"Keep believing. We need your (El Paso) support and we're going to do everything we can to earn your respect... We're building our brand and our culture and those things take time." - HC Scotty Walden in his weekly presser today after loss to Southern Utah.
Former NMSU head football coach Jerry Kill who coached Andre Seldon Jr. speaks on the mark he left behind and how his legacy will always be remembered.
Coach Kill said Andre was like his son.
My condolences and prayers go out to everyone who is mourning the loss of Andre. 💔
Some extremely heart breaking news this morning..
Franklin High School football player Emmanuel Lopez, 17-year-old, passed away yesterday along with two others in a car accident in San Simon, Arizona on I-10.
My condolences go out to his family, friends, & Franklin family. 🙏🏽
Sad this viewer is choosing not to watch our station anymore but just to be clear women in sports is nothing new in this day and age. Take a look on all sports networks and TV stations. + still plenty of male reporters covering men sports. 🙂
I for one am stoked that ABC-7 chose to hire another female sports reporter.
@bea_kvia
is going to do a phenomenal job and cover this city the way it deserves to be, the way I have the past few years and the way the guys do too. There's enough room for everyone at the table!
I love my job!! 🥹
I had a blast yesterday at
@UTEPFB
women’s clinic. 🏈 It was an honor to speak to and meet some incredible women here in the Sun City. Thank you
@UTEP
for having me. 🙏🏽
Repost: Today marks the 5th anniversary of Luke Laufenberg’s passing.
In honor,
@UTEPFB
HC Scotty Walden and his staff pass along Luke’s No. 2 jersey to WR Javoni Gardere.
Micah Parsons is here in the Sun City!!!!
Lions Den MP football camp is officially underway, tune in tonight
@KVIAABC7News
at 10p to hear from the Dallas Cowboy star linebacker.
I have to say watching the UTEP football team let loose at “Meet the Miners” this afternoon was the highlight of my week.😂
Next time I think a dance battle between the football team and volleyball/soccer team should be a MUST. 👀
@UTEPFB
WATCH- I sat down with
@UTEPWBB
@JaneAsinde
to get to know more about her story. It's incredible, just after 3 years of playing basketball, she moved from Uganda to the states to become a Division I college athlete.
Learn what she plans to do next!
What a game!! Eastwood played host to El Dorado.
The Aztecs
@ELDO_FB
pull a close 55-54 win to move to a perfect 4-0 record while the Troopers drop to a 2-2 overall record.
The Scotty Walden era officially kicks off in the Sun City!
Here’s an exclusive look at some pre-game moments before UTEP’s home opener to Southern Utah. Only on
@KVIAABC7News
.
Some big time former Miners making an appearance at UTEP Spring game!
The Jones’ twins, Aaron and Alvin Jones, and Arizona Cardinal Will Hernandez out here supporting your blue and orange.
Hear a special message from Aaron Jones tonight on ABC-7 @ 5:20p.m.
Desirae Spearman camp will be June 11th! 🥎
📍 Hanks High School
Spearman will be posting the sign up form on her Twitter account by Friday so be on the lookout.
"We want to build this program into a team that eventually comes a force to beat teams like this, that is going to become the expectation here. We got a long way to go but I did see a lot of good things." - Scotty Walden after 40-7 loss to Nebraska.
I sat down with
@NMStateSoftball
standout freshman
@DesiraeSpearman
who made her name known nationally in her first year on the diamond at the Division I level… even after facing adversity.
Congratulations to
@UTEPMBB
for making it a 3-game winning streak with tonight’s 83-76 win against FIU. Things are starting to click for the Miner’s when it matters most. Conference tourney, next.
UTEP’s Niesha Burgher has so much to be proud of. 🇯🇲
She finished 5th in heat 2 of the 200-meter semis clocking in a time of 22.64.
Although she didn’t make it to the final, it’s still a great Olympic debut for the 21-year-old. Hopefully we see her in the LA Olympics in 2028.
