Kerrville Daily Times
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Ethan Plinsky is a sports reporter for The Kerrville Daily Times and is from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Ethan Plinsky
(He/Him)
Covers:
Basketball, Football, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country
Ethan Plinsky’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridStories with MeanGreen247 (247Sports)
247Sports
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The following are all of my stories with 247Sports beginning in July 2024.
Stories with the North Texas Daily
North Texas Daily
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The following are my stories with the Daily starting on September 10, 2023, to now.
From Walk-On to Bowl Game Star: Drew Mestemaker's Breakout Performance
247Sports
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North Texas football's season ended with a narrow 30-28 loss to Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, but there was a silver lining. Walk-on freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker delivered an unforgettable performance, throwing for 393 yards - setting a bowl game record for the program.
Rubin Jones, 'voice' of the men's basketball team, displays resilience in senior season
North Texas Daily
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Feature story on the All-Time Winningest Player in North Texas men's basketball history, Rubin Jones. The former Mean Green guard faced challenges in his final year in Denton as injuries disrupted his season but continued to be a leader from the bench and off the court.
Kailyn Bearpaw Rediscovers Her Love for the Game at North Texas
247Sports
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After experiencing burnout at Tulsa, Kailyn Bearpaw's transfer to UNT reignited her passion for the game she first discovered while playing tee ball.
From receiver to record breaker: Rose emerges as Tivy's offensive leader
Kerrville Daily Times
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Once a wide receiver, Colin Rose has made the most of his final season under center, breaking records along the way.
Tivy coaches Amanda Nicholson and Aubrey Pruitt among KISD staff celebrated on 'The Kelly Clarkso...
Kerrville Daily Times
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Amanda Nicholson and Aubrey Pruitt were among 13 KISD staff members celebrated on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" for their heroic efforts rescuing around 900 people during the July 4 flood.
Side by Side Again: Riley and Blayze McNemar Rewrite Their Stories at UNT
247Sports
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After time apart, sisters Riley and Blayze McNemar reunited at North Texas in 2025, overcoming injuries and setbacks to find success.
Hoops, academics and parenthood shape Jasper Floyd's senior year
247Sports
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Senior guard Jasper Floyd will enter his final season of eligibility this year as he balances the challenge of maintaining his grades, continuing to improve in his basketball skills to pursue his dreams and becoming a parent.
Tivy drops homecoming heartbreaker to Victoria West
Kerrville Daily Times
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Tivy and Victoria West combined to score 115 points in the Antlers' homecoming matchup on Friday night at Antler Stadium, as Tivy ultimately fell 59-56.
UNT's Season Concludes with NIT Semifinal Loss to UC Irvine, Marking the End of the Ross Hodge Er...
247Sports
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North Texas' 2024-25 season ended with a 69-67 loss to UC Irvine in the NIT semifinals, marking the conclusion of Ross Hodge's two-year tenure as head coach after guiding the team to the second-most single-season wins in program history.
Spring Sports Page
North Texas Daily
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View the Spring Sports photo page that I designed with multiple cutouts. I also designed page six.
The Daily's Player of the Year Page
North Texas Daily
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Designer of page seven, the Daily's sports player of the year award page, including six cutouts.
Page Six Design and Cutout
North Texas Daily
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View page six to see my first cutout and also the layout on page seven.