COAHOMA — The Bulldogettes quickly put away the Reagan County Lady Owls to earn their first district victory this season on Saturday. Coahoma won in three sets — 25-8, 25-2, 25-5.

Saturday’s game marks the eighth straight win for the Bulldogettes.

“We work really great as a team,” said senior Kenzi Canales, the team’s libero. “It’s a great team. It’s a great year.” 

Julia Cox led the Bulldogettes to the win. The Coahoma High School senior had seven kills, seven digs, and four aces. Seniors MaKynlee Overton and Ashley Romero had six and four kills respectively. Sophomore Zoie Joslin talled 17 assists for the match and junior Madison Rodgers had three aces.

Next, Coahoma heads to Odessa on Tuesday to play against the Compass Academy Lady Cougars in district volleyball action. 

“It’s going to be a tough game, and I’ve told the team there isn’t going to be an easy district game, but we still have to do our job,” Coahoma Head Volleyball Coach Jamie Bonner said.  “We have to keep the intensity alive and go in there and play hard.”

Game times on Tuesday are JV Red at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m.

Sub varsity games: JV Red won in two sets: 25-12, 25-10; JV White also won in two: 25-22, 25-23.

Coahoma varsity (1-0, 10-1) DEF. Reagan County: 25-8, 25-2, 25-5

Varsity Stats

Aces: Madison Rodgers 3, Julia Cox 4.

Kills: Julia Cox 7, MaKynlee Overton 6, Ashley Romero 4, Madison Rodgers 3, Zoie Joslin 2, Isabella Cox 1.

Blocks: MaKynlee Overton 3.

Assists: Zoie Joslin 17.

Digs: Julia Cox 7, Kenzi Canales 3, Madison Rodgers 2, Christian Everett 1, Isabella Cox 4, MaKynlee Overton 1. 

(Photo: Bulldogette middle blocker Ashley Romero, No. 5, spikes the ball for a kill during the Coahoma-Reagan County District 5-3A volleyball game held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Coahoma. The Dawgettes won the game in three sets and are now 10-1 for the season.)

Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Football Friday Scoreboard for 9/25/2020:

Big Spring 12 @ Lubbock High 48 (Thursday)

Coahoma vs Merkel - cancelled (3A)

Forsan @ Reagan County - cancelled 2A)

Stanton 68 vs San Angelo TLCA 0 (3A)

Borden County 46 @ Water Valley 0 (1A)

Garden City 52 vs Van Horn 32 (1A)

Grady 52 vs non-uil opponent 6 (1A)

Sands Ackerly 72 vs Lorenzo 27 (1A)

1A Schools

Aspermont 54 vs TLC Abilene 6

Borden County 46 @ Water Valley 0

Bronte - bye week

Calvert (did not play)

Dawson ( not playing yet)

Eden 20 vs Morgan 53

Garden City 52 vs Van Horn 32

Lenorah Grady 52 vs non-uil opponent 6

Highland Roscoe 52 @ Ira 70

Lamesa Klondike 50 @ Buena Vista 0

Loop 52 vs Cotton Center 6

Loraine 70 @ Lueders-Avoca 20

Midland TLC 0 @ Stanton 68

O'Donnell 62 @ Spur 36

Rankin (did not play)

Roby (did not play)

Robert Lee 14 vs Rotan 61

Sands 72 vs Lorenzo 27

Sterling City 50 @ Happy 42

Westbrook 72 vs Strawn 32

Whiteface 0 vs Anton 68

Wilson 0 vs Hermleigh 54

2A Schools

Anson (did not play)

Colorado City 13 vs Coleman 47

Eldorado 42 @ Sonora 44

Forsan @ Reagan County - cancelled

Haskell (did not play)

