When I graduated from Tarleton State University, I did not expect my first “real” job to be as a reporter for a newspaper. I had taken several writing courses related to the newspaper and media industry, but I was still extremely nervous about taking such an important position without any real-world experience, outside of a few college courses.

I’ll never forget my first game I covered. It was Nov. 28, 2023 when the Archer City Wildcats and Lady Cats travelled to Midway in one of the first few games of that basketball season.