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Fort Davis ISD has announced the suspension of its 2026 football season. That results in Class 1A-D2 District 5 dropping down to just three teams (Dell City, Marfa, Sierra Blanca). @FirstAlert7SPT

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The @MCSMustangFB team had a great year one under head coach @phil_dawson_4.

The program hopes returning offensive production and a strong bond leads to victories this fall.

Read more @FirstAlert7SPT. https://t.co/7ywxCW4MnN

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Jason Richters has spent more than a decade serving the @AndrewsMustangs in various roles.

2026 marks his first year as the head coach, and he's excited to see what the team can accomplish this fall.

Read more @FirstAlert7SPT. https://t.co/XbTeWw6DNf

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Howard County native @coach_smartin returns to Big Spring over 30 years after graduating from the school.

His coaching experience in the three decades since could push the Steers to a 4A-DII playoff berth this season.

Read more @FirstAlert7SPT. https://t.co/ohIxHysVnS

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Forsan begins second season under head coach Casey Thompson.

Even though it's a new year, the goal remains the same:
Keep. Stacking. Days.
@FirstAlert7SPT @ForsanAthletics

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Michael Woodard is back at the helm for the McCamey Badgers, and it brings a new vibe to a new season.

The Badgers spoke with me at practice to share how new and improved they are on the gridiron.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/XxG1PJcnMR

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BREAKING: First Alert 7 has learned that Kanon Gibson has left the Abilene Christian football team. The former Wink Wildcat and UTPB Falcon transferred to the program in April.

We have reached out to Gibson for a comment and have not received a response. https://t.co/XqdoFxT1yc

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Iraan got to work right away this morning, taking the field at 5:15 a.m. for its first practice of 2026.

Led once again by Call Barnard, the Braves know they have what it takes to run the tables in Class 2A-DII.

Read more @FirstAlert7SPT. https://t.co/WJFXYlr14U

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The Monahans Loboes, led by new head football coach Brandon Jones, are looking forward to starting their season with a blank slate.

Here’s @FirstAlert7SPT’s first Pigskin Preview of the season that I did at their midnight practice.

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My first midnight practice is in the books!

Thank you @LoboesFootball and @JONES__Brandon

Stick with @FirstAlert7SPT for high school football storylines from all across the Permian Basin this season!

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Lee alum & Carolina rookie Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury.

The third-round pick was expected to compete for a starting job with the Panthers.

We here @FirstAlert7SPT wish Brazzell the best of luck in his recovery. https://t.co/3IZBtw3yjp

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The Midland GBB team has their man!

MISD announced this week that DJ Weems will take over the program this winter.

Weems comes to the Tall City following a great season at McCamey and is excited for this next chapter.

@FirstAlert7SPT | @MHSladydawgball https://t.co/uNDc6yqEag

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LISTEN: Midland outfielder Ryan Lasko is on the road to recovery following his spinal surgery last month.

The RockHounds have continued to push on in his absence, staying '22 Strong' and playing with him in mind. @FirstAlert7SPT @RockHounds @rj_lasko1

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Midland @RockHounds Outfielder Ryan Lasko gave an update on Instagram this morning regarding his recovery process ⬇️

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Today's @LoneStarConf Football Media Day was a big one for two local schools.

@UTPBFootball is kicking off its Chris Softley era while @sul_sports heads into its first year as an NCAA Division II program.

Read more on the Falcons & Lobos @FirstAlert7SPT https://t.co/vWBhNpPseI

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It's been three weeks since Ryan Lasko suffered a spinal injury in a game against the Frisco RoughRiders.

Today, the Midland @RockHounds and Athletics organization showed their support for Lasko with '22 Strong' shirts.

Read more @FirstAlert7SPT: https://t.co/FLXHUmzSWZ

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Marcos Davila: 6'2", 235 lbs, Midland Lee Class of '24

Kanon Gibson: 6'1", 200 lbs, Wink Class of '23

The two will be teammates at Abilene Christian this fall, and both men are in the running for the Wildcats starting QB job.

@FirstAlert7SPT @RebelBooster @WinkWildcats

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Brayden McGowan, a diver from Monahans, is set to compete in the AAU Diving National Championships.

He becomes the first from Monahans to do so.

For more on Brayden's story, visit:
https://t.co/8XbGQUN5ew
@FirstAlert7SPT

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As of today, @sul_sports is officially an NCAA DII program!

After years of working towards this status, Lobo student-athletes can compete for championships while staff members are eligible for collegiate athletics governance committees. @FirstAlert7SPT https://t.co/s4Squ4X1RZ

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WATCH: For its 30th anniversary, the West Texas All-Star Tournament returned to Midland's M.U.G.S Softball Complex.

This year's lineup featured nearly 60 teams and the Tall City made sure to show up for these young athletes. @FirstAlert7SPT https://t.co/1EVyI3iK5q