Zack Tawatari

Houston

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KHOU-TV (Houston, TX)

@KHOU Sports Reporter/Anchor 🏈⚾️⚽️🏀 #KHOU11. CA native. 🍊 Golf addict. ⛳️ Instagram: @zacktawatarikhou

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Houston athlete Kyle Cokinos attempts to break 24-hour golf record

5 days ago | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

Golf Kyle Cokinos is dedicating his longest day of golf to Camp Aranzazu, a Rockport-based nonprofit. Author: Zack Tawatari Published: 9:45 PM CDT June 22, 2025 Updated: 9:45 PM CDT June 22, 2025 HOUSTON — A Houston endurance athlete is combining his love for golf and long-distance running to attempt a 24-hour golf challenge -- all for a good cause. Kyle Cokinos has competed in ultramarathons, Ironman races, and even HYROX competitions.
Kingwood Mustangs eye 6A Division II state championship win

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — After defeating Dripping Springs in the state semifinals, Kingwood is headed to the 6A Division II state championship game for the first time in two decades. The Mustangs will face defending state champions Tomball in an all-Houston-area showdown Saturday in Round Rock. The program is aiming for its second-ever state title and its first since 2005. Kingwood’s mentality all season has been simple.
Kingwood wins 6A Division II state softball championship

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

Sports Kingwood wins its first state title with a 4-1 victory over Forney in the 6A Division II championship. Author: Zack Tawatari Published: 4:17 PM CDT May 31, 2025 Updated: 4:32 PM CDT May 31, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — The Kingwood High School softball team is celebrating its first state title in school history after a 4-1 victory over Forney in the 6A Division II state championship.
She's Next: Houston-area high school girls shine at Texans flag football championships

1 month ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

Sports More than 2,000 female athletes thrilled audiences at the Texans Girls Flag Football Championships in Houston, with Heights High School clinching the HISD title.
Texans weighing options for where to move their practice facility

1 month ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Texans owner Cal McNair says the state of their current facilities at NRG just doesn't cut it. He's now talking about the possibility of a new practice facility somewhere in the greater Houston area. Cal McNair and Texans Foundation Vice President Hannah McNair talked to the media Monday at the Texans Charity Golf Classic, giving an update on plans for their desired practice facility and headquarters, saying they're open to putting it somewhere within the greater Houston area.
Cam Ward's journey from small Texas town to top draft prospect

2 months ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Every journey has its roots, and it was in West Columbia where Cam Ward laid the foundation to become a top pick in the NFL Draft. "Hard working, blue collar people, and they love athletics," said Columbia High School Athletic Director Earnest Peña, about the City of West Columbia. And at Columbia High School, Ward's path to the NFL draft was laid. Peña was the defensive coordinator when Ward starred as a four-year basketball letterman, but he knew football would be Ward's path.
Virtual racing comes alive at Velocity Sim Racing Lounge in Houston

2 months ago | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

Local News Houston native and tech entrepreneur Viet Tran led the charge in building racing rigs that not only bring people to the track but also build community. Author: Zack Tawatari Published: 10:54 PM CDT April 19, 2025 Updated: 10:55 PM CDT April 19, 2025 HOUSTON — At Velocity Sim Racing Lounge, everything can feel like a blur. “Full gas -- just follow me,” said owner Viet Tran, settled behind the wheel in a setup that feels more racecar cockpit than business venture.
Meet the UH Coogs' secret weapon. 12-year-old ball boy has special bond with coach, players

2 months ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Houston is pumped about the Coogs' run to the National Championship, but there's one kid who's probably the most excited of all. Jace Abarca, 12, told KHOU 11 about how Houston and coach Kelvin Sampson, a team that's been known to battle all season and not give their opponents the ball, was happy to give him the ball as their lead ball boy and the impact it's made on his life.
RodeoHouston legend Leon Coffee will be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame

Oct 1, 2024 | msn.com | Michelle Homer |Zack Tawatari

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Texans Joe Mixon calls out league after what he said was a hip-drop tackle

Sep 16, 2024 | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — The hip-drop tackle -- it's a term you're going to be hearing more about, especially after Texans' running back Joe Mixon went down with an injury Sunday night in Houston's win over Chicago. So what is a hip-drop tackle? According to the league, it's when "...a defender wraps up a ball carrier and rotates or swivels his hips, unweighting himself and dropping onto the ball carrier's legs during the tackle." It was banned by the NFL in 2024.