Hawley 15 @ bangs 39

McCamey 41 vs Cole 7

Miles 12 vs Cross Plains 41

Stamford 54 vs Archer City 46

Sundown 24 @ Farwell 6

3A Schools

Abernathy 34 vs Littlefield 20

Coahoma vs Merkel - cancelled

San Angelo Grape Creek 0 @ Early 36

Idalou (not playing yet)

Lamesa 8 vs Monahans 29

Lubbock Roosevelt 58 @ Floydada 5

Merkel @ Coahoma - cancelled

Reagan County vs Forsan - cancelled

San Angelo TLC Academy 0 @ Stanton 68

4A Schools

Andrews 45 vs Estacado 44

Big Spring 12 @ Lubbock 48

Fort Stockton 21 vs Pecos 28

Greenwood 0 @ Canyon 48

Monahans 29 @ Lamesa 8

San Angelo Lakeview 63 vs Brownfield 40

Sweetwater 54 vs Clyde 10

5A Schools

Abilene Cooper 35 @ Permian 47

Lubbock Coronado 42 vs Frenship 14

Lubbock Monterey (not playing yet)

Lubbock Westerners 48 vs Big Spring 12

Lubbock-Cooper Pirates 18 vs Caprock 0

6A Schools

Abilene High 20 vs Tascosa 26

Midland High 13 @ Rider 42

Midland Lee 54 @ Amarillo Sandies 40

Odessa High (not playing yet)

Odessa Permian 47 vs Abilene Cooper 35

San Angelo Central 35 @ Shoemaker 61

Wolfforth Frenship 14 @ Coronado 42

STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM Football Friday Scoreboard for 9/18/20:

Big Spring 20 @ Brownfield 17

Coahoma 34 @ Colorado City 0 (3A)

Forsan 31 @ McCamey 30 (2A)

Stanton 26 @ Sundown 34 (3A)

Borden County 58 @ Sterling City 62 (1A)

Garden City 77 vs Eden 54 (1A)

Grady 50 @ Bronte 19 (1A)

Sands Ackerly 6 @ Whitharral 56 (1A)

1A Schools

Borden County 58 @ Sterling City 62

Bronte 19 vs Lenorah Grady 50

Calvert - bye week

Dawson (not playing yet)

Lenorah Grady 50 @ Bronte 19

Highland Roscoe 104 @ Lorraine 60

Imperial Buena Vista 46 vs Sierra Blanca 41

Ira 16 vs Knox City 55

Loop 54 vs Patton Springs 24

Lorenzo 0 @ Anton 49

Marfa 0 @ Balmorhea 50

Meadow 0 @Klondike 46

O'Donnell 54 vs Jayton 52

Rankin 98 @ Leakey 97

Roby 64 @ Rule 14

Robert Lee 8 @ Hermeigh 55

Sands 6 @ Whitharral 56

Sterling City 62 vs Borden County 58

Van Horn 40 vs Sanderson 20

Veribest @ Rotan-Forfeit

Water Valley 8 vs Westbrook 56

Welch Dawson (not playing yet)

Wellman-Union 8 vs Amhert 56

Whiteface 12 @ Petersburg 59

Wilson 72 @ Southland 50

2A Schools

Anson 6 @ Hamlin 48

Eldorado 46 @ Wink 61

Forsan 31 @Mccamey 30

Haskell 0 vs Albany 43

Hawley 36 @ Winters 13

3A Schools

Abernathy 7 @ Post 26

Coahoma 34 @ Colorado City 0

San Angelo Grape Creek 8 vs Coleman 24

Idalou 35 @ Littlefield 6

Lamesa 32 vs River Road 29

Lubbock Roosevelt 33 vs Dimmitt 0

Stanton 26 @ Sundown 34

4A Schools

Andrews 54 @ Seminole 13

Big Spring 20 @ Brownfield 17

Brownwood 36 @ Burnet 22

Fort Stockton 21 @ Monahans 39

Greenwood - Bye week

Monahans 39 vs Fort Stockton 21

San Angelo Lakeview 12 @ Snyder 36

Sweetwater 40 vs Boerne 35

5A Schools

Abilene Cooper (not playing yet)

