KTRE - Sports

Defense shines in Lufkin spring football game

Justin Woodard — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:03:00 EDT

In Lufkin's annual purple and white spring football game, the defense came out and made a statement. The defense corralled the offense, not allowing a touchdown in the entire first half. Making plays in

SFA baseball season comes to an end

Justin Woodard — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Central Arkansas fought back from a two-run deficit by scoring six runs in its final three innings to claim a 7-3 victory over Stephen F. Austin Thursday in an elimination game at the Southland Conference

Hudson softball one series win away from Austin

Justin Woodard — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:21:00 EDT

With one more series win, the defending champion Hudson softball team will be back in Austin. The lady Hornets can taste it, feel it, and are oh so close to returning to the state capitol with a chance

SFA baseball drops first round game at SLC tournament

Justin Woodard — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:00 EDT

Oral Roberts left fielder Logan Domenico had three hits and drove in two runs to help lead the Golden Eagles to a 4-2 victory over Stephen F. Austin in its debut in the Southland Conference baseball tournament

"The Lizzie Bowl" name of Lufkin's spring football game

Justin Woodard — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:07:00 EDT

Lufkin's annual spring football game on Thursday night at Abe Martin Stadium will be unique. "The Lizzie Bowl" is the name of this year's purple and white game. The Panthers will be raising funds for Lizzie

SFA baseball says field is wide open in SLC Tourney

Justin Woodard — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

With bags packed and the hopes of bringing back a Southland Conference tournament trophy to Nacogdoches, the Stephen F. Austin baseball team left on Tuesday morning for Sugar Land. The sixth seeded Jacks

Alto names new head football coach

Justin Woodard — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT

Nearly a month after Alto head football coach and athletic director Keith Gardner retired, the Yellowjackets have named his successor. Alto ISD offered the job to offensive coordinator Paul Gould, and

Central Heights baseball gearing up for regional semifinals

Justin Woodard — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:07:00 EDT

Great pitching and solid defense has been the key to success for the Central Heights baseball team thus far in the playoffs. The Blue Devils have given up a total of six runs in their five post-season

H.S. baseball and softball schedule

Justin Woodard — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:23:00 EDT

H.S. Baseball Playoffs- Regional Semifinals 3A Diboll vs. Hargrave- Best of 3 Series @ New Caney H.S. Game 1- Friday @ 7 p.m. Game 2/3- Saturday @ 2 p.m. Carthage vs. Silsbee- Winner Take All Thursday

SFA baseball earns 6 seed; Dozier named SLC player of the year

Justin Woodard — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:21:00 EDT

The Stephen F. Austin baseball team, which won its regular season finale on Sunday afternoon against Texas A&M Corpus Christi, will be the six seed in the upcoming Southland Conference Tournament. The

Former Lufkin star Alton Dixon now coaching Panthers

Justin Woodard — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Former Lufkin and Texas A&M defensive back Alton Dixon is now in his second year as the Panthers secondary coach. Dixon, who was not drafted, began coaching at Lufkin in February 2012.

Baseball & softball playoffs scores

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

Friday & Saturday scores...

SFA drops game two to A&M Corpus Christi

Justin Woodard — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:12:00 EDT

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders rode the strength of a four-run fifth inning and a seven-inning outing from Trevor Belicek to a 6-3 win over Stephen F. Austin, clinching the series on Friday night at Jaycees Field.

H.S. baseball and softball playoff scores

Justin Woodard — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

H.S. Baseball Regional Quarterfinals Winner take all: Diboll 3 Hudson 0 Game 1 in best of 3: Central Heights 0 Woodville 1 F/10 innings Game 1 in best of 3: Carthage 2 China Spring 0 H.S. Softball

Filmmaker working on documentary on Coach Outlaw

Francesca Washington — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

An Atlanta filmmaker is hoping to show the world what Panther Nation experienced for several years though a documentary about the late Panther football coach, John Outlaw.

