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Playoff Ready

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:42:38 -0600

A half dozen El Paso high school football teams will venture into the area round of the state playoffs this weekend. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers has all your Thursday Sports News.

Miners Pull Away In Second Half for win over Pine Bluff

Beau Bagley / KTSM Sports — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:35 -0600

Wednesday, November 18: UTEP Men's Basketball started slowly, but ended with a bang against Arkansas Pine Bluff. Clint's Kayla Black signs to play softball at UTEP, plus big day in golf for Steve Haskins and J.P. Hayes.

18th All Star Game To Be Played

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:53 -0600

It's become an El Paso traditon: The High School Footbal All Star Classic. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers reports the 18th edition is ready to roll.

Lobos Take Down Aggies

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:34 -0600

The NMSU comeback falls short as the Aggies lose to New Mexico 97-87. UTEP is looking forward to an up-tempo game when they play Arkansas Pine Bluff. The high school boys basketball season begins and Bowie wins their opener over Horizon. Two Franklin volleyball players sign letters of intent to play at the next level. Rocio Gutierrez will play at NMSU while Ashley Newcomb signed with Sacramento State. And Coronado will look to keep the opposition offense off the field with a ball-control offense as the T-Birds look forward to their next playoff game against #4 Abilene High.

Miners Prepare for Arkansas Pine Bluff

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:53:19 -0600

The UTEP men's team expects much improvement after watching the game film of their opening win over Texas Southern. NMSU men's basketball hosts New Mexico tonight. Bowie boys basketball expects to reach their goal of making the playoffs this season. Two Franklin volleyball players sign to play at the next level with Division I programs. And Coronado prepares to play #4 Abilene High in the next round of the high school football playoffs.

Ezenwa Ready to Lead Bears

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:06:14 -0600

The highly recruited forward is putting his college prospects aside to get ready for a successful season with Bowie. #4 Kentucky narrowly escapes an upset at the hands of Miami-Ohio. Franklin pitcher Ian Eckery signs to play for Missouri while Coronado volleyball player Caroline Brown signs to play at Davidson. The Baltimore Ravens shut out the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. And Mike Price thinks the UTEP football team can handle the disappointment of their season to go on to win their last two games of the season.

El Pasoans Sign Scholarships

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:45:30 -0600

A pair of El Pasoans signed Division 1 scholarships on Monday. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers has your details.

Cowboys Offense Frozen In Green Bay

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:38:55 -0600

The Dallas Cowboys offense was frozen in Green Bay. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers has your details.

Miners Blow Another Lead

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:37:45 -0600

Despite 278 total yards from Donald Buckram, UTEP comes up short at SMU losing 35-31. Houston loses to UCF, so SMU is in sole possession of 1st place in Conference USA's West division. Texas blows out Baylor to stay perfect on the season. El Dorado loses a close game to Permian in the final minutes of their first round playoff matchup. And Las Cruces High gets upset at the Field of Dreams by Sandia.

High School Football Playoff Matchups Set

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:56:40 -0600

5A Playoff Matchups:

Saturday, Nov. 21 - Coronado vs #4 Abilene High at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland (12:00pm MST)
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Montwood vs Arlington Bowie at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa (12:00pm MST)

4A Playoff Matchups:

Saturday, Nov. 21 - Parkland vs Hereford at the Mustang Bowl in Andrews (1:00pm MST)
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Del Valle vs Abilene Cooper at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland (5:30pm MST)
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Chapin vs Wolforth Frenship at Irvin Memorial Stadium (4:00pm MST)
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Irvin vs Big Spring at Pecos (2:00pm MST)

NC9 overtime Segment 3

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:07:06 -0600

Friday, November 13: Canutillo vs Chapin, Riverside at Irvin, Austin at Parkland plus Carlsbad vs Oñate.

NC9 Overtime Segment 2

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:58:27 -0600

Friday, November 13: Coronado at Midland Lee, Amarillo vs Montwood at the SAC, plus Odessa vs Franklin at the Sun Bowl.

NC9 Overtime Segment 1

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:55:54 -0600

Friday, November 13: Andress at Del Valle, plus a live interview with Jesse Perales.

Miners Ready For Season Opener

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:33:00 -0600

The basketball season is ready to begin and NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers has your UTEP preview.

Bi District Ready To Begin

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:19 -0600

There is a full slate of high school football playoff games this friday and NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers has your preview.

Donald Buckram Named Walker Semi-Finalist

Beau Bagley / KTSM Sports — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:24:11 -0600

Thursday, November 12: UTEP Running Back Donald Buckram on the Doak Walker Semi-Finalist list. UTEP Men's Basketball signs another, plus Irvin Football ready for the playoffs, while the Clint Lions Girls Cross Country Team is ready for the State Championships.

