Dereck Contreras

Sports Journalism Student at Sam Houston State University | Writer/Assistant Sports Editor for The Houstonian |

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

@21ryanpeterson is off to a strong start for the Sam Houston Bearkats in 2026. Here's more about Ryan and what he had to say about his start to the season and what his mindset and expectations are for the rest of the season.
https://t.co/PN1Zj371ku

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE HEADED TO THE NBA FINALS!!!!!!!!!!

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

JALEN BRUNSON DID IT

FIRST KNICKS FINALS APPEARANCE IN 27 YEARS 🗽

[NBA @NBA]

THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE HEADED TO THEIR FIRST NBA FINALS SINCE 1999 🔥

The Knicks win their 11th straight game, secure their 2nd consecutive 4-0 series win, and advance to the NBA Finals for the 1st time in 27 years!

They will take on the winner of Thunder/Spurs.

Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

[ESPN @espn]

NEW YORK STAND UP 🔥

THE KNICKS ARE BACK IN THE NBA FINALS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE '99 ‼️

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

the magic is in the work 😤

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

taking it all in tonight 🏆

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

START SPREADING THE NEWS 🗞️

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

GO NEW YORK GO!!!!!!!

[Sam Houston Baseball @BearkatsBSB]

Down never meant out

#EatEmUpKats | #NoLimitsOnUs

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

@wheelock_avery Thank you boss 🫡

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

Sam Houston State announced the passing of recent football transfer William Davis over the weekend. https://t.co/MioEz2GcMu

[Barstool SHSU @SHSUbarstool]

Bigger than football. The first flowers have been placed in front of Ron Mafridge Field House in honor of Will Davis.

[Sam Houston Baseball @BearkatsBSB]

All-CUSA First Team for Ryan Peterson. Well deserved.

#EatEmUpKats

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

The Sam Houston Bearkats drop game one 6-4 of their three-game Conference USA series against Dallas Baptist University

[Dallas Cowboys @dallascowboys]

time to lock in y'all 🔒

[Houstonian News @houstonian_news]

PHOTO GALLERY: SHSU celebrates 32nd annual Sammys awards ceremony
https://t.co/EnGpn3yvNC

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

The Sam Houston Bearkats baseball team lose the Don Sanders Cup after a 5-4 loss to the University of Houston Cougars on Tuesday night.
https://t.co/ehZaEoOs0F

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

Sam Houston loses the Don Sanders Cup finale against the University of Houston. The Cougars beat the Bearkats 5-4

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

@21ryanpeterson is off to a strong start for the Sam Houston Bearkats in 2026. Here's more about Ryan and what he had to say about his start to the season and what his mindset and expectations are for the rest of the season.
https://t.co/PN1Zj371ku

[Dereck Contreras @dereck_cg]

The Bearkats drop game two of the series against Missouri State, 15-5 was the final score. Sam Houston will look to avoid being swept with the final game of the series scheduled for 1 p.m. tomorrow.