Texas State blows out Northwestern in sweep
It was a historic weekend for Texas State as the Bobcats hit a program record eight homeruns in a single game to beat Northwestern 24-9 to sweep the three game series.
It was a historic weekend for Texas State as the Bobcats hit a program record eight homeruns in a single game to beat Northwestern 24-9 to sweep the three game series.
In the final home game of the season, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 77-57 After a tough 58-54 loss to James Madison on Thursday night, graduate senior Kennedy Taylor wasn’t thinking about the defeat but rather ways the Bobcats can improve themselves.
A back and forth affair saw the Texas State men’s basketball team (13-16, 6-10 Sun Belt) pull out a 78-75 win over Coastal Carolina (11-17, 5-11 Sun Belt) in the HTC Center on Saturday afternoon. The victory keeps the Bobcats’ hopes alive to claim a bye for the first round of the tournament.
Despite losing the doubles point early in the match, Texas State (2-5) came back to defeat Stephen F. Austin (2-4) 6-1 and swept all six singles matches on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.
It was a tale of two games for Texas State at the I-35 Invitational as the Bobcats blew out the Lamar Cardinals 9-0 on Thursday and lost to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Friday 2-0.
There was a report of a new record in running that I had not heard of this week. Thinking of all the different races, challenges, and contests that use the activity of running it seems almost anything goes when it comes to competing with some form of running.
Texas State kicked off the 2023 season in style with a shellacking of Northwestern in the Bobcats 12-4 win over the Wildcats.
It was a hard fought battle but Texas State couldn’t overcome a cold night shooting in the fourth quarter as the Bobcats fell to the James Madison Dukes, 58-54.
Top left, Kaylynn Martin pins her opponent from Round Rock McNeil to advance in the Region IV Tournament. Martin finished in the third place to advance to the UIL State Wrestling Tournament for the third time in her career where she is a two-time state placer. Martin enters the tournament with 26-3 record. Top right, Jesyka Banda pins her opponent from San Antonio Reagan to pull off the upset and advance to the Region IV final in the 100-pound weight class. Banda has advanced to the regionals four times in her career. Banda is a three-time state qualifier looking to win her first state medal. Banda enters the tournament with a 40-2 record. Bottom left, Anisa Moreno pins her opponent from Schertz Clemens during the opening round of the Region IV tournament. Moreno went on to win in the 145-pound weight class. Moreno is a three-time state qualifier with a record of 34-3. (
Photos provided by Davina Moreno)
From left, Kaylynn Martin, Anisa Moreno and Jesyka Banda celebrate their regional medals with Martin placing third, Moreno placing first, and Banda placing second. All three wrestlers are multiple time state qualifiers looking to win their first state medal. Behind them is assistant coach Jeremy Cross, head wrestling coach Garvin Smith and assistant coach Charline Hagemaster. (
Photo provided by Frank Moreno)
The San Marcos Wrestling Program continues its strong tradition as seniors Jesyka Banda and Kaylynn Martin, and junior Anisa Moreno will participate in the UIL State Wrestling Tournament.
Above, San Marcos celebrates their first district championship since the 1998-1999 season. Below, Malik Presley, 22, goes up for the rim rattling dunk to add another two points for the Rattlers. Presley finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo
Above, Parent/Senior Night activities highlight the pre-game moments at the Rattlers final home game against the East Central Hornets on Feb. 14. Gathering for a group shot with family are this year’s class of senior players. The Rattlers followed this celebration with a key win, 75-61. The team took home its first district championship since the 1998-1999 season. The team will move into the Bi-District round of the UIL high school playoffs. As of the time of press, it was undetermined as to whom the Rattlers would face in the playoff game. Below left, Malik Presley, 22, passes the ball as three essential East Central High School defenders attempt to steal the ball. Presley finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo
Rattler Basketball team wins district title for first time in 24 years
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