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Amarillo Embraces Sports: Baseball, Football, High School Athletics Thrive

Events across baseball, high school athletics and arena football show ongoing community involvement in Amarillo sports.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 on Friday night, July 10, 2026, extending their winning streak to six games after also winning 6-1 against Midland RockHounds. These matches at local venues draw residents who follow and support the team throughout the season.

High School Athletics

The Randall Raiders and Amarillo High Sandies are set to compete in the state tournament starting Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, with Lady Sandies hosting Caprock Lady Longhorns for district play on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Amarillo High's football team faces potential playoff exclusion due to a possible ineligible player, while the Amarillo Football Chapter of TASO is struggling with a significant referee shortage for the upcoming season. These activities involve students and families in structured athletic programs across the city.

Arena Football Return

Arena football returns to Amarillo nearly two years later with the Amarillo War Birds playing their first home game on Friday against the Sioux City Bandits at 6:30 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum. Eric Bach has been announced as the new play-by-play voice for the Amarillo Sod Poodles for the 2026 season, and Javier Colina will return as part of the Arizona Diamondbacks' coaching staff for the team. Such scheduled contests provide regular opportunities for residents to engage with organized sports.

These documented games and tournaments illustrate continued local interest in athletics without specific participation counts available in current reports. Residents can follow upcoming matchups through team schedules at venues like the Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum and high school fields to stay connected with community sports offerings.

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