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Lady Wildcats settle for tie as lead slips late

September 30, 2016

VICTORIA, Texas – For the first time in program history, the Wiley College women’s soccer team avoided a loss in its Red River Athletic Conference Opener. Two late goals in regulation still have the Lady Wildcats seeking their first conference opener victory, as they tied University of Houston-Victoria 3-3 Thursday. “We had some individuals make…

Wiley College cross country teams to compete in Tiger Invitational

The Wiley College cross country teams won’t have far to travel as their next meet is in their own backyard. The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats will run in the East Texas Baptist University Tiger Invitational Saturday at Marshall City Arena. This is the first meet for the men’s and women’s cross country teams since running…

Lady Wildcats look to improve position in Red River Athletic Conference standings

September 29, 2016

The Wiley College volleyball team hits the road and looks to advance in the Red River Athletic Conference Standings when it plays at Our Lady of the Lake University at 6 p.m. Friday and at Huston-Tillotson University at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Lady Wildcats (8-7, 3-1 in RRAC) enter Friday’s game coming off sweeps over…

Rayyan wins Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

With his hat trick against Texas Wesleyan Thursday, Abdallah Rayyan wins Red River Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday. Rayyan outscored Texas Wesleyan 3-2 in the Wildcats 4-2 victory. Rayyan scored two goals in the first half on offensive rebounds that put Wiley ahead at halftime. His third goal came in…

Wildcats hope to start Red River Athletic Conference Play Strong

September 28, 2016

Last year, the Wiley College men’s soccer team began Red River Athletic Conference play without three of its starters. With the team at full strength this season, the Wildcats are hoping to start conference play strong at they visit University of Houston-Victoria at 3 p.m. Thursday and University of Saint Thomas-Houston at 3 p.m. Saturday….

Parenting Wars

I’m not sure if this whole “Mommy War” thing has always been a thing. A part of me knows that for ages women have probably pushed their opinions on other women when it comes to parenting. Then a part of me thinks that now, with social media, every parenting decision you make is placed on…

Lady Wildcats hope for strong start in Red River Athletic Conference Play

The Wiley College women’s soccer team is looking for a positive start to Red River Athletic Conference play when it visits University of Houston-Victoria at 1 p.m. Thursday and University of Saint Thomas-Houston at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Lady Wildcats (2-1) are coming off a 1-0 loss at Texas Wesleyan on September 22. Head coach…

Lady Wildcats sweep Jarvis Christian College for third conference victory

September 26, 2016

After getting a sweep in its home opener Thursday, the Wiley College women’s volleyball team followed with another on Saturday over Jarvis Christian College (25-14, 25-19, 25-11) to improve to 8-7 overall and 3-1 in Red River Athletic Conference play. “This is the most consistent I’ve seen us play all year,” said head coach LaKyva…

It’s Who You Are

September 23, 2016

When I look at the things going on around our nation, it truly breaks my heart. It seems like every day we are going down this crazy spiral. Division, hatred, racism, and evil are all becoming the norm. So how do we teach our kids what is right when the world is screaming at them…

Lady Wildcats fall at Texas Wesleyan

FORT WORTH, Texas – One goal was enough to end the Wiley College women’s soccer team’s undefeated run in a 1-0 loss to Texas Wesleyan Thursday. “I feel terrible,” coach Rafael Muniz said. “We controlled the ball all game. We had one mistake in the last minute which changed the game. It’s a wakeup call….