Around the Hub City

Around the Hub City

By Randy Rosetta

A look at high school sports in Lubbock.
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Around the Hub CityDec 11, 2024
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PATRIOT PODCAST | Postseason journey from 2024 provided Liberty baseball crew plenty of incentive

PATRIOT PODCAST | Postseason journey from 2024 provided Liberty baseball crew plenty of incentive

The Patriots embark on their first Class 4A postseason run confident after barreling through the District 5-4A race.
May 01, 202509:60
LISD LOWDOWN | Plainsmen vanquished Eagles 4-1, now shift gears to staying hot in area round

LISD LOWDOWN | Plainsmen vanquished Eagles 4-1, now shift gears to staying hot in area round

Frankie Diaz, Reese Rasor & coach Simon Hernandez discuss Monterey's next challenge -- a matchup against El Paso Americas -- as the postseason journey revs up.
Mar 24, 202516:00
PATRIOT PODCAST | With first playoff win in books, high-flying Liberty is armed with confidence

PATRIOT PODCAST | With first playoff win in books, high-flying Liberty is armed with confidence

Alyssa Cuevas, Amelia Martinez and Kendall Darden chat about the ongoing journey as the Lady Patriots look for their next step on the postseason road against Graham on Tuesday.
Mar 24, 202515:38
PIRATE PODCAST | Relying on past experience is key as LCP boys look for playoff success under Gwin

PIRATE PODCAST | Relying on past experience is key as LCP boys look for playoff success under Gwin

With the grind of regular season behind them, Malachi Ramirez & Luke Gentry chat about the challenges facing the Pirates as they head into showdown  against Wichita Falls Memorial.
Mar 20, 202512:23
PIRATE PODCAST | Season 1 under Trevor Burkhead has same feel as LCP girls take aim at playoff run

PIRATE PODCAST | Season 1 under Trevor Burkhead has same feel as LCP girls take aim at playoff run

Kenzie McEachern & Sutton Wilson chop up what has pulled their team together as they head into the postseason as an underdog against a powerful Wichita Falls Memorial team.
Mar 20, 202512:48
TIGER TRACKS | Head of steam fully in place for girls as they begin postseason journey with high hopes

TIGER TRACKS | Head of steam fully in place for girls as they begin postseason journey with high hopes

Meagan Belk, Cameron Beecham & Jaycee Garcia discuss the motivation and goals for a veteran Frenship team that has surged through a memorable regular season. 
Mar 19, 202509:33
TIGER FANZONE | 3-12-25

TIGER FANZONE | 3-12-25

Chad Reynolds, Weston Reynolds & Kolton Christie

Mar 13, 202513:18
PATRIOT PODCAST | Strong end to rugged preseason has baseball crew well-seasoned for 5-4A play

PATRIOT PODCAST | Strong end to rugged preseason has baseball crew well-seasoned for 5-4A play

Liberty coach Lamar Kello chats about the steady progress that his team has made since the 2025 season began, culminating with a 3-1 showing at the First Bank Classic last week.
Mar 11, 202523:31
TIGER TRACKS | Frenship sets sites on next challenge after a thorough area-round win vs. Southlake Carroll

TIGER TRACKS | Frenship sets sites on next challenge after a thorough area-round win vs. Southlake Carroll

Daniel Gedeon & Hayden Wilson chat about the Tigers' momentum and what the keys will be against the Lobos.
Feb 25, 202510:56
LISD LOWDOWN | Monterey got big plays it needed, now shifts focus to state semifinal showdown

LISD LOWDOWN | Monterey got big plays it needed, now shifts focus to state semifinal showdown

Aaliyah Chavez & Khloei Serna chat about a gritty triumph against Argyle that yielded the first Lady Plainsmen appearance in the state semifinals since 1990.
Feb 25, 202508:51
TIGER TRACKS | Frenship girls have thrived in playoffs by getting contributions from every corner

TIGER TRACKS | Frenship girls have thrived in playoffs by getting contributions from every corner

Kedan Burch & Keyanna Jones chop up the journey that the Tigers have been on to reach the 6A regional championship game.
Feb 21, 202510:55
TRINITY TALK | Early-season struggles left in the past, surging Lions look for final flurry of success

