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Braxton Dore'

Braxton Dore’, Assistant Sports Editor

Braxton Dore’ is a Sports Management major from Groves, Texas. He has covered softball, baseball, track, swim/dive, football and soccer while with The Battalion.

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Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs toward the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)

Unproven against battle-tested

Braxton Dore, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
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Episode 81: Here comes the other ‘Aggies,’ men’s basketball on the rise

Braxton Dore, Asst. Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Texas A&M forward Andersson Garcia (11) goes up to to score during Texas A&M’s game against Lamar at Reed Arena on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

The Aggies take care of the Swamp in Reed Arena

Braxton Dore', Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) talking to a ref during Texas A&M’s game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Late nights in Orlando

Braxton Dore, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) reacts after a defensive stop during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Blacked-out Kyle Field proves to be the difference-maker against LSU

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
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Episode 80: Back in Black – Aggies face off against LSU under Kyle Field lights

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 23, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 79: Bye week blues is over! Aggie Football heads to Starkville to battle upset predictions

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 18, 2024
Texas A&M starting pitcher/relief pitcher Emiley Kennedy (11) pitches during Texas A&M’s game against Texas at the Austin Super Regional at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, on Friday, May 24, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Fall season brings Texas to Davis Diamond

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Texas A&M starting pitcher/relief pitcher Emiley Kennedy (11) pitches during Texas A&M’s game against Texas at the Austin Super Regional at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, on Friday, May 24, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Fall Ball is back in Aggieland

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 78: Mizzou comes to town; Aggie Football faces second top-10 matchup at Kyle Field

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 4, 2024
A Texas A&M player waits for a drill to begin during the first day of fall football practice at the McFerrin Athletic Center in College Station Texas, on July 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 6

Braxton Dore', Mathias Cubillan, Andrew Paredes, and Youngchan Kang
September 30, 2024
The Aggies raise the Southwest Classic trophy after Texas A&M’s win against Arkansas at the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies take the rivalry series over the Razorbacks after turnovers and big plays

Braxton Dore', Asst. Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 77: The Last Southwest Classic w/Luke White

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 27, 2024
A Texas A&M player waits for a drill to begin during the first day of fall football practice at the McFerrin Athletic Center in College Station Texas, on July 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 4

Braxton Dore', Mathias Cubillan, Justin Chen, and DJ Burton
September 22, 2024
Texas A&M md Mia Pante (13) kicks the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Oklahoma at Ellis Field on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Micah Richter/The Battalion)

Turn it Gold, but not for A&M soccer

Braxton Dore', Sports Editor
September 22, 2024
Texas A&M quarterbacks Marcel Reed (10) and Connor Weigman (15) throw the ball during the second day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on August 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A tale of two quarterbacks

Braxton Dore', Sports Editor
September 19, 2024
Stephenson builds success

Stephenson builds success

Braxton Dore', Asst. Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
A fan reacts after catching a football that was kicked over the net for a field goal during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 4

Braxton Dore', DJ Burton, Justin Chen, and Noah Ruiz
September 16, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 76: Aggies in the Swamp, Volleyball rolls onward and Soccer heads to the Northeast

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 13, 2024
Texas A&M forward Allison Lowrey (35) walks to the sideline during Texas A&M’s game against Louisiana Tech at Ellis Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

From Scarlet Knight to Maroon and White

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Texas A&M midfielder Taylor Pounds (9) reacts after scoring a goal during Texas A&M’s game against Louisiana Tech at Ellis Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Pounds scored two back-to-back goals within a minute of each other in the second half. (Sarthak Dalal/The Battalion)

Pounds and McClellan lead A&M to 2-0 shutout over LA Tech

Braxton Dore', Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) catches the ball for a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 2

Mathias Cubillan, DJ Burton, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
September 8, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 75: The annual Football blues hits and Volleyball triumphs (Fall Sports)

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 6, 2024
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) after Texas A&M’s loss against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Elko falls short to Notre Dame in A&M football’s first test of the season

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
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Episode 74: Fighting the Irish on a Saturday Night

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
August 30, 2024
Texas A&M forward Jazmine Wilkinson (21) runs for a ball against Denver defender Jordan Crockett (6) during Texas A&M’s game against Denver at Ellis Field on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Scoring galore in Ellis Field’s first night of action in 2024

Braxton Dore', Asst. Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
Texas A&M quarterbacks Conner Weigman (15) and Jaylen Henderson (13) throw the ball during the second day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on August 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

The Battalion sports desk’s predictions for the 2024 football season

Braxton Dore', Shalina Sabih, Ian Curtis, Luke White, Matthew Seaver, Chris Swann, Mathias Cubillan, and DJ Burton
August 17, 2024
Senior M/D Mia Pante (13) drives the ball during Texas A&M's game against TCU on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Ellis Field.

Dominatin’ in the swamp

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor
August 15, 2024
Writer Braxton Dore' with the six Mochinut donuts he sampled from the restaurant. The writing on the box lid reads, "More than just a donut, always near you."

