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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M transfer Chris Hacopian dominates Cape League with Player of the Week nod
Summer league baseball has treated Texas A&M players well across their respective leagues. The Cape Cod Baseball League recently recognized an Aggie transfer as its Player of the Week. On July 27, third baseman Chris Hacopian was named the Cape Cod Baseball League Franklin Sports Player of the Week. He dominated against high-level competition, leading the league with nine hits and tying for the lead in total bases with 12. He slashed .500/.526/.667/1.193, racking up three RBIs and a stolen base with the Y-D Red Sox. Hacopian has been a standout all summer, ranking in the top 10 for hits (32), doubles (6), and triples (1). He also placed in the top 20 for RBIs (16), batting average (.274), slugging percentage (.393), and OPS (.739). These numbers bode well for Aggie fans eager to see another reliable bat in the 2026 lineup. Check out the official announcement from the Cape League's X account below. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'I Want to Be Remembered for More Than Numbers'—Perez's vision for Aggie softball
Texas A&M All-American Mya Perez has developed into one of the most complete hitters in the SEC, becoming a national household name in the softball ranks. From clutch at-bats to quiet leadership, Perez powered through a defining season. One that delivered accolades, exposed heartbreak, and cemented her role as a standard-bearer for the program's future. To hear it in her own words, we sat down with Mya Perez to talk about her record-breaking run, the pressure behind the plate, and what comes next as she leaves her mark on Aggie softball. As the saying goes, records are meant to be broken, and Perez did just that, surpassing the four-decade-old RBI record, ending the season with 73. This was a significant jump in production for her, and she discussed how her approach had evolved from her freshman year of trying to prove herself to becoming a consistent hitter that her team and coaches could rely on. "I feel like my coaches just worked on me to stay consistent...... Swing, instead of trying to kill it all the time, it was more just, I was trying to get a base hit every at bat. I wasn't trying to hit a home run or anything or do anything extra. Just get my job done, be consistent, and win." It wasn't always easy, and after being used to success, trying to work her way into an SEC lineup full of upperclassmen came with some pressure 'I was pressing because I wanted to do good—I just wanted to find my place.' But she didn't go it alone. Veteran players like Trinity Cannon, Jazz Hill, and Rylan Wiggins helped ground her with encouragement and perspective. 'They helped me find who I am as a player and reminded me never to give up.' Early in the 2025 Aggie softball season, they appeared to have all the tools to be a contender, and they were playing with a level of confidence that turned heads. Mya knew immediately they were in for a special season from the beginning. "I feel like opening weekend was a big weekend for us. You know, we've got to show who we are. And our team was like so close. We were all sisters and family. So, it just made playing like so much fun. Our hitting was on, our pitching was on, our defense was on, everything couldn't be better." The Aggies' early playoff exit hit harder than most imagined. Expectations were sky-high. The talent was undeniable. Yet, postseason heartbreak reshaped the narrative, and coach Ford knows they will hit the drawing board with the same goal of making it back to the postseason. "I feel like it was never really processed, you know, we all know that we're going to come back and work harder and get to the World Series.... I just think our team is definitely going to put in the work and put in 110% just so we can get there.""I think we're all pretty upset about what happened. But we don't even need to hear a message to know that we just got to work. She's (Coach Ford) ready for next season. We're all ready. We're just ready to move on from that game last season." With the 2025 season in the books and the off-season in full swing, Mya is back in the lab focusing on where she can improve, not just on the field but in the locker room. "Fielding at first and maybe just, uh, continuing to be more consistent. So I'm just going to keep working on those two things. Also want to work on outside of, like physical ability is being a leader, and being somebody that the freshmen look up to and the underclassmen." Mya Perez understands that early struggles can shake a player's confidence. Having walked through that uncertainty herself, she's now using her platform to uplift the next wave of Aggies. Her message to younger teammates is rooted in hard-earned wisdom. "Just because you failed doesn't mean you're done yet. Obviously you gotta trust the process and keep working, keep your head down and just push, you know. Always have a