Weatherford College will host 16 basketball teams for the NJCAA Region V Men’s and Women’s Tournaments from March 13 to 16 in the Betty Jo Graber Athletic Center.
Weatherford College’s basketball teams swept Southwestern Christian College in Terrell on Wednesday night. The Lady Coyotes won 62-56, and the Coyotes won 71-65.
Despite a 26-point performance from Selina Gutierrez, the Weatherford College women’s basketball team lost to Cisco College on Saturday at the Betty Jo Graber Athletic Center, 75-69.
For the first time, Weatherford College is hosting the Region V basketball tournament this March. In order to play in the tournament, each team must finish in the top four of their respective conferences to enjoy that home court advantage in the postseason.
Bob McKinley, Weatherford College’s longtime athletic director and women’s basketball coach, reached the 1,000 wins plateau as the Lady Coyotes defeated Paris Junior College Friday night at the Betty Jo Graber Athletic Center, 89-84.
A 74-66 Weatherford College women’s basketball win over Howard College Tuesday night has given Friday night’s game the chance to be something special. With one more victory, head coach and athletic director Bob McKinley will hit 1,000 wins in his WC coaching career.
The presidents of the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region V have voted to award Weatherford College with their 2023 postseason volleyball tournament as well as the 2024 men’s and women’s basketball postseason tournaments.