Ronald Clark
Sports Reporter
Lubbock, Texas
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Ronald Clark joined KCBD NewsChannel 11 as a Sports Reporter/MMJ in March of 2020.
He grew up in Inglewood, California where his passion for sports and storytelling launched him into his future career. He graduated from the University of Oregon with his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2010.
Since graduating, Ronald worked for the Bend Bulletin newspaper as a prep sports assistant, then climbed the ladder at KEZI 9 News in Eugene, OR over the span of four years. He was initially brought in as a weekend editor, before spending a year producing the weekday morning news show, then three years as a sports producer/MMJ.
In his free time, Ronald loves to play basketball, watch movies, sports, and hang out with friends. He’s excited to cover some of the best prep athletes in the country, and help tell their stories.
If you have a sports story idea, you can send him an email at ronald.clark@kcbd.com.
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The third-seeded Texas Tech men’s basketball team is moving on to the Sweet 16 in the West Region after beating 11-seed Notre Dame 59-53.
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The Red Raiders' 97 points set a new season high. They will take on the winner of six-seed Alabama and 11-seed Notre Dame on Sunday.
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LCU Men’s Basketball fell to Colorado Mesa 63-62 in the D-2 NCAA men’s tournament at Rip Griffin Center on Sunday night.
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Texas Tech men’s basketball was picked as a three seed in the West Regional of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Texas Tech and Montana State are set to play Friday, March 18 at 12:45 p.m. Lubbock time.
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team dropped a close game in the Big 12 Championship game against the one seed, Kansas 74-65 in the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri Saturday afternoon.
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team survived a late second-half scare in the semifinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championships, beating Oklahoma 56-55 to advance to the conference championship game.
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team advanced to the Semifinals of the Big 12 Championships in Kansas City, Missouri after beating Iowa State 72-41 on Thursday.
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The Texas Tech women’s basketball team dropped their first-round game of the Big 12 women’s championship to Oklahoma 73-58, ending their year with an (11-19) overall record.
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The Sands Lady Mustangs are the eighth KCBD Hoop Madness Team of the Week for the 2022 season.
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The Texas Tech Lady Raiders closed with an 82-57 loss to the fifth-ranked Baylor Bears.
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In their Area Round matchup of the playoffs against Midland Greenwood, the Matadors beat them 55-30 to add to their collection of gold balls this season.
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Next, Texas Tech returns home to host TCU on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7 p.m. in the United Supermarkets Arena.
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders dropped their fifth game in a row at home, losing to West Virginia 73 - 62.
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team swept their series over the seventh ranked Baylor Bears with an 83-73 victory
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Texas Tech women’s basketball team outlasted the 15th ranked Oklahoma Sooners 97-87, for their second road win of the season.
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In their final regular season matchup against Southcrest Christian, KPA beat the Warriors 46-40 to claim the district title.
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Texas Tech women’s basketball team's losing streak reaches seven games in a row after the Lady Raiders lost to Oklahoma State 62- 58.
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No. 9 Texas Tech wins 82-69 in their Big 12 matchup against TCU.
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The New Home Leopards are the fifth KCBD Hoop Madness Team of the Week for the 2022 season.
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The Texas Tech Lady Raiders dropped their fifth game in a row on Saturday, falling to Kansas State 82-75.
The No. 14 Red Raiders outlasted West Virginia on the road to get just their second win in Morgantown.
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Texas Tech men’s basketball home game win streak reached 13 on Saturday evening, after the Red Raiders knocked off Mississippi State, 76-50.
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The Lady Pirates beat Monterey and Coronado by 10 points each to improve to (21-4) on the season. The veteran-led team beat the Lady Plainsmen 67-57 and the Lady Mustangs 51-41.
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Texas Tech men's basketball remains undefeated at home after beating West Virginia 78-65.
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In their seventh district match-up against Friona, the Lady Cubs beat the Squaws 98-30 to improve to (7-0) in district play.
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Next, Texas Tech will return to Lubbock to host the 25th ranked Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the United Supermarkets Arena.
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After playing in just eight games for the University of Texas, freshman guard Jaylon Tyson is transferring to Texas Tech.
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In their first district matchup against All Saints, the Golden Lions beat the Patriots 41 - 28 for what is believed to be their first win over All Saints.
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The Texas Tech Lady Raiders fell 57-55 to Oklahoma State in their third Big 12 conference game on Saturday night.
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With the return of three players to the lineup, the 25th ranked Texas Tech men’s basketball team beat the sixth ranked Kansas Jayhawks 75-67.
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With seven available players, Texas Tech men’s basketball team took #11 Iowa State to the final horn, losing 51-47.
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The Lady Raiders returned to action after canceling their final non-conference game against Incarnate Word last Wednesday due to COVID-19 issues.
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Texas Tech football is bringing in Zach Kittley to serve as new head coach Joey McGuire’s offensive coordinator.
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In their State Semifinals matchup of the playoffs against Klondike, the Matadors beat the Cougars 66-20 for their fourteenth straight win (14-0) of the season.
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The Red Raiders tied the series last season following a come-from-behind 24-23 victory that was capped by a 25-yard game-winning field goal from Jonathan Garibay as time expired.
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In their Regional matchup of the TAPPS Playoffs against Pantego Christian, the Eagles beat the Panthers 31-28 for their eleventh win (11-1) of the season.
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Texas Tech interim head coach Sonny Cumbie said, “I would anticipate Tyler being out the rest of the regular season.”
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Spur won their first district title since 1994 this year and finished the regular season with back-to-back 100-point games. They scored 104 against Knox City and their secured the crown with a 100-point performance against Paducah.
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In their week ten matchup against Levelland, the Matadors shut out the Lobos to win 21-0. Improving their record to (7-3) on the year and securing their third straight district title.
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In their week nine matchup against Denver City, the Mustangs won 30-7 to improve their record to (6-2).
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Texas Tech football traveled to Lawrence, Kansas and picked up a 41-14, blowout win over the Jayhawks on Saturday.
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In their week seven matchup against the Stanton Buffaloes, the Eagles won 54-2 to remain undefeated and improve their record to (6-0).
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After a disappointing loss to Texas last week, the Red Raiders rallied to pick up their first conference win of the season on the road at West Virginia, winning 23-20.
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Estacado’s defense is one of the top units in West Texas, but the bond on the defensive end goes far past X’s and O’s. This group is built on brotherly love.
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In their week four matchup against the Tulia Hornets, the Mules won 35-31 to improve their record to .500 at (2-2).
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The Texas Tech football team’s offense found its rhythm in a 54-21 blowout win over Florida International Saturday night.
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Brett Hall is the third and final brother to attend and play football at Shallowater High School, but the memories of attending his brothers’ games as a young boy and playing football behind the stadium with his friends are still fresh on his mind.
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In their Week Three matchup against the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes, the Tigers won 55-0 to improve their undefeated record to (3-0).
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In their week two matchup against the Clovis Wildcats, the Tigers won 62-0 to improve their undefeated record to (2-0).
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Texas Tech outlasted Houston in their season opener, winning 38- 21 in the Texas Kickoff in NRG Stadium.
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