Things are humming on the east side of Temple, as construction of buildings around campus are nearing completion, the installation of artificial is mere weeks away at the Danny Scott Athletic Complex, and Leopards Volleyball had their first official practices of the season this weekend on Kirby Johnson Court.

That is right, Leopards fans: the Temple College Athletic calendar is underway for the 2025-2026 school year.

It also marks the return of the Leopards Athletic Report.

Here is this week's update:

Volleyball begins year with media day, first practices

The Temple College Volleyball team began their season with their annual media day on Thursday and first four practices of the year, two each on Friday and Saturday.

Fourth-year head coach Rachel Melancon and second-year assistant coach Katelyn Whelan returns setter McKinley Cole, middle blocker Lana Wright, defensive specialist XanZhae Grigsby, and opposite side hitter Riley Mendiola for their second seasons of service.

Outside hitter Grace Schneider, a sophomore transfer from Wharton County Community College and a former standout at Little River Academy, and Mya Smith, a redshirt sophomore from Hutto, leads a pack of 12 newcomers that are looking to make an impact on a Leopards squad that went 16-15 in the regular season, 9-5 in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, and made a Region V Women's Volleyball Playoff appearance for the first time since 2012.

More to follow in the coming weeks.

Danny Scott Athletic Complex artificial turf installation underway

When the Temple College Leopards baseball and softball teams begin playing in January 2026, they will play with a different feel under their cleats.

Symmetry Sports Construction began excavating the old dirt and grass on the baseball and softball fields at the Danny Scott Sports Complex a couple of weeks ago. The tentative completion date of the project, which includes addressing drainage needs, is November 1.