Lubbock Coronado (not playing yet)

Lubbock Monterey ((not playing yet)

Lubbock Westerners Not playing yet)

Lubbock-Cooper Pirates (not playing yet)

6A Schools

Abilene High (not playing yet)

Midland High (not playing yet)

Midland Lee (not playing yet)

Odessa High (not playing yet)

Odessa Permian (not playing yet)

San Angelo Central (not playing yet)

Wolfforth Frenship(not playing yet)

The Big Spring Steers won their second game of the season against the Loboes on Friday night. Final score was Big Spring 28, Monahans 6. Sonic Offensive Player of the game for the Steers was Pablito Dehoyos. Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Javarious Ford. The Big Hit of the Game went to Adonis Lopez. 

The next game for the Steers will be 09/18/2020 at Brownfield. Kickoff is at 7 PM and you can listen to that game broadcasted live on KBest Country 95.7.

The Coahoma Bulldogs took their 3rd win of the season against the Eldorado Eagles with a final score of 59-34. Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Bryson Kerby. Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Sean Striegler. Big Hit of the Game went to JB Mashburn. 

Next game for the Bulldogs will be on Friday, 09/18/2020, at Colorado City. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of that game on The Mighty 1490 AM and the New 103.9.

Forsan Buffs won their Homecoming game on Friday night. Final score was Forsan Buffs 27, Stanton Buffaloes 6. Stanton's Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Adrian Delao. Defensive Player of the Game for Stanton was Sebastian Samora, and the White Motor Company Big Hit of the Game went to Evan Cox. 

Next game for the Stanton Buffaloes will be 09/18/2020 in Sundown. Kickoff is at 7 PM. Listen to that game broadcasted live on 94.3 The Fuse. 

Next game for the Forsan Buffs is 09/18/2020 in McCamey. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Keep up with updates for that game on our KBest Media Facebook page. 

Volleyball

Coahoma Bulldogettes defeated the Lubbock Titans on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. Check out the stats below: 

JV Red Bulldogettes vs Lubbock Titans:  25-5, 25-12

Coahoma (7-1) DEF. Lubbock Titans: 25-16, 25-20, 25-16

Varsity Stats:

Aces: Zoie Joslin 1, Christian Everett 2.

Kills: Julia Cox 10, Ashley Romero 7, MaKynlee Overton 6, Madison Rodgers 5, Zoie Joslin 1.

Blocks: Ashley Romero 4, MaKynlee Overton 4.

Assists: Zoie Joslin 21, Isabella Cox 2, Kenzi Canales 1.

Digs: MaKynlee Overton 10, Julia Cox 6, Kenzi Canales 6, Christian Everett 3, Isabella Cox 2, Madison Rodgers 1, Zoie Joslin 1.

(Photo by Lyndel Moody: Coahoma Bulldogs gather in a huddle during the 09/11/2020 home game against the Eldorado Eagles.)

Football 

The Coahoma Bulldogs won their game over the Miles Bulldogs with a final score of Coahoma 49, Miles 0. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Kolt Redden. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Kobe Cervantes, and the Big Hit of the Game went to Bryden Fontana.

The next game for the Bulldogs will be a home game against Eldorado on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, with kickoff at 7:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of that game on The Mighty 1490 AM or The New FM 103.9.

Stanton Buffaloes had a close game against the Merkel Badgers, but ultimately, Merkel powered through and won. Final Score was Stanton 22, Merkel 24. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Austin Hewtty. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Ryllon Martinez, and the Big Hit of the Game went to Miguel Moreno.

Forsan Buffs hosted the Post Antelopes for their first home game of the season. Final score was Forsan 7, Post 39. 

The next game for the Stanton Buffaloes and Forsan Buffs will be on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Forsan. Forsan will host Stanton for their Homecoming game at Roger Hudgins Field at Buffalo Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of this game by the KBest Sports Crew on 94.3 The Fuse.

