Oscar LeRoy

Sports Editor at Midland Reporter-Telegram

Sports Editor for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, who also writes about area high school football, Midland College, Texas Tech. NAHJ member.

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HS BOYS GOLF: Andrews coach Williamson retires after leading Mustangs to state success

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

Jeff Williamson is leaving the coaching profession on a high note. After more than 30 years in coaching, eight of which in Andrews, Williamson is retiring from coaching after leading the AHS boys golf team to three straight top 3 finishes at the Class 4A State Tournament. Article continues below this ad“My parents are getting to the age where I need to be closer to them and they live in Stephenville,” Williamson said. “My wife and I talked about it and felt this was the time that we needed to go.
Andrews softball relies on pitching duo for state championship run

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

It’s not a secret that the Andrews softball team has a potent offense. But one shouldn’t forget that the Lady Mustangs have some quality pitching to do go with it. Junior Georgia Lambert and freshman Kylie Gentile have been key in the circle for the Lady Mustangs this season and they will look to help Andrews capture its first state championship in softball on Friday afternoon.
HS SOFTBALL: Andrews hopes to inspire next generation by reaching title game

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

The Andrews softball team is looking to inspire future Lady Mustangs with its run to the Class 4A Division I state championship game. After three trips to the state semifinal round, Andrews (35-8) broke through this year and will play Corpus Christi Calallen (33-6) in the title game at 1 p.m. Friday at Red & Charline McCombs Field on the University of Texas at Austin campus.
Andrews girls golf coach Mark Burgen honored by THSCA

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

Andrews’ Mark Burgen has been named Class 4A Region 4 Golf Coach of the Year by the Texas High School Coaches Association. Burgen led the Andrews girls golf team to their third straight Class 4A state title and the 20th state title in program history this past spring. Article continues below this adThe Lady Mustangs won the state tournament by 32 strokes with a 314-319—633 total. Burgen, who was the only golf coach honored out of Region 4, has led Andrews to 12 state golf titles.
Record-setting QB BJ Symons to join Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2025

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

Midland Reporter Telegram LogoHearst Newspapers LogoTexas Tech Athletics announced that record-setting quarterback BJ Symons will be a part of the eight-member Texas Tech Hall of Fame class in 2025.
LEROY: Andrews, Coahoma softball teams make Basin history with state title run

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

In an area known for its football, softball is one sport that has been carrying the Permian Basin banner at the state level in recent years. Along with the mass amount of success Basin golf teams have experienced, softball is not that far behind. Article continues below this adThis year is no exception, as Andrews and Coahoma have both made it to their respective state championships this year in Austin.
SOCCER: West Texas FC loses home opener to Oklahoma United FC

1 week ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

West Texas FC lost its NPSL home opener to Oklahoma United FC, 4-3, on Sunday night at Astound Broadband Stadium. Oklahoma United FC (2-0-0, 6 points in Lone Star Conference) took a 2-0 lead in the first half behind goals from Tyler Ackah-Wheatcroft and Aboubakr Diallo. Article continues below this adWest Texas FC (1-0-1, 3 points) answered in the 49th minute with a goal from Alberto De Miguel to cut it to 2-1.
Former Midland College men's basketball coach Tra Arnold dies

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

Former Midland College men’s basketball coach Tra Arnold has died, the college confirmed on Friday. Arnold spent 2 ½ seasons coaching the Chaparrals before stepping away from the program midway through the 2024-25 season to focus on health and family.
Kenedi Holly's homer helps Andrews beat Sulphur Springs in Game 1

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

The Andrews softball team is one win away from playing for a state title. Kenedi Holly launched a two-out, two-run home run to center field in the top of the seventh inning to help lift Andrews to a 6-4 victory over Sulphur Springs in Game 1 of their Class 4A Division I state semifinal series at Graham High School early Friday morning. Article continues below this adThe best-of-three series continues with Game 2 at 5 p.m. Saturday in Graham.
HS GIRLS SOCCER: Greenwood coach Saydee White departs for Magnolia job

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Oscar LeRoy

Successful Greenwood girls soccer coach Saydee White is leaving the program to take a job at Class 6A Magnolia, the Reporter-Telegram has learned. White built the Rangerette program from scratch and led Greenwood to four playoff appearances in her four years at the school and a 56-29-7 overall record. Article continues below this ad“I enjoyed these four years, and that’s where I grew up,” said White, who came to Greenwood after being an assistant at Lucas Lovejoy.