildcats' one-two running back punch of Joey Sanchez and Nikki Smith has become a terror. And both of them are keeping score. "Nikki, if you're getting... more »
TAMUCC's Jade Davis Named Southland Player Of The Week

November 16, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Jade Davis, who helped lead the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women's basketball team to a 2-0 start and its first-ever victory over an SEC opponent, was named the Southland Conference Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. It is the first award of the season and is also... more »
Clements Takes Charge Of Hooks In 2010 Play Video

November 16, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Former Astros farmhand Wes Clements has been selected as Corpus Christi's manager for 2010. That announcement was made today by Ricky Bennett, Houston's assistant general manager. Clements, 51, made his minor league managerial debut in 2009 with Lancaster of the California League, guiding the JetHawks to a... more »
Four TAMUK Athletes Earn Academic Honors

November 16, 2009

RICHARDSON, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team had four student-athletes earn Lone Star Conference South Division academic honors this year. Senior left tackle Jorge Guerra (Roma/Roma HS) headlined the group after being named to the South Division All-Academic Team. Guerra is a currently pursuing his Master's Degree in... more »
Islander Hoops Come Up A Bucket Short Against USD

November 15, 2009

LUBBOCK - Coming off a timeout with 2.5 seconds remaining, Shamar Coombs took a pass on the left the wing and fired a three-point basket that rimmed out as time expired as the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball team fell 76-73 to South Dakota Sunday in the Duel in the... more »
High School Football Playoff Pairings

November 15, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Here is a look at the upcoming Area & Regional Playoff Pairings Carroll vs New Braunfels - Saturday - 8pm @ The Alamodome Flour Bluff vs S.A. Harlandale - Thursday - 7pm @ The Alamodome Gregory-Portland vs Mission - Friday - 7:30 @ Alice... more »
Javelina Women Open Their Season in Style

November 15, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville women's basketball team picked up where they left off last season by defeating Lone Star Conference North Division rival East Central University, 81-57 on Sunday afternoon at Kingsville Hampton Inn Court. The Javelinas (1-0) struggled from the field in the first half, but were... more »
Islander Women Edge Alabama

November 15, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - On Saturday night at the American Bank Center, the Islander women's basketball program did something it had never done before, beat a Southeastern Conference opponent. TAMUCC beat the Alabama Crimson Tide by a 96-90 final in overtime to improve to 2-0 on the season. Alabama drops to... more »
Isles Test Texas Tech

November 14, 2009

LUBBOCK - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball team led by as many as 10 in the first half and looked to be on it way to a 2-0 start with wins over a pair of top programs, but struggled offensively down the stretch in suffering a 66-59 loss to... more »
Javelinas Drop Double OT Thriller in Playoffs

November 14, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - In one of the most exciting, entertaining and thrilling games a person could ever watch, the Texas A&M-Kingsville football team fell six inches short against visiting Tarleton State University in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs on Saturday at Javelina Stadium, 57-56. The winning... more »
Intensity Needed: Javelinas Defense Looks For Consistency Play Video

November 13, 2009

KINGSVILLE--The Javelinas defense has something to prove when they take the field against Tarleton State in round one of the playoffs Saturday afternoon in Kingsville: that they can make a stop when they want to, not just when they have to. Texas A&M-Kingsville has surrendered an average of 26.5 points... more »
Hogs Accumulate Honors

November 12, 2009

RICHARDSON, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team had 10 combined first and second team Lone Star Conference South Division picks and 11 more Honorable Mention selections recognized Thursday when the annual football awards were announced by LSC officials. The Javelinas, the LSC champions, had three players earn first... more »
Islander Volleyball Signs Three To NLI

November 12, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi volleyball team added three new players after signing Micah Nolan, Logen Bourque and Brooke Alverson to a National Letter of Intent to kick off the NCAA's early signing period. The three in-state players are part of head coach Tony Graystone's first full... more »
A Classic Whataburger College Classic

November 12, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - In the four-year history of the Whataburger College Classic, fans have been treated to appearances by top-ranked Rice and Arizona and all-tournament performances from players like Ike Davis, Sam Demel, Aaron Luna, Joe Savery, Colt Sedbrook, Eric Sogard and Jon Gaston. Nationally-ranked and renowned clubs like Arizona... more »
Three Javelina Volleyball Players Earn Honors

