Past Articles (HIDDEN BLOG)

  1. Tulsa Golden Hurricanes take Creeds & Crests Volleyball Classic

    2016-09-05 19:48:00 UTC
    The Texas State Bobcats women’s volleyball team came out strong in the championship match of the Creeds & Crests Classic against the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes.  The Bobcats dominated the first set, with 15 kills to Tulsa’s six, and took the set 25-15.   The Golden Hurricanes jumped to a 10-3 lead…

  2. Outmatched Vandegrift falls to Cedar Park

    2016-09-03 03:04:00 UTC
    The State Campion Cedar Park Timberwolves needed just one quarter of football to defeat the overmatched Vandegrift Vipers.  And then they took it easy on them.  Cedar Park totaled just 234 yards of offense, but that was more than sufficient to eclipse Vandegrift’s 156 yards.  Vandegrift averaged only 0.3 yards…

  3. Physical execution puts Harker Heights over McNeil

    2016-09-02 03:46:00 UTC
    Last week the McNeil Mavericks overpowered the Austin High Maroons.  This week the field was slanted in a different direction and the visiting Harker Heights Knights crushed McNeil.  The game was close, by the numbers.  Harker Heights out rushed McNeil 281 yard to 69, and McNeil out passed Harker Height…

  4. Texas State volleyball bends but cannot break Baylor

    2016-09-01 01:02:00 UTC
    The Texas State Women’s Volleyball team competed against the Baylor Bears before a record home crowd attendance.  The Bobcats appeared a little intimidated in the opening set, but the impression quickly disappeared.  Texas State fought tough, causing Baylor to bend, but could not break the Bears.  The Bears took the…

  5. Fifth Annual USA Boxing Georgetown Sterling Glove Boxing Tournament

    2016-08-30 01:10:00 UTC
    The fifth annual Georgetown Sterling Glove Boxing Tournament was held this pass weekend at the Georgetown High School, hosted by Eight Count Boxing and Fitness.  The USA Boxing sanctioned event draws a broad range of competitors from across Texas.  The tourney was the brainchild of Herb Fulton, six-time world amateur…

  6. Physical McNeil overpowers Austin

    2016-08-28 21:41:00 UTC
    You could visually see the game was going to be lopsided as the teams ran on to the field from their inflatable tunnels.  The physically larger McNeil Mavericks loomed over the smaller Austin Maroons, which set the tone for the entire game.  The spirited Maroons fought hard, but the Mavericks…

  7. Killeen outlasts Stony Point 21-14

    2016-08-26 18:43:00 UTC
    The Killeen Kangaroos traveled to Kelly Reeves stadium on Thursday to play Stony Point Tigers on the first night of high school football in Central Texas.  Both teams started slowly, with the offensive lines causing worry for both teams.   But Killeen put it together in the second quarter with touchdown…

  8. Colorado Springs Sky Sox shut down Round Rock Express

    2016-08-22 20:21:00 UTC
    The Round Rock Express were downed by the Colorado Springs Sky Sox by a score of 6-0 on Sunday.  The Express were held to just 3 hits.  Winning pitcher Josh Hader went 6 innings, allowing only 2 hits, and striking out 12.  This was Hader’s first career win in AAA…

  9. Texas Roller Derby: Rhinestone Cowgirls take on Holy Rollers

    2016-08-21 01:22:00 UTC
    The Rhinestone Cowgirls took on the Holy Rollers at the Palmer Event Center on Saturday.  The Holy Rollers jumped into the lead in the first period, 27-11 and maintained the margin, going into halftime with a 44-25 lead.  But by either theatrics or resolve the Cowgirls closed the gap, trailing…

  10. National American Grappling Association comes to Austin

    2016-08-17 01:31:00 UTC
    The National American Grappling Association (NAGA) came to Austin this weekend for a regional tournament.  NAGA hosts the country’s oldest and largest Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu tournaments in the United States. There are two types of grappling, Gi and No-Gi, differing in technique, rules, but the most notable difference…

  11. Travis County Expo Centers hosts Gi Grappling competition

    2016-08-17 01:22:00 UTC
    The National American Grappling Association came to the Travis County Expo Center this weekend for a regional competition.   Grappling appears similar to Greco-Roman wrestling, but quickly resembles a regulated street brawl. There are two types of grappling, Gi and No-Gi, differing in technique, rules, but the most notably, in clothing.…

  12. Kubitza claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves

    2016-08-16 21:34:00 UTC
    Congratulations to former Round Rock Express infielder / outfielder Kyle Kubitza on his return to the Atlanta Braves.  Atlanta claimed Kubitza off waivers on August 12, 2016.  Atlanta, in the fourth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft, originally selected Kubitza.   He played college baseball at Texas State University…

