AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHolliday High School's Noah Strohman wins the Small School Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Midwestern State University's Kerbie Cash wins the College Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Ben Coker welcomes guests to Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Holliday High School's Kenli Atwood wins the Small School Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Munday High School's Adrian Daniel wins the Class 1A Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Henrietta High School's Nick Powell wins the Small School Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Burkburnett High School's Kennedy Smith wins the Large School Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Woodson High School's Karon Martinson wins the Noel Johnson Courage Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)KFDX Sports Director Tobin McDuff (right) introduces Hall of Fame Inductee Don King during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Midwestern State University's Parker Plaxco wins the College Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Iowa Park softball wins the Esprit de Corps Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Midwestern State University's Michael Meachum wins the College Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. Pictured is Assistant Head Men's Soccer Coach Patrick Fitzgerald accepting the award on his behalf. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)The Munday High School cheer team wins the Team Spirit Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Burkburnett High School's James Moseley wins the Large School Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Midwestern State University Men's Soccer wins the Team of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Members of the 2011 Rider High School baseball team take the stage as Hall of Fame inductees during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Benjamin High School's Keegan Hayes wins the Class 1A Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)Marty McBride wins the Robert Wilcox Golden Mic Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)1 / 18
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Holliday High School's Noah Strohman wins the Small School Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Midwestern State University's Kerbie Cash wins the College Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Ben Coker welcomes guests to Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Holliday High School's Kenli Atwood wins the Small School Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Munday High School's Adrian Daniel wins the Class 1A Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Henrietta High School's Nick Powell wins the Small School Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Burkburnett High School's Kennedy Smith wins the Large School Female Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Woodson High School's Karon Martinson wins the Noel Johnson Courage Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
Check out Nexstar Sports Hall of Fame inductees
KFDX Sports Director Tobin McDuff (right) introduces Hall of Fame Inductee Don King during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Midwestern State University's Parker Plaxco wins the College Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Iowa Park softball wins the Esprit de Corps Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Midwestern State University's Michael Meachum wins the College Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. Pictured is Assistant Head Men's Soccer Coach Patrick Fitzgerald accepting the award on his behalf. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
The Munday High School cheer team wins the Team Spirit Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Burkburnett High School's James Moseley wins the Large School Coach of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Midwestern State University Men's Soccer wins the Team of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
Check out Nexstar Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Members of the 2011 Rider High School baseball team take the stage as Hall of Fame inductees during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Benjamin High School's Keegan Hayes wins the Class 1A Male Athlete of the Year Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
In photos, Nexstar Sports Awards honor athletes and coaches
Marty McBride wins the Robert Wilcox Golden Mic Award during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls. (Naomi Skinner/Times Record News)
Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards was a night full of glamour and shine as athletes and coaches from around the area were presented with distinguished awards from 21 different categories.
The awards show included five Nexstar Hall of Fame Inductees. Check out the list below.
The Hirschi High School graduate continued his career at Texas Tech University where he helped anchor one of the most dominant offensive lines in Red Raiders history. King garnered numerous accolades during his time at the university inlcuding Texas Tech's Most Valuable Player. King was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2008.
KFDX Sports Director Tobin McDuff (right) introduces Hall of Fame Inductee Don King during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls.
The Wichita Falls High School graduate made history as the first Black quarterback to play for the Coyotes. He led Wichita Falls to back-to-back state championship games in 1969 and 1970. Williams played at Texas Tech and was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1975 and then went to play for the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns.
Lawrence Williams in his senior yearbook photo, Class of 1971, Wichita Falls High School.
The 2011 season stands as one of the most remarkable in Texoma history as the Raiders secured a 6-2 victory over Corpus Christi Calallen to win the program's first state championship in school history. At Dell Diamond, the Raiders took an early lead, leaning on timely pitching and flawless defense.
Members of the 2011 Rider High School baseball team take the stage as Hall of Fame inductees during Texoma's 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Wichita Falls.
Starting off at Petrolia High School, David Nelson helped the Pirates secure a Class 2A state championship before eventually transferring to Rider High School.
Rider's David Nelson rounds the corner past El Paso Riverside's Ernie Gomez during the first quarter in 2004 after he intercepted a pass.
Nelson became one of the most prolific receivers in Rider High School history, catching 144 passes for more than 2,700 yards and 31 touchdowns in his junior and senior seasons. He helped the Gators of the University of Florida win two national championships. Nelson played five seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets.
Winding back the clock to more than a century ago, Leo Baldwin was one of the greatest all-around athletes to emerge from Wichita Falls. At Old High, Baldwin competed in football, basketball, baseball and track, setting state records. He continued his career at the University of Texas where he competed in three sports. Baldwin was one of just five inaugural inductees in the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
