Chad Vautherine
Sports Reporter
Waco, Texas
Chad Vautherine is from Richmond, Texas just outside of Houston and is excited to join KWTX and tell sports stories in his home state.
A former collegiate athlete, Chad played a year of baseball at Schreiner University before transferring to Texas Christian University to earn a degree in sports broadcasting. While at TCU, he worked at the campus radio station, KTCU 88.7 FM, as a sports host and producer.
In 2021, Chad moved out west to pursue a master's degree in sports journalism at Arizona State University. During his time in Arizona, he also interned at Arizona's Family 3TV CBS 5 in Phoenix.
From country music to kolaches and even humidity, Chad enjoys anything and everything about the Lonestar State. He is also a triplet.
Take a look back at KWTX's 10 best Central Texas sports moments in 2025.
Scott Drew and the team addressed the media on Sunday after receiving nationwide criticism for their addition of former NBA Draft selection and 7-foot center James Nnaji.
Waco Tribune-Herald's Michael Haag joins Chad Vautherine to help pick out which Central Texas teams we should keep our eyes out for in boys high school basketball.
Waco Tribune-Herald sports reporter Michael Haag joined the show to catch us all up to speed on what Central Texas teams to look out in high school girls basketball.
A Killeen ISD schools are going to see a huge shake up in UIL reclassification and several other Central Texas schools, including football state champions Hamilton, are moving classes in the 2026-2028 UIL alignment.
In a statement released by the district on Thursday, Gregory will continue to serve in his role as athletic director as well as head football coach beginning in 2026.
For the first time in program history, the Hamilton Bulldogs are football state champions after defeating Joaquin, 21-7 in the 2A Division 1 State Championship.
Richland Springs finished as state runner-up after falling to the Jayton, 99-54 in the 1A D2 State Championship.
A year and a half ago, Braxton suffered a traumatic neck injury, but it never stopped him from excelling as a student athlete.
The Hamilton Bulldogs are headed to the ship after defeating West Texas, 28-12 in the 2A Division I state semifinals on Thursday.
ittle River Academy senior running back Brian Grissom was presented the Built Ford Tough 3A Player of the Week award this week for his week 10 performance against McGregor.
The Stephen F. Austin defensive lineman commit will get to play in the Military Appreciation Bowl on December 21 at The STAR in Frisco.
Dave Aranda and the Bears will not be bowling in 2025 after reportedly declining a postseason invite.
A representative from China Spring ISD tells KWTX Beatty will not return as head coach next year, but remains an employee of China Spring ISD.
The McGregor quarterback was honored this past week with the Week 11 award after his performance against Troy on November 7.
Sources tell KWTX former Magnolia president Doug McNamee is the front-runner for the Baylor athletic director position.
The Valor Prep Knights completed a perfect 14-0 season by winning the TAPPS Six Man Division III state championship, taking down Brazosport Christian 51-6 in just three quarters of play.
A breakout year for the Vanguard Vikings ended in a 54-18 loss to Pasadena First Baptist Christian in the TAPPS 6-Man Div. 1 title game.
Hutchins is ranked inside the top 3% of her class and is committed to play volleyball at the University of Northern Colorado.
La Vega, Axtell, Hamilton, and Bremond are still alive in the UIL playoffs while Vanguard and Valor Prep eye TAPPS state titles.
The Texas Wind capped off a perfect season with a TAIAO State Championship title after taking down Bryan BVCHEA, 56-44.
Robinson senior linebacker Tyler Hill is also one of the best trumpet players in the state and is already being recognized by the world's best.
With 11 Central Texas teams remaining, La Vega, Whitney, Axtell, and Mart lead the way in the Thanksgiving week high school football playoff slate.
Kaitlyn is ranked fourth in her senior class and is a class officer. She’s the lone senior on the basketball team and was also a volleyball and cheer captain.
Congratulations to our Central Texas teams who have all advanced to the second week of the UIL playoffs! Of our 49 teams that clinched playoff spots, 24 teams are still alive!
No. 13 Utah runs for 381 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-28 route over Baylor.
The Crawford Lady Pirates will get a crack at back-to-back state titles after defeating Windthorst, 3-1, in the 2A-D2 semifinals on Saturday.
Waco Christian Academy defeated Houston Texas Christian, 60-13 to capture a Texas Christian Athletic League Div. II title!
For the first time in program history, the Clifton Lady Cubs are headed to the volleyball state championship after defeating defending state champion Stockdale in the semifinals.
From 6A to 6-man, check out all of our Central Texas high school football playoff pairings!
Underwood scored a perfect 36 on the ACT and plans to study physics at Baylor.
The win over No. 7 Duke marks the first top 10 win for Baylor since December of 2023 when the Bears defeated Texas.
Baylor improves to 5-4 on the year and is now just one win away from becoming bowl eligible.
For the seventh consecutive year, Matt Jackson’s Lorena cross country team has qualified for the state championship meet.
Allie is the Cameron Yoe volleyball and cheer captain and is ranked in the top 5% of her class.
The Axtell The Longhorns currently sit at the top of the District 7-2A I standings with a 3-0 record in district play, 6-1 overall.
Jaeden has a 3.98 GPA and was unanimously voted as the Live Oak football captain after spending just one season with the Falcons.
Robertson is one of 16 players nationwide to be named a finalist for the award. The winner of the trophy will be announced on December 9 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
Vote for the Week 9 Marquee Matchup! Voting will close Thursday at 3 p.m. and the winner will be announced during the 6 p.m. newscast.
Vote for the Week 8 Slovacek’s Xtra Hot Play! Voting will close on Monday at noon. The winner will be announced during the 6 p.m. newscast.
Mackenna is the captain of the volleyball team and is on track to graduate as class valedictorian.
Olson is ranked second in his class and plans to study ocean engineering at Texas A&M next fall.
Find out which team Fancy picked in our Week 6 Puppy Pick matchup between the Axtell Longhorns and the Valley Mills Eagles!
A five-touchdown performance from Sawyer Robertson helps Baylor take down Oklahoma State.
Reese Tate is ranked 12th in her senior class and played a key role in the Robinson softball state title run.
Find out who Mr. Darcy picked in the Week 4 Puppy Picks!
Vote for the Week 5 Marquee Matchup! Voting will close Thursday at 3 p.m. and the winner will be announced during the 6 p.m. newscast.
Gabriel decides between China Spring and University in Week 3 Puppy Picks.
Brooke is on track to graduate as class valedictorian and hopes to one day earn her doctorate in physical therapy.
Vote for the Week 3 Marquee Matchup! Voting will close Thursday at 3 p.m. and the winner will be announced during the 6 p.m. newscast.
