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Dorms are great for some, but not for all

November 18, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

On-campus housing offers a safe, maintained and generally affordable opportunity for first and second-year students, allowing them to have an easy transition into young adulthood after moving away from their families.  However, on-campus housing does not fit some students' needs, wants or goals. Some students are happy being on campus because ... [Read More…]

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Loyalty, growth, commitment: The Colt Cooper story

November 18, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In an era of college sports where nobody stays, one Wildcat has.  Colt Cooper, redshirt senior defensive lineman from Quinlan, is the only Wildcat to have been with the program for the last five years.  In fact, he is the only Wildcat who precedes Head Coach Keith Patterson amidst his fourth season at the helm of the football ... [Read More…]

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Cats claw past Colonels, creep closer to UAC title

November 17, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

For the second time this season, a fumble forced by Kortlin Rausaw and recovered by Kaghen Roach shifted momentum for the Wildcats and led to a victory.  The other instance came in the week two victory for the Wildcats, a 28-20 win over Stephen F. Austin University.  Rausaw, senior defensive lineman from Wylie, was joined by Chris Wright, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats stick with the formula, hit the road vs EKU

November 13, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With a 5-1 conference record and just two games to go in the 2025 regular season, the Wildcats will hit the road for a battle with the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday. Following the final game at Wildcat Stadium, a 31-10 victory over Utah Tech University, the Wildcats will have two road contests to end the regular season. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats accomplish ‘something special,’ improve to 5-0 at home

November 9, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats improved to 5-0 at home on Saturday and 6-4 on the year with a 31-10 victory over Utah Tech University.  The 5-0 home record accomplished the team’s No. 1 goal for every season–to go undefeated at home.  “It’s a fantastic feeling,” Will Shaffer said. “It’s always good to see something that you manifest and work so hard to achieve ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats look to accomplish No. 1 goal in final home game

November 6, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats will play their biggest game of the season on Saturday against Utah Tech University, but that’s not because of the opponent or any special ramifications of the contest. It’s because it’s the game on the schedule this week, according to Head Coach Keith Patterson. “In the month of November, every time you win makes the next game the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats topple Texans, 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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