Midland College women rout Frank Phillips in 1,000th game for coach

Lady Chaps honor head coach Ron Jones' milestone with a 77-52 victory

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Midland College women's basketball team defeated Frank Phillips College 77-52 on Monday night, giving head coach Ron Jones another reason to celebrate. The win came on a night when Jones was honored for coaching his 1,000th game at Midland College, a program he has led for 32 years. The Lady Chaps played one of their best games of the season, getting key contributions from several players and dominating the boards.

Why it matters

Midland College's women's basketball program has been led by coach Ron Jones for over three decades, and his 1,000th game milestone is a testament to his dedication and the longevity of the program. The team has struggled this season, so this win was an important morale boost as they look to secure a spot in the NJCAA Region V Tournament.

The details

The Lady Chaps were led by strong performances from Diana Szakolczi (17 points, 10 rebounds), Sarah Gregory (17 points), and Latisha Wilson (9 points, 13 rebounds). They dominated the boards, outrebounding Frank Phillips 50-29. Four former Midland College players returned to the Chaparral Center to honor Jones' 1,000th game milestone.

  • On Monday, Midland College beat Frank Phillips 77-52.
  • Last Thursday, Midland College defeated Odessa College 63-55 in Jones' 1,000th game.

The players

Ron Jones

The head coach of the Midland College women's basketball team, who was honored for coaching his 1,000th game with the program.

Diana Szakolczi

A sophomore guard for Midland College who had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Frank Phillips.

Sarah Gregory

A player for Midland College who scored 17 points in the victory.

Latisha Wilson

A Midland College player who had 9 points and a team-high 13 rebounds.

TaMia Smith

A player for Frank Phillips College who led her team with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“It's hard to believe, it really is. These players make all the difference. … Obviously, it's these players all those memories.”

— Ron Jones, Head Coach, Midland College (mrt.com)

What’s next

The Lady Chaps are open on Thursday before traveling to Hobbs, New Mexico, to play New Mexico Junior College on Monday, February 23.

The takeaway

Midland College's women's basketball program has remained a consistent force under the long-tenured leadership of coach Ron Jones, who has now reached the impressive milestone of 1,000 games coached. The team's victory on the night of this celebration shows their resilience and ability to rally around their coach, even in a challenging season.