Rich Flowers

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Editor at Athens Daily Review

Writer, broadcaster, church music minister, speaker

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Articles

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt draws a basketful of kids

1 week ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

As they have for generations, moms and dads brought their youngsters to Kiwanis Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday. Rich Flowers
Sports: Locals qualify for state UIL track meet

1 week ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

Athens, Malakoff, Mabank and Eustace will all send athletes to the UIL State Track and Field meet in Austin, May 1-3. Athens discuss hurler McCager Smith turned in an outstanding performance at the 4A Region 2 meet in Commerce, with a toss of 181-8, locking up the second place slot. Smith, a sophomore, won the state bronze medal in Austin in 2024. kAm%96 C68:@?2= H2D H@? 3J {F42D r2?@ @7 v:=>6C[ H:E9 2 `hc]h] r2?@ 2=D@ H@? E96 D9@E @FE[ H:E9 2 E9C@H @7 eb\a 766E]k^Am kAm|232?<’D %C:DE2 tE96C:586 H@?
Sports: Brownsboro overtakes Athens softball

1 week ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The Brownsboro Bearettes overcame an 11 run Athens deluge in the second inning to emerge on top in their district 15-4A showdown, Thursday. Brownsboro earned the fourth playoff spot in the district with a 20-18 win in which they scored in every inning. Brownsboro shortstop Emma Cutright went 4-4 and drove in six runs, with a double and three singles. kAmqC@H?D3@C@ =65 a\` 27E6C E96 7:CDE :??:?8[ E96? D4@C65 D:I CF?D :?
Sports: Garrett twins continue winning ways in Arkansas

1 week ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

After leaving Brownsboro with a slew of awards and having been part of a state ctitle 4A basketball team, Khyra and Khayla Garrett are winners again in college. Their freshman year at National Parks College in Hot Springs, Arkansas resulted in a conference championship for the National Junior College Division 2 school. kAm“z92J=2 2?5 z9JC2 6>6C865 2D EH@ @7 E96 >@DE 5J?2>:4 4@?EC:3FE@CD E@ E96 E62> E9:D D62D@?[” }:89E92H<D r@249 t55:6 qC@F89E@?
Sports: ATBA kids baseball underway

2 weeks ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The 65th season of ATBA baseball began Sunday at Coleman Park despite chilly temperature and a stiff breeze. Formed as the Athens Teenage Baseball Association in 1960, the organization provides the structure for league play for kids beginning with pre-school years. kAm!C6D:56?E #@DD p?5C6DD :D :?
Sports: Victorious Cardinals return home

3 weeks ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

A swarm of Trinity Valley College athletes, students and fans celebrated the return of the Cardinals men’s basketball team, Sunday afternoon, with a new NJCAA Championship basketball trophy in hand. TVCC won the title over Connors State, 69-61, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Saturday. kAm%96 A=2J6CD 5:D6>32C<65 7C@> E96 E62> 3FD[ H62C:?8 H9:E6 %\D9:CED H:E9 3=F6 =6EE6CD AC@4=2:>:?8 E96> E96 E@A s:G:D:@? ` yF?:@C r@==686 %62> :? E96 ?2E:@?]k^Am kAm“%9:D :D F?36=:6G23=6[” r@249 vC68 w6:2C D2:5[ 5C:?<:?8 :?
Sports: Playoff run ends for Athens, Mabank soccer

3 weeks ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The road ended for the Athens Lady Hornets and Mabank Lady Panthers in their regional semifinal soccer playoff match at North Forney High School, Friday. Athens lost to Aubrey, 4-2, at North Forney High School. Aubrey led 3-1 after the first half and the teams traded goals in the second period.
Sports: TVCC ropes first men’s basketball national title

1 month ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The old saying “Defense wins championships,” was brought to life, by Trinity Valley Community College as they denied Connors State Cowboys in the NJCAA final, Saturday, 69-61. TVCC, in their first season under coach Greg Heiar is bringing back it’s first men’s basketball title trophy after pulling out of a 32-32 halftime tie to take the upper hand. kAmv2CC6EE }F4<@==D[ @7 qF==2C5[ 7F6=65 2 r2C5:?2= C2==J E@ @A6?
Sports: Trinity Valley escapes comeback try

1 month ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals overcame Cowley with a huge second half rally that kept them just ahead after a heart-stopping finish in the quarterfinal round of the NJCAA Tournament, Wednesday. In the end, the margin in the 61-60 win over the Tigers was a free throw. TVCC hit 12 of 14, while Cowley only connected on 11 of 20. kAm%96 z2?D2D D49@@= =65 2E 92=7E:>6 ag\ad 2?5 AFD965 E96 25G2?E286 E@ bc – ad 367@C6 |]y] (2C5=@H E:AA65 :?
Sports: TVCC scores convincing tournament win

1 month ago | athensreview.com | Rich Flowers

The Trinity Valley Cardinals opened their pursuit of a national title slamming the door on Trinidad State of Colorado, Tuesday at the NJCAA Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. TVCC advanced to the quarterfinals by thumping the Trojans, 92-60 in a game where they never trailed. kAm%96 r2C5D =65 cb\ag 2E 92=7E:>6 2?5 =:>:E65 E96 %C@;2?D[ H9@ 9:E >@C6 E92? d_T :?