- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Kilgore Today
By the People, for the People
Kilgore College Rangers Begin Spring Football Drills
The team hits the field for their first practice of the season at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:13pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Kilgore College Rangers football team takes the field for their first spring practice, signaling the start of a new season of high-energy competition.Kilgore TodayThe Kilgore College Rangers football team, led by head coach Willie Gooden, took the field on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 for their first day of spring practice at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore, Texas.
Why it matters
The start of spring drills marks an important milestone for the Rangers as they prepare for the upcoming season. Kilgore College has a strong football tradition and the team's performance is closely watched by the local community.
The details
The Rangers hit the field for their first practice session, going through drills and getting back into the swing of things after the offseason. Coach Gooden will use these spring practices to evaluate his roster, work on fundamentals, and begin installing new plays and schemes for the team.
- The Rangers held their first spring practice on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Willie Gooden
The head football coach of the Kilgore College Rangers.
Kilgore College Rangers
The football team of Kilgore College, a community college located in Kilgore, Texas.
What’s next
The Rangers will continue spring practice over the next several weeks, culminating in their annual spring game on May 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The start of spring football drills is an exciting time for the Kilgore College community as they look forward to the upcoming season and the chance to cheer on their beloved Rangers.

