Sports

Howard Payne has been recognized for its sports information department as well as its service student-athletes.

The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets have announced a 10-game regular-season schedule for the 2025 season.

The May ISD is set to promote assistant coach Jacob Brown to the position of athletic director and head football coach, pending a June 26 school board meeting.

Brownwood finish 3-1 Saturday at the Big Country State Qualifier and qualified for the 7-on-7 State Championships for the 24th time in 25 years.

Quarterback Keagan Ables from Hawley passed for 215 yards and three touchdowns as the Blue team beat the Red 21-3 on Saturday in the Myrle Greathouse FCA All-Star Classic football game.

Marvin Wilson has been named the permanent athletic director and head football coach at Early High School.

Three former Brownwood Lions played key roles as the Red team doubled up the Blue 10-5 in Thursday’s Big Country FCA All-Star Baseball Game.

Jaclyn Pate of Comanche came through with the game-winning hit and was named MVP of the Big Country FCA All-Star Softball Game played Thursday night.

The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chevy Dealers 2025 All-Star Festival – highlighted by all-star games in six sports – is set to start Thursday evening in Brownwood.