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Congrats to freshman CF Sydney Ward on his 20th home run of the season! Sydney currently leads the entire country in home runs! Keep it up!
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The boys are back in town!. Love being able to call this place home. #Hodgetown #SodPoodles
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Congratulations to our soon-to-be sophomore centerfielder for being selected as Amarillo College's first Baseball Athlete of the Year. 2023 Stat Recap.8th highest home run total in NJCAA D I (21) .Team best BA .382.Team best RBIs 66.Team best OBP .507.Team best SLG .873
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Our inaugural season is in the books. We ended the season with a 28-28 record and a 17-19 conference mark, good enough for 5th place in the 10-team WJCAC. Thank you fans, AC, and the Amarillo Community for the tremendous support!
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7 WJCAC All Conference Honorees 🎯. And we're just getting started
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Just five months after our inaugural season concluded, we have our first NCAA Division I commit in program history. Bright future ahead for Jan and the Badger baseball team!.
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Second season in program history is on deck ⏳. 34 days out from our season-opening series against Johnson County Community College at Hodgetown. 2024 schedule ➡️
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HIM. David De Hoyos gives us our second consecutive walk-off victory with a three-run homer over the left field wall!. De Hoyos stat line through 3 games:.5-of-10, 2 HR, 5 R, 4 RBIs, 2 2B, 1 BB
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The road to Grand Junction begins!. 24 days out from our season opener at Hodgetown. Spring practice, day 1 📸
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Had ourselves a weekend in Dallas. TX-NM Sophomore All Star Games at DBU 📸. The show continues this Wednesday in Dallas and Thursday in Melissa at the Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival.
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There's no place like home! 🏡. Amarillo High centerfielder/pitcher Cannon Davis signed with Amarillo College this evening, joining our 2023 recruiting class.
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Fall ball season is here!. We start our 2023-24 journey today in Altus, Oklahoma against Western Oklahoma State College. We'll conclude play this week at the Seminole State Tourney in Oklahoma, Sept. 6-7.
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A 1-2-3 inning, which featured two strikeouts, for Bryce Gilchrist in his Badger debut. Lots of potential for the freshman transfer from Sam Houston St.
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The AC baseball team's pipeline to 4-year programs is in full effect this fall. Six Badgers have announced their commitments to universities since the start of fall ball. And plenty of sophomore talent remains on the board, including 5 all-conference honorees from a season ago.
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Into the AC record book!. Sophomore pitcher Gabe Watson tallied the second-highest strikeout total in program history (11) during the Badgers game 1 win against Lamar CC. The @PurdueBaseball commit has 22 SO's and given up only five hits in 11.1 innings pitched this season.
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The Badgers all-time leader in home runs, hits, RBIs, and runs will continue his baseball career where it all began. Sydney Ward is headed to his hometown to play baseball for the New Mexico Lobos this upcoming season. The AC NCAA D-1 pipeline is now at 5 through two seasons.
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Unblemished. Duncan Bowles joined the nation's elite today, becoming 1 of 8 pitchers in NJCAA D-1 to have at least 6 wins and no losses. The freshman had 9 K's and 2 ER in five innings today to improve his record to 6-0.
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Good luck to our five returning Badger sophomores competing in the Texas-New Mexico All Star games today and tomorrow. Our participants include:.Reese Frantom - Pitcher.Sydney Ward - Outfielder.Gabe Watson - Outfielder/Pitcher.Grant Watkins - Infielder.Jan Avila - Infielder
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First top-5 win in program history is on the books✅
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It's all-star weekend in Dallas for 9 Badger sophomores. Bowles (RHP), Bush (INF), Deegan (RHP), De Hoyos (INF), Garza (RHP), Gonzalez (C), Prado (OF), Tibbett (RHP), and Turner (RHP) will play in the TX-NM JC All-Star Games, Sept. 20-21, at DBU. Story:
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Back like we never left ⚾️. 3 weeks until our fall schedule officially gets underway ⏳
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Our 10-day season countdown begins with Rockwall High School graduate Remington Spoerl!. The 6-foot-2 righty was a Class 6A District 10 First-Team selection in 2023 as a pitcher. Spoerl plans on pursuing a career in real estate after baseball and college.
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The Badgers home run barrage continues!. Sydney Ward hit his fifth home run of the season and third of the series in game 3 vs Lamar CC. Ward's career HR mark is now at 26. Grant Watkins adds his third homer of the year on a solo shot in the 5th inning. Team HR total now at 15
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AC talent was on full display at one of the premiere recruiting showcases this fall. The Badgers scored 25 runs and tallied 23 hits in a pair of 7 inning games at the V Tool JUCO Fall Festival on Sept. 26. On the mound, 12 AC pitchers combined for 18K's compared to 12BB.