goal and keep reaching it. Just remember like, this is a game of failure, it's gonna happen. So just keep working and don't give up on yourself and trust the process." For Perez, legacy isn't just about numbers. It's about impact. She's grateful for the milestones and the records she's chasing, but she's more invested in the impression she leaves on teammates, the culture she helps shape, and the standard she sets for what it means to wear Maroon & White with pride. "I want to be remembered as someone who's positive. I took that role on a little bit last year just to be positive. I want to be somebody that they could always talk to, somebody who's always smiling. I feel like that's always big for me. I'm always smiling. There's never a time where I'm not." As Mya Perez gears up for another chapter in Aggieland, she's not just chasing another record; she's setting a tone. Her story is a blueprint for grit, growth, and quiet leadership. Whether it's a clutch RBI or a dugout smile, Perez leads with purpose. And as younger Aggies lace up and look her way, they won't just see a star, they'll see someone who showed up in every moment, ready to lift the program to new heights. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M finalizes 2025 football roster ahead of season opener
The Texas A&M football roster is officially locked in for the 2025 season. All player measurements and jersey numbers have been updated on the team's website, offering fans a clearer look at who will take the field this fall. It's been a chaotic offseason for the Aggies starting with the house settlement being approved, which sparked a wave of new lawsuits. The summer also saw a whirlwind of recruiting action, including the high-profile commitment and eventual decommitment of Micah Hudson. On the lighter side, several football and softball players took part in a crowd-pleasing 'Celebrity Softball Game,' giving fans a fun break from the intensity of the offseason. Now, with the season opener just a month away, attention turns toward on-field preparation. In about a week, the Aggie football team will begin gearing up for their August 30 showdown against UTSA at Kyle Field. Among all scholarship players—including incoming freshmen and transfers—only Jerome Myles didn't report early, joining the squad in June. And yes, everyone else is accounted for… except Shemar Stewart, who is working out with the team while he waits for his NFL contract to be finalized. You can view the updated roster here. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
CBC
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Saint Andrews-born author creates magical world inspired by Stonehammer Geopark
Social Sharing Author Laura Keating lives in Nova Scotia, but she grew up in Saint Andrews and says her "heart still remains in New Brunswick." Her horror novella Agony's Lodestone is part of this year's Books and Backroads series. Readers in six small communities in rural areas of New Brunswick took part in book clubs in CBC's partnership with New Brunswick public libraries — reading books from all genres and all with a connection to New Brunswick. Agony's Lodestone was read by a group of students at the Nackawic Public School Library. It tells the story of Aggie, a woman who stumbles into a mysterious world while searching for her sister, who has been missing for decades. During the search, Aggie enters a haunted forest, where time and space are unstable and shift, which Keating said parallels the emotional state of the book's characters. Themes of guilt and grief Keating said she wrote Agony's Lodestone at a time when a lot of grief horror was being written because of the pandemic. "I think a lot of the world was feeling a certain sense of guilt and grief," she said. "There's a lot of loss and a lot of huge life changes that happened during that time. I think that just sort of carried into my writing." Novellas are common in horror, she said, because they are the perfect length for what the genre tries to achieve. "It's sort of like if you're watching a horror movie," Keating said. "A good 90-minute film seems perfect for ratcheting up that tension, getting the sense, getting the thrills and the chills and then tightly wrapping it up." Agony's Lodestone is set in a fictionalized version of Saint John called Lancaster Falls. It also includes a fictionalized version of the Irving Nature Park called Cannon Park. Throughout the search in the story, Aggie feels guilt and responsibility for her sister's disappearance. As the search unfolds, unexpected video evidence emerges, casting even more confusion. Young adult readers in Nackawic found that themes of guilt and grief coursed powerfully through the book. 