Swiftettes compete at Whatburger tourney

The Nazareth Swiftettes competed in the 65th Whataburger Basketball Tournament in the Blue division this past week in the Ft. Worth area. The tourney is the premier Texas high school holiday tournament and one of the nation’s top five high school holiday basketball tournaments.

Swifts defeat Rebels, 54-44

The Swifts hit 11 of 25 field goals, with six of 14 3-pointers, 14 of 18 free throws, had two assists, collected nine offensive rebounds and 25 defensive rebounds, and had one block, three steals and six fouls.

Swifts fall to Leopards, 56-44

The Swifts hit 16 of 43 field goals with five of 16 3-pointers, seven of 11 free throws, had two assists, nine offensive rebounds, 12 defensive rebounds, two blocks, one steal and 11 fouls.

Airline delays challenge teams in Lubbock tourney

The Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament is set to kick off on Dec. 28 in Lubbock, with games held at various schools in the area. But for some players from “out of town” or more aptly put, “from down under,” they have faced challenges getting to Lubbock to play in the big tourney.

TTU Lady Raiders on a roll

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders scored their 11th straight victory against MVSU.

Stranded Pitt players get ride with UTEP coach

The Sun Bowl in El Paso is known nationally for its hospitality, but UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding stepped it up on Christmas Day. Three Pittsburgh players were stranded in the Dallas Love Airport after a flight from Dallas to El Paso was cancelled, grounding them.

Ag competitors headed into stock show season

It is that time of year when FFA and 4-H ag members, as well a ag teachers and parents, begin their numerous trips to the state livestock shows as well as some out of state.

TTU recruiting top baseball talent

Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball came up short of the College World Series last season. But when it comes to success on the recruiting trail, few have been able to replicate the successful acquisition of talent that’s been going on in Lubbock.

Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, recognized as one of the nation’s premier recruiting grounds for college scouts and coaches, returns to North Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 28, through Friday, Dec. 30.