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Relief pitcher Tim Sexton came on in relief to help close out the Rainiers.

Chihuahuas fall in final game to Tacoma

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter June 3, 2014

What began as an efficient night for starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson quickly went south as the Tacoma Rainiers routed the El Paso Chihuahuas 13-4 tonight at Southwest University Park.  In front of a crowd of 6,558 and a scorching 102 degree weather,...

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A Rematch for the Ages!

A Rematch for the Ages!

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 1, 2014

There were trials and tribulations, but at the end of the day, veteran savvy and on-court maturity proved to be key, as the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat will once again meet in the NBA Finals. At times it looked like both teams were off the path...

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The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor May 17, 2014

To no surprise, the Thunder, Spurs, Heat and Pacers are back in their respective conference finals. At times in the last month, it looked like there would be a few upsets and teams on the rise, but all in all the early season favorites are still here. Looking...

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Starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson throws a fast ball against Isotopes during the fifth inning.

Chihuahuas stomp Isotopes 10-2

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor May 12, 2014

Game three of the Chihuahuas-Isotopes series was nothing short of an education by the Chihuahuas, as they dominated the Albuquerque Isotopes 10-2. Starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson put the Chihuahuas in the drivers seat with five solid innings, only...

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Charles Brown, courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Legendary Miner Charlie Brown passes away

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 12, 2014

Charles Brown, one of the greatest players in UTEP basketball history as well as the first black athlete in the history of the program, passed away on May 11 in Antioch, California, following a long illness.  He was 83 years old. Brown played at Texas...

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Junior Davina Meza hits a serve a first serve at the El Paso Tennis Club.

Q & A with Davina Meza, UTEP tennis player

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor May 7, 2014

The UTEP women’s tennis team has had trouble finding success in an unlucky season with coaching changes and player’s injuries, but junior transfer Davina Meza has been an exception to a troubled season. After transferring from Cal State Stanislaus,...

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Chihuahuas pitcher Branch Kloess pitching in the seventh inning.

Chihuahuas get back on track, win four straight

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

The opening week for the El Paso Chihuahuas was nothing short of historic. The eight game home stand featured extra inning thrillers, virtuoso pitching performances and some Chihuahua wins. The opening series against the Fresno Grizzlies was a series...

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Coach Keitha Adams talks about her successful coaching carer.

Keitha Adams ends impressive year with Hall of Fame induction

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 6, 2014

Without a doubt the 2013-14 season for the women’s basketball season was a memorable one. The Don Haskins Center and the fans got to witness records all year long. For head coach Keitha Adams it was a fun year, one of her best experiences and she...

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End of a long difficult road for Hohman, Leasau

End of a long difficult road for Hohman, Leasau

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Leaders come in all forms. For some people, it’s about being vocal and encouraging to teammates. For others, they might be a little more of the silent type, but make up for it by simply leading by example. For seniors Colleen Hohman and Alanna Leasau,...

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Local athletes boost UTEP athletic programs

Local athletes boost UTEP athletic programs

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 6, 2014

The 2013-14 academic year was a great one for the local athletes to give a boost to all UTEP athletic programs. This season in particular was arguably one of the best when it comes to success from athletes from the borderland. The team that...

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Junior Davina Meza hits a serve a first serve at the El Paso Tennis Club.

Meza finds immediate impact on the court

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Players coming in and leaving are part of the process in collegiate sports. As three players left the tennis team last season, there were two newcomers for the 2013-14 season. One of them was junior transfer Davina Meza. Meza proved to be a shining...

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Infielder Cody Decker runs toward home plate.

Chihuahuas roll past Rivercats to win first at home

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 2, 2014

After four straight loses at their brand new ball park the El Paso Chihuahuas obtained their first victory of the season at the Southwest University Park in front of a season-high crowd of 9,395 fans after rolling  past the Sacramento Rivercats 12-3. Third...

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