October 4, 2024.

That is the day that I started here at the Crestview News Bulletin.

I was sitting at home watching the Major League Baseball Draft earlier this month.

Along with the pageantry of ESPN interviewing the first pick, 17-year-old Eli Willits and fellow high schooler, Ethan Holliday, it struck me just how poised the young men were.

I hope everyone had a good Fourth of July. I am sure the break was good for everyone.

Major League Baseball hosted its All-Star Game on July 15 in Atlanta. And for a few days after the game, the sporting world shuts down.

Another week and another conference realignment move in major college sports.

This past week, it was reported Texas State will join the PAC-12 it becomes the ninth member of the league.

In just under two months, sports will be back across the high schools in the area.

Gyms will be filled.

The FHSAA recently decided to make a big change in high school basketball.

Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the state will impose a shot clock for all high school playoff games.

I am all for college athletes getting paid.

All athletes deserve the recognition that they bring to their school and program.

Where do we draw the line between winning and keeping our players safe?

The NCAA is currently in the middle of its Division 1 baseball tournament. And while the action is exciting and compelling, the result for some individual athletes is a little concerning.

The summer should be a time for a restart.

All the kids are out of school, which means there are no games and no schoolwork.

Earlier last week, Jackson Cantwell, who was a five-star offensive tackle in high school from Missouri, announced his commitment to play at the University of Miami for football.

Cantwell did not officially sign with the school. He just verbally committed in a public ceremony.