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.
Pleasant Grove girls clinch area crown with 58-47 win over Van
Senior Shanequa Henry hit 10 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter as Pleasant Grove defeated Van, 58-47, in a Class 4A, Region II area round girls playoff basketball game at Lobo Coliseum on Thursday.
Feb. 21 2020 @ 7:13am
PG sets sights on area title | Van, its 3-point attack stand between Hawks and crown
A playoff win is more than just a step; it's a leap.
Feb. 20 2020 @ 4:45am
Leopards top Hawks | L-E, PG to compete in playoffs
Liberty-Eylau had a second half to remember.
Feb. 19 2020 @ 5:11am
Pleasant Grove girls post playoff win over Kilgore
Pleasant Grove's shooting was as sharp as a No. 2 pencil on test day.
Feb. 18 2020 @ 10:04am
Hawks defeat Panthers on Senior Night
The finish was appropriate.
Feb. 15 2020 @ 4:20am
Holding court | Fouke's Oliver scores 1,000th point of career
Thousands of hours of practice led to a thousand points.
Feb. 13 2020 @ 2:12am
Connolly's solid pitching leads Eagles to win
Work on the hill led to a game one win in the twin bill.
Feb. 8 2020 @ 4:27am
Stronger half lifts PG girls over Leopards
It was a contrast of halves.
Feb. 1 2020 @ 5:16am
'He has a certain swagger' | Redwater native recalls coaching Kansas City's Mahomes in high school
Where a person is from is not as important as to where he is going.
Jan. 31 2020 @ 4:00am
A dynamic duo | Redwater fourth-grader and her cow wow at stock show
The title of champion is not just for a person or a team of people, but it can also be applied to a person-animal tandem.
Jan. 30 2020 @ 5:04am
Lake Hamilton teams cruise past host Arkansas High
Lake Hamilton made a den out of the gym as it was comfortable during its visit Tuesday night.
Jan. 29 2020 @ 4:57am
Ashdown baseball goes high-tech with new device
Technology has the capability to help humans improve upon many different aspects of life.
Jan. 24 2020 @ 4:07am
PG girls, boys earn wins over Pittsburg
It was twice the pleasure in a double feature at Hawk Gym on Friday.
Jan. 18 2020 @ 4:46am
Birds of Prey | Lady Hawks beat Pantherettes in district opener with 75-12 margin
Defense was the cornerstone of the victory.
Jan. 12 2020 @ 4:45am
Late push drives Mount Pleasant past Pleasant Grove
Mount Pleasant outscored Pleasant Grove, 11-0, down the stretch to clinch a 57-48 victory at Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Patterson Student Center on Monday.
Jan. 7 2020 @ 8:02am
Dragon Holiday Classic tips off today in Genoa
Genoa Central High School is hosting the Dragon Holiday Classic varsity basketball tournament today at 10 a.m.
Dec. 27 2019 @ 4:02am
Hail Hawk Nation | Pleasant Grove runs away with second state title in three years
The dream was realized and 18,432 fans saw it. Pleasant Grove defeated Wimberley, 35-21, in the Class 4A, Division II state title game Friday at AT&T Stadium.
Dec. 21 2019 @ 5:19am
Gunter's big second upended Brahmas
Once Gunter grabbed the momentum in the second half, it never let go.
Dec. 21 2019 @ 4:39am
Pleasant Grove wins second state title in three years
For three consecutive years, Pleasant Grove put it all on the line and reached the grand finale, with two of those years becoming state champions — including this season with a 35-21 victory over Wimberley on Friday at AT&T Stadium.
Dec. 20 2019 @ 11:42pm
PG faces Wimberley for 4A title
Pleasant Grove is playing in the state championship game for the third consecutive year.
Dec. 20 2019 @ 4:28am