Former Martins Mill Lady Mustang and Texas Woman’s University basketball standout Jada Celsur joins Kyle Owens on East Texas Sports Now to break down her career.

The episode covers the numbers behind her career—four straight LSC championships, three straight tournament titles, a South Central Regional championship, a national runner-up finish, and her place across the TWU record book in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. But beyond the stats, Jada talks about what mattered most to her during the recruiting process and why the family atmosphere at TWU helped shape her college experience.

Kyle and Jada also discuss her journey from East Texas high school basketball at Martins Mill to the college level, the culture behind sustained winning, and the relationships that made the biggest impact throughout her career. If you follow East Texas girls basketball, college hoops, or love hearing from athletes who built a legacy, this episode is a must-listen.

Kyle Owens sits down with Bullard Panthers baseball head coach Chad Sherman to talk about the growth of Bullard baseball and the challenges of leading a hometown program on East Texas Sports Now. Sherman reflects on his journey from Bullard High School graduate to head coach and explains how his background as a college baseball coach has shaped his approach at the high school level.

The episode covers the adjustments that come with coaching in a school setting—from classroom responsibilities to practice rules and the day-to-day demands of building a program. Sherman also talks about district competition, preparing his team for stronger opponents, and why experience against good teams matters when the stakes rise later in the season.

It’s a strong look inside East Texas high school baseball, player development, coaching philosophy, and what the Panthers need to do to keep progressing. If you follow Bullard baseball or East Texas district races, this episode is worth the listen.

In this episode of East Texas Sports Now, Kyle Owens talks East Texas high school softball Mineola Softball coach Taelor Cheshire after a huge 4–3 district win over Grand Saline. It was the kind of game every softball fan loves—tight, physical, emotional, and decided by clutch defense in the final moments, including a game-ending double play.

The episode highlights this team’s strong 4–0 start in district play and why this group has become such a tough out. From relentless work ethic to the value of travel ball experience, the conversation covers what’s fueling the team’s success and how those offseason reps are showing up in big in-game moments. Kyle also touches on the talent on the roster, including players committed to competing at the college softball level.

This episode covers district softball intensity, late-inning pressure, defensive execution, key hitters, pitching challenges, and what it takes to keep winning in East Texas. If you follow East Texas softball, district races, and teams making serious noise this season, this is a great listen.

Kyle Owens welcomes a special guest to East Texas Sports Now: WWE NXT Champion Joe Hendry. Joe joins the show to talk all things professional wrestling. What it takes to perform at the highest level, what makes NXT such a unique brand, and why the in-ring style is as demanding and physical as any sport.

The conversation opens with Vengeance Day, where Joe defended the NXT Championship in a hard-hitting match against Ricky Saints. Joe breaks down the atmosphere of the event, how physical that bout was, and what it means to walk out still holding the title. Kyle also jumps into the fan experience. Joe’s “say his name and he appears” momentum, the energy of NXT crowds, and why live wrestling is something you have to see in person if you get the chance.

From there, Joe discusses the grind behind the scenes: staying ready, staying healthy, and delivering a wild show from start to finish. If you’re a WWE fan, follow NXT every week, or want a look at the mindset of a champion, this episode is for you.