Amarillo Teams Win Big as Arena Football Season Launches

The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 on Friday, July 10, 2026, at HODGETOWN. The win marked their third victory in recent games.

Baseball Results This Week

The Amarillo Sod Poodles extended their momentum with the 8-3 result against the Arkansas Travelers. The game took place at HODGETOWN. The Amarillo Bombers also secured a win, defeating the New Mexico Runners 14-11 in their regular season home finale on Monday.

Arena Football Return

Arena football returns to Amarillo for the first time in nearly two years. The Amarillo War Birds will host the Sioux City Bandits at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum. Fans can expect the matchup to feature the National Arena League clubs at the downtown venue.

High School Tennis Competition

Two Amarillo-area high school teams head to the state tournament. The Randall Raiders and Amarillo High Sandies will compete starting Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Randall has already made back-to-back state trips.

New Broadcaster for Sod Poodles

Eric Bach has been introduced as the new play-by-play voice for the Amarillo Sod Poodles for the 2026 season. He replaces the previous broadcaster for home and road coverage.

These results and upcoming events keep local fans engaged with teams across baseball, arena football and high school tennis. Residents can follow updates through local sports coverage for further schedule details.