
Mountain West Announces 2026 Women’s Soccer Watch List Honorees
The conference reveals a 33‑player watch list, highlighting emerging talent from San José State and beyond.
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The conference reveals a 33‑player watch list, highlighting emerging talent from San José State and beyond.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women’s soccer squad enters its inaugural Mountain West season with three senior players recognized on the conference’s preseason watch list, setting the stage for a highly anticipated opener against Texas Tech.

Former ETBU standout Sayers Collins was selected to the D3baseball.com 50th Anniversary First Team, capping a five‑year career that helped the university capture two NCAA regional titles and set numerous school records.

Jalen Washington, the Vanderbilt center, has committed to Tennessee, adding size and defensive prowess as the Volunteers aim for a national title run.
After a 3‑9‑5 season, UTEP’s soccer program steps into the Mountain West Conference, led by Coach Gibbs Keeton and a core of captains Ashlee Mora, Ashlyn Neireiter and Kailie Hudson, ready to rewrite their story.

The Horned Frogs will open their 2026 season against North Carolina in Dublin, spotlighting former running back Joseph Turner, a 2007 Offensive MVP whose career stats and coaching legacy continue to shape TCU football.

The Texas Sports Writers Association has named six Boerne ISD baseball players to its all‑state team, highlighting both emerging talent and future collegiate stars.

Texas State University’s football program, led by coach G.J. Kinne, is targeting a College Football Playoff berth after years of bowl‑game aspirations, navigating a competitive Pac‑12 landscape.

The upcoming season features unprecedented travel demands, high‑stakes conference battles, and historic games abroad, reshaping playoff hopes for several programs.

Ranked No. 8, the Aggies confront a demanding schedule, a revamped secondary, and a quarterback battle that could define their season.

From a 2019 World Cup triumph to striking out a hitter in the Pioneer League, Liam Plunkett is bridging cricket and baseball as the sport seeks a foothold in America before the 2028 Olympics.
The University of Memphis basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Grand Canyon University, an early‑season clash with Baylor, and a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls. The lineup reflects Coach Bryce Drew’s intent to test his squad against top competition as it aims to extend its recent March Madness streak.

Oakland University promotes Chamissa Anderson to associate head coach, highlighting her defensive expertise, recruiting success and the fresh talent joining the program.

Faith‑based groups, city officials and a local university joined forces to convert a derelict field into a $500,000 soccer park, providing a new venue for community sport and exemplifying collaborative social justice

The latest trade deadline saw the Cleveland Guardians boost their playoff odds with Nathaniel Lowe and Jo Adell, while the Red Sox and Yankees added Adley Rutschman, Erik Miller, Heliot Ramos and Luis García Jr. to strengthen their wild‑card chances. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, Padres and Cubs made high‑impact moves that could redefine the postseason picture.

Ohio State tops the AFCA preseason poll with 38 first‑place votes, while the Big Ten and SEC fill most of the top 25, and several high‑profile coaching changes loom over the upcoming season.
The Buckeyes captured the No. 1 spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving 38 of 72 first‑place votes and 1,741 total points. Their quarterback‑receiver tandem of Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith is highlighted as one of the nation’s most potent combinations, while the team confronts six opponents ranked in the top 25, including Oregon, Texas, Indiana, USC, Michigan and Iowa.
Texas Tech's first Big 12 championship has propelled the team to a historic 12th‑place preseason ranking in the 2026 US LBM Coaches poll, the highest ever for the program.

SMU’s women’s basketball team will compete in the Hoopfest Basketball Women’s Challenge in Frisco, Texas, featuring key recruits and a second‑year coach.

Cal Poly welcomes veteran coach Ed Daniels, whose championship‑winning background and Texas recruiting network are expected to elevate the women’s basketball program.

The Sooners' defense remains elite, but injuries and inefficiencies have held back the offense. With new additions, a manageable schedule, and a promising recruiting class, Oklahoma aims to turn potential into performance.
The latest composite rankings for the 2027 high school football class reveal the leading prospects, with early college pledges already locking in spots at powerhouse programs.

The sport is moving from club roots to varsity competition, driven by over 68,000 high school players, NCAA expansion plans, NFL sponsorship and international growth.
Texas Tech entered the 2025 season unranked but quickly rose to a No. 24 preseason spot, maintained a top‑10 presence, captured the Big 12 title and earned an Orange Bowl berth.