Covering UMHB Athletics and the stories behind the score
PHILADELPHIA — Eli Beard, a two-time D3hoops.com All-Region honoree with UMHB men’s basketball, is heading to the Division I ranks for his final year in college, set to play the upcoming season at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The news was announced by Drexel in a post on X on Thursday afternoon.
CROSS PLAINS, Texas When first-year Cross Plains High School boys basketball coach Trace Richey saw the bus pull up outside the small gym at Baird High School on a Friday night in mid-January, he initially didn’t know what to think.
We are back with the True To The Cru Podcast! This short episode was published on Monday, and includes our conversation with UMHB alum Kyle King, who was signed by the Indoor Football League’s Iowa Barnstormers in November.
Former UMHB receiver Wykeyhe Walker joins us for a fun and insightful conversation about the 2016 Stagg Bowl team, his memories from his time in Belton, and supporting The Cru now as an alum. Listen now!
Kyle Shipp joins Riley Zayas for Episode 1 of the True To The Cru Podcast for a great conversation about the building up of UMHB, the power of community, and his inspiring testimony.
Thomas Orr, a UMHB alum and an assistant coach for the UMHB men’s basketball program for the last three seasons, is departing Belton.
BELTON- It is less than 24 hours until the highly-anticipated top 10 matchup in Abilene kicks off. For the last 25 seasons, ever since these two opponents met for the first time on Nov. 7, 1998, this rivalry has been unfolding.
WINNIPEG,MB.- Former UMHB quarterback Blake Jackson is back on a CFL roster, as it was announced Thursday morning that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed the 27-year old wide receiver for the 2022 season.
BELTON, Texas- The rivalry between UMHB and Hardin-Simmons on the gridiron runs deep. It is something that perspective recruits hear about upon arrival to campus, and something they remember long after their careers are over. Over 28 previous meetings, numerous memorable moments have unfolded, the result of increased focus and dedication in the days leading up to the contest.
Dr. Mickey Kerr remembers when the current Red Murff Field did not exist. When the football team, now 16-time ASC champions, was just a thought. When there was just one ice machine on campus.