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The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Kourtney Kekec dribbles past a defender.

Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Kekec

Lindsey Mione November 29, 2018

Senior forward Kourtney Kekec was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri before receiving her offer at UTSA to pursue her dream of playing college basketball. Prior to UTSA’s offer, Kekec had never heard...

Kidd taking a swing at a golf meet.

Athlete of the Week: Madison Kidd

Frankie Leal November 7, 2018

Ever since she arrived on the scene in 2016, UTSA golfer Madison Kidd has been a key contributor and member of the UTSA women’s golf team. Kidd has played in 26 events during her time here and has earned...

Routsas getting a punt off against Rice.

Athlete of the Week: Yannis Routsas

Nisa Rodriguez October 26, 2018

Punters are the last line of defense when preventing the other team from scoring. The further back the punter kicks the ball, the less likely the opponent is to score. Punters are essential in every game...

Lochte chases after a ball agaisnt FAU last Friday.

Athlete of the Week: Katieann Lochte

Zach Truesdale October 10, 2018

Midfielder Katieann Lochte is this week’s Athlete of the Week. With over 40 games played, seven goals, one assist and over 2,000 minutes played, Lochte has been a leader throughout her career with UTSA...

Les Maruo holding the I-35 Showdown Trophy after Saturday’s win.

Athlete of the Week: Les Maruo

Frankie Leal September 25, 2018

Since he transferred from Hutchinson Junior College in Kansas, outside linebacker Les Maruo has been a key member for the UTSA defense. In their recent win over Texas State University, Maruo tallied four...

Cole goes after a soccer ball.

Athlete of the Week: Michelle Cole

Nisa Rodriguez September 12, 2018

She kicks! She…scores? Not on Michelle Cole’s watch. The University of Texas at San Antonio has the privilege of having Cole as a goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team. Just last year, it was reported...

Image of Jalen Rhodes playing football.

Athlete of the week: Jalen Rhodes

Frankie Leal August 30, 2018

Since he first arrived on the scene in 2015, UTSA running back, Jalen Rhodes, has impressed fans with his dazzling cuts and explosiveness out of the backfield. Throughout the course of his career at UTSA,...

Trent Bowles loads up in the batters box before the pitch. Corina Garcia Young/The Paisano.

Athlete of the week: Trent Bowles

Kenyatta Battle April 10, 2018

When a person starts an endeavor, they are unsure about where they may end up. At times, they may feel lost or afraid, but what keeps them going is their struggle, pain and passion for obtaining their...

Athlete of the week: Austin Karrer

Athlete of the week: Austin Karrer

Kenyatta Battle March 6, 2018

Senior Austin Karrer of the UTSA men’s basketball team has been a key contributor to the Roadrunners on and off the court since he first arrived at UTSA. On the court he has played in over 80 games,...

Athlete of the week: Marie Benson

Athlete of the week: Marie Benson

Frankie Leal February 20, 2018

Sophomore Marie Benson of the UTSA women’s basketball team has been a stud on the hardwood for the ‘Runners ever since she first suited up in the blue and orange. Despite the women’s basketball team...

Jake McDaniel with his freshman MVP award. Image courtesy of Jake McDaniel

Athlete of the week: Jake McDaniel

Frankie Leal January 30, 2018

After receiving the honor of freshman MVP in his first season as a Roadrunner, UTSA sophomore Jake McDaniel is poised to improve even more this season. The talented decathlete is on the rise and is now...

Heineman shoots a three over a defender.

Courtesy of Jeff Huehn/UTSA Athletics

Athlete of the week: Carlie Heineman

Frankie Leal December 6, 2017

Throughout her basketball career at UTSA, Carlie Heineman has been lethal from behind the arc. She’s made 140 three-pointers during her time as a ‘Runner, and with most of her final season still to...

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