Community Champion: Eastwood grad wins gold (twice) at U20 Pan American Games
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — George Garcia’s journey to gold didn’t start on Eastwood’s track, instead it began in Trooper gym. “There’s no way you could…
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UTEP running back Deion Hankins announced as Doak Walker Award candidate
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – UTEP running back Deion Hankins was named as a 2023 Doak Walker Award candidate as announced by the PwC…
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Borderland student athletes gear up for their season
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As student athletes return to their sports seasons, they are required to complete their sports physical, also known as…
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High school football preview: Eastwood Troopers
EL PASO, Texas – The Eastwood Troopers are gearing up for what they hope will be another successful season in 2023. Eastwood head coach, Julio Lopez…
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UTEP WR Tyrin Smith Added to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) TALLHASSEE, Florida – Conference USA’s leading receiver Tyrin Smith is one of 10 players added to the Biletnikoff…
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Olympic champion leaving UTEP after 20 seasons as cross country coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Longtime UTEP cross country head coach Paul Ereng is leaving the program after 20 seasons. He has accepted a position at…
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Despite losing a wealth of experience, Kill is confident in NM State’s defense
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The big question heading into the second year of the Jerry Kill era at New Mexico State University, surrounds the…
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Led by Knight, UTEP linebackers ready to shine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The linebacker position caused a lot of headaches for the Miners a year ago, but this year it’s lining up to be a lethal…
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Irvin Rockets: High School Football Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Irvin Rockets are coming off their first season in Class 4A which saw them make the playoffs, despite finishing the…
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El Paso Chihuahuas fall 11-4 to Salt Lake Bees
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KVIA) — The Salt Lake Bees scored in six of their eight innings Sunday and beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 11-4. Salt Lake…
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US knocked out of Women’s World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Sweden
(CNN) — The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats. After a tense match, the sort which causes…
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El Paso Locomotive FC fall 4-0 to Miami FC
Miami, FLORIDA (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC (West-6, 9-8-5, 32 points) fell 4-0 in its first ever meeting with Miami FC on Saturday night at…
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With the Pac-12 in limbo, where does the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl stand?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nothing could be in more disarray right now than the college sports landscape. On Friday the Pac-12, a conference dating…
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Riverside Rangers: High School Football Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Riverside Rangers had a quality season last year going 9-2 but fell short of their playoff ambitions with a Bi-District…
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Bel Air Highlanders: High School Football Season Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Bel Air Highlanders shocked the Sun City last year going from a 2-9 record in 2021 with no district wins to an 8-3…
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Community Champions: Pebble Hills runner Mark Barajas wins national title at USATF Junior Olympic Championships
EL PASO, Texas – If at first you don’t succeed, try, and try again. That was Mark Barajas’ philosophy on his journey to becoming a national champion.…
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ESPN Report: Former NMSU head coach says he was the ‘sacrificial lamb’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar is accusing the school of firing him because…
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Austin Panthers: High School Football Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Austin Panthers are ready to build off their first season in 4A which saw them finish second in the district with an…
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UTEP’s Amaewhule & Knight named to 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Praise Amaewhule and Tyrice Knight were recognized to the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List…
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Parkland Matadors: High School Football Season Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Leigh McWhorter enters his second season as the head coach of the Parkland Matadors and is ready to build off a successful…
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NMSU QB Diego Pavia named to Maxwell Award Watch ListÂ
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – As national award watch lists begin to roll out, NM State quarterback Diego Pavia is already…
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El Paso Chihuahuas defeat Round Rock Express 6-5 to secure historic series sweep
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas trailed by two runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning and came back to beat the Round…
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Unlike last year NM State know who their starting quarterback is
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — What a difference a year makes. Go back to this time last fall camp and NMSU had a true battle for QB1 with both…
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UTEP look to create depth at running back this Fall Camp
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP return a lot of starters in key positions but they need to create depth in several spots, one of those being at running…
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FC Juárez advance to knockout stage of Leagues Cup with 3-1 win over Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Off the back of a Aitor GarcÃa brace, FC Juárez defeated Austin FC 3-1 to advance to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup.…
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After 5-2 loss to Rio Grande Valley FC, El Paso Locomotive FC are winless in their last seven games
EDINBURG, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC (West-4, 9-7-5, 32 points) fell 5-2 on the road at H-E-B Park against Rio Grande Valley FC on…
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El Paso Chihuahuas grab 2-1 walk-off win over Round Rock Express
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Austin Nola hit a game-ending single in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday to give the El Paso Chihuahuas a 2-1 win over…
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El Paso Chihuahuas secure fourth straight win with 8-3 win over Round Rock
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite Kevin Plawecki, the player who walked it off for the El Paso Chihuahuas on Thursday, being traded to Texas and…
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Preview: El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Locomotive FC (4-West, 9-6-5, 32 points) begin their three-game road trip with a visit to H-E-B Park for their…
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Community Champions: Chapin grad Kristin Fifield shines for GCU softball team; named WAC top female athlete
EL PASO, Texas – Chapin graduate Kristin Fifield has adjusted very well at the collegiate level. A softball player at Grand Canyon University,…
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