DJ Ramirez

Waco

Sports Writer at Waco Tribune-Herald‎

Waco Tribune Herald Sports Writer | Baylor Class of 2021 | I have grumpy cat energy apparently

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DJ Ramirez: It's not goodbye, Waco, it's see y'all later

Jan 1, 2025 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

The first time I stepped foot in Waco was for Baylor orientation when I was 18 years old. I had already enrolled despite not seeing the campus or the city before — Baylor had been one of only two schools I applied to, after all (and I can’t tell you if that was confidence, naivety or just a lot of hope). For better or worse, Waco would be my home for the next four years. But then, four years turned into seven (if we’re skipping the year I spent interning in DFW).
Josh Cameron ready to take next step as one of Bears' 2025 leaders

Dec 31, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

HOUSTON — If a moment encapsulated Baylor’s roller-coaster season and its 44-31 loss to LSU in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl Tuesday night, Josh Cameron’s 84-yard punt return for an apparent touchdown with just over three minutes to play in the fourth quarter would be it. A roughing-the-kicker call overturned what would have been Cameron’s second score of the game. “That’s just football sometimes,” Cameron said. “I looked back and saw the flag and was just like, ‘Dang.’ You know what I’m saying?
Midway teams fall to Hallsville, Steele at MT Rice tourney

Dec 28, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

The Midway boys' basketball team fell 52-33 to Hallsville in the semifinal contest of the MT Rice tournament Saturday afternoon as the Panthers couldn't match up to the Bobcats' length in the post. Freshman guard Gus Mills led Midway (10-10, 1-1) in the scoresheet with seven points while Hallsville senior guard Grayson Magestro and sophomore center David Baliraine each put up 13 points for the Bobcats.
Midway boys survive Tomball to reach MT Rice semifinals

Dec 27, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

The Midway boys’ basketball advanced in the winners’ bracket of the M.T. Rice Tournament following a 50-45 win over Tomball on Friday. Midway (10-9) will play Hallsville at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the MHS arena gym in the tournament semifinals. Should the Panthers win that one, they'd play for their first MT Rice title since 1983 against the winner of Austin Westlake and College Park at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Midway advances in M.T. Rice bracket, University falls to College Park in second round

Dec 27, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

Midway girls advance in MT Rice gold bracketThe Midway Pantherettes picked up two wins in Pool D of the M.T. Rice girls’ basketball bracket to advance against the winner of Pool A. Midway started the day with a 59-40 victory over McKinney, getting ahead with a 12-7 first quarter and not relinquishing the lead throughout.
MT Rice to feature only 5A, 6A squads in 2024 Midway holiday tourney

Dec 25, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

The 63rd annual M.T. Rice Basketball Tournament, hosted by Midway High School, will tip off on Friday with a slightly smaller scale than usual, albeit using only bigger schools. This year the event will span across two days and feature only the 5A-6A brackets for both the boys’ and girls’ sides. Both Midway squads will take part, along with the University Trojans and Waco High Lions joining the boys’ bracket and the Brenham Cubettes in the girls’ bracket.
La Vega runs into Bulldog-shaped wall, falling to Carthage in state championship game

Dec 20, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

Despite a state final loss to Carthage, La Vega's Eythan Thompson and Bryson Roland leave a rich, successful legacy in the blue and gold. ARLINGTON — Like the adage goes, defense wins championships, and the trenches are where you win and lose the game. The La Vega Pirates were beaten up front as Carthage secured its 10th state title, 28-14, in the Class 4A Division II Championship Friday at AT&T Stadium. “It just didn’t go our way.
The Showdown: La Vega hyped to face No. 1 Carthage for state title

Dec 18, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

If you pick against the La Vega Pirates, you might be doing them a favor. The state-bound squad likes to play with a chip on its shoulder. “You know, Greg Tepper with Texas Football, he never picks us, and I appreciate it,” said Pirates head coach Don Hyde.
Midway Pantherettes pick up first district win in thriller against Bryan

Dec 17, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

It went down to the wire, but the Midway girls’ basketball team snapped its losing streak with a 62-60 victory over Bryan Tuesday night. It marked the first district win for the young Pantherettes (9-7, 1-2) in the early District 12-6A slate. “(This win), it means a lot,” said Midway head coach Selena Winbush. “We’re young, only have three returning lettermen, so our kids are going through a lot of ups and downs, peaks and valleys, because they have to learn how to play the game at this level.
'AT&T, baby!' — La Vega books a date with state thanks to win over Wimberley

Dec 13, 2024 | wacotrib.com | DJ Ramirez

GEORGETOWN — The La Vega Pirates have an important appointment next week in Arlington. With a 62-35 win over Wimberley on Friday night in the Class 4A Division II state semifinals, the 10th-ranked Pirates moved on to their sixth state championship berth in program history. La Vega (12-3) will face nine-time state champion and No. 1-ranked Carthage (14-1) at 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at AT&T Stadium.