1 month ago
The 2026 home campaign for the Salt Lake Bees (24-44/63-79) came to a close this week as they welcomed the Round Rock Express (Triple-A, Texas Rangers). Known as the "E-Train," the Lone Star side steamrolled their way to a dominant series victory, winning five of six. Outside of a 11-1 thrashing on Thursday, the Bees never held a lead in the other five contests. The Express (38-31/69-75) collected their first road series win in Salt Lake since 2021, when they swept the Bees in a six-game set.
Despite a quality start from Bees starter Ryan Costeiu, Round Rock earned a 5-1 series opening victory on Tuesday. The visitors scored in four different frames, while Niko Kavadas helped Salt Lake avoid a shutout with a fifth-inning solo blast. Wednesday was more of the same, as the Express tallied a 6-1 victory. MLB rehabber Josh Jung punctuated the win with a solo blast in the eighth, as the Bees were held to just a trio of hits for the second straight game.
As mentioned above, the Salt Lake bats came alive on Thursday with an 11-1 rout. The team tied their season-high with four homers, spotlighted by Kavadas' second multi-homer night of the campaign. The infielder's surge was part of a four-hit night, his first at any level since 2022. On the mound, Joel Hurtado turned in 6.2 innings of one-run ball, finally collecting his first Triple-A win in his eighth try. After falling behind 5-0 on Friday, the Bees nearly completed a comeback, coming up just short in a 5-4 defeat. Salt Lake got the winning run on base in the ninth, but ultimately fell short.
The final Saturday and Sunday at home in 2026 were near carbon copies of each other. Big first innings for Round Rock put them in the driver's seat, leading 6-0 and 4-0, respectively. Saturday's output was more than enough for the visitors as they added seven more runs over the course of the game to shutout the Bees 13-0. On Sunday's home finale, Salt Lake battled and answered every time the Express scored. They closed the gap to 6-4 before Round Rock gained some length with Aaron Zavala's two-run blast in the sixth, the only longball of the evening. The Bees did not go down without a fight, bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth. A flyball was tracked down for the 27th and final out of the finale, completing the Express' 9-6 victory.
The 74th and final home game saw 7,853 fans come through the turnstiles of The Ballpark at America First Square — the largest crowd in ballpark history. Salt Lake finished 35-39 at home this season, winning or splitting nine of their 13 total home series. The Bees were victorious in at least one game against every opponent who came to South Jordan, avoiding a sweep for the second straight season as the hosts.
#lake #express
Despite a quality start from Bees starter Ryan Costeiu, Round Rock earned a 5-1 series opening victory on Tuesday. The visitors scored in four different frames, while Niko Kavadas helped Salt Lake avoid a shutout with a fifth-inning solo blast. Wednesday was more of the same, as the Express tallied a 6-1 victory. MLB rehabber Josh Jung punctuated the win with a solo blast in the eighth, as the Bees were held to just a trio of hits for the second straight game.
As mentioned above, the Salt Lake bats came alive on Thursday with an 11-1 rout. The team tied their season-high with four homers, spotlighted by Kavadas' second multi-homer night of the campaign. The infielder's surge was part of a four-hit night, his first at any level since 2022. On the mound, Joel Hurtado turned in 6.2 innings of one-run ball, finally collecting his first Triple-A win in his eighth try. After falling behind 5-0 on Friday, the Bees nearly completed a comeback, coming up just short in a 5-4 defeat. Salt Lake got the winning run on base in the ninth, but ultimately fell short.
The final Saturday and Sunday at home in 2026 were near carbon copies of each other. Big first innings for Round Rock put them in the driver's seat, leading 6-0 and 4-0, respectively. Saturday's output was more than enough for the visitors as they added seven more runs over the course of the game to shutout the Bees 13-0. On Sunday's home finale, Salt Lake battled and answered every time the Express scored. They closed the gap to 6-4 before Round Rock gained some length with Aaron Zavala's two-run blast in the sixth, the only longball of the evening. The Bees did not go down without a fight, bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth. A flyball was tracked down for the 27th and final out of the finale, completing the Express' 9-6 victory.
The 74th and final home game saw 7,853 fans come through the turnstiles of The Ballpark at America First Square — the largest crowd in ballpark history. Salt Lake finished 35-39 at home this season, winning or splitting nine of their 13 total home series. The Bees were victorious in at least one game against every opponent who came to South Jordan, avoiding a sweep for the second straight season as the hosts.
#lake #express
2 months ago
No. 13 Baylor School (2-0) will play its third football game of the 2026 regular season on Friday. The Red Raiders will travel to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (0-2) at Zavala Family Stadium in Rabun Gap, Georgia.
Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football poll.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
The game will feature Tennessee football uncommitted recruiting targets and 2027 Baylor running back commit David Gabriel Georges.
