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After historic run, Lady Rangers come up short in second round of national tournament
After historic run, Lady Rangers come up short in second round of national tournament

March 16, 2025

The Kilgore College Lady Rangers’ first trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in 32 years ended March 27 with a hard-fought 73-63 loss to top-seeded Chipola College in Casper, WY.

Lady Rangers defeat TJC to win Region 14 Basketball Championship
Lady Rangers defeat TJC to win Region 14 Basketball Championship

March 15, 2025

For the first time since 1993 under head coach Evelyn Blalock, the Lady Rangers are Region 14 champions. They defeated Tyler Junior College, 67-58, to earn the crown.

Lane Johnson among NJCAA alumni named to 2025 NFL Pro Bowl
Lane Johnson among NJCAA alumni named to 2025 NFL Pro Bowl

February 03, 2025

New York City, NY — The NFL announced the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games players for the AFC and NFC. The Pro Bowl Games will occurred Feb. 2, and three former NJCAA student-athletes have earned this distinct honor. One of the players selected was former KC football player Lane Johnson. Lane Johnson attended Kilgore (TX) College and played quarterback and tight end for the Rangers. He transferred to Oklahoma and was the practice squad quarterback during a redshirt season. He switched to a tight end and a defensive end in the fall of 2010. After some injuries on the offensive line, Johnson made the switch, and his career changed forever.

Softball team signs 11 high school players for 2025-26 season
Softball team signs 11 high school players for 2025-26 season

January 14, 2025

The Kilgore College softball team is excited to announce the signing of 11 high school athletes who will join the Rangers for the 2025-26 season.

All tickets for athletic events must be purchased online; No cash accepted
All tickets for athletic events must be purchased online; No cash accepted

December 04, 2024

Starting immediately, Kilgore College no longer be accepts cash for entry at any KC athletic events.

KC Softball holding tryout combine Feb. 2 in Kilgore
KC Softball holding tryout combine Feb. 2 in Kilgore

November 25, 2024

The KIlgore College Ranger Softball Team will host a tryout combine on Sunday, Feb. 2 (2025) in Kilgore for players who graduated in 2024 -- and students who will graduate from 2025-2028.

Basketball season underway for Rangers, Lady Rangers
Basketball season underway for Rangers, Lady Rangers

November 05, 2024

The Kilgore College Rangers and Lady Rangers are off to exceptional starts as the 2024 basketball season kicks off. Both teams are looking to improve on highly successful 2023-24 campaigns.

KC Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet honors 2024 inductees
KC Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet honors 2024 inductees

September 04, 2024

Kilgore College will once again honored former standout athletes, coaches and contributors at its annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 5.

KC Football wins regional community service award
KC Football wins regional community service award

August 07, 2024

Kilgore College Football was awarded with the Danny Palmer East Texas Team Community Service Award at the 18th Annual East Texas Kick-Off Luncheon at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler.

GA or reserved single-game tickets on sale now for KC Football home games; First game is Aug. 24
GA or reserved single-game tickets on sale now for KC Football home games; First game is Aug. 24

July 01, 2024

Kilgore College Athletics is selling reserved, general admission single-game tickets for KC Football home games online.

NJCAA names 12 Kilgore College student-athletes to All-Academic Team
NJCAA names 12 Kilgore College student-athletes to All-Academic Team

July 29, 2024

The National Junior College Athletic Association announced this week that Kilgore College has 12 student-athletes named to the NJCAA All-Academic Team.

KC honors 24 athletes for induction into Theta Chi Alpha Honor Society, 28 KC athletes named to Region XIV All-Academic Team
KC honors 24 athletes for induction into Theta Chi Alpha Honor Society, 28 KC athletes named to Region XIV All-Academic Team

April 02, 2024

Kilgore College recognized its student-athletes March 28 who excelled in both the classroom and athletic competition. The special recognition ceremony honored 24 student-athletes who were accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Texas OXA Chapter of Theta Chi Alpha at KC – and also honored 28 athletes who earned spots on the Region XIV Conference All-Academic Team.

Rangers, Lady Rangers drop games in semifinals of Region XIV Tournament
Rangers, Lady Rangers drop games in semifinals of Region XIV Tournament

March 08, 2024

After stellar regular seasons by both the women's and men's Kilgore College basketball teams, both teams lost narrowly in the semifinals of the Region XIV Basketball Tournament at Tyler's Wagstaff Gymnasium -- ending both teams' seasons.

Rangers win sixth-straight game, Lady Rangers defeated by Panola with big second half rally
Rangers win sixth-straight game, Lady Rangers defeated by Panola with big second half rally

February 15, 2024

KILGORE, TX -- The Kilgore College men's basketball team improved its winning streak to six games with a 75-72 win against the Paris Junior College Dragons -- while the Lady Rangers gave up a 24-point lead in the second half to lose to Panola College in overtime, 97-94.

Rangers defeat Bossier Parish, Lady Rangers narrowly lose to Angelina
Rangers defeat Bossier Parish, Lady Rangers narrowly lose to Angelina

February 10, 2024

KILGORE, TX: The Rangers won their fourth-straight game Saturday against Bossier Parish, 72-58, as the Lady Rangers narrowly lost to first place Angelina, 83-81, after winning seven straight games.

Rangers defeat Navarro College in Corsicana, 81-70
Rangers defeat Navarro College in Corsicana, 81-70

February 03, 2024

CORSICANA, TX -- The Kilgore College Rangers muscled their way to put uncontested points on the board in the second half Feb. 3 to defeat the Navarro College Bulldogs, 81-70.