Only two unbeatens remain in the Southland Conference after Sam Houston handed Abilene Christian its first loss of league play on Wednesday night at Johnson Coliseum.

As a Division I football program that failed to put 4,000 people in the seats for a showdown with the No. 9 team in the country last season, one would think Sam Houston would jump all over an obvious opportunity to generate some semblance of interest in the city it calls home.

Junior forward Amber Leggett reached a new career milestone during Sam Houston’s home win over Abilene Christian on Wednesday night.

Huntsville senior defensive tackle Ed Bobino announced his commitment to play college football at Stephen F. Austin on Monday evening, signaling the end of a long recruiting process for one of the most productive high school players in the state.

The Sam Houston baseball team unveiled its schedule for the 2021 season on Wednesday afternoon.

The Huntsville Hornets rode dominant performances from Taylor Harrell and AJ Wilson to a double-digit road win over Jacksonville on Tuesday night.

The Huntsville Lady Hornets were able to stay perfect in league play on Tuesday night, holding off Jacksonville in a game with major District 16-5A implications.

TRINITY — The New Waverly Bulldogs kept their undefeated run through District 23-3A alive on Tuesday night at Trinity, overcoming a slow start to secure a 72-51 road win.

With a backcourt pairing that’s averaging nearly as many points per game as some Southland Conference starting fives, the Sam Houston Bearkats have raced out to an early advantage in the league’s regular-season title hunt.

Sam Houston strengthened its stronghold atop the Southland Conference on Saturday afternoon, beating Houston Baptist 87-80 at Johnson Coliseum.

The No. 13 New Waverly Bulldogs surpassed the century mark for the first time all season on Friday night during a blowout victory over Onalaska.

Moments after a 26-point victory on Friday night, Huntsville head coach Jay Oliphant was still searching for improvement from his team.

One common theme emerged from the comments of Sam Houston coaches following Thursday’s announcement that the Bearkats are headed to the Western Athletic Conference this summer.

A handful of Alpha Omega Academy football players were recently honored with all-district accolades for their performance during the 2020 season.

HOUSTON — The WAC is back.

The Western Athletic Conference officially announced the addition of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, Abilene Christian and Southern Utah at a press conference on Thursday. 

After waiting two months longer than usual to open their season, the Huntsville Hornets did so in winning fashion on Wednesday night at Nacogdoches.

Playing their first Southland Conference home game this season, the Sam Houston Bearkats gave their fans plenty to cheer about.

James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio of the some of the NBA’s highest scorers.

COLDSPRING — The No. 13 New Waverly Bulldogs might’ve come into Tuesday night’s top-15 showdown with No. 7 Coldspring-Oakhurst slightly lower in the rankings, but they showed no signs of being an underdog while playing in the most hostile road environment they’ve faced all season.

The Huntsville boys soccer team overcame a ‘sluggish’ start to close out the weekend on a high note on Saturday.

With a record-setting junior season at New Waverly, Adrian Zamudio had already solidified his place as one of the top high school kickers in Texas.

UPDATE: Tuesday's game has been pushed back to Wednesday (same time) due to a weather-related power outage at Nacogdoches.

LUFKIN — Alyssa Fielder posted 10 points in the final quarter as the Huntsville Lady Hornets topped Lufkin 45-33 Friday night.

The Alpha Omega Academy Lions once again showed why they’re ranked among the top teams in TAPPS 3A on Friday night, beating the Brazos Christian Eagles by 51 points.

NEW WAVERLY — After a slow start, the No. 13 New Waverly Bulldogs got back to the dominant brand of basketball they’ve showcased all season.

Ambitious non-conference scheduling appears to be paying dividends for the Sam Houston Bearkats and Central Arkansas Bears as the second weekend of Southland Conference play gets underway.

HAMMOND, La. — Demarkus Lampley had 21 points as Sam Houston topped Southeastern Louisiana 70-52 on Wednesday night.

The Huntsville boys soccer team finally returned to the pitch on Tuesday, and showed signs of progress after having the 2020 season cut short just before the playoffs.

Alpha Omega Academy came out strong in its return to the court following a hiatus for winter break.

Playing their first game in District 16-5A, the Huntsville girls basketball team continued a winning tradition.

A new year has brought a new vibe to the Huntsville girls soccer program.

After dominating District 20-5A for the past two seasons, the Huntsville Lady Hornets are set for a new challenge.

THIBODAUX, La. — Demarkus Lampley had a career-high 27 points as Sam Houston State narrowly beat Nicholls State 84-81 on Saturday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — If there’s one belief that Texas A&M and North Carolina share heading into the Orange Bowl, it’s that there’s no use in looking backward.

The COVID-19 pandemic might have canceled games, altered schedules and cut stadium capacities in half, but it didn’t stop football fever from growing in Huntsville.

Throughout the past year on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, tie-down roper Shad Mayfield has been one of the sport’s more captivating competitors.

In late May, as the country grappled with the heartbreak of George Floyd’s tragic death at the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer, Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler’s phone lit up.

As 2020 comes to a close, a handful of Walker County student-athletes have a memorable year to look back on.

The Sam Houston State men’s basketball team closed out 2020 with yet another explosive offensive performance.

A handful of Huntsville Hornets have secured District 10-5A, Division II honors following the team’s first undefeated regular season this century.