  13. Texas State Football rebuilding under Coach Withers

    2016-08-16 20:37:00 UTC
    In case you missed it, Austin American Statesman sports writer, Kirk Bohls, wrote a fair, balanced, and encouraging assessment of the 2016 Texas State Bobcats Football team.  I encourage you to read the entire article at: http://goo.gl/V9TuKP.   I’ll cite a few of my favorite parts of the article, with all…

  14. Sleep Deprived Express Worse for the Wear

    2016-08-09 00:05:00 UTC
    The Round Rock Express dropped a lopsided match-up against the Nashville Sounds on Sunday, 6 to 1.  The previous night the Express played a 15 inning marathon against the Oklahoma City Dodgers, wrapping up at midnight and putting the team home around 6am.  The anemic Express could only muster four…

  15. He’s back… Jared Hoying goes 3-for-3, 4 RBIs, and SB! Leads Express over Memphis

    2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC
    Jared Hoying mentally returned to the Round Rock Express on Monday, making a one man show and leading the Express to 5-3 victory over the Memphis Redbirds.  Hoying went 3-for-3, with a single, double and triple.  He also hit a sacrifice, accounting for 4 runs.  Jared also showed his presence…

  16. Justin Ruggiano acquired by NY Mets

    2016-08-01 21:28:00 UTC
    Austin native, Justin Ruggiano, was the latest of many Round Rock Express players to find there way again to the Major Leagues.  On July 30, 2016, the Mets signed Ruggiano to their 25-man roster to replace the injured José Reyes.   Ruggiano is no stranger to Show.  Ruggiano played college baseball…

  17. Texas Roller Derby: Putas del Fuega attempt comeback but Cherry Bombs prevail

    2016-07-31 20:30:00 UTC
    There are so many different, and good, ways to describe Texas Roller Derby.   The crowd’s engagement resembles Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Some of the theatrics, especially during penalties, resembles old-style championship wrestling.   But in its finest moments, it is a legitimate competition, resembling football and ice hockey.  The athletes enjoy…

  18. Storm Chasers pitch 3-hitter, top Express 4 - 0

    2016-07-29 19:32:00 UTC
    The Omaha Storm Chasers held the Round Rock Express to three hits on their way to a 4-0 win before 8,000 fans at the Dell Diamond.  Round Rock’s best scoring chance came in the eighth inning when Edwin Garcia singled, Drew Robinson drew a walk, and Brett Nicholas also singled…

  19. Doug Bernier hits for the Cycle, but don’t forget his glove

    2016-07-28 18:46:00 UTC
    Doug Bernier set a Round Rock Express record on Thursday by being the only player in the team’s 17 year history to hit for the cycle (1B, 2B, 3B, and HR).  With an interesting statistic like that, it’s important not to overlook his overall value to the team.  Bernier has…

  20. Gallo gets call to help Rangers regain their stride

    2016-07-27 02:09:00 UTC
    The Texas Rangers have recalled infielder Joey Gallo to put some power into the line-up as they strive to regain their winning momentum.   According to MLBPipeline.com, Gallo is the Ranger’s number one prospect in the program.  Gallo has dramatically improved his presence at the plate this season, reducing the number…

  21. Express take Fire Ant alias, beat Fresno 3-0

    2016-07-22 20:16:00 UTC
    Former roommates and teammates, Joey Gallo and Alex Bergman, met for the final game of the Express versus Fresno four-game series.  The highly acclaimed major league prospects were members of the gold-metal winners in the 2011 Team USA under-18 world championship.   The first three games clearly leaned in Bergman’s favor,…

  22. Magic back as Express top River Cats 6 - 1

    2016-07-20 01:37:00 UTC
    A twinkle of magic returned to the Round Rock Express as they topped the Sacramento River Cats on Sunday.  The Express were flying high this season until injuries to key players on the Texas Rangers resulted in the call-up of foundational players.  Season-to-date, only two of the original starters have…

  23. Liga MX Soccer Match: Morelia defeats Leon 2 - 1

    2016-07-13 00:41:00 UTC
    Central Texas was treated to some of the best soccer this side of the Atlantic.  Liga MX, the top-ranked Mexican football league system, came to the Dell Diamond pitting the Morelia Monarcas against the Leon Copa.  The league is considered the strongest in North America, among the best in Latin…

  24. Express explode with fireworks, at the plate and in the sky

    2016-07-06 00:29:00 UTC
    The evening began a little shaky as the Round Rock Express hosted their fans to an early July 4th celebration.  The Express allowed a first inning lead to the Iowa Cubs on a poor throw by 3B Pedro Ciriaco that eventually allowed the lead off hitter to score.  Overly aggressive…

  25. The American Tradition: Baseball and the 4th of July

    2016-07-04 16:34:00 UTC
    Happy Birthday America, you are 240 years young today!  And your kid sister, baseball, was probably born just a few years laters (first known recorded reference was 1791).  It seems natural that the 4th of July and baseball go hand-in-hand.  American Independence represents our proudest moments, that frequently needs to…
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