Here are the area’s softball statistical leaders as submitted by coaches through April 29.
With postseason play starting, this will be the final softball leaders list posted by Big Country Preps for 2021.
Category: Sweetwater Mustangs
CAPITAL FARM CREDIT/BCP PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Clyde’s Phillips earns this week’s spotlight
In a week filled with unforgettable moments, several of our nominees handed in by area coaches could justifiably be called our Capital Farm Credit/BCP Player of the Week.
We finally settled on Clyde sophomore Payton Phillips, who stunned attendees at the Region I-3A meet by taking gold in both the long jump (18 feet, 6 inches) and the 100 hurdles (15.12) — breaking school records that were 25 and 15 years old, respectively.
REGION I-4A TRACK RECAP: Stephenville’s Cameron, Big Spring boys duo headline strong area showing
LUBBOCK — Big Country athletes accounted for 16 medals and clinched eight berths to the state track meet over the weekend at the Region I-4A meet Lowrey Field.
Area athletes claimed four gold medals, four silvers and eight bronzes during a strong all-around showing by the Big Country’s representatives Friday and Saturday.
Headlining the effort on the girls side was Stephenville sprinter Victoria Cameron, who swept the girls 100 and 200 meters, running the former in 12.12 seconds and the latter in a personal-best time of 24.81 to win the event by almost a second over Argyle’s Ja’Liyah Patterson (25.70).
On the boys side, the area’s gold medals came from Big Spring discus thrower Braxton Pearson (personal-best 160 feet, 1 inch) and Big Spring high jumper Kyler Seymore (personal-best 6-6).
FEATURE: Poise, pitching, power, bringing Sweetwater softball team to new heights
SWEETWATER — Much of what we are seeing from the Sweetwater softball team in 2021 may have happened a year ago, when the COVID-19 lockdown forced a complete halt to spring athletics.
The Lady Mustangs have patiently waited for an entire year to demonstrate why.
The newly crowned District 3-4A champions recently locked up the first league title in the program’s history, backed by consistent pitching, a set of dangerous hitters in the middle of the lineup and an uncommon level of poise.
Big Country softball statistical leaders (through April 22)
Here are the area’s softball statistical leaders through April 22:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 22. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
Big Country baseball statistical leaders (through April 22)
Here are the area’s baseball statistical leaders through April 22:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 22. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
PHOTO GALLERY: Snyder-Sweetwater softball (60 images)
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LINK … GAME STORY: Sweetwater overcomes slow start to beat Snyder, take first district title
GAME STORY: Sweetwater overcomes slow start to top Snyder 12-2, claim first district title
SWEETWATER — With their first-ever district championship in softball on the line, the Sweetwater Lady Mustangs had enough poise to overcome a rocky start against area rival Snyder, dropping the Lady Tigers 12-2 in five innings on Tuesday.
Elliannia Perez tossed a complete game and freshman Kendall Daniel was 3 for 3 with a homer, double and five RBIs to lift Sweetwater (16-8-1, 9-0), which locked up the league title by rallying from an early 2-0 deficit.
Snyder slipped to 10-16 overall and 5-4 with the loss. The Lady Tigers were led by Myia and Aaliyah Braziel, who were 2 for 3 and 2 for 2, respectively.
Big Country Baseball statistical leaders (April 15)
Here are the area’s baseball statistical leaders through April 15:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 15. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
Big Country Softball statistical leaders (April 15)
Here are the area’s softball statistical leaders through April 15:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 15. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
FEATURE: Sweetwater multi-sport star Foster finds stride on track as one of area’s top hurdlers
To trace the origin of Harrison Foster’s breakout in track, one must look back months ago to Sweetwater’s football season.
Foster emerged as a key player for the district champion Mustangs, catching 10 touchdowns and becoming the team’s second-leading tackler on defense.
“The success I had during the football season brought me with more confidence, and I started believe that I can do more than I thought I could,” Foster said. “With the success we had during football, it brought our team a lot closer. Especially with all the multi-sport athletes, those relationships can carry over and start us off on a good note.”
Foster’s 2020-21 athletic season has a chance to end on a great note as the junior is one of the Big Country’s top hurdlers. Foster owns the area’s top time in the 300-meter hurdles (39.96) and has also run a sizzling 15.12 in the 110 hurdles.
Area baseball statistical leaders (April 8)
Here are the area’s baseball statistical leaders through April 8:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 8. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
Area softball statistical leaders (April 8)
Here are the area’s softball statistical leaders through April 8:
Statistics are from throughout the Big Country Preps circulation area as submitted by coaches as of April 8. These lists will be continually updated as we receive more submissions.
