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Three Rattler wrestlers look to medal at state tournament

Top left, Kaylynn Martin pins her opponent from Round Rock McNeil to advance in the Region IV Tournament. Martin finished in the third place to advance to the UIL State Wrestling Tournament for the third time in her career where she is a two-time state placer. Martin enters the tournament with 26-3 record. Top right, Jesyka Banda pins her opponent from San Antonio Reagan to pull off the upset and advance to the Region IV final in the 100-pound weight class. Banda has advanced to the regionals four times in her career. Banda is a three-time state qualifier looking to win her first state medal. Banda enters the tournament with a 40-2 record. Bottom left, Anisa Moreno pins her opponent from Schertz Clemens during the opening round of the Region IV tournament. Moreno went on to win in the 145-pound weight class. Moreno is a three-time state qualifier with a record of 34-3. (
Photos provided by Davina Moreno)

From left, Kaylynn Martin, Anisa Moreno and Jesyka Banda celebrate their regional medals with Martin placing third, Moreno placing first, and Banda placing second. All three wrestlers are multiple time state qualifiers looking to win their first state medal. Behind them is assistant coach Jeremy Cross, head wrestling coach Garvin Smith and assistant coach Charline Hagemaster. (
Photo provided by Frank Moreno)

Three Rattler wrestlers look to medal at state tournament

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Wrestling Program continues its strong tradition as seniors Jesyka Banda and Kaylynn Martin, and junior Anisa Moreno will participate in the UIL State Wrestling Tournament.

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Texas State golfer takes second in Hal Williams Collegiate

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

Kasper Nyland opened the spring season with a 2nd place finish shooting 10-under par at the Hal Williams Collegiate, his top finish of his collegiate-career. Texas State finished ninth among 15 teams at the Magnolia Grove Crossing Golf Course on Tuesday.

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Above, San Marcos celebrates their first district championship since the 1998-1999 season. Below, Malik Presley, 22, goes up for the rim rattling dunk to add another two points for the Rattlers. Presley finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

Above, Parent/Senior Night activities highlight the pre-game moments at the Rattlers final home game against the East Central Hornets on Feb. 14. Gathering for a group shot with family are this year’s class of senior players. The Rattlers followed this celebration with a key win, 75-61. The team took home its first district championship since the 1998-1999 season. The team will move into the Bi-District round of the UIL high school playoffs. As of the time of press, it was undetermined as to whom the Rattlers would face in the playoff game. Below left, Malik Presley, 22, passes the ball as three essential East Central High School defenders attempt to steal the ball. Presley finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

Rattler Basketball team wins district title for first time in 24 years

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Mae McCutcheon returns serve in her match against Tarleton State
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Texas State drops home opener against Tarleton State

Wed, 02/15/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State (1-3) tennis dropped their home opener 4-3 to Tarleton State (4-2) despite a late comeback on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after their loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 3835.
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Questionable late flag takes drama out of contested Super Bowl ending

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00am

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A questionable late penalty on Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry with less than two minutes remaining meant that a scintillating Super Bowl 57 had a bit of an underwhelming finish.

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Texas State heats up season’s end with key road win against Marshall

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State continues to be in the heart of it for the Sun Belt regular season crown as the Bobcats knocked off the Marshall Thundering Herd in a 64-60 win.

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Texas State announces spring football schedule

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State football will hold its 2023 Spring Game on Saturday, April 22 as the Bobcats announced their full 2023 spring practice schedule.

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Mason Harrell attempts to shoot the running floater against the Old Dominion defense. Harrell finished the game with a team high 17 points.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State falls to Old Dominion on heartfelt buzzer beater

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State’s comeback fell short as the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Bobcats on a buzzer beater winning 70-68.

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Texas State softball splits opening day games

Outfielder Piper Randolph tries to steal home against Wichita State. Randolph was later determined to be out on the throw.
Daily Record Photo by Gerald Castillo

The review confirmed Outfielder Piper Randolph was out.
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Texas State softball splits opening day games

Sun, 02/12/2023 - 5:00am

Opening day for Texas State was an exciting one as the Bobcats split their first games of the season with a 3-2 loss to Wichita State and a 8-0 win over Kent State.