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ENMU Athletics News Big Success and More on the Way for Gridiron Hounds
Awards continue to roll in for Head Coach Josh Lynn (BS 03) and the Lone Star Conference Co-Champion Greyhound football team, after their meteoric rise during the 2013 season. After being selected as the Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year, Lynn was also chosen as the Super Region Four Coach of the Year by both the Don Hansen Football Gazette and the American Football Coaches Association. In addition to the honors received by Coach Lynn, Christian Long was selected as an All-American at the fullback position by Beyond Sports Network. Long and Kevin Reaves also were chosen as All-Super Region Four performers by the Don Hansen Football Gazette with the possibility of receiving All-America honors. All of the awards come after the Hounds rebounded from a 1-3 start and rallied from a 28-point deficit at Angelo State. Eastern won the final six games of the season, posting their fifth-ever win over Texas A&M-Kingsville, the first Wagon Wheel win since 2004, and the first home victory over Midwestern State since 1998. In the win over MSU, Eastern snapped the Mustang’s string of 29 consecutive quarters with at least three points. 14
Green & Silver | May 2014
Earning their first conference championship since 1991, the Greyhounds hope to build on their success for the upcoming 2014 season. National Signing Day in February gave that success a jumpstart as Coach Lynn and staff received 25 National Letters of Intent. However, Coach Lynn isn’t satisfied just yet. “It’s an exciting time for Greyhound Football. We have 17 starters coming back for the 2014 season. Our focus is not to get complacent and continue to work and build on the momentum from last season.” The Greyhounds are set to open their season on the road at New Mexico Highlands on September 6th.
New Letterman’s Club
After years of numerous alumni requesting that the athletic department organize an alumni letterman’s club, it is with great anticipation that we launch “E” Club. “E” Club will be a place for fellowship among the elite group of former student-athletes who were awarded a letter during their time at Eastern. Please look for more information on the goeasternathletics.com website as this group evolves.
Rebuilding Zia Basketball
After qualifying for the Lone Star Conference (LSC) tournament in each of the past two seasons, the Zia basketball team has a new head coach, in Josh Prock. Prock and his assistant, Jeff Caha, bring a new and exciting culture to the program. With their combined previous successes and experience at the Division I, II and III levels, they bring a discipline and playing style that the team of young returners, and a few new faces, have bought into. On November 30, his squad made their home debut and earned their first victory, in a 73-66 win over Oklahoma Panhandle. Throughout the season Prock’s team has continued to improve. That fact was on clear display when Tori Tucker led a come-from-behind effort over Cameron, in which she scored 15 points in the final 3:57 of the season’s LSC opener to lift ENMU to a 70-61 win.
Spring Sports
The Spring 2014 season started with two returning coaches and a pair of new faces in the dugouts. Track and Field Mike Barbee returns for his second season with the track & field teams and looks to build on the successes of his first season. The team features All-LSC returnees from last year in Kaspars Briska, Joseph Metcalf, and Isaiah Samoei.
