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Borderland Blitz: Week 3 Schedule & Scores

September 12, 2025 4:06 PM Adrian Ochoa

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Top fantasy football players of Week 3

September 12, 2025 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker analyzed data from nflfastR to determine the best-performing fantasy football players for Week 3 of the NFL 2025 season.

Thursday High School Football: El Dorado tops Montwood; Andress & Canutillo secure district wins

September 11, 2025 11:30 PM Adrian Ochoa

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UTEP volleyball falls to #24 UCLA in home opener

September 11, 2025 11:00 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball opened the Sun City Classic in front of a sellout crowd at Club Memorial but came up short against nationally ranked No. 24 UCLA, falling in straight sets (25-18, 25-20, 25-20) on Thursday night. UTEP drops to 6-1 on the season while UCLA improves to 2-3. MATCH SUMMARY Despite stretches of

One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners set to battle #7 Texas in Austin

September 11, 2025 5:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP, coming off its decisive home-opening victory, will take the road to take on no. 7 Texas on Saturday, Sept. 13, in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at Campbell-Williams Field. The Miners (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) are set for a 2:15 p.m. MDT/3:15 CT kickoff on the SEC Network. Fans can

One-on-one with UTEP’s Ben Wallis; Miners prepare for home opener against #24 UCLA

September 10, 2025 10:10 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball returns to the Sun City this weekend for its 2025 home opener, hosting the Sun City Classic September 11-13 at Club Memorial. The Miners (6-0) welcome nationally ranked No. 24 UCLA, along with Texas Southern and Oral Roberts, for a three-day tournament. The Orange and Blue will take the floor

UTEP women’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 schedule

September 10, 2025 5:16 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keitha Adams announced the Miners’ 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday. It is highlighted by 16 home games and a competitive non-conference slate that sets the stage for Conference USA play. “We’re excited to get our season started,” Adams said. “We have a very good nucleus of players back and added

UTEP expands esports program; EPCC launches its own

September 10, 2025 10:25 AM El Paso Matters

by Daniel Perez September 9, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 1990 “Far Side” cartoon shows a mother and father proudly observing their son who is seated on the floor playing video games. In the background is a thought balloon where both consider his future as a highly

UTEP men’s golf finishes third, Teeter ties second at UCS’s Whirlwind Invitational Tuesday

September 9, 2025 4:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

CHANDLER, Arizona – UTEP men’s golf fired a 39-under par 825 for a third-place showing at the Whirlwind Invitational at Whirlwind G.C. (par 72 | 7,222 yards) on Tuesday. UTEP (274-272-279) finished 13 strokes behind the team champion and host USC (269-272-271—812). Arkansas State (270-277-277—824) was second, a stroke ahead of the Miners. NM State

NM State Faces First Road Test, Opens League Play at LA Tech

September 9, 2025 11:57 AM Bea Martinez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After opening the season with a pair of home wins to record one of the best starts its recent history, NM State will officially begin Conference USA play as it makes its first road trip of the season to take on a LA Tech squad that it has yet

The Senior: story of 59-year-old college football player comes to life on big screen

September 4, 2025 4:21 PM Paul Schulz

College football is a brutal, high-impact sport that tests the physical and mental limits of young athletes. But what happens when you put on the pads at 59 years old? That’s exactly what Mike Flynt did in 2007 at Sul Ross State University. Now, his inspirational story is headed to movie theaters across the country

El Paso’s Aaron Jones kicks off 9th season in the NFL; Jones gets TD in Vikings win over Bears, 27-24

September 8, 2025 10:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Aaron Jones kicked off his 9th season in the NFL Monday night at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The former Burges Mustang and UTEP Miner entered his second season with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings kicked off their season against the Chicago Bears with a come from behind victory, 27-24. Jones

Borderland Blitz Highlights and Scores: Week 2

September 5, 2025 5:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Week 2 of the Borderland Blitz saw exciting games, big scores, and some incredible highlights. ABC-7’s Adrian Ochoa, Bea Martinez, and the whole Borderland Blitz team bring you a complete look at the action, and take you through every important moment. Riverside High School takes on Parkland High School Get

NMSU collects second straight win of the season after topping Tulsa 21-14

September 6, 2025 8:33 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State Football played host to Tulsa on Saturday in a head-to-head matchup of 1-0 squads. The Aggies came back and took down the Golden Hurricane by a score of 21-14, earning their first 2-0 start in over a decade. Logan Fife led the way with 276 total yards

UTEP collects first win of the season after defeating UT Martin 42-17

September 6, 2025 9:14 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Malachi Nelson threw four touchdowns, Hahsaun Wilson rushed for 117 yards, including breaking off the longest play from scrimmage in program history, Ashten Emory totaled three touchdowns, Kenny Odom (124) and Toric Goins Jr. (105) each hit the century mark in receiving yards, and Micah Davey racked up 14 tackles

Miners Lean Into Challenge, Knock Off Reigning Mountain West Champs Boise State, 1-0, On The Road

September 7, 2025 10:05 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

BOISE, Idaho (KVIA) — Eve Barry (31’) buried her second goal of the season, Savanah Finley registered five saves (all in the first half), and the UTEP soccer team defeated defending Mountain West regular-season champions Boise State, 1-0, on the road Sunday afternoon. It was a masterclass performance for the Miners (3-4-1), who did not

