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Chihuahuas pitcher Ron Marinaccio struck out two batters while only allowing one run.

Chihuahuas defeated at home by Reno 4-2 in a six-game series

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 27, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahuas were defeated at home in their six-game series 4-2 by the Reno Aces after a comeback win, losing offensive momentum and close, defensive style games.
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The Thunder capture their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.

Sam Presti’s bet pays off: Thunder beat Pacers and win first ever championship since moving from Seattle

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 24, 2025
After a six year rebuild, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been declared NBA Champions, officially embracing a new basketball era that started in 2019.
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Oklahoma City wins two straight games to storm back in the series.

Oklahoma City reigns Thunder on Indiana’s championship hopes in NBA Finals Game Four and Five

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 23, 2025
After going down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back into the series, controlling their own destiny as they salivated for their first championship since rebranding to the Thunder. As for the Pacers, they can only hope that injuries don’t dismantle their playoff hopes, again.
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Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium to make his pitching debut after recovering from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) that occurred in 2023. 

Shohei Ohtani makes 2025 pitching debut after 2023 UCL injury

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s long awaited pitching debut finally arrived on Monday against the San Diego Padres where he allowed one run and pitched at 100 mph. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game 6-3 with Ohtani also hitting two-four in his at-bats.
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Torpedo bats gained popularity from the New Yankees using them against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 opening series.

Major League Baseball’s newest innovation, torpedo bats

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter June 20, 2025
Major League Baseball has been using a new type of bat for the 2025 season, but while teams have proven it to be an incredible asset to their offense, what exactly are torpedo bats?
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The Pacers shot a field goal percentage of 51.8% and kept the Thunder to a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The Pacers also caused six turnovers for Thunder’s star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Indiana Pacers shine in first home game in 25 years with a Game 3 win

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 17, 2025

The Indiana Pacers played their first home game in the NBA finals in 25 years, and gave fans, including former Indiana Pacer legend, Reggie Miller, a night to remember. The Pacers showed grit and hustle throughout the game, garnering 13 steals and...

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Moises Rodriguez, a 9x USA Boxing national champion; Dominic Rodriguez, a Montwood High senior who started boxing at age 7; and Ivy Enriquez, a rising professional with two pro wins, are all seniors in high school preparing to take their boxing careers to the next level as they go into college. Each of them has dedicated years to perfecting their boxing skills inside the ring. Now, as they close one chapter and open another, they aim to make an even greater impact in both boxing and their academic pursuits.

Grit and glory walk the high school graduation stage

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor June 10, 2025
Several boxers across the Borderland are juggling one of their biggest feats – graduating high school.
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The women's tennis program has been running for 40 years and on April 18, UTEP announced the discontinuation of the program.

UTEP Athletics hangs up the rackets, tennis discontinued after season’s end

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter May 17, 2025
After a devastating loss to end the season, UTEP athletics has stated that the women’s tennis program will be discontinued “effective immediately” due to the complexity of allocation of funds.
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Fighting for the IOCW Women's world Championship, Sakura suffers punishment from Miss Kath in the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso on April 15.

Cinta de Oro brings the magic of lucha libre to the Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 15, 2025
Segundo Barrio welcomed Cinta de Oro’s second fundraising event April 15. Cinta de Oro partnered up with Mexican lucha libre company, “Triple AAA” superstar and Ciudad Juárez native, Pagano to not only raise funds but to bring awareness to the sport of wrestling.
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Relámpago Infernal se enfrenta cara a cara contra Rugido Infernal en el Boys and Girl Club de El Paso en Abril 15.

Cinta de Oro lleva la magia de la lucha libre al Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 15, 2025
Cinta de Oro, ex luchador de la WWE y originario de El Paso, encabezó el 15 de abril una función benéfica en el Boys and Girls Club, reuniendo a talentos internacionales para apoyar a la juventud local y promover la cultura de la lucha libre. Junto a la superestrella juarense Pagano, ofrecieron un espectáculo vibrante que logró un lleno total y emocionó a las familias del Segundo Barrio.
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Junior Paige Lassiter earned one homerun and three RBIs against KSU on April 25.

UTEP softball clinches series win in explosive comeback

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor May 15, 2025
After starting 2-10 in CUSA, a six-game win streak now had the Miners opening the series versus the Owls in search of their ninth conference win.
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Senior guard Ivane Tensaie led her team in minutes played and points per game.

From the court to the stage: Senior Ivane Tensaie prepares for graduation and a return to the court

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

Ivane Tensaie is a senior guard for the UTEP women’s basketball team. This semester, she will exchange the jersey for a stole as she walks the stage to receive a degree in psychology. Before beginning her career with UTEP in her junior year, the Minnesota...

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