Matt Faye

Pittsburgh

Sports Editor at The Beaumont Enterprise

Sports editor @BmtEnterprise. Pittsburgh raised. @Cronkite_ASU grad. [email protected].

Articles

There's a new baseball franchise coming to Beaumont. Here's what to know

4 days ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

A new baseball franchise is coming to Beaumont, looking to connect with the local community while giving players a chance to pursue professional careers. The Mid-America League announced Friday that Beaumont will be home to an expansion franchise. It's a summer league that features players from college programs, along with players who were undrafted, unsigned or former professionals trying to continue their careers.
Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf events scheduled for this summer

5 days ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf schedule is set for this summer, with six events coming to local golf courses for youth players. "We're expecting a good turnout this year," said John Jeffrey, the STPGA Director of Golf for the Beaumont area. Article continues below this adThe Southern Texas section is one of 41 PGA of America organizations nationwide. Southern Texas serves over 900 PGA members and associates that work within the golf industry.
Golfers from Hardin-Jefferson, Orangefield, Kelly Catholic compete at state

6 days ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Multiple local high schools had golfers compete for state championships this week at various events throughout Texas. Hardin-Jefferson sent its boys team to the UIL's Class 4A event in Kingsland, while an Orangefield senior player capped an impressive career with another trip to the Class 3A state championship at a nearby course in Austin.
Silsbee softball team looks to make school history in state playoffs

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Round by round, the Silsbee softball team is reaching milestones during this year's state playoffs. When the Tigers beat Madisonville in the first round, it was Silsbee's first playoff win since 2012. When they defeated Hamshire-Fannett in another thrilling series, it marked only the third time in program history that Silsbee reached the third round.
Explaining the UIL's transfer rules for high school athletes in Texas

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

The transfer portal has taken over college athletics and changed the recruiting landscape for players and coaches. No longer are athletes penalized for switching schools. Sometimes, they're actually rewarded with Name, Image and Likeness deals. Article continues below this adHowever, the rules are different for high school athletes in Texas. The University Interscholastic League, which governs public school sports statewide, prohibits students from transferring for athletic purposes.
Kelly Catholic pitcher with major velocity attracting scouts after elbow surgery

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Successful elbow surgery changed the fortunes of Kelly Catholic pitcher Quintin Oxford, who has suddenly become one of the top baseball prospects in Southeast Texas. Oxford has dealt with nagging elbow injuries throughout his high school career. Missed games and doctor's visits were far too common for Oxford in recent years as he tried to find a solution to the problem. Article continues below this adHowever, that's all behind Oxford after a surgery this past summer.
Beaumont's Brandon Chappell hired as assistant coach for Big 12 team

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

A Beaumont native who coached for a Big 12 basketball team this past season is joining a different school in the same conference. Brandon Chappell, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the Texas Longhorns, will now serve a similar role with the University of Arizona men's basketball team. Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd announced Monday that Chappell will joins Arizona's staff as an assistant coach.
Beaumont Renegades remain undefeated. What to know before the next game

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Beaumont’s professional football team keeps winning in its first season as a franchise. The Beaumont Renegades improved to 5-0 this past weekend with a home win over the Shreveport Rouxgaroux. The Renegades used another dramatic finish in the final seconds to steal a 55-54 victory Saturday at Doggett Ford Arena in Beaumont. Article continues below this adThe Renegades are the only undefeated team remaining in the National Arena League this season.
'Every vote counts': Beaumont voters cast their ballots on election day

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Stephanie Johnson wanted to see the "spectacle" of election day in Beaumont. That's why she waited until Saturday to cast her vote. Johnson, joined by her father Larry while voting at Rogers Park, walked by a line of tents filled with passionate campaigners making their final pitch. Article continues below this adIt was a who's-who of local candidates headquartered at Rogers Park. Stephanie cast her ballot, then took a moment to enjoy the scene. "Look at everyone out here," she said.
Port Arthur Memorial relay team ready to show speed at UIL state

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Matt Faye

Darrell Granger posed a simple question to his Port Arthur Memorial speedsters this week ahead of the UIL track and field state championships. "Do you want to just be in the race, or do you want to win the race?" Granger asked the Titans. "They said they want to win the race, so that's our goal."Article continues below this adMemorial's relay team will race in the 4x400-meter relay on Saturday in the Class 5A state championship.