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Canyon assistant coach Matt Lovorn talks about the THSCA Region 1 Coaches Meeting this Saturday which includes an all-star panel.  We also talk about his move to Canyon and how year one went plus UIL realignment. WT men are ranked #1 in the nation and they hold that spot with a big win over DBU Thursday night while the women get a big win Saturday. Friday nigh high school basketball action saw AHS...

The WT men's basketball team attained the #1 ranking in the nation and now have #4 Dallas Baptist at the FUB tonight.  The WT men's track team also is ranked tops in the nation as WT's athletic program is achieving high success. A recap of Tuesday's high school basketball action plus a look ahead to Friday night where Amarillo and Palo Duro boys clash in a massive matchup of top 20 teams in the st...

Palo Duro boys head coach Marquis Loftis joins us to talk about his team's success this year, building a culture, the name game and more.  Plus we look at all the basketball action around the area from Friday night including a buzzer beater and top performers. We look ahead to UIL realignment on February 1 to try and decide what the landscape will look like.

The Lady Buffs fell twice at home and are struggling at 9-7 while the #4 men's team continues to roll as they take out #10 ASU. High school roundup including strong performances from Friday night plus a look ahead to Tuesday's top games. Wrestling and soccer results, coaching news and more.

We take a look at the All-Press Pass Sports football team from those receiving Player of the Year honors to the 1st team.  Plus, our kicker, Joseph Estrada, joins the show to talk about kicking, West Plains football and a ton more. Bailey Maupin is making a mark at Tech and we talk about her impact on the program.  Plus, a recap of basketball, soccer and wrestling results from the last week.

Former WT basketball coach and Wayland hooping legend Rick Cooper comes on the show to talk about running for Randall County Commissioner Precinct 1, his admiration for Tom Brown's teams now, his time at Tech, family and a whole lot more. Coaching news on Friona, Fritch and Bryan Wood.  A look at the latest TABC hoops rankings and Currie Marusak is coming home to WT.

None of our area teams made the state finals but we discuss what went on at AT&T Stadium over four days.  Domination was the key word as most games were blowouts.   The Lady Buffs volleyball team fell just short of being National Champions falling in the finals in four sets. The UIL released the official realignment numbers for the upcoming two year realignment cycle.  How did those numbers impact...

Canadian handles Wall, Stratford dominates Albany and Sunray demolishes Clarendon as all three move on to the state semifinals next week.  West Plains falls to Glen Rose and Happy comes up short against Westbrook, again.  A full recap of playoff football and a look ahead at the semifinal matchups.

Randall rolled Amarillo High last night in impressive fashion while KJ Thomas became the all-time leading scorer at Randall. West Plains, Canadian, and Stratford win convincingly in the Regional Semis while Clarendon and Happy won thrillers. A preview of all the State Quarters/Semis matchups involving our six area teams.

Bushland won their third state title in four years in volleyball while Randall lost a heartbreaker in five sets.  WT volleyball wins the LSC title and is now set to host the South Central Regional. 2A DII teams dominate headlined by Sunray's big win over New Home.  West Plains, Bushland, Canadian, and Stratford continue to roll while Miami and Happy get big wins. A full preview of the Regional sem...

This is the 500th episode of the Press Pass Podcast and we have a great one coming at you.  Former Gruver now Mid-American Christian guard Camryn Armes sits down to talk about her battle with Ewing Sarcoma, those who have helped her along the way, Camryn Armes night at MAC and so much more.  A can't miss interview with an inspirational young lady. State volleball tips off today as Randall and Bush...

The Randall volleyball team held off a relentless Stephenville team to advance to state while Bushland continues to pummell any competitor in front of them as they advance with a state. Bi-district action Thursday and Friday saw Dalhart and Perryton pull first round upsets, Panhandle was a part of the third highest scoring playoff game in history and Miami and Happy held off strong competition to...

Five area teams advanced to the regional tournaments in volleyball.  In 5A, Tascosa suprised many by advancing while Amarillo High lost a heartbreaker in five sets.  Randall and West Plains take a District 4-4A doubleheader at The Box.  Bushland rolls in 3A and Wildorado stamps their ticket in 1A. A look at the bi-district playoffs as area teams start the march through the postseason.  Canadian is...

