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Above, tight end Logan Butler runs during a practice last fall. The sophomore played for head coach Joe Prudhomme at Nolan Catholic High School.
Photo by Karan Muns

Rams getting ready to put on the pads

Karan Muns February 11, 2017

Texas Wesleyan football is gearing up -- for spring practices, an intersquad scrimmage in April and, of course, the 2017 season. The team is practicing in the afternoon Monday through Thursday and at...

The 2017 Homecoming week schedule includes several activities leading up to the games.

Homecoming week arrives

Hannah Onder February 8, 2017

Junior mass communications major and basketball player Jeremy Crane is looking forward to his first homecoming at Wesleyan.“I’m excited for it because at my high school all the homecoming stuff was...

Ashlie Bruner (left) prepares to throw the ball into play during the game against Bacone January 12, 2017.

Lady Rams show improvement

Kayla Prachyl February 3, 2017

Texas Wesleyan University women’s basketball team has made significant progress this season.The Lady Rams (11-5, 4-2 SAC as of Jan. 14) have almost doubled their wins compared to this time last season,...

Senior guard Naiel Smith, a liberal studies major, makes a 3-point basket at Wesleyans game against Bacone College.
Photo by Karan Muns

Rams’ attitude leads to winning season

Karan Muns January 29, 2017

Texas Wesleyan’s men’s basketball team expects to excel in their upcoming games and the conference tournament because of what head coach Brennen Shingleton said is the culture of this year’s team. “We...

The Wesleyan cheerleaders build pyramids during warm ups at the NAIA national competition. The pyramid on the left includes Zack Lanham, Isaac Johnson, and Ezekiel Johnson on the bottom.

Cheerleaders move beyond the mat

Cheyan Fite November 17, 2016

Many Texas Wesleyan University cheerleaders don’t only cheer for Ram sports.They play them as well.Cheerleaders Zachary Lanham, Demi Dotson, Sachiko Jayaratne, and Ezekiel and Isaac Johnson show their...

Ram Squad members Katie Matthews, Anthony Harper II and Akeel Johnson cheer at a Friday night volleyball game against John Brown University.

Ram Squad expands

Hannah Onder November 11, 2016

Flashback to nearly two years ago: Feb. 26, 2015.Stella Hall director Jeremy Hunt and senior business major Ricky Hall watched Mid-America Christian University’s fans plop themselves into Texas Wesleyan’s...

Freshman offensive and defensive lineman Logan McGee squats during the football teams practice in the new weight room.
Photo by Karan Muns

Room for all Rams in new weight room

Karan Muns November 10, 2016

Texas Wesleyan’s athletes are enjoying all the extra space the new weight room provides, Athletic Department Director Steve Trachier said. “The university is growing,” Trachier said, “the athletic...

Rams first baseman Josh Mender plays in a scrimmage with Richland College on Sept. 24. The Team is playing several exhibition games this fall. 
Photo by Karan Muns

Rams work hard in the off-season

Karan Muns October 17, 2016

Athletic Director Steve Trachier and Texas Wesleyan athletes agree: off-season practices prepare Rams and Lady Rams for their games. “Off-season training is critical for all sports,” Trachier wrote...

Zack Lanham (left), who is a cheerleader and football player, and basketball player Praneeth Udumalagala cheer on the Lady Rams volleyball team at a recent game.

Wesleyan athletes: one big “Ramily”

Cheyan Fite October 14, 2016

For Texas Wesleyan athletes, it doesn’t matter what sport you play: if you’re a Ram, you play for the same team.The Wesleyan softball team cheers on its own players during games, but their support...

Womens lacrosse coming in 2018

Women’s lacrosse coming in 2018

Karan Muns October 6, 2016

With the new football team revving up on campus, students and faculty are wondering about the status of women’s lacrosse. Women’s lacrosse will begin practicing in the fall of 2017, Athletic Director...

Rams assistant baseball coach Kelly Shoppach played for five teams in the Major Leagues; the last team was the Cleveland Indians.

Shoppach brings the MLB experience

Shelby Reddington October 3, 2016

Kelly Shoppach chose family over being a major league catcher.In 2013, Shoppach, who had been in the majors nine years, decided to leave the Cleveland Indians to stay home to be there for his kids -- and...

Oraine Wint of the Texas Wesleyan track and field team competes at a recent event in San Marcos. The team has qualified two members for the national meet that takes place in late May.

Track and field team ready to race

Jared Rabye April 17, 2016

This season the Texas Wesleyan University track and field team looks to improve from its successful indoor season with dedication and hard work.As the outdoor season comes to a close, the team is focusing...

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