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Amarillo Sports Roundup: Sod Poodles Extend Streak, War Birds Return and High School Teams Head to State

Local baseball, arena football and softball squads posted results on the field during the week of July 10.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 on Friday, July 10, 2026, at HODGETOWN, extending their winning streak to three games.

Sod Poodles Baseball

The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 on Friday, July 10, 2026, at HODGETOWN, extending their winning streak to three games. Eric Bach has been announced as the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Amarillo Sod Poodles for the 2026 season. These on-field results and the broadcast change provide continuity for the team during its schedule at the downtown ballpark.

Amarillo War Birds Arena Football

Arena football returned to Amarillo for the first time in nearly two years with the Amarillo War Birds playing their home opener against the Sioux City Bandits at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum. The Amarillo War Birds, a member of the National Arena League, won their season-opening game in overtime against Louisiana prior to their first home game. The return of the NAL franchise at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum marks a resumption of indoor football action for local fans.

High School Softball

The Randall Raiders and Amarillo High Sandies are set to compete in the state softball tournament starting Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Randall took down West Plains 4-2 on Friday. Both programs from the Amarillo area advance with recent victories as they prepare for the tournament venue in San Antonio.

Broadcast Update

Eric Bach has been announced as the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Amarillo Sod Poodles for the 2026 season. The addition supports coverage of home games at HODGETOWN alongside the other local team developments this week. Local supporters can follow continued action through established team channels and venues.

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