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Four shutout innings in his first career start!. Have a day Noah Turner. The freshman Portland, Texas picked up his first career win in game 2 against Howard College. Turner struck out 3 batters and allowed no earned runs in 4.2 innings of work.
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Chris Benavidez and head coach Brandon Rains after tonight’s victory.
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Canyon's Colt Cruth is staying home. Welcome to the Badger Baseball Family @colt_cruth . The right-handed pitcher and dual-sport standout was an all-district honoree on the Eagles' 4A state semifinal squad in 2024, along with Badger freshmen Christian McGuire and Sam Johnson.
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New threads in '25. The Blue and White Pinstripes
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Building the foundation success with one of the top workout facilities in the country at the junior college level💪
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The 10-5A Offensive Player of the Year is officially part of our 2024 recruiting class!. Diego Gonzalez is a 2x all-district selection in both football and baseball for the Coyotes. In 2023, he was a Dave Campbell's Impactful Leadership Award recipient. Welcome @Diego_Gonzo06
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Reese Frantom.Sophomore, Uncommitted.RHP.6'3" 200 lbs. Velocity (MPH):.Fastball - 88-90.Curveball - 75-76.Cutter - 82-84.Slider - 79-82.Changeup - 77-80. @rwfrantom22
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Payton Bush’s first 💣 as a Badger is on the books. The freshman hit the solo shot on the second pitch of the game.
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A record-setting 13 Badgers earn WJCAC All-Conference honors. Congratulations to our 10 freshmen and 3 sophomore honorees. The future is bright in Amarillo. Story 🔗
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The Amarillo College Black & Blue World Series is tied up at 1-1 following a 12-2 win by the Black 66's on Monday. Sydney Ward recorded a 3-run homer and Dylan Steele had a 2-run shot for the 66's. Colton Klemke, Carlos Duran, and Isaac Garza combined for 11 SO's on the mound.
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Brandon Dickinson hit for the cycle in his spring debut with AC on Friday in Lubbock. The Badgers newly minted leadoff hitter joins Jan Avila as the second Badger since the reboot of athletics at AC in 2022 to hit for the cycle in a spring competition.
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Badgers take game 2 17-14. Badgers hit a combined 6 home runs. @AustinPage34 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs! Sydney ward with 2 home runs. @ryanruff7 with a grand-slam!! @JohnPaulHinojo2 with a home run!.
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Primed to make an impact in their second season at AC. Returning all-conference honorees Gerardo Prado (OF), Payton Bush (INF), and David De Hoyos (INF) enter their sophomore seasons after hitting a .375 avg or higher while combining for 176 hits, 116 runs, and 107 RBIs in 2024.
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The Badgers welcome transfer @Brycewgilchrist for our upcoming spring season. The former all-district baseball player and all-state tight end at Frisco Heritage will join our pitching staff after spending the fall semester with the Sam Houston State football team.
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On one of the biggest stages of his baseball career, Hereford senior pitcher Carlos Duran seized the moment. The Whiteface's ace for the past three years committed to the Badger baseball program on Monday following an extraordinary postseason outing.
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The Big Blue Texans regained their series lead in Game 3 of the AC Black & Blue World Series on Tuesday via a 6-2 victory. Freshmen Duncan Bowles and Noah Turner recorded 4 SO's apiece on the mound. Bret Deegan led the winning's squad offense with his 2nd homer of the series.
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A Golden Glove worthy performance by second baseman Payton Bush to begin his Badger career!. Bright future ahead for our freshman from Randall High.
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The foundation of the Badgers NCAA D-I pipeline has been built!. After 2 seasons since the reboot of athletics at AC, 4 Badger transfers are set to compete at the D-I level. We wish the best of luck to Jan Avila, Chris Benavidez, Grant Watkins, and Gabe Watson with their new
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Our inaugural Badger Athletics Kickoff was a huge success!. Thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible. Our sponsors include:.Plains Dairy.FirstBank Southwest.Tyson.Teddy Jack's.Sam's Club.Affiliated Foods.Timeless Events
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228.1 innings pitched are set to return for the Badgers in 2025. Duncan Bowles, Bret Deegan, Isaac Garza, Colton Klemke, Logan Tibbett, and Noah Turner combined to throw 62% of AC’s innings on the hill in 2024. T-minus 25 days until their second season at AC is underway.
