Press Pass Sports

We sat down with former West Plains girls coach Kevin Richardson who recently announced his move to an admin position in Happy.  Coach Richardson talks about why he made the move, having to tell his team, his thoughts on education  and more.

Chris Sumrall and Kevin Richardson are moving on from their positions at Tascosa and West Plains while Kyle Lovorn was named the boys basketball coach at Canyon HS.  A look at the All-Press Pass boys basektball team led by Coach of the Year Aaron Green and POY Zach Brown.  A recap of the 74th annual Amarillo Relays where Addi Bristow set the top time in the nation in the 800M while Dumas boys edge...

Former Nazareth and UTA great Rebekah Van Dijk passed away at 28.  We look back at her career and how she is remembered by those closest to her.  The All-Press Pass girls hoops team led by POY Bella Edwards and Coach of the Year Eric Schilling.  Weekly round up of area track and field meets plus AHS and Dumas softball are hot and Pampa baseball rallied twice in the week for big wins.

Exciting changes are happening at Press Pass Sports as we talk about those changes including an expansion into the Lubbock area.  Valley fell in the finals at the Boys Basketball state tournament as the lone area representative.  Springs sports are in high gear and we look at results in baseball, softball and track and field.

Nazareth won their 26th state title at the UIL Girls Basketball Championships while Farwell fell in OT in a heartbreaker.  Texline and Valley were imipressive in Regional Finals win while Randall and Gruver fall.  Jalin Conyers absolutely shined at the NFL combine last week and we have the results from the Canyon Invitational Track Meet.

Tony Ensor, the President and General Manager of the Amarillo Sod Poodles sat down to discuss a variety of topics including changes at Hodgetown including the infield, the use of the ballpark year round, this year's club plus his time with Michael Jordan in 1994 with the Birmingham Barons.  

After 42 years in the Amarillo TV market, Lee Baker is retiring.  Bo Dickinson was named the head football coach at Muleshoe while Johnny Nino is out at Dimmitt.  Panhande, Farwell, and Naz girls advanced to the state semifinals with impressive wins.  Bushland stunned Brownfield in the Regional Quarters while PD is the only 5A team left and area teams litter the 1A brackets.

Randall wrapped up it's eight team title gold at the state wrestling meet while Hunter Bogner, Mikey Ruiz, Darien Lewis and Ariana Chavez impressed.  Pampa and Kress are the furthest they've ever been in the girls playoffs as we look at the Reg. Qtrs plus preview the Semis.  Also, a look at the boys playoff road as bi-district tips off tonight.

Randall boys dominated the Regioin 1-5A Wrestling Meet while Amarillo High sends two relays to state in swimming.  A look at the girls bi-district playoffs and where everyone is playing and a look at the boys stars from Friday night.  Plus, a look at the WT recruiting class for football.

An update on coaching news, Brendan Hausen with a big day against Iowa St. and another area coach is in trouble.  Bushland girls grabbed a big win over Dalhart while the Tascosa boys upset Palo Duro.  A full look at basketball around the area from Friday night.  Plus, a look at the District 2-5A and 3-5A wrestling meets where Dumas and Randall shined.

Tascosa girls bounced back after falling to Monterey by taking down AHS Friday night.  The Canyon girls and Randall boys won to stay undefeated in district action.  A look at Friday's results and top performers from around the area.  Plus, a look at D2 legislative changes that impact WT football, District 3-5A swim meet results and top area performers from the Wes Kittley Indoor Track Meet on Satu...

Carly McCracken was named the head volleyball coach for Tascosa while Jason Richards is leaving Muleshoe to lead the new Frenship football program.  The Randall Playoff Preview is now the Leslie Broadhurst Playoff Preview in a fitting tribute.  Plus, a look at Friday's area basketball action including Canadian girls staying unbeaten by taking down Dalhart, Hereford boys knocking off Canyon jumbles...