SFA's Olson named track and field coach of the year

Justin Woodard — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:58:00 EDT

Stephen F. Austin head track and field coach Phil Olson has been named 2013 Southland Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Coach of the Year announced league officials Thursday afternoon. Olson also swept

Underwood Signs three players

Justin Woodard — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:56:00 EDT

Stephen F. Austin basketball coach Brad Underwood announced Thursday the signing of three student-athletes, including junior college transfers Tanner Clayton and Sharife Sargeant, in addition to high school

SFA baseball drops series opener with Islanders

Justin Woodard — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi right-hander Trevor Foss struck out eight in a complete-game effort of Stephen F. Austin in a 4-2 win by the Islanders in the series opener on Thursday afternoon at Jaycees Field.

Lufkin football holds second scrimmage

Justin Woodard — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

The Lufkin football team held its second scrimmage of the spring on Thursday at Abe Martin Stadium.

Selman sisters on Hudson softball team

Justin Woodard — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Winning the class 3A softball state title last year is something the Hudson Softball team will never forget. for Kelsee and Madison Selman, it's a memory they will always share not just as teammates, but sisters.

SFA baseball set for regular season finale

Justin Woodard — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

Stephen F. Austin will close out the regular season at home against Texas A&M corpus Christi. The three game Southland Conference series is set to begin tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from Jaycees Field.

SFA's Attaway named to preseason watch list

Justin Woodard — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:17:00 EDT

SFA senior Brady Attaway has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Quarterback Award watch list announced publication officials. Attaway is one of only 32 quarterbacks named to the list.

District rivals Hudson and Diboll set to meet in playoffs

Justin Woodard — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:16:00 EDT

Cross town and district rivals Hudson and Diboll are set to meet in the regional quarterfinals of the high school baseball playoffs for the second time in three years.

SFA's Underwood adds two to coaching staff

Justin Woodard — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

New Stephen F. Austin head men's basketball coach Brad Underwood has made his first two hires. The university announced this afternoon the addition of Michael Boynton and Stephen Gentry to Underwood's coaching staff.

Two Lufkin football players offered by Oklahoma

Justin Woodard — Sat, 4 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Lufkin wide receiver and defensive back Keke Coutee received an offer from Oklahoma and Texas Tech on Friday morning.

Lufkin football opens spring practice

Justin Woodard — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:39:00 EDT

The Lufkin football team opened spring practice on Monday afternoon. The Panthers who will hold their annual spring game on Thursday May 23rd will have four weeks of camp.

Cowboys & Texans 2013 Draft Picks

Coleman Swierc — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Here are the players selected by the two Texas teams in the 2013 NFL Draft. DALLAS COWBOYS 1st - Travis Frederick, Center, Wisconsin 2nd - Gavin Escobar, Tight End, San Diego State 3rd - Terrence

Hudson softball team gunning for back to back state titles

Justin Woodard — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:38:00 EDT

The Hudson softball team has qualified for the playoffs and will be trying to defend its state title in class 3A from a season ago. The Lady Hornets are led by star pitcher Kelsee Selman who is second in the entire country in strikeouts.

Angelina softball drops both games with San Jacinto

Justin Woodard — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:38:00 EDT

Needing three wins in its last four games to qualify for the conference tournament, the Angelina softball team entered Thursday afternoon's doubleheader against San Jacinto in control of its own destiny. The Lady Roadrunners left the ballpark though, in a much different scenario. Angelina lost both games of the twin bill, the first in heartbreaking fashion.

East Texans sign with NFL teams

Coleman Swierc — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:27:00 EDT

These players will get their shot in the NFL...

SFA baseball falls to Northwestern State

Justin Woodard — Mon, 6 May 2013 22:09:00 EDT

Northwestern State struck for five runs in the first five innings and followed a complete-game effort from starter Robert Baker in taking a 6-0 win over Stephen F. Austin on Friday at Jaycees Field in the series opener between the teams.