First Sweep of 2025 Closes Six-Match Road Trip

September 6, 2025 8:22 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

CARBONDALE, Illinois (KVIA) — NM State Volleyball put together its smoothest operation of the year on Saturday. The Aggies cruised to a three-set victory over Kansas City, improving to 4-2 overall ahead of next weekend’s home opener. Maggie Lightheart led the way with 18 kills and 15 digs as her squad posted a new season-high

Back-to-Back! UTEP Volleyball Claims Southwest Showdown Title

September 6, 2025 8:20 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EDINBURG, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball defeated the Texas State Bobcats, 3-1 (25-16, 20-25, 25-23, 25-13) Saturday afternoon at the UTRGV Fieldhouse to close out the Southwest Showdown. The Miners finished the weekend undefeated (3-0) and were crowned the tournament champions. UTEP improves to 6-0 on the season, while Texas State drops to 3-2. Kaya Weaver and

One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden: Miners prepare for home opener against Tennessee-Martin

September 5, 2025 3:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will host UT Martin in the 2025 home opener on Saturday night. Proud partner GECU is the game sponsor, as the Miners and Skyhawks will kick off “Sun City Night” at 7 p.m. in Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets for Saturday’s contest are available at www.utepminers.com/tickets, by calling 915.747.UTEP, emailing tickets@utep.edu or by visiting the Eisenberg Family Ticket Office

Week 1 Sweet Play of the Week: Bel Air Highlanders

September 5, 2025 2:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 1 of the high school football season went to the Bel Air Highlanders. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week the Highlanders are also this week’s Community Champions.

Thursday High School Football: Americas, Ysleta and Las Cruces High claim wins

September 4, 2025 11:53 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Week two of Thursday Night Lights in the Borderland kicked off this week meanwhile, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs began week three of high school football in the Land of Enchantment. The Hanks Knights hosted the Americas Trailblazers. The Socorro Bulldogs met the Ysleta Indians at the Student Activities Complex II.

Miners Sink Islanders in Commanding Sweep

September 4, 2025 11:41 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EDINBURG, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP volleyball rolled through Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with a commanding 3-0 sweep Thursday afternoon at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in the Southwest Showdown. The Miners left the Islanders reeling, remaining undefeated in the all-time series with a perfect 7-0 record. UTEP improves to 4-0 on the season, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi drops to

Taekwondo Twins: El Paso siblings work with special bond on and off the mat

September 4, 2025 2:30 PM Rishi Oza

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jesus and Angel Jasso started taekwondo when they were 13 years old during the pandemic. The twins originally started because their parents wanted them to use their energy outside the house. “My husband just said get in the car, all of us including me, he didn’t even tell me where

The Marching Miners: UTEP marching band ready to hit all the right notes

September 3, 2025 11:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP marching band has been putting in the work all summer long as they prepare for the upcoming football season. The band’s first performance of the season will be during UTEP’s first home game Saturday against Tennessee-Martin. ABC-7 got an inside look at how the Marching Miners are preparing to

UTEP head coach Scotty Walden speaks out about the officiating during Utah State game

September 2, 2025 11:17 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden had a lot to say about the officiating during the team’s season opening game against Utah State. The Miners came out on the losing end falling to the Aggies by a final score of 28-16. During coach Walden’s Tuesday news conference, Walden spent three minutes

Special Olympics El Paso & Top Golf Team Up To Spread Inclusion

September 2, 2025 8:00 PM Paul Cicala

EL PASO (KVIA) — Thousands of dollars were raised on Labor Day as Special Olympics Texas hosted the 2nd annual “Unified Fore Joy ProAm” at El Paso’s TopGolf. As with any competition in the Special Olympics, it all began with the law enforcement torch run, as DPS officers Stehanie Fanelle and Karina Nanez escorted special athletes

Alamogordo High football game evacuated after two teen girls arrested

September 2, 2025 5:28 PM Emma Hoggard

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Alamogordo Police Department says that the Alamogordo High School varsity football game was evacuated during Friday night’s game. Police officers got to the stadium around 9:20 p.m. after reports of several disturbances at the game. They arrested a 14-year-old girl for Battery Upon a Peace Officer and Resisting or

UTEP volleyball’s Gantt & Kohler earn CUSA honors

September 1, 2025 5:03 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Mattie Gantt and Kalia Kohler earned the first 2025 Conference USA Volleyball Co-Setters of the Week honors announced by the league office Monday afternoon. CUSA Co-Setter of the Week – Mattie Gantt, UTEP – Sr. – Aledo, Texas Gantt provided a steady hand in UTEP’s 6-2 system, matching Kalia Kohler with 55 assists (5.50 per

NMSU claims 19-3 win in home opener against Bryant Bulldogs

August 30, 2025 8:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies started its season with a victory, 19-3, over the Bryant Bulldogs on Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium. At halftime, the Aggies were on top 9-3. NMSU would find the end zone on their second possession of the game following a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback

UTEP Falls at Utah State, 28-16, Saturday Night

August 30, 2025 7:13 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

LOGAN, Utah (KVIA) — UTEP took a lead late in the first quarter after Malachi Nelson’s 34-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Odom, but Utah State would go on to outscore the Miners 25-9 on its way to a 28-16 final on Saturday night in Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. UTEP (0-1) struggled on offense,

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