UTEP Adds 3 Basketball Players to Letters of Intent

Beau Bagley / KTSM Sports — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:14 -0600

Wednesday, November 11: UTEP Head Basketball Coach Tony Barbee signs three basketball players in the early signing period, plus the El Paso Golf Hall of Fame inducts three.

Stankowski Inducted Into Golf Hall Of Fame

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:35:03 -0600

Rick Todd, Bill Elrod and Paul Stankowski were all inducted into the El Paso Golf Hall Of Fame on Wednesday night.

Franklin Prepares for Odessa High

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:42:17 -0600

The Cougars are happy to be in the playoffs after finishing the regular season with two losses. Coronado volleyball is eliminated from the playoffs. The Mavericks beat the Rockets in Dallas. The NMSU men's basketball team is excited about starting the regular season. Tony Barbee is impressed with Julyan Stone running the fast break. And NMSU running back Marquell Colston is dismissed from the team.

Colston Dismissed by NMSU

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:35:59 -0600

Running back Marquell Colston has been dismissed from the NMSU football team following a 3rd degree felony charge last month. The NMSU men's basketball team is confident that they can make the NCAA tournament this season. Tony Barbee is happy with the way the UTEP men's basketball team's offense has changed. And the Franklin Cougars look for revenge when they host Odessa High at the Sun Bowl Friday night in the first round of the high school football playoffs.

Buckram Carrying Miners On and Off Field

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:48:30 -0600

As Donald Buckram is named co-offensive player of the week by Conference USA, UTEP head coach Mike Price says that Buckram would trade everything for a win. Pittsburgh wins at Denver on Monday night football. And Coronado volleyball will not feel any unfamiliar pressure when they play Amarillo Tascosa in the next round of the playoffs.

Coronado Thunder

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:36:11 -0600

Coronado is in the midst of a great volleyball season. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers visits the westside school and breaks down the Cowboys victory against the Eagles.

Cowboys Take Control of NFC East

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:20:37 -0600

Dallas takes down Philadelphia 20-16 on Sunday Night Football to take the outright division lead. The Giants continue their losing streak with a final minute loss to San Diego in New York. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers get their first victory of the season at home against Green Bay. UTEP football wastes another great Donald Buckram performance in an overtime loss to Tulane. UTEP volleyball loses their home finale against Rice in four sets. And Tony Barbee expects to use more players as part of a bigger rotation this season for UTEP basketball.

UTEP Basketball Sweeps Exhibition Openers

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:22:26 -0600

The UTEP Men clamped down on defense while the women struggled shooting at the Haskins Center. UTEP football blows a seven point lead in the final minute and loses in overtime at Tulane. Jordan Shipley sets a record for receiving yards as Texas rolls over UCF. The high school football playoff matchups in New Mexico and El Paso are set. And Mine That Bird finishes 9th at The Breeder's Cup.

Miners Blow Lead, Fall in OT

Javi Perez / KTSM Sports — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:28:58 -0600

Tulane comes back from down 7 with a minute left and wins in overtime. Jordan Shipley sets a new school record for receiving as Texas beats UCF. Alabama comes back to beat LSU. The high school football playoff matchups are set. And the UTEP women's basketball teams beats St. Mary's in a preseason exhibition game.

NC9 overtime Segment 3

Oralia Ortega / KTSM News — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:05:46 -0600

Friday, November 6: Bel Air vs Eastwood, Montwood vs Socorro, Franklin vs Coronado, Oñate vs Gadsden, Chaparral at Santa Teresa, San Elizario at Ysleta, and Van Horn at Cathedral.

NC9 Overtime Segment 2

Oralia Ortega / KTSM News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:55:57 -0600

Friday, November 6: Canutillo at Riverside, Del Valle at Mountain View, Parkland at Horizon, Bowie vs Jefferson at Austin HS, Irvin at Burges, and the Battle of the Claw: Austin vs El Paso.

NC9 Overtime Segment 1

Oralia Ortega / KTSM News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:51:44 -0600

Friday, November 6: Las Cruces High shocks Mayfield to end the regular season, plus Chapin wins the district title, defeating rival Andress. A live interview with Chapin Head Coach Rene Hernandez.

Hair Raising Misconduct

Fred Albers / KTSM Sports Director — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:30 -0600

The University Of New Mexico is having trouble with coaches and players this fall. NewsChannel 9's Fred Albers reports on more misconduct out of Albuquerque.

Coronado Dominates Franklin in West Side Bowl

Beau Bagley / KTSM Sports — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:35 -0600

Thursday, November 5: Coronado helps Coach Don Brooks achieve his first ever undefeated season with a win over Franklin, plus El Dorado hangs on to defeat Americas. Sun Bowl announces a new partnership with the Pac-10 and the ACC.