Baylor wide receiver Antwaun Adams, tight end Braxton Rein, cornerback Xavier Bowman and linebacker Edward Brewer have received scholarship offers from the Vols.
#Football
Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football poll.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
The game will feature Tennessee football uncommitted recruiting targets and 2027 Baylor running back commit David Gabriel Georges.
Baylor wide receiver Antwaun Adams, tight end Braxton Rein, cornerback Xavier Bowman and linebacker Edward Brewer have received scholarship offers from the Vols.
#Football
2 months ago
The Carolina Panthers have ******* embled their initial practice squad for the 2026 season, with a familiar face as the cherry on top.
As announced on Tuesday, the Panthers have signed guard Chandler Zavala to the group. The 27-year-old was waived on Monday to make room for fellow interior lineman Corey Bullock, who was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens.
Carolina selected Zavala, a North Carolina State University product, in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He's gone on to make 14 starts over 34 career games.
Zavala is now the 17th and final addition to the team's initial practice squad. The group, in its entirety, is as follows:
RB Tre Tyus
#zavala
As announced on Tuesday, the Panthers have signed guard Chandler Zavala to the group. The 27-year-old was waived on Monday to make room for fellow interior lineman Corey Bullock, who was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens.
Carolina selected Zavala, a North Carolina State University product, in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He's gone on to make 14 starts over 34 career games.
Zavala is now the 17th and final addition to the team's initial practice squad. The group, in its entirety, is as follows:
RB Tre Tyus
#zavala
3 months ago
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls — Postponed
The game will be made up on Wednesday, August 5, as part of a doubleheader.
Rocket City Trash Pandas 8, Birmingham Barons 3
The Barons' (41-62) offense struggled out of the gate, managing only three hits, striking out 14 times and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Birmingham starter Connor McCullough also had a tough time getting hit up for two runs in the first, then Rocket City hit him again for four more in the fourth, sending him to the showers after just 3 2/3 innings. The Barons' bats were completely MIA for three innings until Anthony DePino finally snapped the no-hit and shutout with a solo shot in the fourth — his 14th bomb of the year — to at least put a dent in the deficit at 2-1.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Trash Pandas answered immediately with four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, blowing the contest wide open, 6-1. Birmingham scraped together a run in the fifth when Ryan Burrowes singled, and Samuel Zavala followed with an RBI double, but Rocket City answered right back after a Caleb Bonemer error helped plate another run in the bottom half. The Barons mustered an unearned run in the eighth, but the Trash Pandas matched it in the bottom of the frame to finish off the victory.
MVP
Anthony DePino: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR, 3 K
Runners-Up
Alec Briley: 1-for-4, RBI, PO, 2 K
Ryan Burrowes: 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Samuel Zavala: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2B
Liam Paddack: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
Jarold Rosado: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
#anthony
The game will be made up on Wednesday, August 5, as part of a doubleheader.
Rocket City Trash Pandas 8, Birmingham Barons 3
The Barons' (41-62) offense struggled out of the gate, managing only three hits, striking out 14 times and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Birmingham starter Connor McCullough also had a tough time getting hit up for two runs in the first, then Rocket City hit him again for four more in the fourth, sending him to the showers after just 3 2/3 innings. The Barons' bats were completely MIA for three innings until Anthony DePino finally snapped the no-hit and shutout with a solo shot in the fourth — his 14th bomb of the year — to at least put a dent in the deficit at 2-1.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Trash Pandas answered immediately with four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, blowing the contest wide open, 6-1. Birmingham scraped together a run in the fifth when Ryan Burrowes singled, and Samuel Zavala followed with an RBI double, but Rocket City answered right back after a Caleb Bonemer error helped plate another run in the bottom half. The Barons mustered an unearned run in the eighth, but the Trash Pandas matched it in the bottom of the frame to finish off the victory.
MVP
Anthony DePino: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR, 3 K
Runners-Up
Alec Briley: 1-for-4, RBI, PO, 2 K
Ryan Burrowes: 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Samuel Zavala: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2B
Liam Paddack: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
Jarold Rosado: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
#anthony
11 months ago
De Zavala Elementary in Midland has implemented the School Action Fund STEM model to provide students with high-quality learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. (Courtesy Photo)
MIDLAND In Midland ISD, De Zavala Elementary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it launches a comprehensive STEM model designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in every student. The initiative, made possible through the generous support of Chevron, the ExxonMobil Foundation, and ConocoPhillips, will transform the campus into a hub of hands-on exploratio
MIDLAND In Midland ISD, De Zavala Elementary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it launches a comprehensive STEM model designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in every student. The initiative, made possible through the generous support of Chevron, the ExxonMobil Foundation, and ConocoPhillips, will transform the campus into a hub of hands-on exploratio