Kale Steed delivers a very personal and heartfelt message concerning a battle he's been going through.  We look at Friday and Saturday's high school basketball where Canyon and West Plains split a pair of games.  District 3-5A soccer action plus news and notes around the area as we have coaching news, players on the move and an update on Brendan Hausen.

We put a bow on the 2024 high school football season as we go over the All-Press Pass teams.  A look at Friday night basketball action from across the area as Randall and West Plains split games plus notable performances from both the boys and girls games.  Plus, wrestling news and news and notes from around the area.

We finish out the year with a great interview with Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers.  We discuss his hopes for the NFL, playing at Tech, NIL and portal and so much more.  Don't miss a great interview with the vivacious Gruver product.

We sit down with West Plains head football coach Adam Cummings to discuss the Wolves season, the tough loss to Celina, growth in his team, his philosphy on building a program and much more.

West Plains fell just short of the state finals against Celina while Gruver fell to a talented Muenster team.  We look at all the scores of the state semifinals and also take a look at the state finals matchups.  WT is hosting the NJCAA DI football championship Wednesday night in Canyon plus the Tascosa Lady Rebels stun Lubbock Monterey in district action.

West Plains and Gruver are set for their semifinal showdowns.  Can the Wolves knock off perennial power Celina?  Will the Greyhounds have enough to upset heavily favored Muenster?  We have a preview of both games plus a look at all the state semifinal games across the state.  Plus, Darrell Daily joins us for a look at his son, Bryson Daily, as he talks about what kind of person Bryson was at Abern...

West Plains used a 4th quarter goal line stand to take down Stephenville while Gruver erased an early deficit to take down Ropes as both teams advance to the state semifinals.  Sooner Insider Mason Young of the Tulsa World joins the show to talk about Ben Arbuckle taking over as the OC at Oklahoma.  Plus, the All-Press Pass Volleyball team is out led by Berklee Norris, Sidney Soria and Mackenzie S...

Canadian and WT alum Ben Arbuckle was named the OU offensive coordinator on Monday.  Arbuckle has been a regular guest so we discuss who Ben is and what OU is getting in the 29 year old OC.  It's the state quarterfinals of TXHSFB and we have a full preview of all the games involving West Plains, Canadian and Gruver plus a look at all of the matchups across the state in Region I.  Plus, District 3-...

The Regional semifinal round of TXHSFB saw three area teams advance.  West Plains was impressive in their win over Lampasas, Canadian survives Idalout and Gruver continues to roll.  Sunray was upset by Post and Tascosa, Randall and Follett fall.  Plus, the Yellow City Classic Basketball Tournament wrap up plus college football notes.

Jalin Conyers and Joseph Plunk will be honored during Senior day at Tech's home game with West Virgina on Saturday.  A preview of the Regional Semifinals involving all our local teams.  News, notes and players you need to know for these big matchups.  A look at the AISD Yellow City Classic basketball tournament going on this week.

Bushland volleyball grabbed their eight state title since 2006 in a four set win while Randall dropped a fifth set heartbreaker for the second straight year.  WT volleyball drops LSC tourney finals.  Area round review where Tascosa, West Plains, Sunray and Follett look good in wins.  Area blue bloods fall including Bushland, Panhandle, Stratford and Happy..

Randall took down Aubrey in a five set thriller while Bushland toppled Ponder in straight sets as both volleyball squads are one win away from a state title.  It's the Area round of TXHSFB and the schedule is packed with great games including Panhandle/Stamford, Sunray/Hawley and Bushland/Peaster.  Plus, District 3-5A girls basketball and the latest TABC rankings.

Randall took down Canyon in the Regional volleyball finals while Bushland continues to roll as both teams advance to the state semifinals.  West Plains, Vega, Fort Elliott and Wildorado all fall in playoff volleyball action.  Roundup of bi-district action across the area as local teams were 18-8 this week.  Amarillo High, Dumas and River Road take down district champs.