PressBox

Voices of The PRESS BOX

• Jacob Bumpas

Jacob Bumpas joins ESPN Central Texas with a deep-rooted passion for sports broadcasting and a proven track record in radio. A proud East Texas native from Tyler and recent graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Jacob brings five years of on-air experience in sports radio and play-by-play announcing.

Throughout his collegiate career, Jacob served as a play-by-play voice for ETBU Athletics, calling a plethora of games across every sport that ETBU had to offer. He also spent four years covering high school athletics across Harrison County, quickly becoming a trusted voice in East Texas sports.

Jacob is a recipient of the prestigious Belo Scholarship from the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and his storytelling earned statewide recognition when he received the Texas Broadcast News Award for Best Story/Series for his high school football feature, Friday Night Lights Look Around the County.

Known for his preparation, authenticity, and dedication to highlighting athletes’ stories, Jacob is excited to bring his energy and expertise to Central Texas. He is committed to covering each team with integrity and making every show and broadcast memorable for fans across the region.

• Ward Whites

Ward Whites grew up as a High School Coaches son and played for his Dad, Gary Whites, at Burleson High School. Gary Coached High School Football in Texas 54 years. After High School Ward went on to Texas Tech where he played football for the Red Raiders. After graduation he was off to Stephenville Texas to Tarleton State University where he Coached Football, he was a Linebacker Coach and Special Team Coordinator.  Ward Also Coached Track at Tarleton State University, from there Ward got in to Radio playing Texas Country since 1993 when Texas Country was starting to catch fire. He has also done play by play for High School Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball all over the State. He has called 13 State Championship games. Ward has also done College Football as well and is the Voice of Mary Hardin Baylor Where he called a National Championship for the Crusaders.  Ward has one son, Blaze Whites, who is a graduate of Texas Tech.

• Aaron Sexton 

Aaron was born and raised in Waco Texas and has spent over 3 decades working in radio in Central Texas. Aaron is the Producer for all 4 local talk shows on ESPN Central Texas- The Press Box with Jacob Bumpas and Ward Whites, Gametime Super Star Sports News, House of Football Gridiron Sports Talk and GBE Central Texas Sports Fan Show. In addition to his producing duties, Aaron is the lead recruiting & fantasy analyst for ESPN Central Texas and co-hosts the High School Football Scoreboard Show on Fridays from 10:30pm to midnight during football season.