Local boxers impacted by cancellations
VICTORIA, Texas -- Like athletes throughout the world, local boxers have had to regroup following schedule cancellations amid the COVID-19 outbreak. State Golden Gloves, set to begin Tuesday in Fort Worth, were cancelled earlier this month as a precautionary measure…
Longoria, Garcia win awards for UHV
VICTORIA, Texas -- University of Houston-Victoria's Jackie Longoria (JR/Edinburg, TX) and Uriel Garcia (SR/Pharr, TX) have been recognized as the Red River Athletic Conference's Character Athletes of the Week. As part of the RRAC's commitment to the NAIA Champions of…
VISD postpones athletic physicals
VICTORIA, Texas -- Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, VISD has decided to postpone school-provided physicals for students at East and West. Physicals were originally scheduled to be offered late next month at…
Gymnastics centers forced to close, unsure of future
VICTORIA, Texas -- Athletes at Victoria Gymagic and Manning Gymnastics had planned to use these weeks preparing for state and regional competitions next month. Instead, they're unsure…
Jared Kelley keeps busy as seasons come to an end
Right handed Jared Kelley of the Refugio Bobcats is rated among the top baseball pitching prospects in the country and is projected by some to be a…
State Golden Glove Postponed
The State Golden Gloves which was going to take place on Tuesday in Fort Worth is now postponed due to the virus. Boxing middleweight David Martinez from Tuff-E-Nuff boxing club had…
Former West pitcher weighs in on minor league move
VICTORIA, Texas -- A former local baseball star is happy about Major League Baseball's decision to help out minor leaguers. Former West Warrior pitcher Kasey Kalich finished up his first season in professional baseball last year, playing with the Atlanta…
Spring football in jeopardy
VICTORIA, Texas -- The odds Victoria residents will see spring football are dwindling. With the UIL halting all high school sports through at least May 3rd, the head football coaches at both East and West believe it's more likely than…
West girls soccer left in playoff limbo
VICTORIA, Texas -- With the UIL announcing this week that statewide competition will be suspended until at least May 4th, West girls soccer is waiting for a shot…
UIL Extends Suspension Of Athletics
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.
Local golfers stay the course amid pandemic
VICTORIA, Texas -- With sports around the Crossroads -- and the nation -- temporarily put on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, local golfers aren't letting fears over the spread…
Industrial Volleyball State Title Celebration Delayed
The COVID-19 outbreak, affecting the plans of an area state championship team.
Local H.S. Powerlifters On Hold Due To COVID-19
Another change of plans for some area girls high school powerlifters.
Memorial Stadium turf ripped out
VICTORIA, Texas -- The field turf that has been at Memorial Stadium since 2008 was officially taken out on Tuesday. Hellas Construction removed the turf in forty-foot rolls, completing the…
East baseball faces uncertainty ahead
VICTORIA, Texas -- Less than a week ago, East baseball was 3-0 in district play. Now, they're unsure -- like countless other programs across the country -- when they'll take…
UIL Adds New Sports Practice Restrictions
The UIL sports postponements announced last Friday are not just about the games.