Big Spring had a bye week, but will return this Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, when they host Monahans for their Senior Night. Kickoff for this game is at 7 PM. Catch the action broadcasted live on KBest Country 95.7, brought to you by the KBest Sports Crew.

Volleyball

Varstiy teams for the Coahoma Bulldogettes and the Big Spring Lady Steers won their volleyball matches on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Big Spring defeated Lamesa and Coahoma defeated Grape Creek.

The next game for the Varisty Lady Steers will be Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at 6 PM in Wall. The next game for the Bulldogettes will be on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at noon against the Lubbock Titans. 

Volleyball Stats 

The following are stats submitted by Coahoma Media for varsity games against Grape Creek on 09/05/2020:

Coahoma DEF. Grape Creek: 13-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-19

Aces: Isabella Cox 1.

Kills: MaKynlee Overton 12, Julia Cox 9, Ashley Romero 5, Isabella Cox 4, Zoie Joslin 2.

Blocks: Ashley Romero 1.

Assists: Zoie Joslin 25, Isabella Cox 1, MaKynlee Overton 1.

Digs: Julia Cox 10, Madison Rodgers 8, Kenzi Canales 6, Christian Everett 6, MaKynlee Overton 6.

As of 09/08/2020, no stats have been received for the Lady Steers @ Lamesa varsity games on 09/05/2020.

(Photo: Coahoma Bulldogs tackle a Miles football player during the 09/04/2020 game in Miles.)

Local High School Football Match-Ups for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

Forsan Buffs v. Post Antelopes, kickoff is at 7:30 PM at Roger Hudgins Field at Buffalo Stadium in Forsan. Keep up with the game through our Facebook Updates. 

Coahoma Bulldogs travel to Miles to take on the Bulldogs. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to that game broadcasted live on The Mighty 1490 AM, The New FM 103.9, and KBest Country 95.7.

Stanton Buffaloes will travel to Merkel to face the Badgers. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to that game broadcasted live by the KBest Sports Crew on 94.3 The Fuse.

Volleyball Match-Ups for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020
Saturday, 09/05/2020, Lady Steers Volleyball teams will travel to Lamesa to compete. JV Black plays at 10, JV Gold plays at 11, and Varsity plays at Noon.

Coahoma Bulldogettes will travel to Grape Creek on Saturday morning. JV White plays at 10 a.m. followed by JV Red at 11 p.m. The varsity game begins at noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales are at https://www.grapecreekisd.net/apps/pages/TICKETS

Any worries Coahoma Head Volleyball Coach Jamie Bonner may have had about her team being out of practice after two weeks off from competition were put to rest Tuesday night.

The Bulldoggetes played like a well-oiled machine beating San Angelo TLCA in three sets —  25-19, 25-23, 25-15.

“I talked to them about being off,” Bonner said. “I told them we can’t let not having a game or two or three games stall us with what we want to achieve. They responded really well.

“The overall leadership from our seniors was a major factor in our win tonight,” she continued.”They kept us going and kept the momentum going on our side. The overall athleticism shown by this team, their all-out heart and hustle by all of our kids, is making the difference.” 

Both teams played a hard-hitting, physically aggressive game for the first two sets. All evening the Bulldogettes were hawkish in blocking or chasing down attack shots with one thing in mind. Keep the ball alive.

Coahoma took an early lead in all three sets although the Lady Eagles stayed in the game keeping the score close in the first two matches. By the third set, the Bulldogettes built up a 10-point advantage by the time the Lady Eagles began a second-half rally. Coahoma ended the match earning three points in a row with Christian Everett serving. 

Everett had one ace for the evening. MaKynlee Overton led the Bulldogettes with seven kills, four blocks, and five digs. Julia Cox had six kills and Zoie Joslin had 19 assists.