Review: Mochinut’s donuts are ideal for any dessert fan

Braxton Dore'
July 22, 2024
Texas A&M DL Shemar Turner (5) speaks during the 2024 SEC Media Day at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Thursday July 18, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

“Not only are we confident in ourselves, we are confident in our coach as well”

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
July 18, 2024
The Aggies react after punching their ticket to the College World Series after NCAA Bryan-College Station Super Regional at Olsen Field on Sunday, June 9, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

The Aggies are Omaha bound

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
June 9, 2024
Texas A&M infielder Koko Wooley (3) swings at the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Houston at Davis Diamond. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Rocio Salgado/ The Battalion)

Wooley sends A&M to SEC semifinals with walk-off against South Carolina

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
May 10, 2024
Texas A&M infielder Amari Harper (13) looks down during Texas A&M’s game against Houston at Davis Diamond. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Rocio Salgado/ The Battalion)

Not enough

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
May 4, 2024
Texas A&M players watch fireworks after Texas A&M’s game against Ole Miss on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

The sun will come out

Kylie Stoner and Braxton Dore'
April 21, 2024
Junior INF Koko Wooley (3) catches the ball during Texas A&M's game against Kentucky on April 7th, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

Troubles in ‘Loosa

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
April 13, 2024
Jazmine Hill (77) making contact with the ball during Texas A&M's game against Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Davis Diamond comeback magic

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
April 5, 2024
Senior INF Rylen Wiggins (2) catches the ball during Texas A&M's game against UNT on March 6, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

Trouble in the bayou

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 29, 2024
Senior INF Trinity Cannon celebrates with her team after hitting a home run during Texas A&M's game against UNT on March 6, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

Homers galore

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 22, 2024
Tip off in Reed Arena during Texas A&M's game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Flying under the radar

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
March 20, 2024
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Episode 73: The bracketology special

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', Justin Chen, and Ian Curtis
March 19, 2024
Junior INF Koko Wooley (3) celebrates during Texas A&M's game against UTSA on Feb. 25, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

No. 17 Aggie softball sends Bulldogs back to the doghouse in doubleheader

Andrew Paredes and Braxton Dore'
March 16, 2024
Junior P Emiley Kennedy (11) pitches during Texas A&M's game against UTSA on Feb. 25, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

‘Lefty’ is here to dominate the SEC

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 8, 2024
Junior DP Julia Cottrill (42) points a finger up after hitting a homer during Texas A&M's game against Mizzou at Davis Diamond on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

She’s a catch

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 8, 2024
Sophomore LHP Shane Sdao (38) reacts after the final strikeout during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Disch-Falk Field on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

On fire

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 6, 2024
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Episode 72: Too late for the tourney? (Men’s/Women’s Basketball)

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
March 5, 2024
Students sway to the war hymn before Texas A&M's game against Arkansas on Feb. 20, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

Winners and losers: (Pre) March Madness has begun

Justin Chen, Mathias Cubillan, and Braxton Dore'
March 4, 2024
Jazmine Hill (77) making contact with the ball during Texas A&M's game against Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Beating Californication

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
March 2, 2024
Sophomore LHP Emiley Kennedy (11) winds up during Texas A&M's game against Mizzou at Davis Diamond on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Emiley Kennedy and company take care of business in Game 1 of the Judi Garman Classic

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
February 29, 2024
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Episode 71: Dream of Cali-Globe-ication (baseball and softball)

Hunter Mitchell and Braxton Dore'
February 29, 2024
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Episode 70: A picture is worth a thousand words (Sports photography)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 27, 2024
Aiyana Coleman (17) smiling after getting to first during Texas A&M's game against Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Davis Diamond. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Taking care of business

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
February 22, 2024
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Episode 69: Nice starts to the season (Baseball/Softball)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 22, 2024
Tip off in Reed Arena during Texas A&M's game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the country: Marquee matchups in Big 12

Luke White, Braxton Dore', and Hunter Mitchell
February 22, 2024
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Episode 68: rebound and regroup (men’s and women’s basketball)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 20, 2024
Senior G Andersson Garcia (11) during Texas A&M's game against Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Winners and losers: Washington State and South Florida put nation on notice

Luke White, Hunter Mitchell, and Braxton Dore'
February 19, 2024
Sophomore INF Kennedy Powell (1) slides into third base during Texas A&M's game against Valpo on Feb. 10, 2024 at Davis Diamond.

It takes a village

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
February 16, 2024
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Episode 66: A mad dash to March (Basketball)

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
February 13, 2024
Junior OF Allie Enright (33) runs to third base during Texas A&M's game against Valpo on Feb. 10, 2024 at Davis Diamond.

A&M sweeps doubleheader to cap Aggie Classic

Luke White and Braxton Dore'
February 11, 2024
Fans during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Feb. 10

Ian Curtis, Luke White, and Braxton Dore'
February 8, 2024
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Episode 65: new hosts, experienced teams (Softball preview)

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
February 8, 2024
Fans during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

College basketball winners and losers: Kansas defends Allen Fieldhouse while mid-majors battle it out

Braxton Dore' and Ian Curtis
February 5, 2024
Sophomore Baylor Nelson surfaces in the Men 200 LC Meter IM during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Senior night success

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Texas A&M starting five during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Men’s basketball

Justin Chen, Braxton Dore', and Eli Meschko
January 26, 2024
An SEC microphone in the hand of a sideline reporter during the Texas A&M Football vs. Sam Houston game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Around the SEC: Jan. 27

Braxton Dore', Sports Writer
January 24, 2024
The Texas A&M football team sways to the war hymn after their last game of the season against ACU on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kyle Field.

Around the Country: Championship Week

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Cade Harris
November 28, 2023
Freshman LB Taurean York (21) runs before Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the country: Week 12

Justin Chen, Braxton Dore', Cade Harris, and Ian Curtis
November 13, 2023
Two fans cheer during Texas A&M's football game against Alabama at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 10

Braxton Dore', Matthew Seaver, and Cade Harris
November 6, 2023
Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) sacks South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

College football winners and losers: Week 9

Cade Harris, Matthew Seaver, and Braxton Dore'
October 29, 2023
Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country – Week 6

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
October 3, 2023
Freshman Mark Nabou Jr. (54) waits for the snap during Texas A&M's football game against ULM at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Around the Country – Week 5

Ian Curtis and Braxton Dore'
September 26, 2023
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