H.S. baseball & softball playoff schedule

Justin Woodard — Mon, 6 May 2013 22:09:00 EDT

Baseball- Area Round Playoffs 3A Hudson vs. Taylor- 3 Game Series @ Bryan H.S. Game 1: 6 p.m. Friday Game 2- Friday after game 1 Game 3- if necessary- 2 p.m. Saturday Diboll vs. Caldwell- 3 Game

SFA advances to SLC tourney final

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:38:00 EDT

The top-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks withstood a three-point barrage from Southeastern Louisiana and put four players in double figures in a 68-57 win over the Lions in the semifinals of the Southland Conference Tournament on Friday at the Leonard E. Merrell Center.

Angelina softball drops both games of doubleheader to Blinn

Justin Woodard — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:38:00 EDT

The Angelina softball team lost both games of its doubleheader with Blinn on Tuesday afternoon.

Belt hits pinch homer in Giants loss

Jeff Awtrey — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:32:00 EDT

Hudson native Brandon Belt came off the bench and hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the Giants' 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday night.

SFA names new head men's basketball coach

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Brad Underwood was named the 11th head coach of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack basketball program, SFA Director of Athletics Robert Hill announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Hudson baseball defeats Central

Justin Woodard — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:05:00 EDT

The Hudson baseball team defeated Central on Monday night by a score of 4 to 0

SFA baseball in first place in Southland conference

Justin Woodard — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:02:00 EDT

After taking two of three from Southeastern Louisiana over the weekend, the SFA baseball team is now all alone in first place in the Southland Conference standings

Nacogdoches Co. girls playing for Cancer Society at Showdown

Caleb Beames — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:00 EDT

While teams are making the final adjustments to their game plans, the Nacogdoches County girls recently took time out of practice to learn more about the charity they are playing for at the KTRE Pineywoods Showdown.

SFA to Name New Head Men's Basketball Coach on Tuesday

Justin Woodard — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:32:00 EDT

SFA will hold a special press conference on Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. in the William R. Johnson Coliseum to name its new head men's basketball coach.

SFA coach appreciates Walton's praise on team, community

Maegan Prejean — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:58:00 EDT

They were one chop of the axe shy of a first round NIT win against Stanford Tuesday night, but thanks to a hall of famer-turned-color commentator, thousands nationwide learned about the oldest town in Texas and the history of SFA.

Season ends for SFA after men's basketball falls short in NIT game

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:44:00 EDT

Dwight Powell had 12 points and 15 rebounds to help Stanford beat Stephen F Austin 58-57 Tuesday night in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament.

SFA falls in SLC tournament championship

Jeff Awtrey — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:46:00 EDT

The SFA Lumberjacks fell to Northwestern State Saturday night, likely ending their quest for a national title.

Pair of former Lufkin Panthers set SFA record

Caleb Beames — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Last week, Chase Greening struck out 17 players in one game, throwing all his pitches to a former high school teammate.

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Kansas State scores 5 in 9th, beats Baylor 13-9

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:05:00 EDT

Jon Davis and Lance Miles each had two hits and three RBIs as top-seeded Kansas State scored five runs in the ninth inning to beat Baylor 13-9 Friday at the Big 12 tournament.

Texas News Minute

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

The latest Texas news from The Associated Press

LSU rallies for 3-2 win over Alabama in SEC

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Tyler Moore and Ty Ross had run-scoring hits with two outs in the ninth to lead LSU to a 3-2 victory over Alabama Friday in a Southeastern Conference tournament elimination game.

NBA fines Grizzlies G Tony Allen $5,000 for flop

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:00 EDT

The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Memphis, Grizzlies ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:49:00 EDT

The towels are showing up all around Memphis, hanging over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Chicago Bears next season.

Sooners get 2nd straight shutout, beat Tech 8-0

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

Max White had three hits and scored twice and Oklahoma got its second straight shutout at the Big 12 tournament, beating Texas Tech 8-0 Friday.

Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT

A judge has ordered more alcohol monitoring for a Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle awaiting trial on an intoxicated manslaughter charge.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Texas sports news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan has been selected to the All-NBA first team. Joining Duncan on the team are Miami's LeBron James, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Clippers guard Chris...

