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Luke White

Luke White, Sports Editor

Luke White is a senior telecommunication media studies major and sport management minor from Round Rock, Texas. He started writing at The Battalion in September 2021 as a sports writer. Luke became an assistant sports editor in January 2023 and head sports editor in May 2023. In his time with The Battalion, he has covered football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf and tennis. He has also done freelance work for The Bryan-College Station Eagle and was the paper’s news intern in summer 2024.

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Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork speaks to the media during a press conference on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at Kyle Field. Bjork, after terminating Head Coach Jimbo Fisher Sunday morning, said he felt the football program is "stuck in neutral" and didn't meet the standards of consistency the program needed. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Bjork left A&M in a better place than he found it

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
R.C. Slocum is the speaker at the Aggie Muster 2016.

R.C. Slocum named A&M interim athletic director

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
Sophomore F Solomon Washington (13) during Texas A&M's game against Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around SEC basketball: Week of Jan. 22

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork speaks to the media during a press conference on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at Kyle Field. Bjork, after terminating Head Coach Jimbo Fisher Sunday morning, said he felt the football program is "stuck in neutral" and didn't meet the standards of consistency the program needed. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Athletic director Ross Bjork departs A&M for Ohio State

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Texas A&M Football head coach Mike Elko during Texas A&M's game against Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Aggies garner No. 2 transfer class with over 20 commits

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Freshman LB Taurean York (21) celebrates after sophomore DL Shemar Stewart sacked Auburn QB Payton Thorne (1) during Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Underclassmen to headline Texas Bowl versus Oklahoma State

Luke White, Sports Editor
December 26, 2023
Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko speaks to the media at the Kyle Field Hall of Champions on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Elko embraces hard work, high expectations in return to Aggieland

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Texas A&M's defense takes down a ACU RB at Texas A&M's game against ACU on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

A&M prepares to meet Heisman candidate Daniels, top-ranked LSU offense

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
Junior WR Moose Muhammad III hurdles over sophomore S Dorian Plumley (3) in Texas A&M's game against ACU on Satuurday Nov. 18 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

Takeaways from A&M’s 38-10 win over Abilene Christian

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
Sophomore Theodore Neal runs out with Reveille ahead of Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 11

Luke White, Eli Meschko, and Matthew Seaver
November 12, 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)

Takeaways from A&M’s 51-10 win over Mississippi State

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
Junior DL Shemar Turner (5) attempts to block a pass during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Satuday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Rigid A&M defense meets Lane Kiffin, high-scoring No. 10 Ole Miss

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
The crowd saws Varisty's horns off during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Satuday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Around the country: Week 10

Luke White, Eli Meschko, Ian Curtis, and Justin Chen
November 1, 2023
The 12th Man on third deck during Texas A&M's football game against Alabama at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Megan Williams/The Aggieland)

College football winners and losers: Week 7

Luke White, Hunter Mitchell, and Ian Curtis
October 15, 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.

A&M offensive line troubles persist in loss to Tennessee

Luke White, Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Senior DB Demani Richardson (26) and Alabama WR Jermaine Burton (3) talk after a play during Texas A&M's football game against Alabama at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M’s upset bid falls short in 26-20 loss to No. 11 Alabama

Luke White, Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) and junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrate after a third down stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Defense steps up as A&M fries Arkansas 34-22 in Arlington

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Junior WR Moose Muhammad III (7) runs after catching the ball during Texas A&M's football game against ULM at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Takeaways from A&M’s 47-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 16, 2023
Senior F Jazmine Wilkinson (21) chases after the ball during Texas A&M's game against Grambling State on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at Ellis Field. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

A&M shuts out Rice 4-0 in final tuneup before SEC play

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
Sophomore WR Noah Thomas (3) celebrates with sophomore WR Evan Stewart (1) and junior WR Moose Muhammad III (7) after scoring his first of three touchdowns during a game vs. New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Petrino’s “feed the studs” ideology pays dividends versus New Mexico

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
Junior Batter Hunter Haas (2) swing his bat ti hit the baseball at Olsen Field on Friday, March 17, 2023.

A&M comes from behind to down Stanford 8-5, reach regional championship

Luke White, Sports Editor
June 4, 2023
Junior LHP Will Johnston (15) pitches from the mound during Texas A&M's game against Tarleton at Olsen Field on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

A&M trades in SEC West for West Coast at Palo Alto Regional

Luke White, Sports Editor
June 2, 2023
Junior DB Jaylon Jones (17) celebrates an incomplete pass during A&M's game vs. LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Jonathan Taffet/The Battalion)

Junior DB Jaylon Jones taken 221st overall by Colts in NFL Draft

Luke White, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Junior RB Devon Achane (6) runs for a touchdown during A&M's game vs. LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Jonathan Taffet/The Battalion)

Junior RB Devon Achane taken 84th overall by the Miami Dolphins in NFL Draft

Luke White, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Junior SS Hunter Haas (2) crosses home plate to score during Texas A&M's game against Mizzou at Olsen Field on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

“Don’t let the Ags get hot” — A&M beats Missouri 13-1 for series win

Luke White, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
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Calculated Culture Episode 4: The art of being a fan

Ruben Hernandez and Luke White
March 3, 2023
A&M women's basketball player Sydnee Roby yells with the Aggies during A&M's game against A&M Kingsville at Reed Arena on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (Cameron Johnson/The Battalion)

Offensive woes doom Aggies in 74-34 loss to LSU

Luke White, Sports Editor
January 6, 2023
Women's Basketball head coach Joni Taylor questions a call during A&M's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Reed Arena on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

Under new coach, players, Aggies aim to ‘reach new heights’ in 2022-23 campaign

Luke White, Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Senior WR Ainias Smith (0) is stopped by the Miami defense at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Aggies look to start SEC play on positive note versus Razorbacks

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Junior RB Devon Achane (6) stiff arms Miami DB James Williams (0) during Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Aggies ride defensive wave to 17-9 win over Hurricanes

Luke White, Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
Sophomore D Macy Matula (18) moves to take a shot on the New Mexico State goal during the match between Texas A&M and New Mexico State at Ellis Field on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

Aggies take down New Mexico State 2-1 in defensive battle

Luke White, Sports Editor
August 28, 2022
Joni Taylor is taking over as the new head coach for Texas A&M's women's basketball program with the retirement of former head coach Gary Blair. 

A&M welcomes Joni Taylor as new women’s basketball head coach

Luke White, Sports Editor
March 25, 2022
Junior Jayci Goldsmith hits the ball.

A&M women’s tennis remains undefeated in SEC play with win over Ole Miss

Luke White, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
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