Jul 11, 2022
Robert Ford played running back for the Belton Tigers, graduating in 1969. He attended Harris High School until the schools integrated when he was in junior high school. His senior season, the Tigers were District 13-3A champions. Back then, only one team from each...
Apr 1, 2022
Special to the Journal Members of Belton ISD’s grounds crew are celebrating a national recognition for their work at Tidwell Field, the home of Belton High School’s baseball team. Tidwell Field was recently named a 2021 Fields of Excellence winner, an honor that marks...
Mar 28, 2022
By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The Open at Belton, a Disc Golf Pro Tour Silver Series Event (DGPT) returned to Belton for the second consecutive year. The event was a three-day event, Mar. 18-20, and was held at Heritage Park. Jim Hudson, Assistant Tournament...
Mar 2, 2022
Playing at home, No. 7 UMHB men’s basketball seeks victory in ASC Tournament BELTON- Clif Carroll does not believe in beginning postseason tournament preparation during the week of a tournament. For the UMHB head coach, who is leading his top-seeded Crusaders into...
Mar 2, 2022
By Clay Whittington Belton Journal Sara Navarro did not choose a school. She picked a home. For years, the Lady Tigers’ standout soccer player has been preparing for the next step in her career. Along with sharpening her skills on the pitch, the midfielder worked to...
Mar 2, 2022
By Clay Whittington Belton Journal WEST – It is over. With a group of talented seniors reviving the program, the Tigers put together a historic season. Belton won 13 of its first 14 games, reached two tournament championships, produced a pair of signature victories...