BIG SPRING – Howard College has hired John Ishee, III, former head women’s basketball coach at Pratt Community College, as the new Women’s Basketball Coach for the Hawks. Ishee will be on campus meeting with the team and will start his official duties on November 4, 2020.

The position was recently opened after the retirement of long-time Hawks coach, Earl Diddle.

“We are very excited to bring Coach Ishee to Howard College,” said Terry Hansen, Chief Athletics and Special Projects Director. “The experience he brings to the table will be invaluable for our program moving forward.”

Ishee comes to the Hawks after 3 years of success with Pratt Community College. Prior to that, he has coached at the high school, community college, and university level in Texas as well as New Mexico, Missouri, and Mississippi.

Most recently, he was a finalist for the 2020 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) 2 year/community college national coach of the year while his team also pulled out a huge win over then #12 Seward County, breaking a 28 year and 53 game losing streak. As evidence of the focus on the student athlete, his 2020 team was 9th in the nation for WBCA team GPA with a 3.51.

“Although I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Pratt, I am very excited about the challenge ahead and being a part of the Hawk Athletics program,” said Ishee. “Howard College has a great athletic tradition built by coaches Anna Smith, Royce Chadwick, Matt Corkery and Earl Diddle, just to name a few. I’m grateful to Dr. Sparks, Mr. Hansen, and Mr. Yeater for the opportunity to step in line and contribute to the tradition of excellence.”

Coach Ishee received his Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has accumulated numerous awards and honors throughout his basketball career of 35 years.

“I’m anxious to meet this group of young women that will be representing Howard College. We know we have our work cut out for us as the WJCAC conference is historically one of the best, but I’m ready to get to work,” stated Ishee. “I look forward to working with assistant coach Meesha Wade and appreciate everything she has done in recruiting and keeping the team moving forward in preparation for the upcoming season.”

For more information about Howard College and Hawk Athletics visit howardcollege.edu or hchawk.com.

Forsan Buffs won their game over Stamford with a final score of Forsan 42, Stamford 14. The next game for the Buffs will be on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 when they travel to Hawley to compete against the Bearcats. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Keep up with that game through live updates on our KBest Media Facebook page. 

Big Spring Steers won their game over Lake View, final score was Steers 35, Chiefs 21. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Jose Cantu. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Maverick Yanez. The Big Hit of the Game went to Keagan Mitchell. Big Spring will have a bye week this week. The next game for the Steers will be a Bi-District game against the Riverside Rangers from El Paso. Kickoff is at 7 PM, place is TBD at this time. 

Coahoma Bulldogs lost to Roosevelt Eagles with a final score of Bulldogs 20 , Eagles 26.  The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Brysen Kerby. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Nick Gonzales. The Big Hit of the Game went to Arian Emerson. The next game for the Bulldogs will be on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, when they travel to Abernathy to take on the Antelopes. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. That game will be broadcasted live on The Mighty 1490 AM and the new FM 103.9.

Stanton Buffaloes lost to Abernathy Antelopes with a final score of Buffaloes 18, Antelopes 34. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Austin Hewtty. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Roberto Perez. The White Motor Company Big Hit of the Game went to Miguel Moreno. The next game will be in Big Lake against the Reagan County Owls. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of this game on 94.3 The Fuse.

(Photo by Charlie Huff: Forsan v. Stamford at Roger Hudgins Field, Forsan, TX on 10/30/2020)

SWEETWATER — The Bulldogettes brought the heat against Clyde on Thursday night at the start of the bi-distict playoff game and gave the Lady Bulldogs a reality check that the Coahoma squad was there to compete. 

The Bulldogettes, who came into the match in the fourth seed, opened the competition with a win in set one (25-20) surprising the undefeated district 6-3A champions. The Lady Bulldogs went on to take the next three sets (15-25, 14-25, 18-25) and win their fifth consecutive bi-district championship.

“The way they (Bulldogettes) came out on fire, it proved to me that they understood they could hang with Clyde and not only hang with them but beat them like they did in the first set,” said CHS Head Volleyball Coach Jaime Bonner. “It’s not like any set was a blowout. We stood with them the whole time. I told them right after the game, I can’t ask anymore from them than them just playing as a team and going all out. I think they shocked some people tonight. This team is by far the best I’ve seen at Coahoma, and it’s because they work so hard, and they put their heart into it.”

Coahoma opened with Zoie Joslin on the serve line, who went on a 2-point run. Thanks to a strong back line digging out Clyde’s hard hit balls, the Bulldogettes were able to keep a couple of points ahead to take the first set. 