The Randall girls and Canyon boys brought home state cross country gold to lead a large contingent of area athletes who shined in Round Rock. District 4-4A dominates the area round and now meets Tuesday night in a great doubleheader.  Amarillo High, Tascosa, Bushland advance as does Miami, Wildorado, and Fort Elliott out of 1A. Muleshoe and Dalhart highlight the final week of the regular season. ...

The Texas Rangers win their first World Series title in franchise history.  The final week of the TXHSFB regular season is here and there are multiple games that will help decide playoff seeding headlined by Muleshoe/Dalhart, Childress/Friona and Dumas/Hereford. Dalhart and Canyon pulled first round upsets in the volleyball playoffs.  A complete look at the bi-district round plus who plays when in...

Friday night was special in Canadian as they dedicated the field in the name of Chris Koetting who led the Wildcats to three state titles. Bushland takes the district title, Six-Man saw some crazy games and a complete recap of week 10 in TXHSFB in the Texas Panhandle.  Also, Friday was snapshot day where we started to get an idea of where schools will be in the next two-year realignment window for...

Amarillo High and Randall fall in the state semifinals of team tennis in their bid to repeat as state champions.  Area cross country runners dominated the Regional meet in Lubbock with a plethora of teams and individuals qualifying for the state meet in Round Rock. A look at Week 10 in TXHSFB and the impact on the playoffs.  Friday is snapshot day and we've got all the rumors and thoughts on what...

Both Amarillo High and Randall head back to the state team tennis tournament to defend their titles after winning regionals on Friday.  Regional cross country is today and Tuesday.  We have a preview of what to look for in Lubbock. Gruver stuns Sunray, Canyon dominates Randall and Miami wins late as we review all of week 9 in area high school football.

Week 8 in TXHSFB didn't disappoint.  Dalhart puts together a monster drive in the fourth to win, Stratford outslugs Panhandle and Canyon gets an impressive win over Hereford.  We have all the news and notes from a great week of high school football. WT picked up a homecoming win over Western New Mexico.  West Plains stunned #1 Randall in volleybal plus XC and team tennis news.

Week 8 is headlined by a big 3-4A matchup between Canyon and Hereford.  In 1-2A, Stratford and Panhandle battle for the 1-2A crown as Bryce Braden and Broxton Robinson battle it out.  Plus, a look at all district matchups and the pivotal games that will impact district races. News and notes on volleyball, team tennis and cross country.

Friona head coach Jimmy Arias resigned Friday morning.  The latest on this story and the response of his team.  Week seven didn't disappoint with Bushland, West Plains, and Sunray picking up eye-opening wins while Tascosa gets a crucial district win and Amarillo High gets pounded by Lubbock Cooper. WT lost another one on the road late to Kingsville while OU/Texas was an epic battle and Bryson Dail...

Week 7 of the TXHSFB season is a big one in the Amarillo-area as big games litter the landscape.  Seminole at West Plains, Bushland at Muleshoe and Amarillo High at Lubbock Cooper top the list for week 7.  Listen in for all the news and notes for the week. Brenen Thompson is set to make an impact at OU and WT hits the road to take on Kingsville.  Plus, Amarillo High sweeps Tascosa in volleyball pl...

Week 6 of the area TXHSFB season saw Canadian rout Randall and make a statement, West Plains with a solid win over an unbeaten Herd, Pampa wins a thriller with rival Borger plus Canyon and Muleshoe impress.  Listen to all the stats, news and notes from the week. WT lost in the final three seconds to Western Oregon at home in a wild and crazy finish.  Plus, high school volleyball saw Dumas, Herefor...

Week 6 of the TXHSFB season is here highlighted by Hereford/West Plains, Amarillo High/Caprock, Stratford/Perryton and Canadian/Randall.  A look at all the area games plus news and notes. WT has a big LSC game against Western Oregon Saturday night where the offense has to keep rolling and the defense needs to recover. A look at Tuesday's district volleyball results including a five set win for Pam...

Our local athletes continue to excel at the next level including Bryson Daily who trucked a Syracuse safety on Saturday plus Major Everhart continues to produce. Week 5 saw Hereford win a thriller over Plainview, Panhandle takes down Wellington in OT, Muleshoe with a blowout win and AHS pummels Tascosa. District volleyball roundup, cross country notes and the Sod Poodles are in the Texas League fi...