Matthew Tyeskie on Injury Recovery, Hurdles Success and Repping Kilgore

In this episode of East Texas Sports Now, we visit with former Kilgore Bulldog and current Arkansas Little Rock track standout Matthew Tyeskie about his inspiring comeback from a torn Achilles. After missing last outdoor season with a major injury, Tyeskie shares what the recovery process was really like, the mental toughness it took to return, and how it felt to come back stronger than ever.

Matthew also talks about breaking records in the 60-meter hurdles, his journey through Kilgore track and field, and the deep pride he carries for Kilgore and East Texas every time he competes. From rehab and resilience to hometown support and Texas track culture, this episode highlights the story behind one of East Texas’ top athletes.

East Texas Sports Now, hosted by Kyle Owens, delivers fast-paced coverage of East Texas high school sports. Featuring game recaps, weekly matchups, player spotlights, and coach interviews across football, basketball, baseball, softball, and more. Stay locked in for scores, rankings, highlights, playoffs, and recruiting buzz with expert analysis and local sports talk for fans across the region.