TRINITY TALK | Early-season struggles left in the past, surging Lions look for final flurry of success

Under fifth-year coach Spencer Sutton. the boys crew has reeled off nine wins in a row to charge back into contention for another district crown & push for a state championship.
Feb 04, 202522:17
PIRATE PODCAST | LCP has found the perfect recipe to bring a postseason berth within arm's reach

PIRATE PODCAST | LCP has found the perfect recipe to bring a postseason berth within arm's reach

Pierce Miller & Obi O'Souji chat about the Pirates' resurgence the last month that includes a current six-game winning streak.
Feb 04, 202512:44
PATRIOT PODCAST | Locked in & ready for next test: Liberty eyes rematch with Mats as chance to grow

PATRIOT PODCAST | Locked in & ready for next test: Liberty eyes rematch with Mats as chance to grow

Patriots have absorbed only one loss in District 5-4A play and get a second shot at No. 7-ranked Estacado on Friday.
Jan 30, 202510:22
PIRATE PODCAST | Focus is on here & now for Isler, but he likes experience his young crew is gaining

PIRATE PODCAST | Focus is on here & now for Isler, but he likes experience his young crew is gaining

LCP girls have a tall task ahead to punch a playoff ticket, but the progress shown will be building blocks for the offseason for a core group of returning players.
Jan 30, 202520:13
LIBERTY | Baseball 2

LIBERTY | Baseball 2

Jan 20, 202513:08
LIBERTY | Baseball 1

LIBERTY | Baseball 1

Jan 20, 202501:24
PIRATE PODCAST | Adjustments made to a new style, LCP girls have settled in with a clear goal in mind

PIRATE PODCAST | Adjustments made to a new style, LCP girls have settled in with a clear goal in mind

Savannah Woods & Brooklyn Solis chat about a big win against Coronado as well as the road ahead for the Lady Pirates.
Jan 20, 202510:27
PATRIOT PODCAST | Win vs. Levelland was massive, but Lady Patriots have to turn page quickly this week

PATRIOT PODCAST | Win vs. Levelland was massive, but Lady Patriots have to turn page quickly this week

Liberty slid into the District 5-4A driver's seat with a 37-33 decision last week, but Estacado presents a much different challenge.
Jan 14, 202516:26
TIGER TRACKS | Gritty victory to begin district season is the latest building block for boys crew

TIGER TRACKS | Gritty victory to begin district season is the latest building block for boys crew

Tigers found the needed ingredients at the right time to slug past San Angelo Central to begin the league campaign on the right foot.
Jan 14, 202516:26
PIRATE PODCAST | Despite a recent rough patch, Flemons likes the potential for the LCP boys crew

PIRATE PODCAST | Despite a recent rough patch, Flemons likes the potential for the LCP boys crew

A three-game swoon after starting the District 3-5A season with four wins leaves the Pirates in a battle for playoff contention, but their longtime coach sees plenty to like.
Jan 09, 202512:10
PATRIOT PODCAST | Liberty girls are tested & ready for their first run in District 5-4A play

PATRIOT PODCAST | Liberty girls are tested & ready for their first run in District 5-4A play

Lady Patriots hit a growth spurt with a nine-game stretch in back-to-back tournaments and are more mature for looming matchups vs. Levelland & Estacado.
Jan 06, 202512:38
TIGER TRACKS | After an impressive Caprock Classic, girls basketball crew locks in on the task ahead

TIGER TRACKS | After an impressive Caprock Classic, girls basketball crew locks in on the task ahead

Frenship's Kiah Buchanan & Kedan Butch chat about the boost their team got from topping Monterey as the District 2-6A season gets rolling.
Jan 06, 202513:41
PATRIOT PODCAST | Liberty absorbed a tough loss, now look to turn it into a lesson in the near future

PATRIOT PODCAST | Liberty absorbed a tough loss, now look to turn it into a lesson in the near future

Parker Hicks liked the grit that the Patriots showed in road setback at New Home and is eager to see how his crew responds with a busy slate ahead.
Dec 19, 202417:17
TIGER TRACKS | Busy days for Gerlich & Frenship ISD preparing for the arrival of an exciting new era

