Year 4 of athletics at Amarillo College is officially in the books 📝
A big congratulations goes out to all AC students graduating today!
Only 11 weeks out from the start of Year 5, stay tuned⏳
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The Badgers’ all-time hits leader and all-conference honoree ➡️ @brookscarter_9
Brooks Carter set five program records in 2026, including career hits (143), career RBIs (113), conference batting average (.482), career multi-hit games (48), and career walks (86).
In addition, the catcher and designated hitter added the fourth-highest homer total (19) in team history.
A heck of a career at AC for the Shallowater native.
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The third true freshman in program history to earn first-team all-conference honors ➡️ JT McCloud.
The Badgers’ leadoff hitter finished his first season at AC with two program records in hand – stolen bases (27) and runs scored (70). Additional top-five all-time marks include: hits (2nd), batting average (tied for 2nd), homers (5th), OPS (5th), and multi-hit games (4th).
He joins Sydney Ward and Braylin Timmins as Badgers who earned first-team honors after joining the program out of high school.
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A-Dub departs AC with five program records and an all-conference selection on his resume 📝
A true Badger Ace.
Next stop, @dbu_baseball
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In appropriate fashion, Luis Gonzalez capped a gritty Badger career last weekend with five hits, six RBIs, and a homer, which helped AC secure a 15-14 game three win vs. Frank Phillips.
The Puerto Rican first baseman and catcher finished the season with a team-high 16 doubles and ranked third on the team in the hit column (63).
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The cream of the crop.
AC baseball’s 2026 award honorees as voted on the by team.
Congratulations once again to this exceptional group.
MVP: Jatniel McCloud
Co-Man of the Year: David Thompson
Co-Man of the Year: Luis Gonzalez
Co-Man of the Year: Eli Heyen
Starting Pitcher of the Year: Aiden White
Relief Pitcher of the Year: Brayden Gurney
Co-Offensive MVP: Brooks Carter
Co-Offensive MVP: Rowin Donaldson
Defensive MVP: Colton McClure
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@alex_lobos05 ended his first year in a Badger uniform on a heater.
Alexander Villalobos had a team-high 1.333 slugging percentage during AC’s final series vs. Frank Phillips last weekend. The redshirt freshman from Kyle, TX hit two homers and recorded five RBIs in 6 ABs/9 PA.
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The Puerto Rican rookie was that guy for the Badgers this spring.
Jatniel McCloud ended his freshman season at Amarillo College with a team-high 12 home runs. JT’s 82 hits and .423 batting average rank second all-time in team history.
Went out with a bang💥
AC run-ruled the Plainsmen in seven innings to cap the 2026 season.
Jatniel McCloud, Brooks Carter, and Colton McClure hit one homer apiece and combined for eight RBIs.
Dylan Ray, Gabe Compton, Rowin Donaldson, and McCloud added one double each.
Tyler Holmes struck out nine FPC batters and allowed three earned runs across six innings for his third victory of his freshman campaign. Cole Miller allowed no hits and no earned runs in the final inning.
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Never out of the fight 👊
Facing a 12-8 deficit heading into the sixth inning, AC plated seven runs in sixth frame to complete the game three comeback victory.
AC hit six home runs, led by Alex Villalobos and Gabe Compton, who hit two homers each. Villalobos’ second longball – a three-run shot – gave the Badgers a 14-12 lead in the sixth inning.
Brooks Carter hit his eighth homer of the season and Luis Gonzalez went yard for the fourth time this spring.
Jatniel McCloud had three hits, moving him up the record book into second place for hits in a season (80).
Jacob Gilbert earned the win on the hill, striking out five batters and allowing two earned runs in the final 3 1/3 innings.
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