No matter where fault, blame, or culpability lies we owe the people of the Permian Basin an apology. Prior to becoming the Head Coach of the West Texas Warbirds, Smith was the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of the Rio Grande Valley Sol, formally of the X-League, in 2015. In 2017Coach Smith would return to Odessa High School as the Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach for the Bronchos. As West Texas prepares for its first championship game, Smith believes his team needs to stay levelheaded to accomplish its goal of winning a title in its inaugural season. On October 2, 2019, Champions Indoor Football (CIF) announced an expansion team to be based in Odessa for the 2020 season with the team planning to represent West Texas and use it in their team name. Coach Smith is entering his second year as the Head Football Coach of the West Texas Warbirds. Copyright 2022 KOSA. 6-1: 225: Pflugerville, Texas / Del Valle: Koby King: LB: So. WR/DB - Darien Townsend (Out, Season Ending Injury), WR/LB - Khalil McCalin (Out, Season Ending Injury). He would return to the West Texas Wildcatters Coaching Staff in 2014 as the Offensive Coordinator. The Warbirds are based in Odessa, Texas, with home games at the Ector County Coliseum. He was raised right here in West Texas and went to Odessa Permian. The battle for Florida kickoffs Sunday, see full Sharks injury report below. The fight lasted around ten minutes. The 2021 season was then delayed, but the local capacity and interstate travel restrictions in Texas led the Venom and the West Texas Warbirds to withdraw from participating in the 2021 CIF season. You should never be concerned for your safety or your childs safety at our games. 96-00 Permian High School / Secondary, Tightends & Wingbacks; 00-01 Trinity School of Midland / Secondary, Tightends & Wingbacks; 01-16 Allen High School / Receivers & Tightends, 16-21 Odessa High School / Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks. In an Arena Football Association game Saturday night between the West Texas Warbirds and Dallas Prime, a brawl that originally broke out among the players in one end zone eventually involved . See below for Fayettevilles injury report. He also knows that with the team's success last year, this year's version needs to be ready to play from the first whistle each week. The Renegades play their home games at Choctaw . A world-class organization that provides the Permian Basin with affordable entertainment that is fun, family-friendly, and gives back to the community. at E. Scharbauer Dr. intersection through Wednesday, May 3, 2023, CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Sunday, April 30th, 2023. We can confirm that as of right now no Warbirds players, coaches, or staff are subjects of the investigations, Kertis said. Griffis says the investigation is ongoing. It is unknown if anyone was injured or arrested. We are confident that once details emerge many items will be cleared up. "We've had some good practices and we're looking to carry it over to the game. List of current National Arena League team rosters. Games are played on a 50-yeard field with eight players per side and 15-minute quarters. For more information about the NAL visit www.nationalarenaleague.com, facebook.com/nationalarenaleauge, twitter.com/NALfootball, Instagram.com/nationalarenaleague. Our Vision Howard was a standout at West Virginia University and had played in an indoor league in Japan before making his way to the Warbirds' roster. The RGV Sol led the X-League in passing offense and finished first in points per game during the 2015 regular season. Appearing in the playoffs every season but one and won the IFL Championship after 3 seasons of the franchise. Apr. On game days, refresh page for latest results. 7 References. Chris Amaya, Odessa American, Texas. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - After waiting more than a year longer than expected, the West Texas Warbirds will finally play their first game this weekend. After two exciting weeks the Mustangs continue to showcase their playmakers on offense. See full injury report from Coach Ware. Download Sponsor Kit. Those interested in any open positions or internships should . "We've got new players on defense, new players on offense, but I think collectively we should be fine. 5-9: 185: Allen, Texas / Allen: Saddleback College: Taj Johnson: LB: So. An arena football game between the West Texas Warbirds and Dallas Prime ended in a massive fight that sprawled into the stands on Saturday night. NEWS10 Sports Director Griffin . It was a sign of things to come as the Warbirds surged to a 28-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. "It's always good when you accomplish a goal for the week and that was getting a win," Warbirds head coach Tate Smith said. "Professional Indoor Football Coming to West Texas in 2020", "New West Texas indoor football team reveals name and logo", "Venom and Bombers ready to start season in the Amarillo Civic Center", "INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds cap off undefeated season with championship win", "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West_Texas_Warbirds&oldid=1149182903, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 17:04. History. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. This week the Sharks aim for their first home win of 2023 and will face a winless rival ready to fight for their first victory this season. WR/LB - Julius Gregory (Out, Short-Term Injury Reserve). All games are available to watch online at nationalarenaleague.com or visit the National Arena league YouTube Channel. First Downs.. 6. 5, Total Yards. 166 271, Rushes-Yards.. 12-32 11-47, Passing 134 224, Comp-Att-Int. 12-32-4.. 11-21-1, Fumbles-Lost. 2-2. 2-1, Penalties-Yards.. 10-25. 11-100. 