The Carroll Crew

Work hard • Play hard • Love always #TheCarrollCrew

[Howard Payne University Athletics @hputxsports]

Howard Payne Athletics is proud to announce the promotion of Bailee Bachtel to Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Fan Engagement! We can't wait to see her elevate the HPU brand and help make HPU Athletics the Home Team of the Heartland.

https://t.co/9ssOAAxThn

#StingEm

[Carroll Dragons @SLCAthletics]

UIL 6A DII State Semi Final at 3pm today!!

[Howard Payne University Athletics @hputxsports]

100+ new student-athletes coming.
New facilities rising.
Championship programs competing.
The Hive growing stronger.

Howard Payne Athletics is on the move.

Read the April update from AD Adam Bright.

#StingEm

[Carroll Dragons @SLCAthletics]

LADY DRAGONS WIN!
FINAL:
CARROLL 3
DENTON GUYER 0
@SCLDS @DragonTDClub @DrJeremyGlenn @Carrollisd

[Howard Payne University Athletics @hputxsports]

Monday Grind ⚽️💪

[The Carroll Crew @CandiceBCarroll]

Thank you for keeping Peyton, her family, & her @hpuwsoc family in your prayers. This interview gives a glimpse of how amazing she is!!! Keep the prayers & support coming 💙💛#stingem #play4peyton

[KTXS News @KTXS_News]

HPU athlete, Peyton Mueller, stays positive after sledding accident in Brownwood
https://t.co/aNL8qaxYKL

[The Carroll Crew @CandiceBCarroll]

@hpusports Let’s go @hpuwsoc

[Carroll ISD @Carrollisd]

Carroll ISD is proud to announce that Lee Munn has been named the new Head Football Coach of the Dragons. Munn has served CISD since 2018, most recently as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.

Read More:
https://t.co/gKIBSQotZr

[The Carroll Crew @CandiceBCarroll]

@hpuwsoc we are praying for Peyton, her family, & teammates.

[Bryant Mueller @1goalkeeper]

Peyton is facing a tough journey after a serious accident. Every little bit helps as she works towards recovery. Please consider donating or sharing her story to spread the word. Your support can make a real difference. Thank you! https://t.co/IR9AImYox0

[Brad Stulberg @BStulberg]

Fernando Mendoza went from being a barely recruited 2-star prospect, to a third-string college QB, to winning the Heisman trophy and College Football National Championship.

It’s cool to care.
Be yourself and go all the way.

In an era where people are afraid to be called “cringe,” Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers’ historic turnaround with his heart on his sleeve and a captivating earnestness.

After leading the Hoosiers to an improbable Big 10 Championship over Ohio State, Mendoza barely held back tears in an emotional post-game interview, which had a commentator opining, “Did Mendoza just lose the Heisman with that interview?”

A week later, Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy. He cried during that speech, too.

He said, “I want every kid out there who feels overlooked, underestimated, to know I was you. I was that kid too. I was in your shoes.

The truth is, you don’t need the most stars, hype or rankings. You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you and you need to believe in your own abilities."

Perhaps Mendoza isn’t the best player in college football in spite of how much he cares; perhaps he is the best player in college football because of how much he cares.

And that he isn’t scared to be seen caring.

Mendoza didn’t waste time or energy playing a certain part. He needed every heartbeat to rise from a little known afterthought to the best college football player in the world.

The point isn’t that we should try to be more like Mendoza. It’s that we waste so much time and energy worrying about what others think and mimicking them instead of owning who we are and harnessing it for greatness.

The variety of caring that living an excellent life requires is neither saccharine nor solely focused on outcomes. It’s a process of laying it on the line and giving something your full effort, and it must be renewed every day.

It means that in success and even in failure you can be proud of the effort you gave, the guts you showed, and the person you are becoming.

Fernando Mendoza is a great model for young athletes (and really, all people).

Worrying about what others think is an enormous black hole of energy. It keeps so many on the sidelines and short of realizing their potential.

Being comfortable with who you are and giving it your all is a superpower.

At its best, excellence is an expression of authenticity. You pour who you are into what you do.

You don’t need to fit someone else’s idea of what it means to be great.

What you need is to put in the work.
Be yourself. And go all the way.

[The Carroll Crew @CandiceBCarroll]

2026 answered & said, “Wow…okay!”
Rolling in stronger, wiser, & still smiling 😎 Work hard • Play hard • Love Always

[Oklahoma City University @OKCU]

Registration is OPEN for the January Audition!

This is the perfect opportunity for high school seniors to showcase their talents and audition for a spot in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment!

Register by Jan. 20: https://t.co/076b7JZ0bu.

[Howard Payne University @HPUTX]

Congrats to HPU coaches Coby Gipson and Brandon Badgeley on receiving ASC Honors! Gipson, head football coach, was named ASC Coach of the Year and Badgeley, head women's soccer coach, was named ASC Co-Coach of the Year. Sting 'em, Jackets!

[Howard Payne University @HPUTX]

Congratulations Coach Badgeley and Coach Carroll! Great job this season!

[Howard Payne University Women's Soccer @hputxwsoccer]

Congratulations to Coach Badgeley and Coach Carroll for being named ASC Co-Coaching Staff of the Year! #StingEm🐝⚽️

[Howard Payne University Women's Soccer @hputxwsoccer]

Congrats to our ASC First Team All Conference honorees, Landry Combs and Abbie Wetzel! #StingEm🐝⚽️

[The Carroll Crew @CandiceBCarroll]

@HPUFootball Congratulations @CadeRochinski
So proud of you!!!

[Howard Payne University Women's Soccer @hputxwsoccer]

Congratulations to Abbie Wetzel for her Offensive Player of the Week honor! Abbie scored the game winning goal in our 1-0 win over ETBU this last Saturday. Abbie leads the conference in game winning goals for the regular season!

#StingEm🐝⚽️

[Howard Payne University Women's Soccer @hputxwsoccer]

The Yellow Jackets take the 1-0 victory to wrap up the regular season! First win at East Texas since 2019!

Landry Combs with her 5th shutout of the season, and Abbie Wetzel with her 3rd game winner of the season!

#StingEm🐝⚽️ #hometeamoftheheartland

[Howard Payne University Women's Soccer @hputxwsoccer]

Congratulations to Landry Combs for earning the ASC Defensive Player of the Week honor! Landry had 14 saves on the week, including a 13 save shutout of Hardin Simmons!

We’re proud of you, Landry! #StingEm🐝⚽️