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Sod Poodles Extend Win Streak; War Birds Host First Home Game

Amarillo teams posted recent wins across baseball, basketball and arena football ahead of this week's scheduled matchups.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles won three straight games in early July 2026, including an 8-3 victory over Arkansas on July 10 and a 6-1 win against Midland on July 12, to extend their streak to six games and reach a 44-40 overall record.

Sod Poodles Extend Winning Streak

Those results kept the Sod Poodles competitive in their league during the first half of the month. The club plays its home games at a local ballpark and draws regular crowds from across the city.

High School Basketball District Openers

District 3-5A basketball opened in December with Amarillo High Sandies defeating Plainview 58-30 in the boys game and 62-38 in the girls game. The Sandies opened district play at 1-0 and 3-0 respectively. Tascosa also won its opener against Lubbock High, 72-41 and 75-38.

Arena Football Returns to Civic Center Coliseum

Arena football returned to Amarillo for the first time in nearly two years when the Amarillo War Birds prepared to host the Sioux City Bandits on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Coliseum. Tickets ranged from $10 to $15. The Amarillo Wranglers also remained active at the same venue.

West Texas A&M and Hall of Fame Notes

West Texas A&M Buffaloes football was scheduled to play at Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon this week. Separately, the 66th Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame recently awarded its recipients while local high schools led the 4A UIL Lone Star Cup standings.

Teams across these leagues continue regular-season schedules with the next set of home contests set for the coming days at established local venues.

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