Len Hayward

Sports Editor and Content Manager at Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Sports Editor at Midland Reporter-Telegram

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Calallen pitching duo leads 2024 Caller-Times All-South Texas baseball team

Jun 23, 2024 | caller.com | Len Hayward

Len HaywardCorpus Christi Caller TimesThe 2024 baseball season featured multiple twists and turns, along with London making a record-setting fourth straight trip to the state tournament and Calallen returning to state prominence. This year's team features a cross-section of players from all levels in the Coastal Bend, led by the left-handed sophomore pitching duo from Calallen that keyed the Wildcats run to the state tournament.
Calallen's Alaunah Almaraz leads 2024 Caller-Times All-South Texas Softball Team

Jun 23, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Len Hayward

It's the second consecutive year the Caller-Times All-South Texas team will come out after an area squad has won a state championship. Calallen won its second straight Class 4A state title in early June, and made some more history for the program and for South Texas softball. That state title also came with Weslaco winning the Class 6A title, giving the Valley its first state title in any girls sport.
Stellar seasons: The 2024 Caller-Times All-South Texas Tennis Team

Jun 17, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Len Hayward

The 2024 spring high school tennis season did not produce a state champion, but there will still plenty of stellar performances this season. The Coastal Bend had multiple qualifiers to the UIL State Tennis Tournament, and a number of them qualified as regional champions. Here's a look at the 2024 All-South Texas Tennis Team.
When do the IceRays play? Corpus Christi announces 2024-25 schedule

Jun 16, 2024 | caller.com | Len Hayward

Len HaywardCorpus Christi Caller TimesThe Corpus Christi IceRays announced their 2024-25 schedule this past week with the home schedule set to open in early October and features 59 games. The season opens on Sept. 14 against Shreveport on the road and the home opener is set for Oct. 4 at the American Bank Center against New Mexico. 2024-25 Corpus Christi IceRays ScheduleTimes TBAAll home games at American Bank CenterSept. 14 at ShreveportSept. 20-22 at New MexicoSept.
Participants announced for annual John Paul Barta Home Run Derby

Jun 13, 2024 | caller.com | Len Hayward

The roster for the annual John Paul Barta Home Run Derby was announced Wednesday with nine Coastal Bend seniors set to face off on June 20 at Cabaniss Baseball Field. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. with the winners able to earn scholarship money. The derby is done each year to honor Flour Bluff graduate John Paul Barta, who was killed in Iraq in 2006.
West Texas A&M tabbed to host 2024 NJCAA Football championship

Jun 13, 2024 | amarillo.com | Len Hayward

Len HaywardCorpus Christi Caller TimesWest Texas A&M's investment in a new football stadium has paid off as the NJCAA announced Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium will host the NJCAA Division I Football Championships, beginning in 2024. The stadium opened in 2019, and features 8,500 seats and an estimated capacity of 12,000 when including overflow berm seating and standing-room only space on the concourse level. The stadium will play host to the game in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Here's what some Big Country coaches had to say on UIL playoff format change

Jun 11, 2024 | reporternews.com | Len Hayward

The University Interscholastic League made a major change to the playoff format for high school sports other than football on Tuesday, and the response from Abilene and Big Country coaches has been positive. In a move that was widely expected, the UIL’s Legislative Council approved a split division format similar to Class 6A football with basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball and soccer, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year.
2024 Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend high school baseball all-district teams

Jun 10, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Len Hayward

Here's a look at 2024 high school baseball all-district lists for Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend districts. If you don't see a list on here, it's likely we didn't get it. Coaches can please send lists to [email protected].
2024 Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi high school baseball all-district teams

Jun 10, 2024 | caller.com | Len Hayward

Len HaywardCorpus Christi Caller TimesHere's a look at 2024 high school baseball all-district lists for Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend districts. If you don't see a list on here, it's likely we didn't get it. Coaches can please send lists to [email protected].
Legacy unmatched: London baseball's senior class sets standard after 4 years of success

Jun 8, 2024 | caller.com | Len Hayward

Len HaywardCorpus Christi Caller TimesROUND ROCK — London baseball's senior class has not only set the standard for the school but also for the Coastal Bend in terms of baseball playoff success. The Pirates became the first school in the rich history of high school baseball in this area to reach the state tournament for four straight seasons. The squad won one state championship in 2022, lost a state heartbreaking state final in 2021 and state semifinals in 2023 and 2024.