Lockett headed to New York City this weekend for Nike Indoor Nationals

Nacogdoches High School senior Micah Lockett is headed to The Big Apple. Lockett, who holds the school record in the high jump and is the defending Class 5A champion in Texas, will compete Saturday in the Nike National Indoor championship in New York City. Lockett’s best national jump this year of 7-feet, 2-inches this year […]

Jacks Earn Battle of the Piney Woods Win over Bearkats

https://sfajacks.com/news/2026/3/10/softball-jacks-earn-battle-of-the-piney-woods-win-over-bearkats A five-run fifth inning powers SFA to an 8-4 win over Sam Houston. The Stephen F. Austin softball team made a quick trip to Huntsville for a midweek matchup against Sam Houston. SFA struck first in the top of the first inning with an RBI single from Adelyn Becerra to score Kaylee Paul, 1-0. Sam Houston responded […]

UT System Board of Regents approves SFA’s strategic plan, campus master plan and new residence hall

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved Stephen F. Austin State University’s strategic plan, campus master plan and future Lumberjack Crossing residence hall during its Feb. 18-19 quarterly meeting in Austin. “Together, these actions represent a significant milestone in SFA’s continued integration into the UT System and establish a unified roadmap […]

Eight Dragons qualify for state swimming and diving meet

It was another big weekend for Nacogdoches High School at the regional swimming and diving competition in New Caney. Eight Dragons earned berths in the state meet that will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, in Austin. Qualifiers are: Livia Whitaker in the 100 yard fly and 100 backstroke, Grant Copen in the 200 […]

Jacks Drop Extra Inning Thriller to Warhawks

https://sfajacks.com/news/2026/2/10/softball-jacks-drop-extra-inning-thriller-to-warhawks The Stephen F. Austin softball team made a quick trip to Louisiana for a midweek matchup against the ULM Warhawks. Both pitchers began the game with a three-up, three-down first inning. While the Lumberjacks were sat down in order in the second inning, the Warhawks got their first run on the board to take […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Feb. 9 to 23.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Men’s Basketball vs. East Texas A&M University 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9Johnson Coliseum SFA’s men’s basketball team will compete against East Texas A&M […]

SFA Baseball & Softball Single-Game and Group Tickets Now On Sale

https://sfajacks.com/news/2026/2/4/general-sfa-baseball-softball-single-game-and-group-tickets-now-on-sale NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin Athletics has announced that single-game and group tickets for the 2026 baseball and softball seasons are on sale now. SFA fans will have plenty of chances to pack the stands early, starting with baseball opening at home at Pilgrim’s Park, including a home series vs. Mississippi Valley State (Feb. 13–15) and additional home weekends against Lamar (March 6–8) and Tarleton State (March 20–22), […]

SFA history associate professor authors book about faith, college football

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Dr. Hunter Hampton, associate professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of History, authored and is set to publish the book, “The Gridiron Gospel: Faith and College Football in Twentieth-Century America.” The book will be published Dec. 23 by the University of Illinois Press. The book analyzes the impact of football on […]

🏈 East Texas Football Roundup

SFA Lumberjacks Football 2025 Season Schedule & Results 🪓 The Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) Lumberjacks football team finished the 2025 regular season with an impressive 10-2 record, clinching the Southland Conference title for the first time since 2010. This marked a remarkable turnaround under head coach Jake Flint, setting the stage for a […]