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Wildcats topple Texans, beat highest ranked team in program history

November 5, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In an instant classic that could later decide the winner of the United Athletic Conference, the Wildcats and kicker Brandon Perez defeated the Tarleton State University Texans on a last-second field goal from 47 yards away.  Perez, junior from Crandall, has now hit on six of 10 field goals this season after missing a field goal earlier in the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats battle Texans, look to blemish TSU’s perfect season

October 31, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In a game that could decide the fate of the United Athletic Conference, the Wildcats will host the Tarleton State University Texans for the homecoming game on Saturday. The Texans enter the game undefeated through the 2025 season, including a double overtime win over the Army Black Knights. In addition to the 9-0 record, the Texans are scoring ... [Read More…]

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WAC rebrands amidst athletics renovations

October 31, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

For nearly 65 years, the Western Athletic Conference has existed throughout the southwestern and pacific northwest regions of the United States. Starting July 2026, it will cease to exist as the WAC as it undergoes a rebranding, becoming the United Athletic Conference. Though just a remodeling, the conference will lose all “WAC” imagery and ... [Read More…]

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Triple twins lead Wildcats on field, court, pitch

October 31, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

To some, sports is just the game, a way to blow off steam or forget about the stress of daily life. To others, sports is life, something individuals pour their blood, sweat and tears into to be great or fulfilled. But for six Wildcats, sports is family – literally. Starting this fall, three sets of twins are playing on the various Wildcat ... [Read More…]

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Don’t just complain about Chapel, have a conversation

October 21, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

On a formerly Church of Christ-dominated campus, it can be conflicting when Chapel does not look how it used to. From worship styles varying from an intimate a cappella to a higher production and more energetic display, changes can be hard to handle.  Some changes cause frustration and confusion amongst students and faculty, leading to ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats lean on complementary football, battle SUU

October 17, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In what could be the team’s highest scoring game of the season so far, the Wildcats will take on the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday.  The Wildcats scored 30 points in their last game, while also possessing the ball for 38 minutes and 59 seconds of Saturday’s victory. According to Stone Earle, senior quarterback from Fort ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 10th in final fall tournament after facing weather challenges

October 15, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s golf team wrapped up the fall slate of the 2025-2026 season with a 10th place finish at the University of Oklahoma Intercollegiate tournament.  The Wildcats finished tied with the University of Iowa, a notable accomplishment as the Wildcats also beat the University of Nebraska, adding to the list of Power Four schools the team has ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats look to ‘get after’ Wolves, face UWG on the road

October 10, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Hot off a 52-23 victory over the University of North Alabama, the No. 19 Wildcats will make their first long-distance trip as they take on the No. 21 Wolves of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia, on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT.  Despite a 3-3 record, the Wildcats remain unbeaten in United Athletic Conference play through the first ... [Read More…]

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Taking the low road through life, literally

October 2, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Much like this sentence, I am short. I have been on the short end of the stick my entire life, which I once thought was a good thing, but I was enlightened that was not the meaning of the saying later on.  Being short gets a bad rap. People who are short are often made fun of or thought of as lesser in more than a physical way.  I’ve ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats ‘look to get their mojo back,’ battle Lions at home

October 2, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

After a week five loss to the University of Incarnate Word, the Wildcats are back at Anthony Field to face the University of North Alabama in the team's second United Athletic Conference matchup of the season.  In the loss, the Wildcats gave up 38 unanswered points after scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The team’s seven points tied ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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