Evan Ren’s 2021 Gym Rat Team: The toughest, hardest-working teammates in the Big Country
While scoring and rebounding garner much of the attention in basketball, there are other elements, crucial to success, that seldom grab headlines.
Behind the scenes is where character, effort and sacrifice set the foundation for teams to reach their full potential. And it is with our Big Country Preps Gym Rat Team that we salute the individuals who bring these elements to the table.
This team isn’t about who the best players are — though some of the area’s top players are on this list.
The Gym Rat Team is about outworking, outhustling and outgiving everyone around you, both on the floor and off. Hard-working, honest, selfless, tough, coachable kids are what we seek for this roster.
A Gym Rat Team member can be your best player or the last player off the bench. But the one thing all of them bring is an uncompromisingly good attitude.
It is for that reason that our Gym Rat Team is selected entirely by area coaches. And Big Country Preps is truly honored to present these individuals to you — the best “team players” (boys and girls) that the area had to offer during the 2020-21 season.
Players are listed in no particular order.
Enjoy.
CAPITAL FARM CREDIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT PODCAST: Russell Lucas joins the show
THIS WEEK: Hamlin’s Russell Lucas talks about his move to Sweetwater
UPDATED: Sweetwater names Hamlin’s Lucas new AD, football coach
The Sweetwater Mustangs have their new head football coach and athletic director and didn’t have to look far to find him.
Sweetwater has tabbed Russell Lucas, Hamlin’s coach for the past 13 seasons, to replace Ben McGehee at the helm of the storied program. McGehee left the program in early February to take over Magnolia West.
That history is one thing that appealed to Lucas, who wasn’t even looking to leave the Pied Pipers. Continue reading “UPDATED: Sweetwater names Hamlin’s Lucas new AD, football coach”
PHOTO GALLERY: Abilene ISD baseball tournament Day 2 (72 images w/ scores)
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ABILENE ISD TOURNAMENT
Day 2 scores
Cooper 9, Southwest Christian 1
Wylie 3, Brownwood 1
MIdland High 14, Brownwood 3
Midland Lee 10, Wylie 4
Abilene High 13, Sweetwater 0
Wichita Falls Rider 7, Cooper 2
Records — Abilene High 2-12; Cooper 7-7; Wylie 10-3; Brownwood 5-5; Sweetwater 3-9-1
PHOTO GALLERY: Abilene ISD baseball tournament Day 1 (52 images w/ scores)
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ABILENE ISD TOURNAMENT
Day 1 scores
Wylie 12, Abilene High 3
Cooper 6, Sweetwater 0
Brownwood 7, Sweetwater 5
Southwest Christian 3, Wylie 0
Crandall 4, Brownwood 1
Wichita Falls Rider 11, Abilene High 1
Midland High 5, Cooper 4
Records — Abilene High 1-12; Cooper 6-6; Wylie 9-2; Brownwood 5-3; Sweetwater 3-8-1
CAPITAL FARM CREDIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT PODCAST: Area hoops official Jeff Groban joins the show
THIS WEEK: Longtime area basketball official Jeff Groban talks to Evan and Dan about the challenges of his profession
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Here are the updated Big Country boys basketball playoff pairings, results:
McGehee to leave Sweetwater for Magnolia West
Sweetwater is in the market for a new athletic director and head football coach now that Ben McGehee is taking over the program at Class 5A Division I Magnolia West.
McGehee finished with a 23-21 mark in four seasons leading the Mustangs. Sweetwater made the playoffs on three occasions, bowing out to Celina 37-22 in the area round to cap off an 8-2 mark in 2020.
McGehee, who couldn’t be reached for comment, took over the Mustangs’ program a couple months after Shane Mobley led Sweetwater to the 2016 Class 4A Division II title game. Sweetwater compiled a 10-3 record in his first season, then followed that up with 1-9 and 4-7 marks.
Continue reading “McGehee to leave Sweetwater for Magnolia West”
Big Country Girls Basketball Playoff Pairings, Results (March 5)
Here are the updated Big Country girls basketball playoff pairings, results:
Continue reading “Big Country Girls Basketball Playoff Pairings, Results (March 5)”
SIGNING DAY: Eastland’s Morton headlines this year’s Big Country recruiting crop
With National signing Day officially in the books, it’s time to take a quick look at this year’s Big Country signees — the most notable of which is Eastland quarterback Behren Morton, who has inked a Letter of Intent with Texas Tech.
Wall offensive lineman Tate Williams (Baylor) and Cash Jones of Brock (Georgia) were the area’s only other players to sign with power conferences.
Angelo State was among the busiest of the area’s bigger universities, snagging Tyler Simpson of Blanket, Logan Glover of San Saba and Kason Phillips of Stephenville.