Caleb Yum

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NCAA realignment: Texas State reportedly favorites to join Pac-12

1 week ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

As the Pac-12 continues its revival, ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reports that Texas State is a "heavy favorite" to be the next school invited to join the conference. The university's rising enrollment (over 40,000 students), location in fertile recruiting ground and improving football program (head coach G.J. Kinne led the Bobcats back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2009) are cited as primary reasons for the interest in Texas State.
How Farah O'Keefe's father plays a pivotal role in young golfer's climb

1 week ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

How Farah O'Keefe's father plays a pivotal role in young golfer's climbCaleb Yum, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin Transition“I don’t think you should play.” Texas golfer Farah O’Keefe said she remembers her father’s words ringing through her adolescent brain halfway through an 18-hole course at Onion Creek in 2016. The Austin native had always loved golf, but at the time, felt pressure she couldn’t understand. The results weren’t coming despite the grind.
Texas softball sports ID to be released after WCWS title run

1 week ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Texas softball sports ID to be released after WCWS title runCaleb Yum, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionA department spokesman told the American-Statesman on Thursday it will not be renewing the contract for Chris Brown, which is set to expire in August. He headed communications for the soccer team and the softball team, the latter of which recently won the program's first national championship.
Liberty Hill 2026 4-star DL Alister Vallejo commits to Michigan

1 week ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Liberty Hill 2026 defensive lineman Alister Vallejo announced his commitment Tuesday evening to Michigan over Kansas and Notre Dame. The recruit is a three-star according to 247Sports' composite, but is rated a four-star by 247Sports' individual ranking. Vallejo has been one of the fastest-rising prospects in Central Texas, earning his second Division I Football Bowl Subdivision offer from Kansas in early January.
Liberty Hill 2026 4-star DL Alister Vallejo commits to Michigan football

1 week ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Liberty Hill defensive lineman Alister Vallejo announced his commitment Tuesday evening to Michigan over Kansas and Notre Dame. The 2026 recruit is a four-star prospect according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Vallejo has been one of the fastest-rising prospects in Central Texas, earning his second FBS offer from Kansas in early January. In the following months, he earned nine more offers and was rated as the 55th player in Texas and the 44th defensive lineman in the nation.
Texas football lands commitments from 2026 4-star DL and 3-star WR

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Texas football lands commitments from 2026 4-star DL and 3-star WRCaleb Yum, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionFour-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon and three-star wide receiver Kohen Brown committed after their Friday visit, giving the Longhorns 11 players in their 2026 class. Berymon is a massive human being, measuring in at 6-foot-2, 315 pounds, heading into his senior year.
Texas softball vs Texas Tech: Reaction as Horns claim 1st NCAA title: 'The standard'

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Facing Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady, Texas pounced early. They scored five runs in the first inning, chasing Canady and putting the Red Raiders on the back foot. In the fourth, Mia Scott blew the game open with a grand slam that pushed Texas Tech into run-rule territory. More: Beating OU was only half the fun for WCWS finalists Texas, Texas Tech | GoldenThe Red Raiders fought back, scoring two in the top of the fifth and extending the game into the seventh.
Texas softball's Ashton Maloney sets hit record in WCWS vs Texas Tech

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

The Longhorn pulled a fourth-inning pitch to right center, legging out a double and earning her 93rd hit of the season. Third baseman Mia Scott brought her home soon after with a grand slam that gave Texas a 10-0 lead. With the aforementioned hit, Maloney etched herself into Texas' history books as its single-season hit queen, with the record previously held by Janae Jefferson.
WATCH: Texas softball takes early lead in WCWS, scores 5 runs on NiJaree Canady

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

It began with Kayden Henry, who bounced a grounder to the shortstop and beat the throw to first. Mia Scott advanced the runners with a single before Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart scored with consecutive RBI singles. More: Texas vs Tech: Teagan Kavan's late arrival hurt Horns in WCWS game 2The real nail in the coffin, though, was Leighann Goode's three-run home run, which gave Texas a 5-0 lead. The Longhorns only scored two and three runs in their first two games against Canady.
Reaction to Texas softball's WCWS loss to Texas Tech: 'SERIES EVEN'

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Caleb Yum

Reaction to Texas softball's WCWS loss to Texas Tech: 'SERIES EVEN' Caleb YumAustin American-StatesmanThe Longhorns opted to use multiple pitchers to stall out the Red Raiders' lineup. Mac Morgan started the game before being relieved by Cambria Salmon. The freshman made it through the fourth before loading the bases in the fifth. Salmon hit a batter to give up a run, and Texas Tech earned another on a wild pitch.