I was able to speak to El Paso’s Tristen Newton ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft.
He withdrew from the draft last year and built a stronger resume, leading UConn to back-to-back titles.
Mock drafts have the highly skilled veteran going in the 2nd round.
Make sure to give
@KVIAABC7News
newest weekend sports anchor,
@bea_kvia
a follow!!
I know she is going to do an amazing job covering Borderland sports and that truly kicks off tonight at 10 with her sportscast!
Go smash it Bea, I’ll always be rooting for you
#mijayesyoucan
Well it’s official‼️
Be prepared to see former Riverside head football coach, Gary Recoder, on the sidelines for Bel Air football as he takes the helm as new head football coach.
Hear from Coach Recoder tomorrow on
@KVIAABC7News
at 6P & 10P.
UTEP’s head coach Joe Golding introduces Americas alum Jordan Hernandez - he spoke on what he plans to bring to the team.
Golding mentioned his toughness -
@therealjor11
spent the morning at the hospital due to an allergic reaction to almonds & already made it back to practice.
And just like that… I have reached my final newscast of my collegiate career. 🥹
So grateful for all of the amazing opportunities that
@Cronkite_ASU
has provided and I’m most thankful for my wonderful colleagues and professors I’ve met during my time here at Cronkite.
@SEISDboysSoccer
are your 2024 Texas UIL 4A State Champions! ⚽️🏆
After being knocked out in the Final Four last year, they return for sweet redemption!
Congratulations Champs🥇
UTEP’s QB
@cade_mcconnell
held his own passing and skills football camp at Canutillo High School Saturday morning with the help of some teammates and former Miners.
Niesha Burgher is exactly 16 days away from her first Olympic appearance in the 200m. 🇯🇲
I was able to sit with the former Miner before she heads to Paris in a few days, tune in tonight on ABC-7 at 6 & 10 to hear what
@burgz_1
has to say ahead of her first Olympic Games.
This week's Community Champions: Mark & Marcus Torres
On Wednesday,
@marcus14torres
signed his letter of intent as a preferred walk-on to
@UTEPFB
and his father,
@coachmarktorres
, says farewell to
@PHills_HS
after his 11 year tenure.
Congratulations guys!
Former Miner
@burgz_1
finishes second behind Gabby Thomas in round one of the 200-meter with a time of 22.54.
This performance will send Burgher to the semifinals which will be on Monday at 12:45pm.
#GoMiners
#NieshaBurgher
#OlympicDebut
Looking strong per usual for Gabby Thomas 🇺🇸
The Tokyo 200m bronze medalist easily wins her heat of the women's 200m first round in 22.20 (+0.0).
#Paris2024
📸: Getty
UTEP Volleyball kicks off first day of practice at Memorial Gym.
The Miners have six new freshman’s and head coach Ben Wallis is proud of how the veteran players have been working with the newcomers and helping them adapt to college paced vb.
New Mexico State Athletics has made the decision to suspend Robert Carpenter indefinitely after what took place during last nights game against Liberty.
Head coach Jason Hooten says they’ll revisit the extent of his suspension down the road.
Chapin High School boys basketball is now in search of a new head coach as Rodney Lewis steps down.
Lewis led the Huskies to many accomplishments since his tenure. I’m sure many will miss his presence on the sidelines come season.
When I tell you I really had to hold back my tears during this interview…
At
@burgz_1
last Olympic trials, her dad got in an accident and couldn’t attend. But this time around, her father was in the stands to finally watch his daughter compete.
What a special moment.
What a small world! This will be interesting to see Dylan Raiola, who was the QB at my hometown HS (Chandler High), compete against the team I now spend a lot of time covering, the UTEP Miners.
#10moredays
Switched things up a bit this week!
Today was my first time anchoring alongside
@JeffreyHinkle_
at the desk for our Tuesday sportscast &
@Kenjiitosports
joined us for our news segment.