TIGER TRACKS | Busy days for Gerlich & Frenship ISD preparing for the arrival of an exciting new era

Memorial High School is set to open its doors in August 2025 with an almost full slate of athletics included as the district's evolution hits a growth spurt.
Dec 19, 202425:13
ALL SAINTS PODCAST | Confident Patriot hoops crew has been building momentum since early November

ALL SAINTS PODCAST | Confident Patriot hoops crew has been building momentum since early November

All Saints' seniors Anson Proffitt & Brady Lowe break down what their team has done to improve since a season of high expectations began right after Halloween.
Dec 17, 202413:04
EAGLE EXCHANGE | Well-tested & ready Lady Eagles get two more tests heading into the Caprock Classic

EAGLE EXCHANGE | Well-tested & ready Lady Eagles get two more tests heading into the Caprock Classic

Lubbock Christian coach Brad Crow discusses the progress his team has made as it gears up for another state tournament run.
Dec 17, 202421:56
LIBERTY 2

LIBERTY 2

Ava Kincaid & Reagan Wrenn

Dec 11, 202403:48
LIBERTY 1

LIBERTY 1

Ava Hounshell & Reagan Wrenn

Dec 11, 202404:38
KPA CONFIDENTIAL | First impression is a good one as Warriors break the seal on a new season

KPA CONFIDENTIAL | First impression is a good one as Warriors break the seal on a new season

With the football season done, KPA and fourth-year coach Tanner Bruffey begin the process of bouncing back after a rare season without a playoff berth.
Dec 05, 202419:17
PATRIOT PODCAST | Healthy confidence fuels Liberty as Year 2 gets revved up for experienced crew

PATRIOT PODCAST | Healthy confidence fuels Liberty as Year 2 gets revved up for experienced crew

Luke Livingston & Jackson Funk chat about the high expectation level for the Patriots with a re-tooled roster.
Dec 05, 202413:33
EAGLE EXCHANGE | Plenty to be proud of this season for Softley & the Eagles after a 10-2 finish

EAGLE EXCHANGE | Plenty to be proud of this season for Softley & the Eagles after a 10-2 finish

Lubbock Christian's crew gave Dallas Christian all it wanted in a TAPPS state semifinal game before falling 43-38.
Dec 04, 202421:13
PIRATE PODCAST | Year in transition for LCP in 2024 delivered plenty of success, memories to cherish

PIRATE PODCAST | Year in transition for LCP in 2024 delivered plenty of success, memories to cherish

Chip Darden chats about his sixth campaign, which ended in the area round with a 34-28 loss to Prosper Walnut Grove.
Dec 03, 202428:20
TIGER TRACKS | Final chapter of memorable season supplied more sweet than bitter for Jay Northcutt

TIGER TRACKS | Final chapter of memorable season supplied more sweet than bitter for Jay Northcutt

Frenship's 2024 campaign ended with a gritty & competitive loss to Class 6A powerhouse Southlake Carroll for third year in a row, but the Tigers delivered a performance to build on.
Dec 03, 202421:12
EAGLE EXCHANGE | Eagles embrace the big stage with more memories to be made in state semifinals

EAGLE EXCHANGE | Eagles embrace the big stage with more memories to be made in state semifinals

Lubbock Christian's veteran coach has been the head architect for a program making its fifth trip to the TAPPS final four in the last six years.
Nov 28, 202411:53
EAGLE EXCHANGE | Playoff-seasoned football crew will be locked & loaded for first postseason test

EAGLE EXCHANGE | Playoff-seasoned football crew will be locked & loaded for first postseason test

With an eye on another deep run, the Eagles begin their latest playoff quest on Friday against Tyler All Saints in the TAPPS regional round.
Nov 22, 202409:52
LISD LOWDOWN | Confident Mats are well-seasoned as they embark on another area-round test vs. Brock

LISD LOWDOWN | Confident Mats are well-seasoned as they embark on another area-round test vs. Brock

Estacado seniors Bobby Ross & Tarrell Price chat about a solid win against Fort Stockton and a looming matchup with Brock in Class 4A Division II.
Nov 21, 202409:48
TRINITY TALK | Lions enter Spencer Sutton's 5th year with a younger team & plenty of room to grow

