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Our final Summer Spotlight Series is on Texline head boys basketball coach Coby Beckner.  An outstanding interview with the charismatic coach as we talk about his road to Texline and why he may be the most interesting coach in Texas.  He's got a great story of how a coach can impact a player and he tells what Run As One and The Line means.  This is a can't miss episode!

We continue our summer spotlight series with long time coach Stacy Ward.  Coach Ward talks to us about his career in coaching, coaches who influenced him along the way, his special relationship with Bryan Welps, life after coaching and more.  

Our summer spotlight series continues with new West Texas A&M offensive coordinator Kevin Bleil.  Bleil comes to WT after a two year stint at Pittsburg St.  Bleil talks about his coaching path through college football, what brought him to WT, the influence of his dad and his relationship with Colby Carthel.  Be sure to tune in every Monday in June for our summer spotlight series.

We kick off our Summer Spotlight Series with retiring Randall XC Coach Rebekah James.  Coach James will retire after 44 years with CISD and let's us know what's next for her, who she's passing the torch to and her love for dogs.  Be sure to listen every Monday in June for a new interview with an area coach.

It's the final show of the year as we wrap another school season.  New Home reaches the state finals in baseball after drubbing Tom Bean in game three of the state semis.  Dumas lost a heartbreaking game three in the state semis while the WT Lady Buffs get oh so close to playing for a national title before falling.  Presli Pool is now an All-American after winning the mile at the Under Armour Nati...

Kale spent three days at the UIL State Track meet so we recap all the events including Canyon winning team titles in both boys and girls, Addyson Bristow's amazing day, Jaxon Lawler, Maddie Francis and more.  Dumas softball sweeps West Plains as it moves into the state semifinals swinging hot bats.  West Plains baseball is on to the Regional Finals along with Gruver, Shallowater and New Deal.  Plu...

Four area netters grabbed gold at the state tourney.  Spearman girls golf takes silver at state.  We preview the state track meet including what to look for plus a recap of the state TAPPS meet.  Dumas, West Plains, and Randall move on in the softball playoffs.  District 4-4A dominates the baseball playoffs while Amarillo High, Bushland, Gruver and Naz keep winning.

It's a jam packed show today as we look back at the boys state golf tournament where Lubbock Cooper Liberty and Hunter Corman take gold.  We have a preview of girls state golf and tennis this week.  It's a full recap of the regional track tournaments from 5A to 1A highlighted by AHS, Canyon boys and girls, Panhandle and Silverton.  Plus, softball and baseball playoffs and coaching news.

Spearman grad Brenen Thompson was drafted in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Chargers to become the first local player drafted since 2014.  Regional tennis roundup as CISD and Nazareth dominate.  A preview of the boys state golf tournament, softball bi-district roundup and baseball playoff preview.  Plus, lots of coaching news to go over.

It's a packed show as we look at the latest coaching news, Bailey Maupin trying out for the WNBA and more.  Regional golf and tennis saw a host of teams and individuals qualify for the state meet including the Amarillo High boys heading back in golf for the first time in 30 years.  Tracksters dominated the area round led by Amarillo High, Panhandle, Gruver and White Deer.  Plus, a look at the soft...

We sit down with Adam Cummings, who is moving from the sidelines at West Plains to an admin role at CISD, to talk about his decision.  Coach fills us in on what led to the decision, how difficult it was to tell his team, what he's wanting to accomplish and how important family and his wife Ashley has been to his success.  A great interview you don't want to miss.

We sit down with Brendan Hausen to chat about Iowa's run through March Madness and his change in role and how he handled it.  His journey through college basketball from Villanova to Kansas State to Iowa.  Advice for young players wanting to become a star, his brother Braden the hype star, travel for his parents during the tourney and so much more.  Plus, coahcing news as Adam Naron steps down at...

The 2026 All-Press Pass Boys Basketball team is out led by the player of the year, Mason Lankford of Gruver.  We breakdown the superlatives and look at all three teams.  District track and field results including AHS and Lubbock Cooper grabbing titles in 3-5A.  Tennis results from District 3-5A as Lubbock High and AHS lead the way.  Plus, softball results including Caprock's upset of Amarillo HIgh...

