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BALANCE OF POWER: Deep lineup, strong pitching fuel Leopards for Region V tourney opener vs. Odessa

Greg Wille

May 11, 20238 min read

BALANCE OF POWER: Deep lineup, strong pitching fuel Leopards for Region V tourney opener vs. Odessa

MAN WITH THE PLAN: Temple College 25th-year head baseball coach Craig McMurtry speaks to his team at practice Tuesday in preparation for...

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CLAWING OUT A WIN: Weaver's walk-off double in 11th gives Leopards 3-2 victory, DH split vs. Ranger

Greg Wille

Mar 22, 20237 min read

CLAWING OUT A WIN: Weaver's walk-off double in 11th gives Leopards 3-2 victory, DH split vs. Ranger

THRILL OF VICTORY: Temple College freshman Jake Weaver (far right) runs toward left field as teammates sprint out to congratulate him...

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STILL BATTLING: All-around play gives TC sweep vs. Vernon, keeping Leopards alive in postseason hunt

Greg Wille

May 4, 20228 min read

STILL BATTLING: All-around play gives TC sweep vs. Vernon, keeping Leopards alive in postseason hunt

PARTY AT THE PLATE: Temple College's Chris Morrow is congratulated at home plate by Zane Spinn (right), Caleb Hill (15) and Andre Jackson...

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HEATING UP IN A HURRY: Pitchers Bryant, Tourney set tone as TC grabs must-have sweep vs. Weatherford

Greg Wille

Apr 28, 202210 min read

HEATING UP IN A HURRY: Pitchers Bryant, Tourney set tone as TC grabs must-have sweep vs. Weatherford

GOT HIM: Temple College sophomore pitcher Mason Bryant follows through on a third-inning slider that struck out Weatherford's Kooper...

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LEOPARDS DENIED AGAIN: No. 5 McLennan extends mastery of TC as Rodriguez's diving catch seals sweep

Greg Wille

Apr 21, 202211 min read

LEOPARDS DENIED AGAIN: No. 5 McLennan extends mastery of TC as Rodriguez's diving catch seals sweep

TAKING IT THE OTHER WAY: Temple College designated hitter Caleb Hill slices a single to left field against McLennan pitcher Devin Bennett...

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COMPLETE GAMES: Pratt, Spinn shine as TC turns sharp play, Hill's mistakes into crucial NTJCAC sweep

Greg Wille

Apr 16, 202211 min read

COMPLETE GAMES: Pratt, Spinn shine as TC turns sharp play, Hill's mistakes into crucial NTJCAC sweep

SHUTTING THEM DOWN: Temple College sophomore pitcher Davis Pratt reacts after striking out Hill batter Christian Garcia during the final...

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STILL SEARCHING: Jackson, TC prevail in extras, but 8-4 Ranger win continues Leopards' inconsistency

Greg Wille

Apr 9, 20229 min read

STILL SEARCHING: Jackson, TC prevail in extras, but 8-4 Ranger win continues Leopards' inconsistency

MAKING THE CONNECTION: Temple College second baseman and leadoff batter Travis Chestnut hits a single to center field against Ranger...

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'WE NEEDED IT': Leopards rally for 8-7 win in 11 innings, then rip Cisco 10-3 for vital NTJCAC sweep

Greg Wille

Mar 23, 20228 min read

'WE NEEDED IT': Leopards rally for 8-7 win in 11 innings, then rip Cisco 10-3 for vital NTJCAC sweep

CLUTCH PERFORMER: Temple College sophomore left fielder Andre Jackson played a key role as the Leopards swept a conference doubleheader...

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FRUSTRATING WEEK: TC pitching falters as North Central sweeps No. 20 Leopards to start conference

Greg Wille

Mar 13, 20228 min read

FRUSTRATING WEEK: TC pitching falters as North Central sweeps No. 20 Leopards to start conference

Temple College freshman Hogan Heller hits a third-inning single against North Central Texas pitcher Brandon O'Neill during the...

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BACK ON THE PROWL: Leopards aim to build on productive 2021, gain ground on national champ McLennan

Greg Wille

Feb 4, 20229 min read

BACK ON THE PROWL: Leopards aim to build on productive 2021, gain ground on national champ McLennan

TALENTED GROUP: Temple College's 2022 baseball team includes these six players who signed with NCAA Division I programs in November:...

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DREAMS REALIZED: TC's six D-I signees include Chestnut to A&M, Holland product Spinn to Sam Houston

Greg Wille

Nov 17, 20218 min read

DREAMS REALIZED: TC's six D-I signees include Chestnut to A&M, Holland product Spinn to Sam Houston

NEXT-LEVEL GUYS: Temple College's baseball program on Wednesday celebrated its six players who signed with NCAA Division I programs last...

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HIT THE RESET BUTTON: TC shakes off late-season skid, starts Region V tournament vs. Midland in Waco

Greg Wille

May 13, 20215 min read

HIT THE RESET BUTTON: TC shakes off late-season skid, starts Region V tournament vs. Midland in Waco

SAME LOCATION, DIFFERENT RESULT?: Last Thursday, Temple College sophomore Nathan Medrano pitched a four-hit complete game in a 2-0 loss...

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PIVOTAL SHOWDOWN: No. 16 TC must beat rival McLennan in final series to capture NTJCAC championship

Greg Wille

May 5, 20216 min read

PIVOTAL SHOWDOWN: No. 16 TC must beat rival McLennan in final series to capture NTJCAC championship

BIG-GAME ASSIGNMENT: Temple College pitcher Nathan Medrano, shown delivering against Hill last week, will make his 14th start this season...

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PRETTY STINKIN' GOOD: TC coach McMurtry earns 700th career win as surging Leopards sweep N. Central

Greg Wille

Mar 24, 20219 min read

PRETTY STINKIN' GOOD: TC coach McMurtry earns 700th career win as surging Leopards sweep N. Central

MEETING ON THE MOUND: Temple College head coach Craig McMurtry visits starting pitcher Nathan Medrano and catcher Sammy Diaz during the...

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MOVING FORWARD: After disruptive 2020, McMurtry believes TC baseball can succeed with talent, depth

Greg Wille

Jan 29, 20218 min read

MOVING FORWARD: After disruptive 2020, McMurtry believes TC baseball can succeed with talent, depth

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Three current Temple College baseball players in November signed to continue their careers with NCAA Division I...

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