608 talking about this. The Warbirds also lead the league in takeaways and the fewest points allowed by a Defense in 2021. West Texas: Carlos Thompson, Jr. 22 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). For more information about the NAL visit www.nationalarenaleague.com, facebook.com/nationalarenaleauge, twitter.com/NALfootball, Instagram.com/nationalarenaleague. Coach Scott has played and coached for several Semi-Professional teams including the West Texas Drillers, Dallas Anarchy, West Texas Pride from 2009-2021. Warbirds president Leif Kertis called the incident embarrassing, regrettable, and inexcusable, in a statement to the Midland Reporter Telegram. One of the weapons in Howard's arsenal is returning wide receiver Jordan Gandy. The only undefeated team left in the National Arena League the Gunslingers look hot taking down tough opponents like Carolina, Jacksonville, and Albany all in stride as they enjoy a very rewarding bye week to rest & recover on the San Antonio riverfront as they return in week 5 to face the Fayetteville Mustangs on the road in North Carolina. jxn "the city with soul" raiders Full West Texas Warbirds Schedule . For more information regarding expansion opportunities or partnerships, contact Commissioner Chris Siegfried at, . He then became the Special Teams Coordinator for the Midland Greenwood Ranger in 2013. Owner: Leif Kertis and Michael Kertis Coach Blakely and his wife of ten years Canddice have two children Caydin 16 and Keagen 14. All rights reserved. Garcia was awarded the #1 Linebacker core in the IFL for 3 seasons in a row. Ector County Sheriffs Department has stated no arrests were made, everyone got out safely and there are no reports of anyone being hurt. The West Texas Warbirds are a professional indoor football team and a member of National Arena League. "We know the fans want to see touchdowns and that what we are going to try to give them.". All rights reserved. 16The West Texas Warbirds, like the rest of the teams in the Arena Football Association, were just happy to be get on the field in 2021. West Texas Warbirds. Coach Thrweatt also was the former Head Football Coach for the West Texas Pride Football Team in which he lead the number one Defense in the league three different times. Don't count Orlando out, the Predators entered their second game against the NAL champs with a battered roster filling past injury reports however, after some help from a bye week and a hard working medical staff the Predators look to be ready to go as they have only two injuries to report in week 4. 27When the West Texas Warbirds needed a new head coach, assistant general manager Gus Quezada knew exactly who to call. Ball, who usually plays defensive end, said he used to play safety so he knew he needed to make an impact when he dropped back into coverage. West Texas: Jordan Gandy 33 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). Both teams had already faced off before, with West Texas coming away with a dominant 68-21 victory back on June 19. WTX Indoor Football, LLC 2 min read. Below is our full injury report for the week. After High School Thrweatt went to Texas Tech University where he played defensive line where his greatest achievements were winning the Most Improved Player at Texas Tech. Under the management of Wayne Terwilliger (2005) and Stan Hough (2006-2007 . WTX Indoor Football, LLC Ector County Coliseum (432) 653-4509 [email protected] McBride had a terrific career with the Falcons and his 1,365 receiving yards are the second most in program history. However, the Warbirds may be looking to strike hard at home to get their first franchise win in the NAL. "As long as we communicate, we're not going to be beat. Both teams had already faced off before, with West Texas coming away with a dominant 68-21 victory back on June 19. pic.twitter.com/C0VWeWj2rR. Brawl erupts at ending of West Texas Warbirds game, Aladdins Castle Learning Center employee arrested for injuring a child, Daily updates on the trial of Ashley Schwarz, Two dead after accident on Briarwood Tuesday morning, Michael Dean Spider Gonzales is coming back to Odessa, Ashley Schwarz vs The State of Texas: Day Four, Ector County Sheriffs Office arrests 2 on child abandonment charges, WATCH: Alexis Avila found guilty of throwing newborn in dumpster sentenced to 16 years, Southbound lanes closed on n. Lamesa Rd. The Warbirds will have a new quarterback leading the way in Skyler Howard. Coach Blakely help lead the West Texas Warbirds to their first Championship in 2021 and he also has two personal Championships while playing with the Lakeland Thunderbolts in Florida and The West Texas Roughnecks. Arlington: Vernon Sharpe, Jr. 7-22, Leslie Stone 3-13, Dy'lan Jones 1-2, Delenzia Turner-Green 1-2, Chris Ware 1-(-7). Kicking off the weekend the expansion Fayetteville Mustangs (1-1) will take on the (0-2) West Texas Warbirds in Odessa, TX with kickoff set for 7:30pm (CST). ", West Texas Warbirds 70, Arlington Longhorns 6. For more information regarding expansion opportunities or partnerships, contact Commissioner Chris Siegfried [email protected]. The West Texas Warbirds will hold a news conference on Sunday afternoon to address the fight. "Professional Indoor Football Coming to West Texas in 2020", "New West Texas indoor football team reveals name and logo", "Venom and Bombers ready to start season in the Amarillo Civic Center", "INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds cap off undefeated season with championship win", "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association", Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West_Texas_Warbirds&oldid=1149182903, American football teams established in 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 17:04. On December 13, 2022, Austin FC announces that the reserve club would be named Austin FC II. The first game was knocking the rust off for both teams and the second game was a traditional arena-style game.". Maybe the most shocking thing from Saturday nights indoor football brawl:Someone in a red hat and blue shirt uses a metal chair to strike a visiting player in the head.As you can see in one of the longer videos I posted, his teammates then go into the stands and fight fans pic.twitter.com/Rdi43bxGnY. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. The Dallas Jackals are a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 season as an expansion franchise. The middle 57% of Arena Football Players makes between $39,836 and $99,249, with the top 86% making $218,865. With a brief stint as the Passing Game Coordinator at Edinburgh High School, Tate then became the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the Ballinger Bearcats. This is Coach Robinsons 5th season coaching football. Assistant Athletic Trainer: Bernardo Gonzalez when players, coaches and fans all brawled in the stands following the conclusion of the action . The Warbirds won 47-28. The Venom and Warbirds instead launched the Lone Star Series, a series of games between the two CIF Texas teams and a few other Texas-based semiprofessional teams. Raul is extremely excited about coming back to the Warbirds Family on a quest for another Championship in the 2022 season. [email protected]. Buy tickets for Ector County Coliseum- Box Office Solutions from Etix West Texas: Aaron Dilworth 45 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). The move increases the chance of the Cobras staying undefeated in the snake pit. "You have to learn your guys and learn their speed. 7/18/2022 7:54 AM PT. WTX Indoor Football, LLC Ector . Thrweatt went on to play professional football with stops along the way at Abilene Roughriders, Cen Tex Barracudas, and the West Texas Roughnecks. They were formerly part of the Champions Indoor Football League but have since gone independent for the 2021 season. ODESSA, Texas The indoor football season kicks off on Saturday when the Warbirds head to Amarillo to face the Venom. We are taking the appropriate steps to mitigate any possibility of reoccurrence in future seasons by working with the Coliseum and ECSO on improved proactive measures as well as response management, Kertis said. and gives back to the community. With the . The Warbirds are based in Odessa, Texas, with home games at the Ector County Coliseum. "I had to make a play for my team and it worked out just fine," Ball said. WTX Indoor Football, LLC Ector County Coliseum (432) 653-4509 [email protected] The West Texas defense also had a strong showing, limiting Arlington quarterbacks Vernon Sharpe, Jr. and Chris Ware to 134 yards combined through the air. West Texas Warbirds - West Texas Warbirds. Final. The victory set up a championship showdown between the Warbirds and the Amarillo Venom at 7 p.m. July 24 at the Ector County Coliseum. [3] The Warbirds defeated the Venom, 7960 to claim the Lone Star Series championship. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Saturday night with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter of the indoor football game between the West Texas Warbirds and Dallas . A road victory this week would keep the Empire on track for defending their title as many teams rise to the challenge this season including a Carolina Cobra team that recovered a major weapon this week on both sides of the ball. They have an impressive roster, especially with the addition of Nathen Mace. The team was originally a member of Champions Indoor Football, but never played a league game due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team was originally a member of Champions Indoor Football, but never played a league game due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Blakely comes with 10 years of knowledge and 11 years of field experience, in this very intense fast pace game of football. get your season tickets now !!!!! This week the Cobras recovered their 2022 NAL Ironman of the Year WR/DB Dj Myers, a game-changing athlete who returns to the team after playing in the USFL. Arlington Renegades. Warbirds defensive lineman Deveon Ball made his presence known early with a 25-yard interception return of a Sharpe pass in the first quarter to set up a score. KOSA, the CBS affiliate in the Odessa area, believes the brawl lasted upwards of 10 minutes. But we've all done it before and really coming together.". Add languages. Head Coach: Tate Smith San Antonio Gunslingers (3-0)The only undefeated team left in the National Arena League the Gunslingers look hot taking down tough opponents like Carolina, Jacksonville, and Albany all in stride as they enjoy a very rewarding bye week to rest & recover on the San Antonio riverfront as they return in week 5 to face the Fayetteville Mustangs on the road in North Carolina. Conger obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University where he played for the Greyhounds from 1981-84. The West Texas Warbirds indoor football team announced it will play an independent schedule for the 2021 season due to scheduling conflicts and COVID-19 related issues. Even with all the new players as West Texas is returning eight players from last year's team. AMARILLO, TX. (432) 653-4509 The Arlington Renegades are a professional American football team based in Arlington, Texas. West Texas Warbirds (0-2) . SCHEDULE. Ector County Coliseum Head coach Damon Ware and six players have left the team. The West Texas Warbirds call Odessa, TX home. He works on the offense side of the football and helps current Head Coach Tate Smith. Blakely brings many successful years of coaching, playing, and passion for the game. [4], Amarillo and West Texas officially left the CIF and turned their Lone Star Series from the previous season into the Arena Football Association (AFA) in November 2021.

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