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Teams are set for the AC World Series. The best-of-five series begins on Monday at Sandie Field. Each game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. Game 1 - Oct. 21.Game 2 - Oct. 22.Game 3 - Oct. 23.Game 4 - Oct. 24 - if necessary.Game 5 - Oct. 25 - if necessary
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Our first set of AC baseball award honorees🏅. Chris Benavidez: Most Valuable Player.Grant Watkins: Co-Offensive Player of the Year.David De Hoyos: Co-Offensive Player of the Year.Payton Bush: Defensive Player of the Year.Bret Deegan: Pitcher of the Year
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The Big Blue Texans are Amarillo College Black and Blue World Series champions. The group, captained by Gabe Watson, defeated the Black 66’s 17-10 on Wednesday to win the series 3-1. Watson hit his 3rd homer of the series and Grant Watkins added his second homer for Big Blue.
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Isaac Garza and Grant Watkins after today’s series-clinching victory.
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Just 1 week out until Badger pitcher and catchers report for the fall season! . Two weeks away from uniting as one for our 2024-25 journey.
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Feelin' right at home 🏠. The AC baseball team's annual @sodpoodles game at Hodgetown 📸. The Badgers are scheduled to play over 20 home games at the $45 million stadium in the spring of 2025.
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Hailing from Hereford, the Whiteface dual-sport star is joining the AC crew. Welcome to the Badger Baseball Family @BryantTell . Bryant was an all-district baseball and football selection in Class 4A as a junior.
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The Badger baseball team is in action today at Seminole State tournament in Oklahoma. Amarillo College plays Conners State at 10 a.m. today and is scheduled to play Seminole at 1 p.m. Check out the live stream of the game on TBSN
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The AC baseball to WT baseball pipeline is on the rise. Congratulations to Badger sophomores Isaac Garza, Aidan Young, and Colton Klemke on their commitments to play baseball at West Texas A&M University, starting in the fall of 2025.
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Congratulations to these 12 dedicated student-athletes for making the Dean's List this past fall!. A special shoutout goes to Chris Benavidez, Ryan Branch, Jaxon Smith, and Dylan Steele for earning a 4.0 GPA.
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T-minus Noah Turner days till week embark on our second season!. The Gregory Portland High School product was the 29-5A Co-MVP as a pitcher for the Wildcats last spring. Turner tallied a 1.29 ERA in nine starts and 10 appearances.
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Putting in work in the heart of Amarillo. A big thanks goes out to Crossfit 806 and Badger baseball personal trainer Jaren Alvarado for allowing us to use their downtown rooftop workout facility for our team workout today!
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Thriving on the field and in the classroom 📚. Hats off to these 6 Badgers for making the Dean's List this past spring semester!. To attain inclusion on the prestigious list, students must attend AC full time and earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.
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Series clinched. Amarillo College takes 3 of 4 on the road against Frank Phillips College to begin play in the WJCAC. The Badgers are tied for first place in the conference after one week. Season Record: 15-5.Conference Record: 3-1
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Phenomenal fight from our team in our season opener!. Took the eighth-ranked squad in the country to extra innings. Time to build on it in game 2. #ClawsUp
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Benny rewrites the AC record book!. Chris Benavidez recorded the first 3 home run game in team history today and hit the Badgers 1st grand slam of the season. The outfielder from Bryan, TX now has 9 home runs on the year and is hitting over a .400 average in the leadoff role.
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Badgers win game two today 13 to 9 and clinch the series against Western Texas College. @JohnPaulHinojo2 went 3-5 with a double and a homerun with 3 rbis.@Will_Franklinn goes 3-6 with 4 rbis. @braceforjace22 with the win.
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AC Baseball Uncommitted Spotlight.Sophomore 1B Grant Watkins @grantwbaseball . 2024 Stats.Home Runs – 17.SLG - .721.OPS – 1.171.Batting Avg - .358.RBIs – 58. Awards.2x All Conference Infielder - 1st Team in 2024.2024 All Region V Infielder. @BUncommitted
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The Badgers set records on the field and in the classroom during 2023-24 season. Congratulations to these 12 Badgers on earning academic all-conference honors in the WJCAC for this past spring semester.
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Showing out in his hometown. Plainview High alum Isaac Garza was dealin’ to close out play today against the Bulldogs 🔥
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Hats off to Cam Saleh!. An unbelievable play and extraordinary effort by our redshirt freshman outfielder today. #SCTop10
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A big thank you goes out to Dickey's Barbecue in Amarillo for being a sponsor of the Badger baseball team this upcoming season and the delicious meal yesterday!. We are appreciative of your support of our student-athletes.