Since returning to the court this after sitting out last season because of an injury, Ashley Romero has been an all-around player for the Bulldogettes.

“Since day one when she set foot on the court this year, she has worked her tail off,” Bonner said. “She played extremely well tonight. She showed out for us — getting her hands on the ball, bocking for us. She was an all around player tonight. She did a phenomenal job.”

Romero, who had five kills and three blocks for the game, said she was just glad to be back on the court. 

“I love being part of my team,” she said. “I love how we are working together and I missed the excitement.”

And she is hoping to cap off her senior year with a long season.

“How we are playing and how we are playing as a family, it feels amazing,” she said. “That is how every team should play - as a family. We all have fun both in practice and on the court.”

Now the Bulldogettes will turn their eyes south towards Grape Creek on Saturday for a rematch against the Lady Eagles, who gave Coahoma its only loss of the season.  

“Last time, they did a lot of tipping,” Bonner said. “We are going to do a lot of tip coverage for the rest of the week in practice. We are used to teams that constantly hit the ball. Grape Creek saw that was a weakness of ours, so they tipped a lot. We also didn’t play our best offense when we played them last. I told them let’s celebrate this win, but our focus is on Saturday.” 

JV Bulldogettes vs TLCA: White lost in two sets: 17-25, 12-25. Red lost in three: 16-25, 25-21, 23-25.  

Next: Coahoma (5-1) at Grape Creek on Saturday. JV White plays at 10 a.m. followed by JV Red at 11 p.m. The varsity game begins at noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales are at https://www.grapecreekisd.net/apps/pages/TICKETS

Coahoma DEF. TLCA - San Angelo: 25-19, 25-23, 25-15

Varsity Stats:

Aces: Christian Everett 1.

Kills: MaKynlee Overton 7, Julia Cox 6, Ashley Romero 5, Christian Everett 5, 

Blocks: MaKynlee Overton 4, Ashley Romero 3, Isabella Cox 1

Assists: Zoie Joslin 19, Christian Everett 1, Isabella Cox 1

Digs: McKynlee Overton 5, Kenzi Canales 3, Madison Rodgers 3, Julia Cox 1, Christian Everett 1

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Sign-ups are going on now through September 1, 2020.

This is for ages 3-14, and divisions are split by ages: (3-4), (5-7) (8-10) (11-13)

All divisions are Co-ed. Girls and boys are welcome to play. Costs for YMCA members is $63 and non-members is $73.

Be advised that there are scholarships available for those who need it. All scholarships must be filled out and turned in at the YMCA before children are registered so the discount can be applied to the registration form.

For more information, contact Dathan Jones at (432) 254-9949.

BOXING CLUB

Beginning September 1st, there will be a Boxing Club at the Big Spring YMCA. The instructor will be AJ Cortez (Ph#: 432-213-8140). Be advised that the following equipment will be required: a 180-degree hand wrap, fitted mouthpiece, and gloves.

 Monthly prices for members are $60, and $70 for non-members. Private lessons are also available at $70/session for ages 5 and up. Registration for Boxing Club can be completed at the front desk of the Big Spring YMCA, located at 801 Owens St.

Coahoma and Forsan football teams competed in the Howard County Bowl last night at Memorial Stadium. It was a close game, but Coahoma took the win with a final score of Bulldogs 15, Buffs 13.

Players of the Game are as follows:

Sonic Offensive Players of the Game 

Coahoma - Sean Striegler

Forsan - Chris Mendez

Sonic Defensive Players of the Game 

Coahoma - Brayden Fontana

Forsan - Nathaniel Hernandez

Big Hit of the Game - JB Mashburn, Coahoma

NEXT WEEK

The Bulldogs hit the road and head to Miles to take on the Miles Bulldogs. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM, and you can listen to a live broadcast of that game on The Mighty 1490 AM and The New FM 103.9!

