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Bussey shines for Aggie’s future; Texas is ready for ASU

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Terry BusseyIt might seem like a lot, but for a rookie at Texas A&M, who is classified more as a utility player than by a specific position, Terry Bussey contributed well for the Aggies, ensuring a return to the field in 2025.

It’s all peaches for the ‘Horns

Dennis Phillips Publisher & Editor

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The first round of the College Football Playoffs (CFP) was a thrilling spectacle, with some outcomes that kept us on the edge of our seats. This past weekend, the #12 Clemson Tigers faced a daunting task: traveling to Austin to meet the #5 Texas Longhorns.

Time to climb the playoff hill for the Longhorns

Dennis Phillips Publisher & Editor

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (11-2) will host a College Football Playoff game for the first time in school history when they face the No. 12 seed Clemson Tigers (103) on Saturday afternoon.

Longhorns in playoff rd. 1; Texas A&M to Las Vegas

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

With the loss to Georgia last week, the Texas Longhorns let slip a conference championship and a firstround bye in the 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs.

The Joaquin Rams in celebration after the victory over the Shelbyville Dragons to advance in the 2024 UIL State Playoffs. Next up is Honey Grove. Lister Publishing | Light and Champion

Joaquin advances in State Playoff battle

Dennis Phillips Publisher

Thursday, December 5, 2024

The Joaquin Rams completed the dream of beating their inter-county rivals, the Shelbyville Dragons and hoisting the Regional Championship trophy. Still, the goal of becoming State Champions must first go through a formidable opponent, Honey Grove.

UT takes down Aggies 17-7; rivalry renewed

News Staff

Thursday, December 5, 2024

It wasn’t a thrilling game by any means. Still, for Longhorn fans, it was a satisfactory victory that put the newest member of the SEC into the championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Texas Aggies’ loss crushed their hopes of playing for the SEC title.

Just one win away for the Horns; Yes, the Cowboys won a game

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The SEC was action- packed this weekend as the Texas Longhorns scooted past the Kentucky Wildcats to sit alone at the top of the SEC.

Roughriders come close, fail to crack the Buckeyes in Round I

Chris Watlington News@lightandchampion.com Sports

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Last season, the high-scoring Roughriders finished the season 7-3 and went to the playoffs as the third seed. They drew a Gilmer team that was peaking, scored first but lost their grip on the game by halftime.

Two remain in the UIL Playoffs after last Friday’s games

Dennis Phillips Dennis@lightandchampion.com Sports

Thursday, November 21, 2024

By way of a blowout, the Shelbyville Dragons pushed Leon aside, 627, having that eye on the prize look for the program. Beckville is next as the Dragons claimed the Bi-District Championship, and move on to Area. The Dragons will play at Nacogdoches High School on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Texans down Cowboys, Texas holds at AP Poll #3

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Texas over Arkansas 20-10 Quinn Ewers continues to remind Longhorn fans and doubters across the league that he is the starting quarterback for the #3 ranked Longhorns, and Arch Manning can wait his turn for the helm.

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