November 12, 2009

CANYON, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville volleyball team had three players named to the all-Lone Star Conference team that was announced by league officials Wednesday evening during a banquet at the LSC Championship. They also had four individuals earn LSC Academic honors. Javelina senior Kristin Chancellor (Bellville/Bellville HS) earned... more »
Perez Breaks Ground For Centurions Play Video

November 11, 2009

John Paul II baseball player Joey Perez has big baseball dreams, and one of those dreams came true for him Wednesday. Perez signed a Division One scholarship offer from Oral Roberts University, becoming the first athlete in the school's history to sign a college letter of intent. Perez was... more »
Pirates' Huff Signs on With Islanders Play Video

November 11, 2009

ROCKPORT-- Rockport-Fulton basketball star Brandi Huff is hitching her game to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The 6-1 forward signed her national letter of intent to join the Islanders Wednesday afternoon, becoming just the third Coastal Bend player signed by the Islanders in the program's history, joining ray product Brittany Fowler and... more »
Pirates Enjoying Playoff Pressure Play Video

November 11, 2009

ROCKPORT - The Rockport-Fulton football team is in the 4A playoffs for the first time since 2003 and it's no surprise they're the underdog in their postseason opener. One of the smallest 4A schools in the state, the Pirates are up against a 9-1 Medina Valley team that gave... more »
Hornets Prepare for Playoff Opener Play Video

November 10, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI-- Few teams in the Coastal Bend are as anxious to start the postseason as the 9-1 Flour Bluff Hornets. Lucky for them, they don't have to wait as long as most. They'll open the playoffs Thursday night at Javelina Stadium against Mission Veterans Memorial, looking for a 10th... more »
Final 2009 Texas AP High School Poll

November 10, 2009

Here is The Associated Press' final high school football poll for 2009, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, points based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, and the team's ranking in last week's poll: Class 5A School Rec. Pts Prv 1. Cedar Hill (25) 10-0 250 1 2. Dallas Skyline 10-0 211... more »
Hoggies Move Up In Rankings

November 10, 2009

KINGSVILLE - The final national rankings prior to the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs have been released and Texas A&M-Kingsville moved up a few spots in both polls. The Javelinas are now ranked No. 13 in the American Football Coaches Association and No. 17 in D2Football.com. The Javelinas enter... more »
Ironwoman of Corpus Christi: English Qualifies for World Championships Play Video

November 10, 2009

Thousands of triathletes from spots all over the globe compete to earn slots in Ironman World Championship events. Corpus Christi's Dawn English is one of the relative few that can say she's earned a ticket. She's currently preparing for the 2010 World Championships 70.3. Often called a "half-Ironman", the number... more »
Hinojosa Is Hooks' New Field Superintendent

November 9, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Native Texan Izzy Hinojosa is returning to his home state. At the same time, he's enjoying a promotion from Rookie Ball to Double-A. That would be rare for a player, but the award-winning Hinojosa, who hails from Pasadena, is succeeding Garrett Reddehase as field superintendent of the... more »
Javs To Host Tarelton State in Opening Round of the D2 Playoffs

November 8, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team found out on Sunday afternoon that they are officially going back to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Javelinas (9-2) will play host to Lone Star Conference rival Tarleton State on Saturday, November 14 at Noon. ... more »
Ice Rays Beat Americans 4 to 1

November 8, 2009

ALLEN, TX - The Allen American played their first home game in franchise history on Saturday night, but it was the Corpus Christi IceRays who spoiled the party with a 4-1 win and the first victory in the Allen Event Center. Four different IceRays scored and Kevin Desfosses made 37... more »
Javelinas Edge Angelo State to Share LSC Crown Play Video

November 8, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - It has been five years since the last Texas A&M-Kingsville football Lone Star Conference title, but that streak ended on Saturday night when the #17 Javelinas held on for a 35-32 win over visiting Angelo State at Javelina Stadium. The win gave the Javelinas (9-2, 7-2) their... more »
Javelina Football Claims First LSC Title in 5 Years

