Hey, sports fans,
Our AC basketball teams wrapped up their final home games of the season on Saturday, with both teams celebrating their sophomores on “Sophomore Day.” The Roadrunner men’s team also pulled off a huge upset over a ranked team in front of a loud and rowdy crowd at Shands Gymnasium. Local trio “Inspire” performed a beautiful rendition of the national anthem, Lufkin Parks and Recreation’s Cheer Team provided flips and thrills at half time, the Roadrunner Pep band kept the temp cranked and kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas ensured there weren’t any moments of silence.
What a way to close out the home basketball schedule.
Our baseball and softball teams also offered plenty of action all week long, both at home and on the road.
As the basketball teams head into their final week of the regular season, the Region XIV Conference Tournament is looming on the calendar (March 10-14 in Baytown), with berths in the women’s and men’s national tournaments on the line. We’re providing information below.
We are AC, and we’re ready to Run ‘Em.
Here’s a quick rundown of the past week’s events, along with what’s coming up next:
Roadrunner Basketball Takes Two for the Week
In their final home game of the season, the Roadrunners – the top defensive team in Region XIV – put on a defensive clinic, holding the No. 11 Kilgore College Rangers to their lowest point total of the season in a 69-46 AC win at Shands Gymnasium.
The ‘Runners clamped down hard, keeping the Rangers without a field goal for nearly 10 minutes in the first half on the way to the upset.
Jordan Mathews led AC with 17 points, followed by Clarence Payia and Kai’Ree Murray with 13 points each. Payia added nine rebounds, Daemon Ely another eight boards and Julius Crosby dished out eight assists.
Wednesday at Coastal Bend Community College, AC squeezed out a 54-51 win over the Cougars, with Murray going 3-for-5 from three-point range to lead the ‘Runners with 17 points. Ely added 12 points and six rebounds in the win.
The Roadrunners, who were the top defensive team in the nation in 2024-2025, lead Region XIV in points allowed and currently are ranked No. 4 nationally in points allowed per game.
Prior to Saturday’s game, the team paid tribute to its sophomores, who played in their final games on the AC campus. Those players included Kai’Ree Murray, Milton Rice III, Julius Crosby, Clarence Payia, Jordan Mathews, Daemon Ely and Ronald Durham.
The ‘Runners (16-12, 10-10) play at Lamar State College-Port Arthur on Wednesday, with game time set for 7 p.m. in Port Arthur.
AC then closes out the regular season on Saturday in Corsicana, facing Navarro College at 6 p.m.
Lady Roadrunner Basketball Beats CBCC, Falls to Tyler
The Lady ‘Runners – all seven of them – picked up a road win Wednesday at Coastal Bend Community College, holding off the Lady Cougars 62-59 in overtime. Timberlyn Washington poured in 26 points and snagged 10 rebounds, while Aminah Dixon added 10 points and Evalynn Rodriguez another nine points. Iduzaye Igiehon finished with eight points and 10 rebounds for AC.
On Saturday, Tyler Junior College took a 90-57 win over AC, with Washington (21 points) and Dixon (18 points) leading the Lady Roadrunners in scoring.
Before Saturday’s home finale, the Lady ‘Runners recognized sophomore Katherine Martinez in a Sophomore Day ceremony.
AC (6-18, 2-11) will close out its regular season Wednesday in Carthage against Panola College. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.
Region XIV Conference Basketball Tournament at Lee College in Baytown
The Region XIV Conference Basketball Tournament tips off next week at Lee College in Baytown, TX, with both women’s and men’s teams competing for a berth in their respective national tournaments.
The tourney in Baytown features the men’s opening round on Tuesday, March 10, and the women open play on Wednesday, March 14.
This coming week will wrap up the regular season for all Region XIV teams, and the league won’t have final seedings for the conference tournament until Sunday, March 8.
