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Junior soccer team captain Alexis West prepares to kick the ball during the Tigers' game against Nacadoches on Feb. 11, 2025. Throughout the course of her high school career, West injured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus, benching her for most of the year.

Journey to Recovery

Story by Rece Beaird, staff writer March 12, 2025

For Texas High School junior Alexis West, soccer proves to be much more than a game. Soccer is a passion, an identity and a sport she dedicates years of hard work to. But in her desire to get a shot on...

Buffalo Bills players look on after teammate Damar Hamlin (3) collapsed on the field after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images/TNS)

Hamlin recovering from collapse

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor January 6, 2023

On Jan. 2, 2023 Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, ran up to his family before the beginning of their Monday Night Football game, as he does before every game, to grab a quick hug and a picture, full...

Are injuries a dealbreaker?

Are injuries a dealbreaker?

Story by Braden McKinnon and Melissa Singleton October 13, 2021

Athletes don’t start a game thinking it’ll end in them needing surgery, physical therapy or out of the sport completely. The wrong move takes them by surprise.  One of the most common injuries...

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