Forsan Buffs host their first home game against the Post Antelopes. Kick off for that game is at 7:30 PM. Keep up with that game on our KBest Media Facebook page!

Coahoma DEF. 4A Lubbock Estacado: 25-13, 12-25, 25-14, 25-18

Aces: Kenzi Canales 1, Zoie Joslin 2, Christian Everett 1

Kills: Kenzi Canales 1, Julia Cox 7, Ashley Romero 7, Christen Everett 6, Isabella Cox 5, Sophie Biddison 2.

Blocks: Sophie Biddison 1.

Assists:  Zoie Joslin 23, Christian Everett 1.

Digs: Kenzi Canales 4, Julia Cox 4, Zoie Joslin 1, Christian Everett 4, Isabella Cox 4, Shae Lang 1. 

Next: Coahoma at Colorado City, 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

SWEETWATER —Bulldogettes will be focusing on defensive basics when they return to practice this week after their latest match, but head coach Jamie Bonner is pleased with how her volleyball team is shaping up this season.

The Coahoma team earned its first loss of the preseason to Grape Creek — 21-25, 25-18, 11-15 — and won against 4A Sweetwater — 26-24, 21-25, 15-13 — in a dual match hosted by the Lady Mustangs on Saturday.

The Bulldogettes made some costly defensive errors during their first set against the Lady Eagles, but were able to recover to win the second set. In the last set, the Bulldogettes made a late-in-the-game rally to pull within three points before Grape Creek ended the match with a kill. 

“One big thing they did to us is that they tipped the ball a lot, and we were standing back ready for a hit. We couldn’t adjust and move our feet in time,” Bonner said. “Another issue for us was being in the correct defensive position quick enough. We are definitely going to go back and work on those fundamentals.”

Kenzi Canales led Coahoma in the final push of the Grape Creek game sending over some powerful serves to Lady Eagles side for the last three Bulldogette points. Stepping into the team’s Libero position, the Coahoma High School senior has added an additional level of depth to the Bulldogettes’ defensive arsenal. 

“She worked so hard in the summer,” Bonner said. “Summer workouts were off and on, but she was there every day and continued to work, and she has stepped up her leadership skills this year. Also, I think that just translates to our physical play on the court.”

Quickly shaking off the loss, the girls turned around to face a tough second match against the Sweetwater Lady Mustangs. With the powerful arms of seniors Julia Cox, Ashley Romero, and MaKynlee Overton, Coahoma left the floor with a two-set to one victory. 

Combined stats for the two games show Cox led the Bulldogettes with 10 kills followed by Romero with nine and Overton had eight. 

Led by four senior starters, the Coahoma team still has plenty of talent from its younger players to draw from. Sophomore Zoie Joslin, who returned as the team’s go-to setter, had 16 assists for the match. Freshman Isabella Cox had five kills and an ace and her classmate Sophie Biddison got two kills and two aces. 

“It feels really good, and it feels good to the girls, to know that we have nine players who can all step up at any time and play any position because of their overall athleticism,” Bonner said. “That’s huge for us to have people who can step in no matter what the situation is, and I have faith they can get it done.”

After more than five months and an interrupted summer workout program caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the return to competition has been welcomed by both Coahoma athletes and their coaches. 

It also means getting used to following new UIL Covid-19 guidelines. 

“It’s been weird getting used to the mask, but they have adjusted well,” Bonner said. “I thought not being able to switch sides might have affected us. It’s all mental as far as what side you are on anyway, but so far, I don’t think that has affected us in any way. We are just excited that we get to play. Every day that we get to play, I tell them we are just going to work hard and have fun. You never know how long it will last.”

JV Bulldogettes volleyball action: JV White fell in both games at the Sweetwater dual. JV Red went 2-0.

Next: The Coahoma varsity Bulldogettes (3-1) hosts Lubbock Estacado for their home opener at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. JV White plays at 4:30 p.m., JV Red’s game starts at 5:30 p.m. All games are held at the Coahoma Elementary School competition gym on the Kim Nichols gym floor. 

