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Local High School Teams Drive Amarillo's Growing Community Sports Movement

High school squads and local professional clubs anchor ongoing community involvement in Amarillo sports.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 17, 2026

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 on July 10, 2026 at HODGETOWN, extending their winning streak to six games after a 6-1 victory over the Midland RockHounds earlier that week. At the same time the Amarillo War Birds prepared for their first home game of the season against the Sioux City Bandits on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum.

High School Softball Momentum

Randall High School and Amarillo High School softball teams are both set to compete in the state tournament starting Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Randall Lady Raiders made their second consecutive state tournament appearance after defeating West Plains Lady Wolves 4-2 on Friday. The Lady Sandies will host Caprock Lady Longhorns on Saturday for the district play opener at 12:00 p.m. These appearances place local high school programs at the center of sustained community interest.

Professional Team Activity

The Sod Poodles result at HODGETOWN and the War Birds return to the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum illustrate how established clubs draw residents into regular attendance and support. Eric Bach has been announced as the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Amarillo Sod Poodles for the 2026 season, replacing the previous voice. The change keeps local coverage tied to the same venues and teams that residents already follow.

Next Steps for Fans

Residents can follow the Sod Poodles schedule through team channels and attend the War Birds game at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum. High school supporters can track the Randall Lady Raiders and Amarillo High Sandies results from the Alamodome. These events continue to connect daily community routines with organized sport across Amarillo.

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