November 8, 2009

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS - It has been five years since the last Texas A&M-Kingsville football Lone Star Conference title, but that streak ended on Saturday night when the #17 Javelinas held on for a 35-32 win over visiting Angelo State at Javelina Stadium. The win gave the Javelinas (9-2, 7-2) their... more »
Volleyball Wins Back to Back Road Matches

November 7, 2009

THIBODAUX, LA. - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi volleyball team got another road victory over a Southland Conference opponent with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-15) sweep of Nicholls on Saturday afternoon. "It was a good weekend for us," said head coach Tony Graystone. "It was nice to see us play some... more »
Cross Country Finishes up at Regionals

November 7, 2009

ABILENE, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville cross country teams sent three runners to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional hosted by Abilene Christian University on Saturday morning. In the women's race, senior Erica Alvarado (Falfurrias/Falfurrias HS) was the top Javelina finisher. She crossed the finish line of the 6K... more »
Carroll Cross Country Headed to State

November 7, 2009

SAN ANTONIO - This afternoon UT-San Antonio hosted the Region IV Cross Country Meet. The Carroll Boys and Girls Team both qualified for the 5A State Meet. The boys placed second, while the girls finished in third. In Class 4A, Gregory-Portland claimed third so the team will move... more »
Javelina Volleyball Drops Season Finale

November 7, 2009

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The Texas A&M-Kingsville volleyball team dropped their season finale at Lone Star Conference rival Angelo State on Saturday afternoon 25-14, 25-17, 25-21. The Javelinas (17-12, 6-7) were led by middle blockers Kristin Chancellor (Bellville/Bellville HS) and Amanda Waclawczyk (Poth/Poth HS). Chancellor had six kills, four blocks... more »
TAMUK QB Garza Up for Harlon Hill Trophy

November 6, 2009

KINGSVILLE - Texas A&M-Kingsville senior quarterback Billy Garza (Brownsville/Porter HS) is one of 24 candidates in the running for the 2009 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. The list of candidates was announced Thursday by the National Harlon Hill Award Committee. ... more »
Volleyball Loses Match, Clinches Playoffs

November 6, 2009

ABILENE - The Texas A&M-Kingsville volleyball team lost a three set match on the road to Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian on Thursday night, but that was tempered by the news that the team clinched an LSC Playoff berth. The Wildcats (26-5, 11-1) defeated the Javelinas (17-11, 6-6)... more »
Tigers Ready To Redeem Themselves Play Video

November 5, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - When the district season began, the two biggest challenges were clear to Carroll football players: San Antonio Wagner and Converse Judson. They failed the Wagner test, but they have a big chance to redeem themselves on the road against the Rockets. "Enjoy this moment. It may not... more »
'The Other Chad' Hits The Ice Again Play Video

November 5, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - The IceRays will finally have their top offseason acquisition Chad Woolard on the ce tonight, after a minor knee injury shelved him for the first two weeks. However, there'll be another Chad worth watching when the guys take on first place Odessa, one who played with... more »
Javs Try To Clinch Playoff Berth

November 5, 2009

KINGSVILLE - The Texas A&M-Kingsville volleyball team travels to Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian on Thursday night with a chance to clinch their second LSC Playoff berth in three seasons. The match begins at 7 o'clock. The Javelinas (17-10, 6-5) enter the final week of the season in... more »
Ronoh Named Southland Conference Athlete Of The Year

November 5, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Cross Country senior Anne Ronoh has been named Southland Conference Athlete of the Year along with Lamar senior Francis Kasagule. In addition to Ronoh, the Islanders also placed freshman BreAnna Briggs on the all-conference team. Ronoh, who finished runner-up last year won the... more »
All-Conference Tandem: Poised To Lead Isles

November 4, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Islander men's basketball team has two representatives on Southland Preseason All-conference lists this year. No surprise Kevin Palmer is on the first team. H e led the conference in scoring last year at better than 18 a game, but his teammate Justin... more »
Battle for the 31-2A Crown Play Video

November 4, 2009

THREE RIVERS - This Friday night (9-0) George West will go to war to with (8-1) Three Rivers with the winner claiming the District 31-2A Championship. "Obviously the media is going to be around a lot this is a huge week for our program it's the country championship, but for... more »

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