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Recent TEXAS STAMPEDE WHEELCHAIR RUGBY News

Texas to play for 3rd at Code of Honor Cup

By The herd 02/15/2025, 8:45pm CST

Rematch with Michigan

The Texas Stampede wheelchair rugby team has been making waves at the Code of Honor Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, this weekend. After a strong start, winning their first two matches, they faced off against the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports Team today in a tightly contested game. Despite showing resilience, the Stampede fell short in a 55–49 loss. Head coach Gabriel Garcia reflected on the challenges his team faced, saying, "Tough day for the team. We had a difficult time running our sets. We need to come together tomorrow and play like we know how."

 

Looking to rebound, the Stampede entered the crossovers with a chance to advance to the championship game. Their opponents, WWAR, provided a tough challenge, and despite their best efforts, the Stampede couldn’t close out the game, losing 51–47. With the loss, Texas finds themselves in the 3rd/4th place rematch tomorrow against Michigan. 

 

The Stampede, with their fierce determination and passion for the sport, will surely look to bounce back and give it their all in the final game. For more information on the team and their journey, fans can visit www.fearthesteer.org

Texas Takes Two

By The herd 02/14/2025, 6:00pm CST

Texas wins against WWAR and St. Louis in pool play

The Texas Stampede, has had a strong start in the Code of Honor Cup, which is taking place this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. The Stampede's opening day featured impressive victories over both WWAR and St. Louis, teams filled with former and current USA Paralympians. The team’s performance showed incredible skill and teamwork, as they took on these formidable opponents, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament.

 

Head Coach Gabriel Garcia praised his team's performance after their first day of competition, saying, "We had a good day on court. Everyone on the team played well after being off since November. I liked the way we communicated and used the court together. We have a big day of competition tomorrow and are looking forward to it." Garcia's positive outlook was reflected in the on-court chemistry, as the Stampede executed their game plan with precision and determination.

 

The victories were made possible by a well-balanced roster that saw three key lines working together seamlessly. The first line of Verdin, Pabon, Kirkland, Bowser, and Compton led the charge, with the second line of Curtis, Pabon, and Dunn keeping the momentum going. Finally, the line of Hennagir, Verdin, Kirkland, and Dunn closed out the wins. Garcia was especially proud of his team’s depth, commenting, "I was super proud to see the way we were able to substitute and use the entire team for the victories."

 

Looking ahead, the Stampede returns to action tomorrow with a tough challenge against the University of Michigan. Thanks to their impressive victories today, the Stampede has earned a crossover match against one of the top teams in Pool A later in the day, setting the stage for a thrilling continuation of the Code of Honor Cup. For more information about the Texas Stampede and the Code of Honor Cup, visit www.fearthesteer.org

Code of Honor cup schedule released

By The herd 02/14/2025, 9:00am CST

Texas to play in Group B

This weekend, the Texas Stampede wheelchair rugby team is gearing up for an exciting competition at the Code of Honor Cup in Louisville, Kentucky. The tournament will feature high-stakes pool play, with the Stampede going head-to-head against formidable teams such as the University of Michigan, St. Louis, and WWAR. These matches will be crucial in shaping the team's strategy as they prepare for upcoming national championships. 

A Stampede's spokesman shared his excitement about the competition, saying, "We have a great pool with some exciting games early on. This tournament, which has the best teams we've seen all year, will be great for us as we prepare for the 2024–2025 national championships."

For more information and to stay updated on game results throughout the tournament, be sure to visit www.fearthesteer.org