Spring sports in full swing

Sports are an integral part of our daily lives and society. While playing sports has numerous physical and mental benefits in people, watching sports can have just as many health benefits. In fact, watching sports has been proven to foster a sense of community among viewers, improves well as improving health, increasing productivity, and reducing crime.

Spring sports do not typically draw the same crowds as fall sports such as football and basketball. However, spring sports deserve just as much attention as fall sports. WT offers several sports in the spring, such as baseball, softball, golf, and track and& field. The athletes who compete in these sports work tirelessly but do not receive the recognition from their peers that they deserve.

Baseball

America’s sport remains just as popular here at WT. Do not miss getting to see WT’s athletes in action this semester.

Rodric Black at bat. Mar. 30, 2025.
Pitcher Chase Weaver throwing a strike. Mar. 30, 2025.
First Baseman Kory Schmidt reaching for a catch at first base. Mar. 30, 2025
Ryan Camacho waiting for the pitch. Mar. 30, 2025.
Players and coaches watching anxiously from the dugout. Mar. 30, 2025.
Dylan Fesperman at bat. Mar. 30, 2024.

Softball

Softball is finally in season! The WT Lady Buffs have been taking names since the start of the season and do not plan on slowing down any time soon.

Pitcher Emilee Boyer sliding into home plate. Mar. 23, 2025.
Catcher Lauren Granger catching a strike. Mar. 23, 2025.
Kiley Avery waiting for a pitch. Mar. 23, 2025.
Heidi Vortherms throwing a pitch. Mar. 23, 2025.
Catcher Lauren Granger swinging for the fences. Mar. 23, 2025.

Golf

WT’s golf teams have been traveling across the country to compete in tournaments and meets this spring. They have traveled to Oklahoma, Nevada, Michigan, Tennessee, Arizona, and Florida. It cannot be said that these athletes do not give their all for their sport.

Connor Kurysh carrying his caddy bag to his next position. Oct. 7, 2024.
Lady Buff setting golf ball to putt at the Folds of Honor Challenge. Sept. 15, 2024.
Jose Rozas teeing off at Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational. Oct. 7, 2024.
Lady Buff teeing off at WT Regional Preview. Sept. 30, 2024.
Luis Paloma hitting at Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational. Oct. 7, 2024.
Kara Holm swinging at the St. Mary’s Rattler Invitational. Feb. 24, 2025.

Track & Field

There is space for all types of athletes on the track and field teams. All athletes are appreciated, from the fastest runners to the runners with the most endurance and from the greatest jumpers to the best throwers, all athletes are appreciated. WT’s Buffs and Lady Buffs excel in every area of the sport.

Isabella Celis finishing race at NCAA Indoor Championship. Mar. 14, 2025.
Hamdi Ali competing in the high jump at the LSC Indoor Championships. Feb. 21, 2025.
Ariadna De La Rosa competing in the long jump at the West Texas Relays. Mar. 21, 2025.
Jerry Jakpa overtaking his opponent at the Red Raider Invitational. Jan. 24, 2025.
Alex Tice competing in the discus throw at the West Texas Relays. Mar. 21, 2025.
Anas Fadil in the long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championship. Mar. 14, 2025.