“We knew Clyde was going to come out swinging hard,” Bonner said. “I think the girls did a good job of adjusting to them and transitioning, so we were in position to pick up a lot of balls that Clyde probably thought they put down. They did an outstanding job. I am just proud of them.”

Christian Everett led the Bulldogettes in digs getting nine out of the team total of 36. Isabella Cox tallied six. Julia Cox, Madison Rodgers and Kenzi Canales had five each.

Clyde returned for the next round of play with determination and gained an early lead for set two and three. However, the Dawgettes clawed their way back to tie by mid game before the Lady Bulldogs went on a long point run to end both sets in their favor. 

In the fourth set, the Bulldogettes managed a rally once again cutting a seven-point deficit (9-16) to three (18-21) before Clyde went on a four-point run to win the match. 

Coahoma ends the season 12-7 which is one of the best records in the history of the program. Bonner credits the squad’s success to her four seniors, Kenzi Canalas, Julia Cox, MaKynlee Overton, and Ashley Romero. 

Now turning her eyes to next season, Bonner said she is excited for the possibilities carved out from the success of her 2020 squad.  

“I think we have a lot of talent returning next year, and I think our four seniors did an excellent job of leading them and just showing them how to be competitive and continue to keep going and overcome adversity,” Bonner said.

Clyde vs Coahoma @ Sweetwater

Clyde DEF. Coahoma (3-5, 12-7):  25-20, 15-25, 14-25, 18-25.

Varsity Stats:

Ace: Christian Everett 1.

Kills: Julia Cox 7, MaKynlee Overton 7, Ashley Romero 6, 

Blocks: MaKynlee Overton 3, Ashley Romero 2, Julia Cox 1.

Assists: Zoie Joslin 18.

Digs: Christian Everett 9, Isabella Cox 6, Kenzi Canales 5, Madison Rodgers 5, Julia Cox 5, MaKynlee Overton 4, Sophie Biddison 1, Zoie Joslin 1

(Contributed Photo: The Bulldogettes celebrate after scoring a point against Clyde in the bi-district match held on Thursday in Sweetwater.)

Big Spring Steers lost to the Fort Stockton Panthers on Friday night with a final score of 7-28. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Pablito Dehoyos. Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Devin Manning. The Big Hit of the game went to Louis Solis. 

The next game for the Steers will be this Friday when they host San Angelo Lakeview at home.  Kickoff is at 7 PM and you can listen to a live broadcast of that game brought to you by the KBest Sports Crew on KBest Country 95.7. 

Coahoma Bulldogs won their game over the Reagan County Owls with a final score of 60-0. Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Tony Hagins. Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Arian Emerson. The Big Hit of the Game went to Patrick Gutierrez. 

The next game for the Bulldogs will be this Friday when they host Lubbock Roosevelt at home. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM and you can listen to that game broadcasted live on The Mighty 1490 AM and the new FM 103.9. 

Stanton Buffaloes lost to the Idalou Wildcats with a final score of 8-56. The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Ashton Smith. Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Eddie Wittenbarger, and the White Motor Company Big Hit of the Game went to Miguel Moreno. 

The next game for the Stanton Buffaloes will be this Friday when they host Abernathy at Buffalo Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM and you can listen to that game broadcasted on 94.3 The Fuse. 

Forsan Buffs won their game over the Haskell Indians with a final score of 56-14. The next game for the Buffs will be on Friday when they host Stamford. Kickoff for the Buffs is at 7:30 PM. You can find updates for that game on our KBest Media Facebook page.

(Photo: Forsan v. Haskell football game on 10/23/2020)

CRANE — The Coahoma Junior High School eighth grade boys and girls cross country teams walked away district champions at the meet held in Crane recently.

Baylor Wright led the Coahoma girls team with a time of 14 minutes and two seconds and Gavin Rochelle was the top runner for the boys finishing at 12 minutes, 59 seconds. Both runners placed second in their individual races. 

Coming in third for the girls team was Merick Alverez with a time of 14 minutes and 15 seconds. Blayk Vadney crossed the line in fourth place in the boys race. He ran the race in 13 minutes, 41 seconds.

Rounding out the top ten finishes for the eight grade girls were Abigail Bose (15:24) in fifth, Natalie East (16:23) in ninth, and Bree Arrendondo (16:25) in 10th. Fellow teammates Katie Jones and Kaedyn Lee also did well. Jones finished 13th with a time of 17 minutes and nine seconds and Lee (18:06) crossed the line in 18th place.

