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The Chihuahuas return home on Tuesday night to begin a 9-game homestand.

Chihuahuas return home for early division test

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 24, 2018

The reigning three-time Pacific Coast League (PCL) Pacific Southern division champion El Paso Chihuahuas are in a familiar spot in the early part of the 2018 season; the Chihuahuas are leading their division at 14-5 and are riding a 7-game winning streak. El...

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Redix poses for a photo shoot to promote El Woah.

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP Football WR Warren Redix

April 24, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-utep-football-wr-warren-redix Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they sit down with UTEP football wide receiver Warren Redix to talk about his journey...

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Tirus Smith’s career-high at UTEP was a 17 point performance against Howard on Dec. 21.

Terry, Wade and Smith speak out about transfers

Jason Green, Contributor April 23, 2018

During the Tim Floyd era at UTEP, basketball players transferring to other schools hit record numbers. In seven seasons at the helm of the Miners, Floyd saw 24 players transfer away from the school. During the 2017-18 offseason and preseason, eight players...

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Track and design helps Horn find path in life

Track and design helps Horn find path in life

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter April 23, 2018

Carvellion Horn, a junior from Terrell, Texas, has been part of a family dynasty with UTEP track and field. The team continues to be one of the school’s best athletic programs, having claimed 20 of the university’s 21 national championships. This...

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UTEP graduate Will Hernandez is projected to be the first Miner drafted in the first round of the NFL draft since 1968.

Hernandez eyes first round destination in draft

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 23, 2018

Former UTEP standout guard Will Hernandez is on pace to become a top-40 draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft. He would be UTEP’s highest draft pick since Thomas Howard was selected 38th overall to the Oakland Raiders in 2006. But if he gets drafted...

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Redix poses for a photo shoot to promote El Woah.

Redix juggles football player and hip-hop artist personas

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 23, 2018

On the field and in the classroom during the weekdays is not the only place someone can catch UTEP senior football wide receiver Warren Redix, but also in the studio on the weekends. As a man of many hats, he’s showcased his talents on the field for...

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The softball team defeated North Texas 11-8, 11-5, 4-3 this past weekend and New Mexico 7-0 on Monday, April 16 at the Helen of Troy field.

Softball uses momentum down final stretch

Daniel Muñoz, Staff Reporter April 16, 2018

The UTEP softball team opened up their six-game homestand with their first Conference USA sweep of the season against North Texas this past weekend. The Miners improved to 18-26 and 7-11 in C-USA play as their offensive firepower took over on the weekend. ...

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The Rhinos won their third Thorne Cup in franchise history on Sunday.

Rhinos complete successful season with Thorne Cup

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 16, 2018

For the second time in five years, the El Paso Rhinos are the Western States Hockey League Champions after defeating the Ogden Mustangs 3-2 on Sunday, April 15. While their season record reads 55-3-1 for the 2018 season, the Rhinos’ road was much...

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Football wraps up spring training on the right track

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 16, 2018

Last Friday, UTEP football concluded its spring season, as the Orange team beat the Blue 20-13 in the annual spring game. The game was a chance for first-year head coach Dana Dimel to see where the team stands in terms of quality and readiness. “The...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP softball's Kaitlin Ryder and Courtney Clayton

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP softball’s Kaitlin Ryder and Courtney Clayton

Mike Flores, Daniel Mendez, and April 16, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-utep-softballs-kaitlin-ryder-and-courtney-clayton Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they bring on UTEP softball's Kaitlin Ryder and Courtney Clayton to...

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The Rhinos won their third Thorne Cup in franchise history on Sunday.

Rhinos beat Ogden to claim third Thorne Cup crown

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 15, 2018

The El Paso Rhinos put the cherry on top of a magical 2017-18 season with a 3-2 win over the Ogden Mustangs at a sold out El Paso County Events Center on Sunday, securing the franchise's third Thorne Cup title. Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Tournament...

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Chihuahuas fall to Vegas in game one

Chihuahuas fall to Vegas in game one

Prospector Staff April 14, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas were held to two hits in their 7-1 loss to the Las Vegas 51s Friday night at Southwest University Park. It tied the team record for fewest hits in a game. The 51s scored twice in the first inning, marking the fourth consecutive...

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