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Coahoma Softball head coach Alex Orosco is stepping down from the program after 10 years and three straight state championships (2023-2025).
Orosco confirmed this to First Alert 7's @JensenCYoung on Thursday evening.
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Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco is stepping down from the program, he confirmed to me Thursday.
Orosco led the Bulldogettes for ten years, highlighted by three straight UIL 3A DII State Championships. Orosco plans to stay in Coahoma.
@CISDBulldogs
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#UTPB has its next Head Baseball Coach!
Ryan Van Amburg joins the Falcon program after spending five years as an assistant at Hillsdale College. @FirstAlert7SPT @utpbfalcons
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Two weeks ago, Midland College Catcher Caleb Eager dominated at the JUCO World Series with his five home run performance.
Today, he announced he’s taking those talents to TCU, committing to play for the Horned Frogs in 2027. @FirstAlert7SPT @MCChapBaseball
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The Texas Longhorns are softball national champions in back-to-back seasons! Teagan Kavan was named Most Outstanding Player.
And congratulations to former @CISDBulldogs star Hannah Wells!
The @TexasSoftball Longhorns are national champions once again! Texas defeated @TexasTechSB 4-1 in Game 2 to sweep the World Series Championship.
Teagan Kavan won the Most Outstanding Player award.
And former @CISDBulldogs star Hannah Wells wins a title!
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The @TexasSoftball Longhorns are one win from clinching back-to-back national championships! Texas beat @TexasTechSB 7-3 in a dominant Game 1 performance from Teagan Kavan.
Kavan pitched all seven innings, while Texas Tech used three. Game 2 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
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The Odessa College Wranglers and the Texas Rattlers are participating in the third annual PBR Chevron Showdown.
It’s a unique event that brings together professional and collegiate bull riders for a good cause.
@WranglerSports @TexasRattlers_
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Welcome to West Texas, Darby McCormick!
Darby joins the @FirstAlert7SPT team from the University of Oklahoma. She’s originally from Irving, TX.
We’re so glad to have her on the team! Give a warm West Texas welcome to @d_mccormicktv!
Please help me welcome Darby McCormick to West Texas! Darby is our new sports reporter here at @FirstAlert7SPT!
She is from Irving, TX and is excited to tell the stories of the Permian Basin. She loves high school football and is ready for the upcoming season!
@d_mccormicktv
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HIGHLIGHTS: The RockHounds avoid a fifth-straight series loss with their Sunday victory over Amarillo, 2-1! Midland now heads to Northwest Arkansas for a six-game stretch against the Naturals. Catch clips like these and more every night on @FirstAlert7SPT. @RockHounds
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While MC Baseball didn't win the JUCO World Series, two players received individual accolades.
C Caleb Eager and P Logan Flores were named to the 2026 All-Tournament team!
Additionally, Eager took home the Most Outstanding Hitter award.
@MCChapBaseball
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The Odessa College softball season came to a close tonight after a 9-5 loss to Paris Junior College.
The Wranglers end the year with a 54-9 record and sixth-straight NJCAA DI World Series appearance.
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First Alert 7 Sports retweeted
May 29
The Coahoma Bulldogettes finished as state runners-up, losing in the UIL 3A DII Softball State Championship. Senior Addi Hart and HC Alex Orosco said they are proud of this season. What they will miss the most is going to practice and playing together.
@CISDBulldogs | @xa_hartx
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First Alert 7 Sports retweeted
May 29
The Coahoma Bulldogettes finish as state runners-up. @CISDBulldogs lost to @SGA_LionAth 8-1 in the UIL 3A DII Softball State Championship.
That ends Coahoma’s run of titles since 2023. But an amazing season for the Bulldogettes!
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The Midland College baseball season ended tonight with a 10-9 loss to Johnson County.
The Chaparrals wrap up 2026 with a 52-12 record and third-place finish in the JUCO World Series. @MCChapBaseball firstalert7.com/2026/05/29/n…
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The #MidlandCollege baseball season comes to an end at the hands of No. 1 Johnson County.
The Cavaliers scored seven runs in the final two innings to come back and beat the Chaps.
MC closes the year at 52-12 and with a third place JUCO finish. @MCChapBaseball @Midland_College
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BREAKING: @TexasTechFB quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible by the @NCAA. His request for reinstatement was officially denied Tuesday afternoon.
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BREAKING: @TexasTechFB quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible by the @NCAA . His request for reinstatement was officially denied Tuesday afternoon.
Reports say the university plans to appeal the denial.
Read more>> firstalert7.com/2026/05/26/b…
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First Alert 7 Sports retweeted
May 26
Today, I went to Coahoma to talk with the Bulldogettes ahead of the softball state championship on Thursday. This team plays like professionals, but they sure know how to keep the game fun!
Here's Addi Hart, working on her composure!
@xa_hartx | @CISDBulldogs | @FirstAlert7SPT
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#TexasTech Star Christian Anderson is keeping his name in the 2026 NBA Draft. The guard made the first-team All-Big XII and third-team All-American rosters for his accomplishments last season. @FirstAlert7SPT @TexasTechMBB
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May 25
The @Midland_College Chaparrals stay alive in the #JUCOWorldSeries after a 13-10 thriller! @ItzJorgeg scored on an error and @velarde_aj18 hit a two-run double in the 9th for enough cushion to win!
The @MCChapBaseball team is moving on in the World Series! #HumChaps
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LISTEN: West Texas FC is ready to come home!
Following their season-opening loss to Denton, Midland's football club is excited to play in front of the fans at Astound Broadband Stadium. @FirstAlert7SPT @westtexasfc
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