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All content by James Horton
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) prepares to throw the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats edge past Southern Miss in second game to even series

James Horton, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Alec Patino (23) swings the bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Despite strong offensive performance Bobcats lose series to Warhawks

James Horton, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) throws the ball during the game against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Texas State Softball Stadium.

Bobcats run-rule Trojans in game two to clinch series

James Horton, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Peyton Zabel (24) pitches the ball, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcat offense shines in mid-week win over Houston Christian

James Horton, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2024
The Texas State baseball team pledging to the National Anthem before the Texas game, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

“It’s special”: Bobcats reflect on playing under MLB lights

James Horton, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2024
Texas State redshirt freshman quarterback P.J. Hatter (6) participates in pre-game warmups before the ULM game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Portal chaos leaves Bobcats with unproven quarterbacks

James Horton, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2024
Texas State sophomore running back Ismail Mahdi (21) carries the ball against Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Mahdi named first-team All-American

James Horton, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023
Texas State junior cornerback Alonzo Edwards Jr. (4) during the Nevada game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Alonzo Edwards Jr.: JUCO walk-on to Bobcat starter

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023
Texas State sophomore wide receiver Kole Wilson (2) returns a 100-yard kickoff for a touchdown against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Kole Wilson named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023
The Texas State football team celebrates a touchdown against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Bobcats secure first seven-win season in nine years

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 26, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior wide receiver Beau Corrales (3) runs after the catch versus Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 4, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State aims to snap two game losing streak against South Alabama

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2023
Texas State offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich calls a play on the sideline during the Nevada game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Leftwich nominated for Broyles Award

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2023
Texas State junior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) runs with the ball after the catch against Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Arkansas State defeats Texas State for worst loss in program history

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior center Caleb Johnson (74) gazes at the crowd after the game versus Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Caleb Johnson: TXST’s offensive line anchor

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2023
Texas State redshirt sophomore kicker Mason Shipley attempts a field goal during the game against Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Shipley named to Lou Groza Award Semifinalist list

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2023
Texas State junior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) makes a catch against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Hobert named to Biletnikoff Award watch list

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior linebacker Brian Holloway (0) celebrates the victory over Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

“It doesn’t get any lower”: From Kilgore to Texas State

James Horton, Sports Contributor
October 12, 2023
Texas State freshman wide receiver Brandon Treggs (29) scores a touchdown, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State unable to overcome late-game miscues suffer first conference loss

James Horton, Sports Contributor
October 8, 2023
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State seeks first-ever win against Louisiana-Lafayette

James Horton, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2023
Texas State junior defensive end Ben Bell (33) runs out of the tunnel before the Jackson State game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Faith, leadership, and football for Ben Bell

James Horton, Sports Contributor
September 27, 2023
Texas State redshirt junior running back Calvin Hill (11) carries the ball against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Texas State running backs remain confident in the wake of Pare’s injury

James Horton, Sports Contributor
September 13, 2023
Texas State sophomore wide reciever Kole Wilson (2) runs after making a catch against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco.

Kinne era begins with a bang as Texas State takes down Baylor for historic win

James Horton, Sports Contributor
September 3, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior wide receiver Julian Orteaga-Jones rounds up the team and chants encouraging words, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

Football searches for bowl selection in 2023

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 31, 2023
Texas State head coach GJ Kinne walks around the field before the spring game, Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State set to kick off Kinne era in Waco

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 30, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior wide receiver Beau Corrales (3) catches a ball during practice, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

Corrales named to 2023 Comeback Player of the Year award watchlist

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 23, 2023
Texas State sophomore wide receiver Ashtyn Hawkins (2) regroups for the next offensive play during a game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at McLane Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-7.

Hawkins named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award preseason watchlist

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 19, 2023
Texas State Baseball senior closing pitcher Tristan Stivors (13) and his teammates return to the dugout after the eighth inning with three outs to go to defeat the Cardinal in game four of the NCAA Stanford Regional, Saturday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats won 5-2, sending Texas State Baseball to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in its program history.

Former Bobcats finding success in MLB Minor Leagues

James Horton, Sports Contributor
July 24, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Offensive struggles cost Bobcats in second round of Sun Belt Tournament

James Horton, Sports Contributor
May 24, 2023
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout gives pointers to freshman Chase Mora (36) on third base, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State set to face Louisiana-Lafeyette in opening matchup of Sun Belt Conference Tournament

James Horton, Sports Contributor
May 21, 2023
Texas State Baseball Team celebrates sophomore infielder Ryder Hernandez's (14) homerun hit, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Late homerun edges Texas State past ULM in game one of final regular season series

James Horton, Sports Contributor
May 18, 2023
Texas State freshman infielder Chase Mora (36) runs between first and second base, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State aims to secure postseason berth in final series of season

James Horton, Sports Contributor
May 17, 2023
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout watches the game against Texas unfold, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats drop game two of three, lose series to Ragin’ Cajuns

James Horton, Sports Contributor
May 14, 2023
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