The boys team top ten were: Trace Vasquez (13:52), seventh place; Brandyn Cortez (13:54), eighth place; and Michael Hernandez (14:04), 10th place.Theron Ott just missed the top ten cutoff. He placed 11th with a time of 14 minutes, 14 seconds. Also finishing strong were Maleki Rodriguez (16:34) in 16th place and Blair Braxton (17:45) in 20th. 

At the seventh grade competition, the combined efforts of Raeyln Quintero, Kasey Ramirez, Madison Bose, Jazlynn Gonzales, and Paisley Osborn led the girls team to second place in district competition. 

Quintero was the Coahoma top finisher coming in at fourth place with a time of 15 minutes 47 seconds. Following close on her heels were Ramirez (16:42) in fifth place and Bose (16:51) in sixth. Gonzales (17:36) and Osborne (19:33) finished 13th and 18th respectively. 

Results from the seventh grade boys team rounded out an excellent day for the junior high cross country program. The five member team came in third. Eason Sullivan led the seventh grade boys with a time of 16 minutes and 23 seconds and crossed the finish line in 11th place. John Far (17:05), Caden Long (17:16), and Eddie Gallarado (17:45) came in 12th, 13th, and 14th place respectively. Fellow teammate Caleb Klub (23:33) finished 22nd. 

Overall, the Coahoma Junior High School cross country team had 13 runners place in the top ten of their individual races.

District Junior High

Cross County Meet

Crane, Texas

Individual Results

7th Grade Boys - Third Place

11. Eason Sullivan, 16:23; 12. John Farr, 17:05; 13. Caden Long, 17:16; 14. Eddie Gallardo, 17:45; 22. Caleb Klug, 23:33.

7th Grade Girls - Second Place

4. Raelyn Quintero, 15.47; 5. Kasey Ramirez, 16:42; 6. Madison Bose, 16:51; 13. Jazlynn Gonzales, 17:36; 18. Paisley Osborne, 19.33.

8th Grade Boys - District Champions

2. Gavin Rochelle, 12:59; 4. Blayk Vadney, 13:41; 7. Trace Vasquez, 13:52; 8. Brandyn Cortes, 13:54; 10. Michael Hernandez, 14:04; 11. Theron Ott, 14:14; 16. Maleki Rodrigeuz, 16:34; 20. Braxton Blair, 17:45.

8th Grade Girls - District Champions

2. Baylor Wright, 14:02; 3. Merick Alvarez, 14:15; 5. Abigail Bose, 15:24; 9. Natalie East, 16:23; 10. Bre Arrendondo, 16:25; 13. Katie Jones, 17:09; 18. Kaedyn Lee, 18:06. 

Big Spring 35 vs Andrews 56 (4A)
Coahoma 20 vs Stanton 16 (3A)
Forsan 23 vs Anson 27 (2A)
Borden County 61 vs Meadow 8 (1A)
Garden City 15 vs Jayton 61 (1A)
Grady - did not play (1A)
Sands Ackerly - did not play (1A)

1A Schools
Aspermont - did not play
Borden County 61 vs Meadow 8
Calvert 72 @ non-uil opponent
Dawson 0 vs Wilson 0
Eden- did not play
Garden City 15 vs Jayton 61
Lenorah Grady - did not play
Hermleigh 56 @ Roby 28
Highland Roscoe - did not play
Imperial Buena Vista - did not play
Ira 70 @ Rotan 18
Lamesa Klondike 0 vs Loop 0
Loraine - did not play
Midland TLCA 0 @ Grandfalls-Royalty 0
O'Donnell 58 @ Morton 6
Rankin - did not play
Sands - did not play
Sterling City - did not play
Van Horn - did not play
Veribest 6 @ Water Valley 63
Welch Dawson 0 vs Wilson 0
Westbrook - did not play
Whiteface 42 @ Wellman-Union 44

2A Schools
Anson 27 @ Forsan 23
Colorado City 0 vs Haskell 34
Eldorado 35 @ Rocksprings 12
Haskell 34 @ Colorado 0
McCamey 38 vs Wink 33
Miles 6 vs Junction 33
Stamford 16 @ Hawley 31
Sundown 58 vs Floydada 21