Coahoma varsity Bulldogettes at Sweetwater Dual

Game 1 

Grape Creek DEF. Coahoma: 21-25, 25-18, 11-15 

Kills: Julia Cox 3, Ashley Romero 4, Isabella Cox 3, Sophie Biddison 1, MayKynlee Overton 4.

Blocks: Julia Cox 1, MaKynlee Overton 2. 

Assists: Julia Cox 1, Zoie Joslin 7, Isabella Cox 1, Christen Everett 1, MaKynlee Overton 1

Digs: Kenzi Canales 2, Julia Cox 1, MaKynlee Overton 2.

Game 2

Coahoma DEF Sweetwater: 26-24, 21-25, 15-13

Aces: Ashley Romero 1, Christian Everett, 1, Isabella Cox 1, Sophie Biddison 2.

Kills: Kenzi Canales 1, Julia Cox 7, Ashley Romero 5, Isabella Cox 2, Sophie Biddison 1, MaKynlee Overton 4.

Blocks: MaKynlee Overton 2. 

Assists: Zoie Joslin 9, MaKynlee Overton 1

Digs: Zoie Joslin 1, Isabella Cox 1, MaKynlee Overton 1.

Big Spring YMCA Youth Flag Football sign-ups are going on now through September 1, 2020.

This is for ages 3-14, and divisions are split by ages: (3-4), (5-7) (8-10) (11-13)

All divisions are Co-ed. Girls and boys are welcome to play.

Costs for Ymca members is $63 and non-members is $73.

Be advised that there are scholarships available for those who need it. All scholarships must be filled out and turned in at the YMCA before children are registered so the discount can be applied to the registration form.

For more information, contact Dathan Jones at (432) 254-9949.

Coahoma ISD athletes will return to action on Monday to begin two-a-days after the UIL gave the go-ahead last week for Class 1A-4A programs to start the season on schedule.

“It’s exciting because now we have direction, and we are getting sports back,” said Chris Joslin Coahoma ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. “It’s been a little stressful because we’ve been sitting here making plan after plan and not really knowing what the future holds. Now it’s time to get going and that’s good. We are all excited to get back to it.”

The Coahoma Bulldog football team will kick-off the season with a Midnight Madness practice at 12:01 a.m. Sunday night/Monday morning at the Bill Easterling Memorial Stadium. The stands will be open for spectators.

“That event went over well last year,” Joslin said. “Our kids are excited for the return of football and this gives them a cool, evening first practice.” 

Also returning on Aug 3, Bulldogettes volleyball players will report to the CES competition gym at 8:30 a.m. to begin two-a-days. 

Professional, college, and public school sports programs across the nation shut down back in early spring in hopes of slowing down the spread of Covid-19. 

By summer, UIL OK’d public school programs to hold conditioning programs under strict guidelines after the spread of the Coronavirus began to slow, but in June, summer workout programs were halted for a brief time in response to the surge of new Covid-19 cases in Texas.

Now with the resumption of sports, Joslin said the department will continue to strictly adhere to UIL Covid-19 guidelines as the program moves forward. 

“Even if we come to a point when the UIL drops those guidelines, we are going to continue to clean the weight room the way we’ve been doing it,” he said. “We are going to clean all the locker rooms the same way. We bought face shields for all the kids in athletics. We are doing everything we can to get our kids to competition days.” 

Cautious but optimistic is how Joslin described the attitude CISD coaches have in approaching the next few months.

 “We are going to deal with stuff,” Joslin said. “Every school is going to have to deal with students and faculty getting sick, but if they are going to let us go, we are going to do it but do it cautiously.

“I think the kids are ready,” he continued. “Our coaches are ready to go. They love sports, but the kids are the real reason why we are in this job. Our student athletes have been shut down since March, and they are ready to get back.”