TRINITY TALK | Lions enter Spencer Sutton's 5th year with a younger team & plenty of room to grow

Trinity Christian began a new season with the same top-shelf expectations but has work to do to duplicate its recent success.
Nov 20, 202414:30
PATRIOT PODCAST | Retooled Liberty basketball crew heads into Year 2 with ramped up-expectations

PATRIOT PODCAST | Retooled Liberty basketball crew heads into Year 2 with ramped up-expectations

Parker Hicks eyes progress for his team with a blend of three juniors, three sophomores & three freshmen forming the core varsity group.
Nov 20, 202417:46
PIRATE PODCAST | LCP rekindles mojo at perfect time to rekindle confidence heading into area round

PIRATE PODCAST | LCP rekindles mojo at perfect time to rekindle confidence heading into area round

Chip Darden chats about his team's rejuvenation against Canutillo and how they could be a bridge to a much steeper  challenge this week.
Nov 20, 202419:57
TIGER TRACKS | Experience from last two meetings needs to be a valuable tool against the Dragons

TIGER TRACKS | Experience from last two meetings needs to be a valuable tool against the Dragons

The Tigers take aim at extending their best season since 2013 against a Southlake Carroll team that presents a wave of challenges.
Nov 19, 202411:56
LISD LOWDOWN | Plainsmen are ready for challenge as they begin prep work for No. 3 Denton Ryan

LISD LOWDOWN | Plainsmen are ready for challenge as they begin prep work for No. 3 Denton Ryan

Jarron Gomez & Landon Hiebert chat about what Monterey is bracing for in the Class 5A Division I area round after a blowout win to begin the postseason.
Nov 19, 202409:42
TIGER TRACKS | New-look Tiger girls basketball crew is gaining confidence with tough tests this week

TIGER TRACKS | New-look Tiger girls basketball crew is gaining confidence with tough tests this week

Kedan Burch & Kiah Buchanan chat about the start Frenship is off to with a hectic week ahead, including the Hub City Tip-Off Classic.
Nov 18, 202413:02
EAGLE EXCHANGE | With a head of steam building, Eagles gear up for their final pre-district tuneup

EAGLE EXCHANGE | With a head of steam building, Eagles gear up for their final pre-district tuneup

Lubbock Christian coach Chris Softley chops up what he likes about his evolving team after back-to-back impressive victories heading into a matchup with Brownfield this week.
Oct 03, 202414:27
PATRIOT PODCAST | First victory in program history will always be memorable for all the right reasons

PATRIOT PODCAST | First victory in program history will always be memorable for all the right reasons

Liberty coach Joe Sexton chats about his team's breakthrough last week against Fort Stockton.
Oct 02, 202414:47
PIRATE PODCAST | LCP had to test some new waters before settling in for a district-opening win last week

PIRATE PODCAST | LCP had to test some new waters before settling in for a district-opening win last week

Chip Darden chats about the Pirates' 30-17 triumph against Plainview to get the second phase of the season started on the right foot.
Sep 30, 202417:56
TIGER TRACKS | True value of Tigers' close-call win will be measured by what they take away from it

TIGER TRACKS | True value of Tigers' close-call win will be measured by what they take away from it

Frenship coach Jay Northcutt chats about his team's escape act against Midland Christian heading into an open week before the District 2-6A slate kicks in.
Sep 30, 202416:11
EAGLE EXCHANGE | Relying on familiar grit & tenacity helped LC snap back for a big road victory

EAGLE EXCHANGE | Relying on familiar grit & tenacity helped LC snap back for a big road victory

Chris Softley liked that the Eagles refused to let a tough road loss and spate of injuries become an excuse.
Sep 27, 202416:45
LCP Fanzone

LCP Fanzone

Sep 26, 202418:14
TRINITY TALK | After the first blush, Lions' Riley White liked what he saw after his team's effort

TRINITY TALK | After the first blush, Lions' Riley White liked what he saw after his team's effort

Trinity overcame a turnover bug, 2nd-half defensive wobbles to claim a 28-20 win that creates some needed momentum for road trip to powerhouse Stratford.
Sep 26, 202412:56