Cowboys DT charged in deadly wreck due in court

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:04:00 EDT

Prosecutors will seek to revoke the bond of a Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle awaiting trial on an intoxicated manslaughter charge.

Bowie Young, Cavalleri tied in the Bahamas

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT

Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while jumping from one side of the golf course to the other. Silvia Cavalleri was hitting the ball so well Friday she was sorry the Bahamas Classic was held on only 12 holes.

Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Longtime Kentucky pals Russ Cochran and Kenny Perry have shared a massive gallery the first two rounds of the Senior PGA Championship. Now, they also share the lead.

Sanabia : I didn't know spitter was against rules

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia said he didn't know it was illegal to spit directly onto a baseball.

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:08:00 EDT

Matt Kuchar was 10-under par on the 16th green when the second round of the Colonial was suspended Friday night because of an impending storm system.

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:58:00 EDT

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday.

Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite.

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut Friday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Medinah teammate Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth.

Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bowie Young takes early lead on short course

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while hop-scotching across the golf course Friday in the Bahamas LPGA Classic.

Jack of the week - Jarid Scarafiotti

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:10:00 EDT

Jarid Scarafiotti was overlooked as a recruit coming out of Shreveport, but that didn't stop him from playing college baseball. The Lumberjacks have him a shot as a walk-on and Scarafiotti hasn't looked back. Scarafiotti went from that first walk-on to earning a 1^st team All Southland Conference honors his junior year.

Jack of the week - Alina Shazkho

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:31:00 EDT

How far would you go to chase your sports dream? Alina Shazhko came a long way and has led the Lumberjacks to 14 straight victories this year in Tennis. Shazhko is our Jack of the week.

Jack of the Week - Hunter Dozier

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:42:00 EDT

Stephen F. Austin sophomore Hunter Dozier was all-district, all-star all-everything at Denton High school. Dozier played quarterback for the football while also playing shortstop and even becoming the ace pitcher for the baseball team. So Dozier had his choice of college but he says SFA just felt right.

Jack of the week - Tammara Marion

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:36:00 EDT

There is no doubt Tammara Marion is the Ladyjacks leader on the basketball court. She leads the team in minutes played, points per game, total steal, three-pointers and free throw percentage. But no stat or award is more important to Marion than a win.

Jack of the week - Jereal Scott

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:40:00 EST

Senior Jereal Scott was named to all-conference honors for a second season in a row this week. But heading into the all important Southland Conference tournament Scott said no award could top a title.

Jack of the week - Taylor Smith

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 19:14:00 EST

The Lumberjacks have won 9 of their last 11 games and have soared into second place in the Southland conference. A big part of that success is thanks to junior college transfer Taylor Smith stepping up on both ends of the court.

Jack of the week - Ashlee Mells

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:11:00 EST

The Ladyjacks were desperate to find another scoring threat besides Porsha Roberts and Tammara Marion. Thanks to some unfortunate injuries junior Ashlee Mells got her shot off the bench and she didn't miss.

Jack of the week - Antonio Bostic

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:11:00 EST

Junior shooting guard Antonio Bostic has evolved from a bench player last season for the 'Jacks to SFA's leader in minutes played so far this year. His transformation into a leadership role and amazing stretch of games has helped earn his spot as our 'Jack of the week.

Jack of the week - Willie Jefferson

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 23:12:00 EDT

The SFA Lumberjacks defense held the McNeese Cowboys scoreless in the second half of their homecoming game and that lead to a 37-17 victory. Defensive end Willie Jefferson was a big part of that shutout effort and was even named the Southland Conference player of the week. Jefferson says he loves making the big plays to help his team.

Jack of the week - Devin Ducote

Wes Hamilton — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:15:00 EDT

In the SFA Lumberjacks' 57-21 win last week over Nicholls the 'Jacks defense had 4 turnovers, 9 sacks and held the Colonels offense to less than 150 yards. Linebacker Devin Ducote had two of those turnovers himself, a fumble recovery and interception. Ducote may not have much time left at SFA but he wants to go out with a bang.