3A Schools
Abernathy 14 @ Idalou 42
Coahoma 20 vs Stanton 16
San Angelo Grape Creek 0 @ Ballinger 41
Lamesa 28 vs Kermit 0
Merkel 27 @ Millsap 45
Reagan County 0 @ Roosevelt 57
San Angelo TLC Academy 0 @ Clyde 0

4A Schools
Big Spring 35 vs Andrews 56
Fort Stockton 65 @ Lakeview 28
Monahans 9 @ Greenwood 13
Lubbock Estacado 20 @ Borger 23
Snyder - did not play
Sweetwater 62 @ Pecos 39

5A Schools
Abilene Cooper 54 vs Northwest 21
Lubbock Coronado 51 @ Rider 13
Lubbock Westerners 0 @ Randall 59
Lubbock-Cooper Pirates 49 @ Monterey 8

6A Schools
Abilene High 32 @ Central 53
Midland High 23 @ Frenship 37
Midland Lee 44 @ Permian 55
Odessa High - did not play

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, Coahoma Bulldogs lost their game against the Idalou Wildcats. Final score was Bulldogs 22, Wildcats 68. Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Sean Striegler; Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Colin Daniels; and the Big Hit of the Game went to Arian Emerson. 

The Stanton Buffaloes lost their game against the Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles with a final score of Buffaloes 18, Eagles 28. Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Adrian Delao; Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Ashton Smith; and the White Motor Company Big Hit of the Game went to Miguel Moreno.

The Big Spring Steers will return to the field on Friday, Oct. 16th, when they host the Andrews Mustangs. Kickoff is at 7 PM and you can listen to this game broadcasted live by our KBest Sports Crew on KBest Country 95.7. Be advised that this year's Homecoming Court will also be recognized during this game.

The next game for the Bulldogs and the Stanton Buffaloes will be this Friday, Oct. 16th, when they host Stanton at Bill Easterling Memorial Stadium in Coahoma. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to this game broadcasted live by our KBest Sports Crews on The Mighty 1490 AM, the new FM 103.9, and 94.3 The Fuse. Be advised that the Coahoma broadcast will air on The Mighty 1490 AM and the new FM 103.9, and the Stanton broadcast will air on 94.3 The Fuse.

The Forsan Buffs won their game against the Colorado City Wolves. Final score was Buffs 43, Wolves 6. This Friday, Oct. 16th, the Buffs will host Anson at Roger Hudgins Field at Buffalo Stadium in Forsan. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.

(Photo: Forsan v. Colorado City football game on 10/09/2020 in Forsan, Texas. Photo courtesy of Charlie Huff.)

In high school football this week, the Big Spring Steers won’t have a game tonight. 

Coahoma Bulldogs will travel to Idalou for their game against the Wildcats. Kickoff for that game is at 7:30 PM and you can catch the live broadcast, brought to you by the KBest Crew, on KBest Country 95.7, The Mighty 1490 AM, and the new FM 103.9.

The Stanton Buffaloes will host a home game against Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Listen to the live broadcast of that game on 94.3 The Fuse. The Forsan Buffs will be hosting the Colorado City Wolves. Kickoff for the Buffs is at 7:30 PM. Keep up with updates for that game on our KBest Media Facebook page. 

In volleyball action this weekend, tomorrow the Forsan Lady Buffs varsity team will have an away game against Buena Vista at noon. Big Spring Lady Steers will host Estacado at Steer Gym with varsity playing at 5 PM. 

Coahoma Bulldogettes won’t play this weekend, but their next game will be an away game on Tuesday, Oct. 13th against Reagan County.

Big Spring – Did not play

Coahoma - Did not play (3A)

Forsan- Did not play (2A)

Stanton - Did not play (3A)

Borden County - did not play (1A)

Garden City 24 @ Westbrook 69 (1A)

Grady 56 @ Robert Lee 14 (1A)

Sands Ackerly 58 @ Patton Springs 12 (1A)

1A Schools

Aspermont 60 @ Gordon 66

Borden County - did not play

Bronte 6 vs Hermleigh 55

Calvert 53 vs Coolidge 7

Dawson 13 vs Kerena 21

Eden 0 vs Sterling City 48

Garden City 24 @ Westbrook 69

Highland Roscoe 32 vs Water Valley 70

Imperial Buena Vista 60 @ Sanderson 14

Ira 72 @ Loraine 26

Lamesa Klondike 74 vs Witharral 28

Loop 45 vs Wellman-Union 68

Lorenzo 47 vs Rule 54

Marfa 65 vs Permian Basin Renegades 17

Meadow 0 @ Happy 54

Midland TLCA - did not play

O'Donnell - did not play

Rankin 54 @ Nueces Canyon 6

Roby 0 vs Jayton 48

Robert Lee 14 @ Grady 56

Sands 58 @ Patton Springs 12

Van Horn 46 vs GrandFalls-Royalty 0

Veribest 40 @ Mullin 60

Whiteface 0 vs Spur 48

Wilson 44 @ Cotton Center 6 (halftie)