@sportscronkite
Another great show, good work guys!🙌🏽
The success on the floor continues for UTEP Volleyball as three Miners earn Conference USA honors.
Next up, they'll get ready for the South Dakota Classic starting on Friday to Iowa State at 3pm.
Aaron and Alvin Jones held their 7th annual A&A All The Way Foundation youth football camp at Burges HS.
Later, they headed over to the gym to speak to the campers in the youth basketball camp, which longtime NBA veteran George Hill is hosting.
NMSU FB will gear up for their first road game of the season to Fresno State on Saturday. Despite their last minute loss to Liberty, head coach Tony Sanchez believes there's still come confidence boost knowing they almost pulled off a win to one of the top teams in CUSA.
Fans came and showed out! Tonight’s signing with the memorable 03-04 NCAA tournament squad was a success! Many showed their love and support.
Now time to watch the Miners take on Liberty! Tip off is at 7pm.
#picksup
The Las Cruces HS Bulldawgs are just 10 days away from facing its rival, the Mayfield Trojans.
This is the first time in history this duo will meet on the first game of the season.
Game will be Friday, the 23rd @ LCHS with a 7pm kickoff time.
NMSU HC Tony Sanchez announces that sophomore Parker Awad will be the starting QB for the Aggies in home opener against Southeast Missouri State this Saturday.
Headed from the anchor desk straight to the Saguaro v. Shadow Ridge football game… on a Thursday.
There’s a referee shortage which has actually been an recurring issue in high school sports.
Stay tuned for more on the story.
@sportscronkite
With the Suns officially kicking off their regular season opener, it’s only right to post a snippet of my sit down interview with the new voice of the
@suns
,
@JonBloom
.
🏈𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟓: Transfer Quarterbacks in Week 2⃣
Check out the top performers from Week 2, highlighted by Texas State and Jordan McCloud ⬇️
🎨:
@RealMattKraemer
HC Scotty Walden held his first weekly presser this afternoon at LKD. He says he's been a part of many QB battles before & wouldn't be opposed to playing both Cade McConnell and Skyler Locklear in Saturday's game against Nebraska.
UTEP’s Niesha Burgher is headed to Paris!!!
Burgher finished third in the 200-meter finals with a time of 22.39 in the Jamaica Olympic trials. The 22-year-old has punched her ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Wow, this is huge!
@UTEPTrack
Thursday night lights out here in Las Cruces, NM.
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs (2-1) taking on the Cleveland Storm (2-1) at the Field of Dreams.
Q1: 1:25 Las Cruces 6 | Cleveland 7
Stephanie Han “The Enforcer” will take on Miranda Reyes for the WBA Intercontinental Women’s Lightweight Championship Saturday at the El Paso Coliseum.
Doors open at 6p, first bout is set to take place at 7p.
WATCH - UTEP volleyball kicked off their first practice of the season on Thursday at Memorial Gym.
They'll have an exhibition game against Grand Canyon University August 24th at 12p.m. at home.
GOAALLL!!!
The
@eplocomotivefc
with a great start here against the defending USL champs Phoenix Rising.
In the 13th minute Eric Calvillo snags the first goal for the Locos.
UTEP soccer hit the road for their season opener against Abilene Christian University. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
See them in action on Thursday as they welcome Texas A&M Commerce at 7pm.
Chandler brothers gain Division I attention after one cross-country and track season.
Thank you to the Kibia family along with coach Matt Lincoln for allowing me to shine light on their story.
Looking forward to the Kibia twins’ track season.
#azmaxpreps
#azhs
#chs
Although I wasn’t here in the borderland to cover Andre Seldon Jr. during his time at NMSU, this is still heartbreaking news.
My prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends, teammates and coaches.
The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Another successful show with my co-anchor
@paulschulztv
☑️
& don’t worry, we’ll get the full handshake down before the semester is over 😅
@sportscronkite