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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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SWJCFC Regular Season Champs

SWJCFC Regular Season Champs

Chase Upton October 30, 2024

Apache Football Secures Top Seed and 500th Win with Dramatic Walk-Off Tyler Junior College’s No.12 nationally ranked football team picked up a 16-13 victory over No.9 Kilgore College (5-2, 3-2) to...

TJC Football vs. Trinity Valley Community College

TJC Football vs. Trinity Valley Community College

Ashley Canel September 19, 2024

The 100th face off of the Apaches vs TVCC cardinals ended in a Trinity Valley defeat of 14-7 in overtime thanks to an overtime pass completion by the Apaches and a strong defensive performance. In...

TJC Football vs. Georgia Military College

TJC Football vs. Georgia Military College

Ashley Canel September 12, 2024

As the apaches jog onto the field, wide receiver Grant Peretz walks to the end of the field for a prayer at the beginning of TJC’s first home game. During the second quarter against Georgia Military...

TJC defeats Blinn College 52-27 at Homecoming game

TJC defeats Blinn College 52-27 at Homecoming game

Catalaya Demarco October 17, 2023

Homecoming is a vital part of college football, especially in Texas. Student Kamala Briggs said homecoming symbolizes “tradition, spirit, and community.” The dedication of the TJC coaches and football...

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Featured Football Player 

LSean Thomas August 30, 2023

TJC cornerback No. 4 Jayveus Lyons is from Dalworth, Texas. Lyons played at Euless Trinity High School. He’s 19 years old, 5’11", and 170 pounds. Lyons said, “it’s been hot, but you just have...

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GRIDIRON ROUNDUP: BOOTY, APACHES OUTPACE OPPOSITION

Colton Hollis November 18, 2021

Defensive Tackle Jacob Humphrey runs with the flag before the game. Photo by Alexa Glenn With there being only one regular season football game left for the Tyler Junior College Apaches, it’s...

Apaches dominate Jaguars 48-7

Apaches dominate Jaguars 48-7

Jared Jones September 23, 2021

The Apaches had a tune-up game against the Resolution Prep Academy Jaguars, with both teams entering the matchup with only one loss. TJC dominated from start to finish, winning 48-7. TJC Quarterback...

Fall Apache sports moved to spring

Fall Apache sports moved to spring

Mary Mone September 8, 2020

 Scrimmages, practices continue per NJCAA guidelines Graphic by Andrea Valdez and Photo by Chris Swann Due to the July 13 decision by the National Junior College Athletic Association, Tyler Junior...

TJC apache football team has chance for playoffs

TJC apache football team has chance for playoffs

SharaeCorbin October 9, 2018

After the homecoming win, TJC's apache football team is now leading the Southwest Conference with a 4-1 record. If the football team keeps up our winning streak we have a fighting chance for playoffs and...

Flag Football

thedrumbeat October 27, 2015

Flag football Flag football is an annual event each fall that always draws a big crowd of local students. To come watch the games and especially in the playoffs and even more for the championship game....

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