The 2026 All-Press Girls basketball team is out and we go over the selections for the superlatives as well those who made the team.  West Plains girls soccer advances to the Regional Finals as Charleigh Jackson nets one with less than ten minutes left to advance.  The 75th Annual Amarillo Relays saw Amarillo High sweep team titles.  Plus, a look at district action in softball and baseball.

We sit down with long time KAMR/KCIT sports anchor Clint Brakebill to talk about his time there as he is moving on to a new job in Anna.  Clint reminisces about his 13 plus years in the Amarillo market, what he learned, what advice he has for new sportscasters and so much more.  Don't miss this great chat with one of the best to bring sports to the Texas Panhandle.

Panhandle and Valley grabbed gold at the boys state basketball tournament.  We recap their wins plus news and notes from the tournament.  The Lady Buffs fell in the South Central Regional tournament as Kyla Kane caps a great career.  Plus, a farewell to Clint Brakebill!

Panhandle and Nazareth girls grab gold medals at the girls state basketball tournament with dominant performances.  West Plains, Panhandle, Gruver, and Valley win boys regional titles.  The Canyon Invitational track meet saw Kelton Burgoon launch a massive discus throw, Sandie Cup winners and WT High has a new coach.

Shallowater, Panhandle, Gruver and Nazareth lead the way to the state semis as we look back at the Regional Finals and preview the State Semis.  West Plains and Gruver boys lead an area contingent into the Regional Semifinals as we look back at least weeks action and look ahead to this week's playoff action.  Also, Brenen Thompson opened eyes with the fifth best 40 time at the NFL Combine in it's...

The girls basektball playoffs are in full gear as teams move into the third round of the playoffs.  A look at what happened across the area last week and a preview of the Regions Semifinal round.  The boys playoffs tip this week and we run the teams to watch for and who might have a good chance to advance.  Plus, Stratford has named a new head coach, West Texas A&M has a new OC and linebackers coa...

Two area wrestlers grabbed gold at the UIL state wrestling meet this weekend.  Girls playoff action starts tonight and we take a look at teams to watch for, intriguing matchups in the bi-district round and more.  Plus, a recap of Friday's action on the boys side plus the 27th Annual Leslie Broadhurst Playoff Preview.

Head coach Josh Lynn inked his 2026 recruiting class led by West Plains star Reid Macon.  We go around the area to recap action on the hardwood.  Plus, a roundup of the Region 1-5A wrestling meet and Alec Purdy dominating the Regionn 1-5A swim meet.  

The UIL released their every two year realignment this morning.  The Texas Panhandle and South Plains didn't see many big surprises but the rest of the state did.  Hereford stayed north while Plainview is headed south.  District 3-5A in basketball is now a ten team district.  The six-man ranks saw some moving and shaking.  Lee Passmore helps us break it alll down.

Jonathan Murphy is headed Canyon to be the OC under his good friend Matt Lovorn while Trevor Cordova takes over in Tulia.  The WT Lady Buffs are red hot as they get ready for a big matchup this weekend.  A look at all the district action that went on across the area including top performances.  Plus, Amarillo High dominated the District 3-5A swim meet.

Kale Steed catches up with Texas Tech Lady Raiders HC Krista Gerlich on rebuilding and the impact of Bailey Maupin.  WT women are red hot after taking down LCU and remaining unbeaten in the LSC.  Plus, all the Friday basketball action across the area as the Bushland girls, Canadian boys win, Dalhart boys are on fire and outstanding performances.

Tons of college football news with local ties including a plethora of WT Buffs who have entered the portal.  We look at the Press Pass Sports football teams led by Jeff Smith and Cayde Winters and the Six-Man team where a big man is the Player of the Year.  WT basketball is ranked on both the men's and women's side and they are doing it with area talent.  Plus, a look at the latest TABC rankings a...