'Really cool' to highlight different types of fiction Books and Backroads features books from all genres, and Keating was pleased to have hers on the list. "In particular, genre fiction — things like horror and thrillers — don't always get as much of a spotlight in the Canadian literary body as our more traditional literature," she said. "I kind of just let the characters speak for themselves as I thought they would develop in their own ways and feelings given the scenario." Part of the story includes a theory, not considered scientific, known as the "stone tape theory." It holds that stones or rocks get charged with energy, causing reactions that can make people believe they have encountered ghosts or spirits. Keating said New Brunswick's geological formations in the Stonehammer Geopark, combined with the Bay of Fundy tides, struck her as the perfect combination. "And I thought, 'Oh, it's like you needed something to charge a stone battery," she said. "What would be better than the highest tides in the world?'" Students in the Nackawic book club felt the book was a great combination of folklore and psychological horror. Keating said she's heard it described as "folk horror," a genre that uses isolated woodland settings. She's also heard from readers who call it "cosmic horror," which refers to works by authors like H.P. Lovecraft, who wrote with the idea that there is so much more to the world than we can ever know and that to even try "would actually drive the human mind insane." When Keating heard that student Maggie Crabbe "was afraid to go to bed" after reading the book, her answer, like the best horror novella, was short and sharp: "Mission accomplished."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Emergency surgery for Texas A&M's Reveille X sparks emotional fan response
Aggies send love as Reveille X recovers from emergency eye surgery (Image via Getty) Texas A&M's iconic live mascot, Reveille X, underwent surgery this week to have her right eye removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma and discovered abnormal tissue. The 5-year-old Rough Collie, affectionately known as the "First Lady of Aggieland," was closely monitored by her Mascot Corporals before the university's veterinary team decided the procedure was necessary. The school confirmed the successful operation on Wednesday, easing the concerns of thousands of Aggie fans. Reveille is now recovering well and expected to return to mascot duties by fall. Glaucoma diagnosis led to urgent decision According to Texas A&M, Reveille's eye had shown signs of 'cloudiness and discomfort,' prompting a check-up at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. After further evaluation, abnormal tissue was discovered, and the surgical team chose to remove the eye 'out of an abundance of caution.' In an official university release, Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III said, 'I'm grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully, has been discharged and is resting comfortably.' The surgery was performed by experts at Texas A&M's highly ranked veterinary school, ensuring Reveille received top-tier care. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn more about Sterilization Using Autoclave Technology contentcuehub Search Now Undo Her caretakers will continue to monitor her recovery closely in the coming weeks. 'She will be back' — Reveille's duties to resume in fall Despite the surgery, Reveille's days of cheering from the sidelines are far from over. The university says she will resume full mascot duties once she recovers, including riding in her custom cart 'Rev Force One' and attending Aggie football games at Kyle Field. President Welsh reassured fans in his message: 'She will take a brief hiatus from engagements as she fully recovers, but you can expect Miss Rev to be back to enjoying all her favorite activities—cruising on Rev Force One, attending classes, cheering on the Aggies and being loved and cared for by her Aggie family.' Reveille X, who became the official mascot in May 2021, is the 10th collie to represent the Aggies since the tradition began in 1931. Her status as Cadet General and symbolic leader of the Corps of Cadets highlights her importance in university culture. Fans and former students send Reveille their love Social media exploded with heartfelt messages from alumni, students, and dog lovers. From Instagram comments to alumni posts, Aggies rallied around the collie who's more than just a mascot—she's a living legacy. Many shared stories of meeting Reveille at campus events and games, calling her 'the soul of Texas A&M.' The university summed it up best in its official statement: 'Reveille is not only a beloved mascot, she is family to the entire Aggie community.' Also read: Packers expose what's powering the NFL's historic boom in revenue and reach FAQs was Reveille X's eye removed? She was diagnosed with glaucoma, and during surgery, veterinarians found abnormal tissue, leading to removal of the right eye to prevent further health issues. did Reveille X become mascot? She took over in May 2021 after Reveille IX's retirement. She was born on Sept 5, 2019. Reveille return to football games? Yes. The school confirmed she will resume mascot duties in the fall, once fully recovered. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
