Which West Texas area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, April 6?

Apr 5, 2026

Byn. m. thomas

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These ex-West Texas area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, April 6.

Chris Brown

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

Pitcher

Senior

6′4″

Littlefield High School

Hometown: Littlefield

Next Game: vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m.

Jerek Pena

McMurry War Hawks

Right handed pitcher

Senior

5′7″ 180

Ira High School

Hometown: Ira

Next Game: vs. Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, Tuesday, April 7, 7 p.m.

Rusty Johnson

McMurry War Hawks

Catcher

Sophomore

Levelland High School

Hometown: Levelland

Next Game: vs. Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, Tuesday, April 7, 7 p.m.

Jennifer Mascott, General Counsel, Department of Education

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