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Cross Country announces schedule
May 23, 2013 - Cross Country News
Covarrubias building men's, women's teams Four fall meets will precede conference, national events WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Charting a course for Southwestern Assemblies of God University...
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SAGU introduces new Cross Country coach
May 22, 2013 - Cross Country News
Jason Covarrubias hits the ground running Mens and Womens teams to begin inaugural season WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- One doesn’t need a minute to know that Southwestern Ass...
Read moreWomen's hoops sked is wild ride
Four nationally-ranked foes in first month Home itinerary features SAGU Classic amid 14 games WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Rollercoasters are known to precede the thrills with an adventuresome high climb at the start.…
Frosh Kelsey Coburn named All-Region
Lewisville freshman recognized for standout season Third-Baseman hits 3 HR, .427, drives in 32 runs WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- In The Valley of Fear, author Arthur Conan Doyle wrote that “Mediocrity knows nothing…
SAGU soccer pens Sharaya Eiland
Former Quinlan Ford player named All-District Eiland's brother rushed for 1,026 yards for Lions WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University women’s soccer team has signed a Dallas area prep…
Lady Lions sign aerialist
San Antonio soccer player can fly Witney Burns plans include Children's Ministry WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Avengers are all the rage in cartoon fiction. One of them, the Wasp is a super…
Josh Terry inks deal, links family bond to SAGU
Infielder follows brother Jared Terry to Lions Soft-talker from Lone Star, Tx carries big stick WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- A small city with a mighty name. Lone Star, Texas. It makes you want to stand,…
Patton signs to play soccer as a Lion
Incoming defender could be a 'dandy' Nutmegger also drawn to Cross-Cultural Studies WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recruiting season for the men’s soccer team at Southwestern Assemblies of God University has inked a…
California supplies third Lady Lions player
Signing of Kristen Lambdin unites her with sister SAGU moves to new conference with hopes of winning WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- On the heels of their best season in their young history, the…
SAGU signs local netter, Courtney Tobolka
Defensive Specialist has one speed: All Out Lady Lions loading up as they join new league WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- In a pride of lions, there is strength in numbers. At Southwestern Assemblies of God University,…
Midlothian recruit stands tall
SAGU signs Faith Hardin for Volleyball Frontline player bolsters team's defensive wall WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- When it comes to apex predators, big cats rank with the best on the planet. The Lady Lions…
Beadles recalls SAGU's biggest wins
Veteran women's coach cites toughest losses too WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Since joining the NAIA in 1999, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University women’s basketball team has produced four winning seasons, three…
Coaching Milestone: What others said
Arlon Beadles earned 200th win in 2012-13 Three colleagues extol tributes for Lady Lions coach WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- One of the biggest sports headlines at Southwestern Assemblies of God University this past…
Baseball Recap: Young Lions emerging
Freshman-laden squad building new core Denton, Thomas, Pisors, Threadgill among top players WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The 2013 baseball season for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions was like the ingredients of…
Athletic Awards: Winners Cited
Teams honor top performers of 2012-13 Rambo, Sodich are Overall Players of the Year WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recognition for outstanding effort, proven performance and attitude that propels others to unite and…
Delivering service 3-points at a time
Senior Spotlight: Hoopster James "Truck" Ford A heart for God and a penchant for the trifecta WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Known for a tender heart and killer three-point shot, James Ford graduated from…
Jaroy Carpenter to lead Lakeview Camp
Ministries to expand at premier facility Head Athletic Trainer served at SAGU for 7 years WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Athletic Department at Southwestern Assemblies of God University has announced the resignation of its Director…
She was Wyatt Earp: Upholding the Law
Senior Spotlight: SAGU catcher Heather Wyatt Reflecting well the spirit of the streets of Lake Jackson, Tx WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The one player on the field who faces the opposite direction from…
Hankins: Character of Steel
Junior cited as Lady Lions' Champion of Character Tough season reveals strengths in "High Sierra" WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The 2012-13 women’s basketball season at Southwestern Assemblies of God University appeared to be…
Cassy Mata: "I yam what I yam"
Senior speaks about softball, overcoming and a miracle Crystal City, Tx native is Lady Lions' version of Popeye WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- She may have played her last college softball game, but she has not struck out on life. In…
SAGU jazzed up about signing Dorsey
Point Guard commits to Lady Lions Recruiting class deepens with Sachse HS top scorer WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- In the days of the Big Band era, America tapped their toes to jazz clarinetist…
Winstons: Two are better than one
Brother, Sister combo a solid team For Styles (football), Nia (basketball), it's about family By Jordan Knight, SAGU Senior WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Relationships range in depth from surface level to ones so impactful…
Denton makes grade for character
RRAC lists Champions of Character LSU-Shreveport rallies to win RRAC tourney WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Red River Athletic Conference office in Waco announced its post-season honors on Monday, including the Champions of…
In defense of the faith
Senior Spotlight: David Flores Senior helps Lions defense blossom WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The development of the men’s soccer program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University has begun blooming like flowers. Part of the reason…
View the "Journey to Greatness"
Video captures Lions championship season Highlights of big plays and big dunks in big games WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recently produced video that chronicles the highlights of the Southwestern Assemblies of God University…
SAGU moves to new conference in fall
Purple Pride invades Sooner Athletic Conference Nine of SAGU’s ten sports to compete WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Sooner Athletic Conference has added four new members, bringing its membership total to 11 for…
The defense never rests
Senior Spotlight: Jessica Powell-Roman Defender helps build women's soccer program WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Following her sister Sarah to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both helping build the young women’s soccer program, Jessica…
Excelling on a court with no boundaries
Senior Spotlight: Caitlyn Elizabeth Hudson Persevering, she became one of SAGU's best ever WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Caitlyn Hudson arrived at Southwestern Assemblies of God University four years ago with a heart for…
Swearingin got his kicks at SAGU
Senior Spotlight: James Michael Swearingin Soccer was one of his many outlets WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Sometimes when the best made plans don’t work out you discover unexpected, serendipitous joy in the new…
Senior Spotlight: Senior Bowl trio
First in a Series on Senior Athletes Haynes, Adewola, Ekanem among national all-stars WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University football team completed the fall season with a 4-6 record in…
Lady Eagles reel-in DeSoto's McAfee
Shutdown forward signs with SAGU WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- As iron sharpens iron, just as proven winners raise the level of those around them. One of the state’s best prep basketball programs, No.…
Spring Update: Lions Football
Q & A with Jesse Godding Assessing spring results and recruiting needs WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- It has been said that spring is when nature gets back on its feet and fights again.…
