Area athletic programs found ‘sweet spot’ of success tdtnews.com/sports/article_6… via @tdtnews

With each UIL realignment, athletic programs are seeking a “sweet spot” to position themselves for a successful season. Some schools are in one, others hope to get in one. The @TDTSports Sunday column has the story.

BASEBALL: According to a Temple ISD release, Ryan Pinkerton has been promoted to head coach of Temple’s baseball program. He’s been a Wildcats football and baseball assistant since 2023. Pinkerton replaces Stacy Largent, who guided Temple to a Class 6A playoff berth in his lone season. @TDTSports @templewildcats @TempleBaseball @TempleFB254

Spurs are obviously young and talented. They’re in the finals. But their coach checked out. Missed 8 straight 3’s with a big lead. Generally moronic play. Could use a wily veteran with some sense.

Spurs couldn’t stand prosperity, Completely disregarded prosperity.

Temple’s own goes yard

The UIL Legislative Council today directed staff to implement plans and conduct a superintendent survey regarding 2 proposals: adding a basketball shot clock and adding girls flag football.

Happy Birthday No. 88 to No. 88 for @templewildcats Bob McQueen.

Texas, Zaleski part ways

TC softball run punctuates school’s 100th birthday tdtnews.com/sports/article_5… via @tdtnews

This is the stern visage of Texas-born General Walton "Bulldog" Walker, seen here in Korea, July 1950. Walker was born in Belton, Texas, on December 3, 1889. His parents, Sam and Lydia Walker were both college graduates whose fathers had been officers in the Confederate Army. His father, a merchant, taught him how to ride a horse and to hunt and shoot. He graduated from the Wedemeyer Academy, a school which operated in Belton from 1886 to 1911. From a young age, Walker expressed a desired to go to United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, and he hoped to be a general one day. He did exactly that. I've seen quite a few photos of Bulldog Walton and in every one he looks like like this: unhappy, perhaps, but also tenacious. I'd hate to be a private or a Sargent who got on the wrong side of him. Is it just me or does he kind of resemble a bulldog? Sadly, within six months of the taking of this photo, Bulldog died in Korea in a tragic accident when his Jeep collided with a military truck. General Walker was a highly decorated officer. During WW2 he commanded the US Army's XX Corps which contributed greatly to General Patton's dash across occupied NW Europe. On the outbreak of the Korean War, General MacArthur charged General Walker with reviving the US 8th Army and making it combat-ready...which he duly did. Note the General's .45 auto in its M3 shoulder rig. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo taken by Carl Mydans for LIFE Magazine

Interesting.

Not a great deal of activity going on in the Temple Mall, but you can still get one of the best pizzas in town. A staple of our family for many years.

In 100 years of existence, sports has been an integral part Temple College’s landscape. The TC punctuated that with a trip to the national championship game. The @TDTSports Sunday column speaks to the significance sports has played there.

Texas associate coach, Temple’s own Kristen Zaleski, earns her third straight national championship ring and fourth overall. @TC_Athletics1 @TXStateSoftball @templewildcats

Total aside in the #WCWS, but a sign in the dugout bans sunflower seeds. Seems a bit stringent. Wonder if @GametimeSeeds has response.

Former Lake Belton head softball coach Kelsie McEachern takes over @KleinSoftball. In her 3 years @LBBroncoSB, @Coach_KMac led the Lady Broncos to at least the 3rd round of the playoffs, including the 5A State Semifinals in 2024, the teams 1st state appearance and had a 107-17 overall record. Coach McEachern was also named @BeltonISDAth Coach of the Year for this past school year. Before Lake Belton, Coach McEachern was the head coach at Kingwood Park for 2 years. Both years the Lady Panthers qualified for the playoffs, including @KParkSoftball advancing to the 5A Regional Semifinals in 2022 for 2nd time in program history.

Cameron ISD has posted openings for a head baseball and head softball coaches.

Belton ISD has posted an opening for head softball coach at Lake Belton High. @TXPrepSoftball

Former Temple High and Temple College softball star Kaegen Jimenez has been named the new head softball coach at Academy.