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Borderland Blitz: Week 1 Schedule & Scores

August 29, 2025 3:30 PM Adrian Ochoa

Canutillo 12Pebble Hills 21FinalDel Valle 41Montwood 7FinalSocorro Horizon PostponedEastwood 7Saint Bosco 66FinalEl Dorado 27Andress 12FinalBowie 0Burges 34FinalEl Paso 13Austin 42FinalFabens 14Jefferson 12FinalHanks 30Irvin 0FinalParkland 14Ysleta 28FinalBig Spring 20Riverside 24FinalClint 0Andrews 54FinalSanta Teresa 24Mountain View 27FinalSan Elizario 23Anthony 20FinalAtrisco Heritage 6Centennial 49FinalValencia 12Gadsden 35FinalMayfield 21West Mesa 27FinalChaparral 33Hatch Valley 26FinalBel Air 50Eastlake 70Final from Thursday Coronado

Thursday High School Football: Americas, Eastlake & Franklin secure season opening wins

August 28, 2025 11:09 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is officially underway in the Sun City. Three games kicked off the 2025 season Thursday night in El Paso, while in Las Cruces, NM, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs looked to keep their winning ways going against Volcano Vista. Americas, Eastlake and Franklin secured season opening victories.

One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners prepare for season opener at Utah State

August 28, 2025 6:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The highly-anticipated year two of the Scotty Walden era begins Saturday (Aug. 30) when UTEP opens the 2025 campaign at Utah State. The Miners and Aggies will be televised on CBS Sports Network with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. MT in Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. UTEP will kick off its 108th season in

Micah Parsons traded by Cowboys to Packers, gets record contract

August 28, 2025 4:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, ABC News

(Courtesy: ABC/ESPN) FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. In exchange, the Cowboys received three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027). Parsons agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers that includes

Community Champions: El Pasoan Marcus Torres awarded UTEP’s #2 Luke Laufenberg jersey

August 28, 2025 3:57 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a week that El Pasoan Marcus Torres will remember for the rest of his life. Last week, the UTEP wide receiver was awarded the #2 Luke Laufenberg jersey. It’s a number that means a lot to the program, and that takes a certain type of player to wear. Luke Laufenberg is the

Chihuahuas get step closer to first in PCL with win over Tacoma, 6-3

August 27, 2025 8:07 PM Adrian Ochoa, El Paso Chihuahuas

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas came back to beat Tacoma 6-3 Wednesday afternoon at Southwest University Park to move within a half game of the first place Rainiers in the Pacific Coast League’s second half standings. The teams have split the first two games of the series. The Chihuahuas trailed 3-0 in the first inning and

UTEP men’s golf announces 2025-26 schedule

August 26, 2025 6:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Coming off back-to-back appearances in the conference championship match, UTEP men’s golf released its 2025-26 schedule on Monday. The Miners will take the links in 12 tournaments during the new campaign. UTEP will play in four events in the fall, teeing off the season at the Island Resort Intercollegiate hosted by South Dakota State at Sage

ABC-7 at 4: Rebaño Chivas El Paso Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

August 26, 2025 1:26 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Rebaño Chivas El Paso announced the Grand Opening of its official academy headquarters in the Borderland. The academy welcomes all young athletes. Santiago “Sonny” Torres, the President and owner of Rebaño Chivas El Paso, joins us live to discuss the opening of the new academy and explains how the program

Sunday Xtra: The Start of College Football Season

August 25, 2025 12:10 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week on ABC-7 Xtra, Sunday Edition, ABC-7 Sports Director Adrian Ochoa sat down with UTEP’s head football coach and athletic director to talk the start of the college football season. ABC-7 extended to NMSU’s head football coach and interim athletic director as well, but they declined. Watch our interview

Dallas Cowboys’ Cornerback Trevon Diggs cleared to play ahead of NFL roster deadline

August 24, 2025 9:48 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After suffering a season ending knee injury last season, Trevon Diggs has been removed from the Physically Unable to Play list and is now eligible to suit up in week one against the Philadelphia Eagles. Will he start or play against the Eagles is still up in the air but

Crosstown Rivalry game kicks off Friday Night Lights in Las Cruces, New Mexico

August 21, 2025 4:33 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The longtime rivalry matchup between the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the Mayfield Trojans that’s existed since at least 1967 will kickoff Friday Night Lights in Las Cruces Friday, August 22nd at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Last season this duo played in the first game of

El Paso Locomotive FC Earn Hard-Fought 1-0 Win Over Sacramento Republic FC

August 23, 2025 10:31 PM Bea Martinez, El Paso Locomotive FC

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a bigtime matchup in the Western Conference, El Paso Locomotive FC secured a massive 1-0 victory over Sacramento Republic FC to move into a tie for second place in the standings. Gabi Torres ripped home his second goal in league play this season in the 41st minute. Jahmali Waite and the defense were

Cleveland tops Centennial in season opener, 55-42

August 23, 2025 10:50 PM Bea Martinez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico 6A reigning State Champions, the Cleveland Storm defeat the Centennial Hawks in its season opener at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Saturday. Last season the Storm defeated La Cueva in the class 6A State Championship game with a final score 26-8.

