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TJC Vs. Navarro

Ian Frye, Photo Editor November 5, 2025

The Tyler Junior College Apaches went head to head with Navarro’s Bulldogs with TJC ending the game six points ahead (20-14) and stopping Navarro from scoring in the end of the last quarter mere yards...

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. 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...

Photo courtesy of TJC Athletics

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...

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...

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