Sportswriter Brian Tyl, a native of Redwater, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in English and a minor in interdisciplinary studies. Brian worked in retail in Texarkana, Texas, before joining the Texarkana Gazette in 2014. Brian has won a state award for writing and editing.
Lady Tigers crush Pine Tree, 23-1
Texas High put up 13 runs in the first inning as it run-ruled Pine Tree, 23-1, in a District 15-5A softball game at Lady Tiger Field on Friday.
Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:10pm
BRIAN TYL | What was off with Gonzaga?
Baylor thumped Gonzaga in the NCAA men's basketball championship game, 86-70.
Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:35pm
Catfishing remains best bet out at Wright Patman Lake
Catfish have been biting good out at Lake Wright Patman.
Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:05pm
Hawks defeat Leopards, 10-2, in rivalry matchup
Pleasant Grove cranked out 15 hits en route to a 10-2 victory over cross-town rival Liberty-Eylau in a District 15-4A baseball game on Tuesday at Hawk Field.
Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:33pm
DeBerry hopes to lead Pirates to championship
Zane DeBerry takes on many roles as a James Bowie baseball player.
Apr. 5 2021 @ 8:42pm
Eagles earn two lopsided wins in baseball doubleheader
Texas A&M University-Texarkana swept Jarvis Christian College, 13-2 and 14-7, in a college baseball doubleheader at George Dobson Field at Spring Lake Park on Friday.
Apr. 2 2021 @ 11:28pm
Hard work paved way for Lady Hawks in memorable season
Pleasant Grove's varsity girls soccer team accomplished a feat in the 2021 season that is tough to achieve.
Apr. 1 2021 @ 10:17pm
Gilmer shuts out Lady Hawks | PG suffers 9-0 loss in district tilt
Pleasant Grove struggled at the plate, and Gilmer cranked out 10 hits en route to a 9-0 victory in a District 15-4A softball game on Tuesday at Lady Hawk Field.
Mar. 30 2021 @ 11:07pm
COLUMN | Opening Day is my happy day
April 1 marks Major League Baseball's Opening Day, and my hapless Texas Rangers play at the Kansas City Royals at 3:10 p.m.
Mar. 29 2021 @ 9:24pm
Lady Hawks trounce Lady Pirates, 18-3, in district clash
Pleasant Grove put up 12 runs in the second inning en route to a milestone 18-3, run-rule victory over Pittsburg in a District 15-4A softball game on Friday at Lady Hawk Field.
Mar. 26 2021 @ 11:04pm
Good time to fish on Millwood and Wright Patman lakes
The catfish at Lake Wright Patman and Millwood Lake are biting good.
Mar. 25 2021 @ 10:48pm
Natalie Nickolson's leadership shines brightly for Lady Hawks
Pleasant Grove senior Natalie Nickolson is a leader with extensive softball experience.
Mar. 24 2021 @ 10:22pm
Hawks crush Panthers, 15-1 | PG takes district run-rule win
Pleasant Grove put up five runs in the fourth inning and run-ruled North Lamar, 15-1, in a District 15-4A baseball game at Hawk Field on Tuesday.
Mar. 23 2021 @ 11:16pm
PG's Tucker Anderson poised to lead Hawks to success
Tucker Anderson is at the heart of Pleasant Grove's baseball team as a hitter, pitcher and fielder.
Mar. 21 2021 @ 9:56pm
Eagles split with River Monsters in their twin-bill baseball clash
Texas A&M University-Texarkana defeated Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 4-1, in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday but fell, 15-4, in the second game.
Mar. 20 2021 @ 8:37pm
Opportunistic Leopards earn 7-3 victory over Hawks
Liberty-Eylau remained undefeated in district play with a 7-3 win over Pleasant Grove in a cross-town rivalry, District 15-4A baseball game on Friday at H.E. Markham Park.
Mar. 20 2021 @ 1:08am
Diversifying tackle box best practice for largemouth bass
The best depth to fish for Largemouth bass is in 3-6 feet of water at Millwood Lake.
Mar. 18 2021 @ 12:10am
Walk-off single in the 8th lifts Hawks over Wildcats
Pinch hitter Traveler Couch slapped an RBI single to center field in the eighth inning to lift Pleasant Grove over Paris, 7-6, in a District 15-4A baseball game at Hawk Field on Tuesday.
Mar. 17 2021 @ 12:04am
Koller off to great start on Lady Hawks softball team
Adi Koller, a sophomore at Pleasant Grove High School, is off to a hot start after transitioning from center field to shortstop.
Mar. 15 2021 @ 12:19am
'She is part of a very elite group | Roberson, a local standout gymnast, earns spot on the U.S. National Team
Texarkana native and gymnast Joscelyn Roberson has done something that only seven or eight gymnasts 15 and under accomplish across the United States.
Mar. 13 2021 @ 8:55pm