Michael Bauer

2 days ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

New UTPB softball head coach David Martinez knows the challenges that are facing the Falcons but he’s also excited for the opportunity to lead the program. He also has the experience of coaching at the NCAA Division II level. Last week, Martinez was named the Falcons’ newest head coach. He replaces Aubree Avila-Oropeza, who stepped down after less than one season at UTPB. Martinez was named the interim coach for the Falcons and coached the last four games of the season for UTPB.

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Hayden Welsh needed only one season to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo. He won’t have to travel far to it, either. The freshman bull rider at Odessa College from Gillette, Wyo. punched his ticket to the finals after qualifying at the regional meet at Tarleton State last month and will compete at nationals on June 15 in Casper, Wyo. “It’s a blessing,” Welsh said. “It’s been a season of hard work and trial and errors.

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Odessa College sophomore bull rider Trinity Bear is going to nationals where he’ll compete one last time for the Wranglers. The Wrangler from Saskatchewan, Canada booked his place at the College National Finals Rodeo in last month after finishing third at the Southwest Region Rodeo at Tarleton State. That national championship will take place June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo. He talked about what it means to qualify for this year’s CNFR after coming up short last year.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Bauer

May 27—ANDREWS — One more victory. That's all the Andrews softball team needs to solidify its destiny. In a historic season, the Lady Mustangs have advanced to the UIL Class 4A Division I State Championship game for the first time in program history. AdvertisementAndrews (36-8) will face Calallen (33-6) at 1 p.m. Friday at McCombs Field in Austin. "It's huge," Andrews head coach Carol Vaughn said. "It's what you work for every year0 and this year, everything's been falling into place.

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

ANDREWS One more victory. That’s all the Andrews softball team needs to solidify its destiny. In a historic season, the Lady Mustangs have advanced to the UIL Class 4A Division I State Championship game for the first time in program history. Andrews (36-8) will face Calallen (33-6) at 1 p.m. Friday at McCombs Field in Austin. “It’s huge,” Andrews head coach Carol Vaughn said. “It’s what you work for every year0 and this year, everything’s been falling into place.