Stephanie Han defends her WBA Lightweight Championship Title

August 23, 2025 9:37 PM Bea Martinez

ORLANDO, Florida (KVIA) — El Paso native Stephanie Han wins by a unanimous decision, 98-91, against Columbia’s Paulina Angel to defend her WBA Lightweight Championship in Orlando, Florida on Saturday. This fight was her first under Most Valuable Promotions, who also represents well-known fighter Jake Paul. In the first round of the 10-round bout, Han

High School Football: Las Cruces dominates Mayfield in season opener, 61-6

August 22, 2025 11:31 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The high school football season kicked off in the Land of Enchantment Friday night. The week was highlighted by the cross-town rivalry game between the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the Mayfield Trojans. Las Cruces won the game in dominate fashion by a final score of 61-6. The game ended with

Las Cruces vs Mayfield football rivalry stays strong

August 22, 2025 10:25 PM Rishi Oza

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Bulldogs and the Mayfield Trojans played in their 62nd meeting tonight, continuing a storied rivalry that has lasted generations. “Mayfield, Cruces. It goes back as far as I can remember, my parents can remember. So it’s important. It’s important to the city. We’re all feeling really

UTEP soccer proves defensive fortitude in scoreless draw at UC Riverside

August 22, 2025 4:56 PM Adrian Ochoa

RIVERSIDE, California – Freshman Savanah Finley registered two saves and quality performances all over the pitch added up to the UTEP soccer team (1-1-1) playing to a scoreless draw on a hot evening at UCR (0-2-1) on Thursday. It marks the second straight clean sheet for Finley, something that hasn’t been accomplished by a Miner freshman GK since

Community Champions: NMSU’s Valerie Guha named CUSA Goalkeeper of the Week

August 19, 2025 12:55 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — Following the opening week of action, Conference USA unveiled its first batch of women’s soccer weekly awards. After her week one performance, Valerie Guha was name Goalkeeper of the Week by CUSA on August 19. The honor is the third of her career and first this season. Guha closed this week

10 states that bet the most on sports

August 22, 2025 2:19 AM Stacker

OLBG reports the top 10 U.S. states for sports betting per capita, highlighting Nevada, New Jersey, and New York’s high engagement levels.

UTEP Volleyball Lands Four on CUSA Preseason Team; Weaver Named Preseason Player of the Year

August 21, 2025 4:40 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Kaya Weaver was named the 2025 Conference USA Preseason Player of the Year and headlined a league-best four Miners selected to the Preseason All-CUSA Team, the league announced Thursday. In addition, UTEP was picked to finish second in the 12-member conference, receiving four first-place votes in the preseason coaches poll.

Malachi Nelson to start as quarterback for UTEP this season

August 21, 2025 10:10 AM Adrian Ochoa, Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson will start for UTEP this season. UTEP Athletics confirmed the news to ABC-7 this morning. Nelson was in competition with three other quarterbacks for the starting job. They were last year’s starter Skyler Locklear, Cade McConnell and Shay Smith. ESPN ranked Nelson the No. 1

Chicago Bears place Deion Hankins on season-ending injury reserve

August 20, 2025 11:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The road to the NFL certainly has its ups and downs, and no one knows that any better than El Pasoan Deion Hankins. After scoring his first touchdown in a preseason game with the Chicago Bears a week ago, Hankins suffered a knee injury this past Sunday in the team’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. The

Former NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia lands new job

August 20, 2025 10:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Former NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia has landed a new job. Moccia shared the news on his X account that he’s joined CaringCent Athletics. CaringCent is an organization that helps college athletic programs with fundraising solutions. The company announced Moccia will be an industry consultant to its leadership team. Moccia had

Community Champions: College football player from El Paso enlists in the Army National Guard

August 14, 2025 4:31 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – A college football player from El Paso will be wearing two uniforms this year. His football one, and his military uniform. Darian Diaz combined his love for the game with the love for his country. “In my career I’ve always faced adversity,” Diaz said. “Nothing has ever been handed to me. I’ve

UTEP’s Kenny Odom makes Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

August 20, 2025 5:02 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

TYLER, Texas – UTEP football’s Kenny Odom was selected to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday. Odom, who started in 10 of 12 games his first season at UTEP, ranked second in CUSA with eight touchdown receptions. Odom ranked sixth in yards per catch (16.1) and eighth in receiving yards (741).

County unveils plan for new Pan American Speedway in North Fabens

August 20, 2025 4:12 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The county unveiled its plan for a new motorsport entertainment venue in North Fabens today. County officials say the Pan American Speedway will be located 40 minutes from central El Paso, keeping traffic away from congested areas while allowing residents from across the region to enjoy the new venue. County

Tuesday High School Volleyball: Franklin tops El Dorado in straight sets

August 19, 2025 11:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It was an Eastside versus Westside showdown Tuesday night on the volleyball court. The Franklin Cougars played host to the El Dorado Aztecs. Franklin would come away with 7th win of the season after defeating El Dorado in straight sets, 3-0. The Cougars improved their overall record this season to 7-3.

UTEP Rifle Announces 2025-26 Schedule

August 18, 2025 3:46 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox has announced the 2025-26 competition schedule, which includes six home matches. All home events will take place at the UTEP Rifle Range, located inside UTEP’s Military Science Building. The Miners will open the campaign at home on October 4 when they host Ole Miss. The squad will then travel to Colorado

UTEP soccer routs Texas Southern for first season win, 4-0

August 17, 2025 11:39 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Behind a brace from sophomore Anita Quintero (20’, 61’), one goal each by senior Eve Barry (43’) and freshman Yesenia Cisneros (67’) and three saves from freshman Savanah Finely, the UTEP soccer team cruised past Texas Southern, 4-0, at University Field Sunday evening. The Miners (1-1) dominated the Tigers (0-2) from

Chihuahuas sweep Aces with 4-2 win Sunday; Chihuahuas win 6th straight

August 17, 2025 9:02 PM Adrian Ochoa, El Paso Chihuahuas

RENO, Nevada – The El Paso Chihuahuas came back to beat the Reno Aces 4-2 Sunday night at Greater Nevada Field to complete a six-game series sweep. El Paso trailed 2-1 with two outs in the eighth inning when Nate Mondou hit a go-ahead three-run home run into Reno’s right field bullpen. The Chihuahuas’ other

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