2A Schools

Anson-did not play

Colorado City- did not play

Eldorado -- did not play

Forsan - did not play

Haskell - did not play

Hawley - did not play

McCamey 40 vs Petrolia 12

Miles - did not play

Stamford - did not play

Sundown - did not play

3A Schools

Abernathy - did not play

Coahoma - did not play

San Angelo Grape Creek - did not play

Idalou - did not play

Lamesa 14 @ Denver City 49

Lubbock Roosevelt - did not play

Merkel - did not play

Reagan County - did not play

San Angelo TLC Academy - did not play

Stanton - did not play

4A Schools

Andrews 51 vs Hereford 7

Big Spring - did not play

Fort Stockton 12 vs Lubbock 28

Greenwood 39 Vs Pecos 10

Monahans 21 vs Seminole 28

San Angelo Lakeview 49 @ Fabens 20

Lubbock Estacado 7 @ Bushland 46

Snyder 28 vs Sweetwater 47

5A Schools

Abilene Cooper 30 @ Abilene 20

Lubbock Monterey 6 vs Wylie 24

Lubbock Westerners 28 @ Fort Stockton 12

Lubbock-Cooper Pirates 0 vs Coronado 28

6A Schools

Abilene High 20 vs Coper 30

Midland High 17 vs Amarillo 49

Midland Lee 31 @ Tascosa 21

Odessa High - not playing yet

Odessa Permian 51 @ Mesquite Horn 10

San Angelo Central 0 @ Clemens 35

Wolfforth Frenship 49 vs Centennial 42

Odessa Compass Academy DEF. Coahoma (1-1, 10-2): 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-17

Varsity Stats:

Aces: Julia Cox 1.

Kills: MaKynlee Overton 12, Julia Cox 8, Madison Rodgers 5, Ashley Romero 5, Zoie Joslin 4, Isabella Cox 2. 

Blocks: Madison Rodgers 1, Ashley Romero 2, MaKynlee Overton 5.

Assists: Zoie Joslin 29.

Digs: Kenzi Canales 11, MaKynlee Overton 11, Madison Rodgers 8, Julia Cox 7, Shae Lang 7, Isabella Cox 4, Zoie Joslin 1

Sub varsity games: JV Red won in two sets.

Next: Coahoma hosts Sonora for a district game on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Game times are JV Red plays at 5:30 p.m. and varsity plays at 6:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL

Stanton Buffaloes took a huge win over San Angelo TLCA for their Homecoming game on Friday. Final score was Stanton 68, San Angelo TLCA 0.

The Sonic Offensive Player of the Game was Roger Martinez. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Ryllan Martinez, and the White Motor Company Big Hit of the Game went to Josh Hensley.

Forsan and Coahoma football games were cancelled. 

The Big Spring Steers lost to Lubbock High on Thursday with a final score of Big Spring 12, Lubbock High 48. The Sonic Offensive Player of the game was Isaiha Holloway. The Sonic Defensive Player of the Game was Toby Galaviz, and the Big Hit of the Game went to Elijah Darrow.

Over the weekend, BSHS Head Football Coach Cannon McWilliams announced that Varsity and Junior Varsity football players will be required to participate in virtual learning through Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. There will be no practice or in-person school for these student-athletes. Coach McWilliams stated that the decision was made for the safety of their players and coaches. The situation will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and an update will be issued. It should also be noted that there will be no JV or Varsity football games this week. 9th grade and junior high football teams will still practice as usual and their games will contrite as scheduled. 

VOLLEYBALL

Coahoma Bulldogettes won their district opener against Reagan County on Saturday. Tomorrow, they’ll travel to Odessa to take on Compass Academy. Varsity Plays at 6 p.m.

Big Spring Lady Steers won their district game against Lubbock Estacado on Saturday, as well. Tomorrow, they’ll host the Snyder Lady Tigers at Steer Gym. Varsity plays at 6 p.m.

(Photo: Big Spring Steers at the beginning of a play during their football game against 5A team Lubbock High on 09/24/2020.)