For now, here’s the link providing tournament info, including brackets and ticket information:
https://region14.prestosports.com/sports/2026_REGION_14_BASKETBALL_TOURNAMENT
All tournament games will be live streamed on TSBN Sports.
We’ll send out info on our AC teams as soon as we get it.
Roadrunner Baseball Splits Conference Games with Navarro, BPCC
The Roadrunner baseball team split its four conference games this past week against conference opponents Navarro College and Bossier Parish Community College.
In Wednesday’s home doubleheader against Navarro, AC took the opener of the doubleheader by a 6-5 final behind two RBI from Cohen Babineaux and a solo homer from Cole Standley. Pitcher Austin Gaskins earned the mound win, with Trey Nott picking up the save.
The Bulldogs took the nightcap by an 11-1 score in six innings.
Saturday in Bossier City, the ‘Runners again won the opener, this time by a 14-5 margin. Jackson Pullen homered and drove in four runs, and Daigan Venable and Stefano Ramos each added a pair of RBI. Dawson Byars earned the pitching win, while Aaron Martinez finished the final three innings in relief.
The Cavaliers took Game 2 by a 17-7 score in five innings. Standley and Colton Haas drove in two runs each.
The Roadrunners (12-5, 4-2) on Wednesday will travel to Mount Pleasant to face Northeast Texas Community College in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. On Saturday, the ‘Runners are scheduled to play at Paris Junior College in another twin bill starting at 1 p.m. in Paris.
Lady Roadrunner Softball Drops Four Games
After putting together an eight-game winning streak that started in mid-February, the Lady ‘Runner softball team hit a rough stretch this past week, dropping four games in a pair of doubleheaders.
At home on Wednesday, AC lost to Navarro College by final scores of 10-6 and 8-3. Breanne Calhoun homered and Ella Stephenson drove in two runs in the opening-game loss. Megan Smith and Jessi Sumpter each added an RBI in the nightcap.
Friday at Trinity Valley CC, the Lady Cardinals swept AC by final scores of 13-1 (five innings) and 7-5.
The Lady Roadrunners (9-13) this week play a Friday doubleheader at Baton Rouge CC, with first pitch set for 1 p.m. On Sunday, AC will host the same Baton Rouge squad in a pair of games starting at 2 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
AC Women’s Soccer Hosting ID Camp
The Lady Roadrunner soccer program has been among the nation’s best for the past several years, and they’re looking for more Lady ‘Runners to join the fun.
AC Women’s Soccer will host an “ID Camp” for prospective players on Saturday, April 11 at the soccer complex inside the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
The camp will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is geared toward players looking to play at the collegiate level. Cost of the camp is $30 if players register before March 15; after March 15, the cost is $50 per player.
Click the link for registration and other info:
Potential Schedule Changes:
As always in East Texas, the potential exists for schedule changes because of inclement weather. We try to put out the word as soon as we get it, but the quickest way to confirm game days and times is to visit the AC Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view the most updated schedules. We’ll also send out word on social media (AC Athletics Facebook and Instagram, etc.), but the on-line schedule will always serve up the most recent updates.
Live Streaming Reminder:
All AC Athletics regular-season home games are live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)
Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link.
TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)
Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.
Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Upcoming schedules:
Wednesday, March 4:
Roadrunner Baseball at Northeast Texas Community College doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. in Mount Pleasant
Lady Roadrunner Basketball at Panola College, 5:30 p.m. in Carthage, TX
Roadrunner Basketball at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, 7:30 p.m. in Port Arthur, TX
Friday, March 6:
Lady Roadrunner Softball at Baton Rouge CC, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. in Baton Rouge, LA
Saturday, March 7:
Roadrunner Baseball at Paris Junior College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. in Paris, TX
Roadrunner Basketball at Navarro College, 4 p.m. in Corsicana, TX
Sunday, March 8:
Lady Roadrunner Softball vs. Baton Rouge CC, doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus
For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.
We’ll see you at the games.
Gary Stallard
Email: gstallard@angelina.edu.
Phone: (936) 465-4614