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Opening Day is here. Let's get it!. 🆚#5 Johnson County CC.🗓️Feb. 1-2.⌚️12 p.m., 3 p.m. 📍Hodgetown.💻Texas Panhandle Sports Network
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One of the best power hitting duos in NJCAA D-I. Grant Watkins x Chris Benavidez. Watkins' pair of homers during game 3 against Howard College moves his HR total for the season to 11. Benavidez hit his fourth homer of the series in the contest, moving his season HR total to 10.
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The Big Blue Texans take game 1 of the Amarillo College Black & Blue World Series with a 14-7 win over the Black 66's. The winning squad hit 4 home runs, led by Gabe Watson's two longballs and 6 RBIs. Bret Deegan and Grant Watkins added one homer each. Game 2 set for Monday.
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Logan Tibbett put forth a near-perfect performance on Friday in his first outing on the mound this spring. The sophomore from Tulsa struck out three batters with 10 pitches during his one scripted inning on Friday against LCU.
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The tradition continues. Victory selfie No. 1 of 2025 🤳
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Congratulations to our returning sophomores - Jan Avila and Gabe Watson - for being honored during the Amarillo College Board of Regents meeting on Nov. 28. The duo, who are set to play for Rutgers and Purdue, are the first pair of NCAA Division I recruits in program history.
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First intrasquad scrimmage of the season 📸. Two more on deck this Friday and Saturday to conclude our first week of practice at John Stiff Memorial Park's baseball complex.
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A phenomenal effort today on the mound by these four Badgers!. The group combined for 26 strikeouts, 5 hits allowed, and 1 earned run. Bret Deegan claimed the win in game 2 and improved his record as a starting pitcher to 3-0.
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Another Colleyville Heritage HS standout is Amarillo bound. Welcome to the Badger Baseball Family @_westonballard_ . The all-district infielder is set to join Badger freshman pitcher Trent Bower in 2025 as the first pair of former Panther teammates to play on the same squad at
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Badgers sweep Lamar Community College and take game 4 19-10. Sydney ward goes 3-4 with 2 home runs with 6 rbis . @JohnPaulHinojo2 goes 3-4 with a home run and a grand-slam with 8 rbis! @PressPassSports @NewsChannel10 @sodpoodles @AmarilloCollege.
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An unforgettable season-opening weekend at Hodgetown!
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A pair of Badgers are the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Players of the Week!. RHP Bret Deegan improved his record to 3-0 via 10 SO's and 1 ER against Lamar CC. OF Sydney Ward claimed his 3rd WJCAC POTW honor after hitting 3 HR's, a .533 avg, and 13 RBIs.
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Black Cadillacs take game one 12-1 over the Blue Flatlanders in today’s Black and Blue Fall World Series. @Will_Franklinn with the walk off oppo 🌮 💣 to secure the run rule. @CoachRains20.
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AC Baseball Uncommitted Spotlight.Sophomore OF Sydney Ward @SydneyWard2022 . Career Stats at Amarillo College.Home Runs – 30.RBIs – 108.SLG - .729.Batting Avg - .368.OBP - .470. Awards.2x All Conference Honoree
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Have a day Grant Watkins!. The sophomore first baseman became the first Badger this season to hit back-to-back home runs today in game 3 against the Westerners. Watkins HR total (8) leads the team through 23 games.
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Badgers Take game one 10-0. @coopergolden29 absolutely phenomenal job today with a complete game shutout! 5ip 9ks 2H!! Notables @ryanruff7 with 2 doubles!.
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The Amarillo College Black & Blue World Series begins today at Sandie Field!. The following is the starting lineup for the Big Blue Texans, captained by returning sophomore pitcher/outfielder Gabe Watson.
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We are Payton Bush days away from first pitch at Hodgetown!. The infielder and right-handed pitcher finished his high school career at Randall as a three-time, all-state selection - the only soph. honored in 2021 - and was named the 2023 Amarillo Globe-News Player of the Year.
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We are 15 days out from getting our second season underway at Hodgetown!. The Badgers season begins against Johnson County CC Feb. 3-4. Tickets are now available for purchase for our 25 home games at Hodgetown via the link below.
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Outstanding showing by Duncan Bowles in game three against Midland College. The freshman started the contest with five shutout innings and tied a career-high strikeout total (9). The Randall High School product now has 54 strikeouts compared to 19 walks this season.
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Grant Watkins - the first Badger to be selected to NJCAA Region V All Region Team in program history. Only 8 infielders - 4 from the WJCAC, 4 from the NTJCAC - receive the prestigious honor out of 76 starting INF in the region. Congratulations @grantwbaseball, well deserved!
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